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American International Group, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year adjusted EPS up 43%: Full-year adjusted after-tax income per diluted share was $7.09, up 43% from $4.95. Net income per diluted share was $5.43, compared with a net loss of $2.17 in 2024. Source
  • General Insurance underwriting income rose: Fourth-quarter General Insurance underwriting income was $670 million, up 48%. Full-year underwriting income was $2.3 billion, up 22% from the prior year. Source
  • North America Commercial underwriting income up: North America Commercial underwriting income was $330 million in the fourth quarter, against $25 million a year earlier, and $1,144 million for the full year, up 109%. Full-year combined ratio improved to 86.8% from 93.3%. Source
  • Global Commercial premiums grew 4%: Global Commercial net premiums written were $4.5 billion in the fourth quarter, up 4% reported and 3% comparable, driven by 11% growth in new business. Full-year new business grew 9%. Source
  • Business mix and expense reapportionment raised ratios: North America Commercial accident year combined ratio was 85.8% for the full year, up from 85.1%. Management cited business mix and a higher reapportionment of corporate expenses from lean parent implementation. Source
  • Quarterly investment income fell 34%: Fourth-quarter net investment income was $872 million, down from $1.3 billion, mainly on lower Corebridge fair value gains and share sale gains. Net investment income on an APTI basis was $954 million, up 9%. Source
  • Full-year capital returns reached $6.8 billion: Full-year returns to shareholders were $6.8 billion, including $5.8 billion of repurchases of about 73 million shares and about $1.0 billion of dividends. Source
  • Entered 2026 with momentum: Management said the company entered 2026 with momentum, and that January 1 reinsurance renewal activity produced enhanced terms and favorable pricing. Source

“2025 was an exceptional year for AIG. We made tremendous progress against our strategy, delivered outstanding financial results, and achieved important milestones that have positioned AIG for a bright future,”

Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly common stock dividend SourcePayable March 30, 2026$0.45 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Formation of Syndicate 2479 with Blackstone and Amwins, and an investment in CVC's new private equity secondaries evergreen platform, were announced in the two months before the release. Source
  • New: Acquisitions of minority ownership stakes in Convex Group and Onex Corporation were completed. The investments in both companies had been announced on October 30, 2025. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter results

  • Full-year adjusted EPS up 43%: Full-year adjusted after-tax income per diluted share was $7.09, up 43% from $4.95. Net income per diluted share was $5.43, compared with a net loss of $2.17 in 2024. Source
  • Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS up 51%: Fourth-quarter adjusted after-tax income per diluted share was $1.96, up from $1.30. Net income per diluted share was $1.35, against $1.43 in the prior year quarter. Source
  • General Insurance underwriting income rose: Fourth-quarter General Insurance underwriting income was $670 million, up 48%. Full-year underwriting income was $2.3 billion, up 22% from the prior year. Source
  • Return on equity and core operating ROE: Full-year return on equity was 7.5% and core operating ROE was 11.1%. Fourth-quarter return on equity was 7.2% and core operating ROE was 11.7%. Source

General Insurance segments and regions

  • North America Commercial underwriting income up: North America Commercial underwriting income was $330 million in the fourth quarter, against $25 million a year earlier, and $1,144 million for the full year, up 109%. Full-year combined ratio improved to 86.8% from 93.3%. Source
  • International Commercial combined ratio rose: International Commercial fourth-quarter combined ratio was 88.8%, up from 83.1%, mainly from higher catastrophe-related charges and a higher expense ratio. Accident year combined ratio was 85.9%, against 83.6%. Source
  • Global Personal combined ratio improved in quarter: Global Personal fourth-quarter combined ratio was 94.3%, down from 95.4%. Full-year combined ratio was 99.0%, up from 98.0%, on higher catastrophe-related charges and less favorable prior year development. Source

“We delivered on our disciplined capital management strategy in 2025, supported by our strengthened balance sheet and strong liquidity.”

Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Products, customers and premium growth

  • Global Commercial premiums grew 4%: Global Commercial net premiums written were $4.5 billion in the fourth quarter, up 4% reported and 3% comparable, driven by 11% growth in new business. Full-year new business grew 9%. Source
  • North America Commercial growth from Programs: North America Commercial fourth-quarter premiums were $2.3 billion, up 3%. Programs, Western World and Excess Casualty led the increase, while Property declined. Source
  • International Commercial growth from Specialty and Casualty: International Commercial fourth-quarter premiums were $2.2 billion, up 5% reported and 4% comparable. Global Specialty and Casualty drove the increase. Source

Accident year ratios and expenses

  • Accident year combined ratio edged up: General Insurance accident year combined ratio, as adjusted, was 88.9% in the fourth quarter, against 88.6%. For the full year it was 88.3%, against 88.2%. Source
  • Business mix and expense reapportionment raised ratios: North America Commercial accident year combined ratio was 85.8% for the full year, up from 85.1%. Management cited business mix and a higher reapportionment of corporate expenses from lean parent implementation. Source
  • Global Personal accident year ratio improved: Global Personal fourth-quarter accident year combined ratio was 95.3%, improving 340 basis points. Management cited improved commission terms in U.S. High Net Worth business. Source
  • Corporate expenses reapportioned to General Insurance: Other Operations corporate and other general operating expenses fell $38 million in the fourth quarter and $263 million for the full year, as expenses were reapportioned to General Insurance. Source

“Thanks to the hard work and commitment of our talented colleagues, AIG is positioned for another exceptional year.”

Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Investment income and Corebridge

  • Quarterly investment income fell 34%: Fourth-quarter net investment income was $872 million, down from $1.3 billion, mainly on lower Corebridge fair value gains and share sale gains. Net investment income on an APTI basis was $954 million, up 9%. Source
  • General Insurance investment income up 12%: Net investment income attributed to General Insurance rose 12% for the full year, from higher income on available for sale fixed maturity securities and alternative investments. Source
  • Corebridge stake reduced to 10.1%: AIG's Corebridge ownership fell to 10.1%, from 15.5% at September 30, 2025, after share sales for about $1 billion of aggregate proceeds. Source

Capital, debt and shareholder returns

  • Full-year capital returns reached $6.8 billion: Full-year returns to shareholders were $6.8 billion, including $5.8 billion of repurchases of about 73 million shares and about $1.0 billion of dividends. Source
  • Fourth-quarter returns of $809 million: Fourth-quarter returns totaled $809 million: $567 million of repurchases of about 7 million shares and $242 million of dividends. Source
  • Debt to total capital at 18.0%: Total debt to total capital was 18.0% and total debt to total adjusted capital was 17.7% at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Adjusted tangible book value per share flat: Adjusted tangible book value per share was $70.37 at year end. Core operating book value per share was $69.12. Source

Strategy, transactions and 2026 momentum

  • Entered 2026 with momentum: Management said the company entered 2026 with momentum, and that January 1 reinsurance renewal activity produced enhanced terms and favorable pricing. Source
  • Everest retail conversion progressing: Management said it made progress on converting Everest's global retail portfolio. The October 2025 agreements covered renewal rights representing $2 billion of aggregate premium. Source
  • Recent partnerships expected to add in 2026: Management said the strategic partnerships announced over the prior two months are expected to contribute to earnings, earnings per share and ROE in 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Combined ratio SourceFourth quarter 88.8% (prior year quarter 92.5%); full year 90.1% (prior year 91.8%), General Insurance
Net premiums written SourceFourth quarter $6,039 million, down 1% reported; full year $23,675 million, down 1% reported, General Insurance
Prior-year reserve development SourceFourth quarter favorable $116 million, net of reinsurance and prior year premiums; prior year $82 million
Catastrophe losses SourceFourth quarter $125 million, 2.1 loss ratio points (prior year quarter $325 million, 5.5 points)
Investment income SourceFull year net investment income on an APTI basis $3.8 billion, up 8% from $3.5 billion; reported $4.2 billion
Book value per share Source$76.44 as of December 31, 2025

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Higher Energy losses in International Commercial, together with expense reapportionment, raised the accident year combined ratio to 85.9% in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Financial: Net realized losses on real estate investments, largely from impairments, reduced full-year results excluding Fortitude Re funds withheld assets. Source
  • Financial: Changes in unrealized losses on AIG's ownership interest in Corebridge reduced fourth-quarter net income compared with the prior year quarter. Source
  • Demand: Global Personal fourth-quarter premiums declined, driven by a change to reinsurance structures in U.S. High Net Worth and a decline in Warranty. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the company is off to a good start on Investor Day guidance and is on track to achieve or exceed the financial objectives. Source
  • Ahead: Management said full-year 2025 core operating ROE of 11.1% was above the 10% plus target it had set for 2025. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.