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American International Group, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 April 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS grew 80% year-over-year: AATI per diluted share increased to $2.11 from $1.17 in prior year Q1, driven by higher underwriting income and investment income in General Insurance, reflecting sustained earnings momentum. Source
  • Underwriting income more than tripled: General Insurance underwriting income reached $774 million from $243 million in prior year Q1, driven by lower catastrophe charges, improved accident year results, and favorable prior year development. Source
  • Core Operating ROE reached 12.2%: Core Operating ROE improved to 12.2% in Q1 2026 from 7.7% in Q1 2025, reflecting strong underwriting profitability and disciplined capital deployment. Source
  • Combined ratio improved 850 basis points: General Insurance combined ratio of 87.3% versus 95.8% prior year, an 850 basis point improvement driven by lower catastrophe charges and higher favorable prior year development. Source
  • Total NPW grew 24% on reported basis: General Insurance net premiums written of $5.6 billion increased 24% year-over-year on reported basis, or 18% on constant dollar basis, driven by strategic transactions and organic growth. Source

“AIG entered 2026 with significant momentum and delivered outstanding first quarter results, highlighting the strength of our underwriting capabilities and sustained earnings momentum across our businesses. The adjusted after-tax income per diluted share was $2.11 for the quarter, an 80% increase year-over-year, and Core Operating ROE was 12.2%”

Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Quarterly dividend raised 11% to $0.50 per share from $0.45, demonstrating confidence in earnings trajectory and shareholder return capacity. Source
  • New: Convex Group 35% equity stake and Onex 9.9% ownership, completed February 6, contributing to strong Q1 premiums growth and strategic positioning. Source

Earnings and Growth Momentum

  • Adjusted EPS grew 80% year-over-year: AATI per diluted share increased to $2.11 from $1.17 in prior year Q1, driven by higher underwriting income and investment income in General Insurance, reflecting sustained earnings momentum. Source
  • Underwriting income more than tripled: General Insurance underwriting income reached $774 million from $243 million in prior year Q1, driven by lower catastrophe charges, improved accident year results, and favorable prior year development. Source
  • Core Operating ROE reached 12.2%: Core Operating ROE improved to 12.2% in Q1 2026 from 7.7% in Q1 2025, reflecting strong underwriting profitability and disciplined capital deployment. Source

Underwriting Performance and Combined Ratios

  • Combined ratio improved 850 basis points: General Insurance combined ratio of 87.3% versus 95.8% prior year, an 850 basis point improvement driven by lower catastrophe charges and higher favorable prior year development. Source
  • Accident year combined ratio improved 120 bps: AYCR of 86.6% compared to 87.8% in prior year Q1, with improvement driven by lower expense ratio reflecting improved underwriting execution. Source
  • Favorable prior year development $132 million: Q1 included favorable PYD of $132 million net of reinsurance versus $64 million prior year, primarily from U.S. Property and Financial Lines. Source
  • Catastrophe losses declined significantly: Total catastrophe charges were $180 million, representing 3.0 loss ratio points, compared to $525 million and 9.1 loss ratio points in prior year Q1. Source

“We delivered impressive top-line growth with net premiums written increasing 24% year-over-year on a reported basis or 18% on a constant dollar basis. North America Commercial increased 36% year-over-year, International Commercial increased 12% and Global Personal increased 11%, all on a constant dollar basis. All three segments performed exceptionally well, supported by our recent strategic transactions, favorable January 1 reinsurance renewal outcomes and profitable organic growth”

Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Net Premiums Written Growth

  • Total NPW grew 24% on reported basis: General Insurance net premiums written of $5.6 billion increased 24% year-over-year on reported basis, or 18% on constant dollar basis, driven by strategic transactions and organic growth. Source
  • International Commercial grew 12% constant: International Commercial NPW of $2.5 billion increased 21% reported or 12% constant dollar, driven by Convex Group quota share and Everest renewals. Source
  • Global Personal grew 11% constant dollar: Global Personal NPW of $1.5 billion increased 17% reported or 11% constant dollar, driven by reinsurance changes and organic growth in High Net Worth and Accident and Health. Source

Net Investment Income

  • Total NII declined 36% to $712M: Total net investment income decreased to $712 million from $1.1 billion in prior year Q1, primarily due to fair value changes on Corebridge and equity securities. Source
  • Adjusted basis NII grew 8% to $915M: Net investment income on APTI basis increased to $915 million from $845 million in prior year Q1, reflecting higher yields on fixed maturity securities. Source
  • General Insurance NII up 17% YoY: General Insurance net investment income rose 17% from prior year Q1, reflecting higher income from available-for-sale fixed maturity securities. Source

“Underwriting income for the first quarter more than tripled year-over-year to $774 million. The calendar year combined ratio was 87.3%, an improvement of 850 basis points year-over-year. The accident year combined ratio, as adjusted, was 86.6%, an improvement of 120 basis points year-over-year”

Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Capital Management and Shareholder Returns

  • Book value per share $75.82: Book value per share declined 1% to $75.82 as of March 31, 2026. Adjusted tangible book value per share increased 1% to $70.85. Source
  • Debt to capital ratios remain strong: Total debt to total capital ratio was 18.2% and total debt to total adjusted capital ratio was 17.7%, maintaining strong balance sheet and financial flexibility. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 April 2026

  • Dividend payment of $0.50 per share: AIG dividend of $0.50 per share payable June 29, 2026 to shareholders of record June 15, 2026, representing fourth consecutive year of double-digit percentage increases. Source
  • Convex and Onex to drive 2026 earnings: Strategic partnerships including Convex Group and Onex Corporation investments expected to contribute to AIG earnings, earnings per share, and ROE in 2026.

In management's words

“we remain on track to meet or exceed the financial objectives that we outlined at our Investor Day in March 2025”

Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management navigating increasingly complex global risk landscape as AIG operates across 200+ countries, noting geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management stated remaining on track to meet or exceed financial targets and objectives outlined at Investor Day in March 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.