AFG - Dividend announcements

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.88 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 24, 2026, to holders of record on April 15, 2026. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on bus

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.88 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 27, 2026, to holders of record on January 15, 2026. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa-" (Superior) of Great American Insurance Company and its pooling affiliates, collectively referred to as Great American Insurance Companies (Great American). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "a-" (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (NYSE:AFG). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of "aa-" (Superior) of the property/casualty (P/C) members of the Great America

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.88 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 24, 2025, to holders of record on October 15, 2025. This dividend reflects a previously announced 10% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2024. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today the registered offering of $350 million of 5.0% Senior Notes (the "Notes") due September 23, 2035. The Notes were priced at 99.162% of their principal amount. The Company intends to use the approximately $344 million of net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include repurchases of AFG's outstanding common shares. The closing of the offering of the Notes is expected to occur on September 23, 2025 and is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the of

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company's regular annual dividend to $3.52 from $3.20 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.88 per share of common stock beginning in October 2025. The new dividend rate is a 10% increase over the declared rate. This is the Company's twentieth consecutive year of dividend increases. The ten-year compound annual growth rate in AFG's regular annual dividends paid is 12.3%. Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, AFG's Co-Chief Executive Officers, issued this statement: "Returning excess capital to shareholders in th

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.80 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2025, to holders of record on July 15, 2025. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Websites: www.AFGinc.com

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) previously announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of AFG had reached agreements ("Agreements") to sell the hotel and related assets and the marina comprising Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina ("Charleston Harbor"), a premier resort property and marina located in Charleston, South Carolina. On June 6, 2025, the Agreements were terminated. AFG will continue to evaluate strategic alternatives for the property. Charleston Harbor includes two full-service hotels, a 459-slip marina, a full-service restaurant, retail store and other resort amenities. AFG first purchased what became known as Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in 2002 and has made signifi

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.80 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2025, to holders of record on April 15, 2025. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on busine

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that a wholly-owned subsidiary of AFG has reached agreements ("Agreements") to sell the hotel and related assets and the marina comprising Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina ("Charleston Harbor"), a premier resort property and marina located in Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to customary representations, warranties and closing conditions, each Agreement includes a sixty-day due diligence period during which time either purchaser, in its sole discretion, can terminate the Agreements. If the Agreements are not terminated during the due diligence period, upon the satisfaction of the other conditions to closing, the transaction i

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group common stock. The dividend is payable on March 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2025. The aggregate amount of this special dividend will be approximately $170 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share most recently paid on January 24, 2025. With this special dividend, the Company has declared $52.00 per share in special dividends since the beginning of 2021, including $6.50 per share in 2024. In addition, the Company announced that it

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.80 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 24, 2025, to holders of record on January 14, 2025. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa-" (Superior) of Great American Insurance Company and its pooling affiliates, collectively referred to as Great American Insurance Companies (Great American). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "a-" (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (NYSE:AFG). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of "aa-" (Superior) of the property/casualty (P/C) members of the Great Americ

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.80 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2024, to holders of record on October 15, 2024. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12.7% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2023. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company's regular annual dividend to $3.20 from $2.84 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.80 per share of common stock beginning in October 2024. The new dividend rate is a 12.7% increase over the declared rate. This is the Company's nineteenth consecutive year of dividend increases. The ten-year compound annual growth rate in AFG's regular annual dividends paid is 12.4%. Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, AFG's Co-Chief Executive Officers, issued this statement: "Returning excess capital to shareholders in

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2024, to holders of record on July 15, 2024. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on busi

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2024, to holders of record on April 15, 2024. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Websites: www.AFGinc.com

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2024, to holders of record on January 15, 2024. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company – Great American Insurance Company. View source version o

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa-" (Superior) of Great American Insurance Company and its pooling affiliates, collectively referred to as Great American Insurance Companies (Great American). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "a-" (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (NYSE:AFG). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of "aa-" (Superior) of the property/casualty (P/C) members of the Great Americ

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2023, to holders of record on October 13, 2023. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12.7% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2022. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Gro

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company's regular annual dividend to $2.84 from $2.52 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.71 per share of common stock beginning in October 2023. The new dividend rate is a 12.7% increase over the declared rate. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last eighteen years. The ten-year compound annual growth rate in AFG's regular annual dividends paid is 12.4%. S. Craig Lindner and Carl H. Lindner III, AFG's Co-Chief Executive Officers, issued this statement: "Returning excess capital to sharehold

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2023 to holders of record on July 14, 2023. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on busin

