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title: "American Financial Group posts transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call"
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description: "American Financial Group reported Q2 2026 core net operating earnings of $2.82 per share, a 32% year-over-year increase, with an annualized core operating ROE of 19.2%. Net investment income in P&C operations rose 23%. The company expects to close the sale of Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Q3 2026, generating approximately $125 million in pretax gain. Specialty P&C combined ratio was 91.5%, and net written premiums increased 6%."
datetime: "2026-08-10T13:39:48.000Z"
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# American Financial Group posts transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call

-   American Financial Group held its Q2 2026 earnings call with Co-CEOs Carl Lindner III, S. Craig Lindner, CFO Brian Hertzman, IR VP Diane Weidner. \* Core net operating earnings $2.82 per share, up 32% year over year; annualized core operating ROE 19.2%. \* Net investment income in P&C operations rose 23%; fixed maturities yielded about 5.5%; alternative investments returned 7.1% annualized. \* Sale of Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina expected to close in Q3 2026; pretax core operating gain seen about $125 million, or $1.2 per share. \* Specialty P&C combined ratio 91.5%; favorable prior-year reserve development 3.4 points; net written premiums up 6%; renewal pricing up about 4%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. American Financial Group Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 10, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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