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American International Group, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted earnings per share up 10%: Adjusted after-tax income per diluted share was $2.00 against $1.81, up 10%. Adjusted pre-tax income was $1,404 million against $1,391 million. Six-month adjusted per share was $4.12, up 38.7%. Source
  • General Insurance underwriting income up 10%: GI underwriting income was $686 million against $626 million, up 10%. GI adjusted pre-tax income was $1,546 million, up 4%, driven by higher underwriting income. Source
  • Combined ratio improved 30 basis points: GI combined ratio was 89.0% against 89.3%. Accident year combined ratio, as adjusted, was 88.1% against 88.4%. Lower expense ratio and higher favorable development drove the gain, partly offset by higher catastrophe charges. Source
  • Catastrophe charges rose to $210 million: Catastrophe-related charges were $210 million, or 3.4 loss ratio points, against $170 million, or 2.9 points, a year earlier. The higher catastrophe load weighed on the combined ratio. Source
  • International Commercial margin fell: International Commercial combined ratio rose to 91.3% from 85.9%, and underwriting income fell 33% to $200 million. Causes cited were Middle East related catastrophe losses, higher loss ratio from rate pressure, and a higher acquisition ratio. Source
  • Net premiums written up 9%: General Insurance NPW was $7.5 billion, up 9% on reported and constant dollar bases. Growth came from organic growth in select segments and recent strategic transactions, partly offset by North America Property. Source
  • Returned $904 million to shareholders: Returned $904 million: $641 million of repurchases of about 8 million shares, plus $263 million of dividends. Common shares outstanding fell to 524.7 million from 559.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Remaining Corebridge stake sold: AIG sold its remaining Corebridge shares, about 25.2 million, on May 7 for about $710 million. Management described the sale as the disposal of its remaining interest. Source

“We produced another solid quarter of underwriting profitability, with General Insurance underwriting income of $686 million, a calendar year combined ratio of 89.0% and an accident year combined ratio, as adjusted, of 88.1%.”

Eric Andersen, AIG President & Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly cash dividend SourcePayable September 30, 2026$0.50 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Ended: AIG sold its remaining Corebridge interest, about 25.2 million shares, for about $710 million. The prior quarter reported ownership reduced to 5.6%. Source

Quarter results and earnings

  • Adjusted earnings per share up 10%: Adjusted after-tax income per diluted share was $2.00 against $1.81, up 10%. Adjusted pre-tax income was $1,404 million against $1,391 million. Six-month adjusted per share was $4.12, up 38.7%. Source
  • GAAP earnings per share fell 10%: Net income per diluted share was $1.78 against $1.98, down 10%. Management attributed the decline mainly to fair value changes in Corebridge and equity securities, partly offset by higher underwriting income. Source
  • Return on equity and core ROE: ROE was 9.4%, against 11.0% a year earlier. Core Operating ROE was 11.1%, against 11.7%. Adjusted ROE was 10.2%, against 9.7%. Source

Underwriting, combined ratio and catastrophes

  • General Insurance underwriting income up 10%: GI underwriting income was $686 million against $626 million, up 10%. GI adjusted pre-tax income was $1,546 million, up 4%, driven by higher underwriting income. Source
  • Combined ratio improved 30 basis points: GI combined ratio was 89.0% against 89.3%. Accident year combined ratio, as adjusted, was 88.1% against 88.4%. Lower expense ratio and higher favorable development drove the gain, partly offset by higher catastrophe charges. Source
  • Favorable prior-year development rose: Favorable development, net of reinsurance and prior year premiums, was $145 million against $112 million. It came mainly from U.S. Workers' Compensation and U.S. Property and Special Risks, partly offset by slight strengthening in U.S. Excess Casualty. Source
  • Catastrophe charges rose to $210 million: Catastrophe-related charges were $210 million, or 3.4 loss ratio points, against $170 million, or 2.9 points, a year earlier. The higher catastrophe load weighed on the combined ratio. Source

“the current market, which has transitioned from an extended phase of broad positive pricing into a more selective environment, where profitability and growth are increasingly dependent on line-specific dynamics.”