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) and American International Group (NYSE:AIG) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby AFG will purchase Crop Risk Services ("CRS") from AIG. CRS is a primary crop insurance general agent based in Decatur, Illinois, with 2022 gross written premiums of approximately $1.2 billion and is the seventh largest provider of multi-peril crop insurance in the United States, based on 2022 premiums. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502006213/en/ Under the terms of the transaction, AFG will pay AIG $240 million in cash at closing, subject to certain closing

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2023 to holders of record on April 14, 2023. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on bus

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2023 to holders of record on January 13, 2023. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Websites: www.AFGinc.com

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa-" (Superior) of Great American Insurance Company and its pooling affiliates, collectively referred to as Great American Insurance Companies (Great American). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "a-" (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH) (NYSE:AFG). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of "aa-" (Superior) of the property/casualty (P/C) members of

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2022 to holders of record on October 14, 2022. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12.5% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2021. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group'

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company's regular annual dividend to $2.52 from $2.24 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.63 per share of common stock beginning in October 2022. The new dividend rate represents a 12.5% increase over the annual rate paid thus far in 2022. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last seventeen years. Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, AFG's Co-Chief Executive Officers, issued this statement: "Returning excess capital to shareholders in the form of dividends is an important and effective com

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2022 to holders of record on July 15, 2022. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on business

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2022 to holders of record on April 15, 2022. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on busine

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on March 22, 2022, to holders of record on March 15, 2022. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $170 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share most recently paid on January 25, 2022. AFG Co-CEOs S. Craig Lindner and Carl H. Lindner III stated: "Returning excess capital to shareholders in the form of this $2.00 special dividend is an important and effect

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2022 to holders of record on January 14, 2022. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on bu

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2021, to holders of record on December 24, 2021. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $170 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share most recently paid on October 25, 2021. With this special dividend, the Company has declared $26.00 per share in special dividends in 2021. AFG Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner stated: "Retu

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2021 to holders of record on October 15, 2021. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2020. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $4.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 5, 2021, to holders of record on September 28, 2021. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $340 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend last paid in July 2021. AFG recently announced a 12% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.56 per share, beginning in October 2021. AFG Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner stated: "Returning excess

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company's regular annual dividend to $2.24 from $2.00 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.56 per share of common stock beginning in October 2021. The new dividend rate represents a 12% increase over the annual rate paid thus far in 2021. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last sixteen years. S. Craig Lindner and Carl H. Lindner III, AFG's Co-Chief Executive Officers, issued this statement: "Returning excess capital to shareholders in the form of dividends is an important and effective compone

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on August 2, 2021, to holders of record on July 26, 2021. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $170 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share that is scheduled to be paid on July 26, 2021. Additionally, the Company repurchased $114 million of its common stock during the second quarter of 2021. Through the first six months of 2021, AFG returned $1.58 bil

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.50 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 26, 2021 to holders of record on July 15, 2021. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. View source version on business

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that it intends to pay a special, one-time cash dividend of $12.00 to $14.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock soon after the closing of the sale of its Annuity business to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). The dividend is subject to AFG Board of Directors' approval. AFG expects to receive total after-tax cash sale proceeds of $3.4 billion. The sale is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engage

Net earnings per share of $4.84; includes $2.46 earnings per share from after-tax non-core items Net earnings from continuing operations of $267 million ($3.08 per share) Core net operating earnings of $2.38 per share, a 75% increase from the prior year period First quarter annualized ROE of 29.9%; core operating ROE of 14.7% Parent company cash of approximately $200 million; excess capital of $1.2 billion at March 31, 2021 Full year 2021 core net operating earnings guidance increased to $7.00 - $8.00 per share, from previous guidance of $6.25 to $7.25 per share American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) today reported 2021 first quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.50 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 26, 2021 to holders of record on April 15, 2021. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses, and in the sale of traditional fixed and fixed-indexed annuities in the retail, financial institutions, broker-dealer, and

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Annuity business to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) for $3.5 billion in cash, subject to final closing adjustments to the extent that GAAP shareholders’ equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income of the entities sold varies from $2.8 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, MassMutual will acquire Great American Life Insurance Company (GALIC) and its two insurance subsidiaries, Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company and Manhattan Nation

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.50 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2021 to holders of record on January 15, 2021. About American Financial Group, Inc. American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio with assets of approximately $70 billion as of September 30, 2020. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses, and in the sale of traditional fixed and indexed annu

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on December 29, 2020 to holders of record on December 21, 2020. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $174 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share that was last paid on October 26, 2020. AFG Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner stated: “Returning excess capital to shareholders in the form of this $2.00