Eric Andersen, AIG President & Chief Executive Officer

Segment margins

  • North America Commercial margin improved: North America Commercial combined ratio was 84.0% against 85.9%. Underwriting income rose 24% to $372 million. Its accident year combined ratio rose 50 basis points to 86.7%, on acquisition ratio and loss ratio changes from business mix. Source
  • International Commercial margin fell: International Commercial combined ratio rose to 91.3% from 85.9%, and underwriting income fell 33% to $200 million. Causes cited were Middle East related catastrophe losses, higher loss ratio from rate pressure, and a higher acquisition ratio. Source
  • Global Personal margin improved: Global Personal combined ratio improved to 92.9% from 98.5%. Underwriting income was $114 million against $25 million. Drivers included lower loss ratio and acquisition ratio, including earn-in of improved High Net Worth commission terms. Source

Premium growth by line

  • Net premiums written up 9%: General Insurance NPW was $7.5 billion, up 9% on reported and constant dollar bases. Growth came from organic growth in select segments and recent strategic transactions, partly offset by North America Property. Source
  • Excluding Property, premiums grew 11%: Excluding North America Property lines, General Insurance NPW growth was 11% in the quarter. Declines in Lexington, driven by Property, offset Retail Casualty and Financial Lines growth in North America Commercial. Source
  • Global Personal growth in Accident and Health: Global Personal NPW rose 7%, or 8% on a constant dollar basis, to $1.8 billion. Growth was led by Accident and Health and organic growth in High Net Worth. Source
  • Property and Marine led International growth: International Commercial NPW rose 11% to $2.6 billion, or 10% on a constant dollar basis. Financial Lines was held back by continued rate pressure. Source

“We remain confident in our ability to meet our 2025 Investor Day financial objectives”

Eric Andersen, AIG President & Chief Executive Officer

Capital, investments and Other Operations

  • Returned $904 million to shareholders: Returned $904 million: $641 million of repurchases of about 8 million shares, plus $263 million of dividends. Common shares outstanding fell to 524.7 million from 559.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Debt ratios eased slightly: At June 30, 2026, total debt to total capital was 18.1% and total debt to total adjusted capital was 17.6%. At March 31, 2026 these were 18.2% and 17.7%. Source
  • Book value measures rose: Adjusted tangible book value per share was $72.18, up 3%. Core operating book value per share was $74.43 against $63.71 a year earlier. Source
  • Investment income on APTI basis eased: Net investment income on an APTI basis was $908 million against $955 million, due to lower Other Operations income. General Insurance investment income was flat at $871 million. Reported net investment income was $1,127 million. Source
  • Other Operations loss widened: Other Operations adjusted pre-tax loss was $142 million against $101 million. Net investment income and other was $39 million against $92 million, which had included $27 million of Corebridge dividends. Source

Strategy, transactions and team

  • Remaining Corebridge stake sold: AIG sold its remaining Corebridge shares, about 25.2 million, on May 7 for about $710 million. Management described the sale as the disposal of its remaining interest. Source
  • Underwriting expertise named as advantage: Management said the breadth of underwriting expertise and portfolio diversity remain competitive advantages, while it pursues targeted growth in selected segments. Source
  • Credit given to global team: Management credited the execution and commitment of its global team for the progress reported in the quarter. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Combined ratio Source89.0% (General Insurance); accident year combined ratio, as adjusted, 88.1%
Net premiums written Source$7,516 million (General Insurance), up 9%
Prior-year reserve development Source$145 million favorable, net of reinsurance and prior year premiums
Catastrophe losses Source$210 million, 3.4 loss ratio points
Investment income SourceNet investment income $1,127 million reported; $908 million APTI basis; General Insurance $871 million
Book value per share Source$77.39, up 4%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Net losses of $75 million from the Middle East conflict were included in the quarter's catastrophe-related charges. Source
  • Demand: Rate pressure, particularly in Property, was cited in North America Commercial's combined ratio, alongside changes in business mix. Source
  • Financial: Reported net investment income is sensitive to fair value changes in Corebridge and equity securities, which are excluded from adjusted measures. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management says it remains confident in its ability to meet the 2025 Investor Day financial objectives. Source

Other quarters

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