UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☑ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended ~~June~~September 30, 2021

☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from ____ to ____

Commission File No. 1-13653

AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Incorporated under the Laws of Ohio IRS Employer I.D. No. 31-1544320

301 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

(513) 579-2121

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐

Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock

AFG

New York Stock Exchange

5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 30, 2059

AFGB

New York Stock Exchange

5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 1, 2060

AFGD

New York Stock Exchange

5.125% Subordinated Debentures due December 15, 2059

AFGC

New York Stock Exchange

4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 15, 2060

AFGE

New York Stock Exchange

As of ~~August~~November 1, 2021, there were ~~84,749,383~~84,807,882 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding, excluding 14.9 million shares owned by subsidiaries.

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q

PART I

ITEM 1. — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in Millions)


		June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020			September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Assets:	Assets:					Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,365	$	1,665	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,833	$	1,665
Investments:	Investments:					Investments:
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost — $9,481 and $8,812; allowance for expected credit losses of $9 and $12)		9,732		9,084
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost — $10,211 and $8,812; allowance for expected credit losses of $9 and $12)						Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost — $10,211 and $8,812; allowance for expected credit losses of $9 and $12)	10,427		9,084
Fixed maturities, trading at fair value	Fixed maturities, trading at fair value	26		24		Fixed maturities, trading at fair value	29		24
Equity securities, at fair value	Equity securities, at fair value	965		889		Equity securities, at fair value	993		889
Investments accounted for using the equity method	Investments accounted for using the equity method	1,378		1,235		Investments accounted for using the equity method	1,407		1,235
Mortgage loans	Mortgage loans	461		377		Mortgage loans	537		377
Real estate and other investments	Real estate and other investments	198		220		Real estate and other investments	161		220
Total cash and investments	Total cash and investments	16,125		13,494		Total cash and investments	16,387		13,494
Recoverables from reinsurers	Recoverables from reinsurers	3,330		3,288		Recoverables from reinsurers	3,523		3,288
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	Prepaid reinsurance premiums	865		768		Prepaid reinsurance premiums	1,028		768
Agents’ balances and premiums receivable	Agents’ balances and premiums receivable	1,423		1,229		Agents’ balances and premiums receivable	1,492		1,229
Deferred policy acquisition costs	Deferred policy acquisition costs	258		244		Deferred policy acquisition costs	262		244
Assets of managed investment entities	Assets of managed investment entities	5,086		4,971		Assets of managed investment entities	5,130		4,971
Other receivables	Other receivables	682		678		Other receivables	1,097		678
Other assets	Other assets	835		977		Other assets	847		977
Goodwill	Goodwill	176		176		Goodwill	176		176
Assets of discontinued annuity operations	Assets of discontinued annuity operations	0		47,885		Assets of discontinued annuity operations	—		47,885
Total assets	Total assets	$	28,780	$	73,710	Total assets	$	29,942	$	73,710

Liabilities and Equity:	Liabilities and Equity:					Liabilities and Equity:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	10,498	$	10,392	Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	10,991	$	10,392
Unearned premiums	Unearned premiums	3,054		2,803		Unearned premiums	3,415		2,803
Payable to reinsurers	Payable to reinsurers	829		807		Payable to reinsurers	1,146		807
Liabilities of managed investment entities	Liabilities of managed investment entities	5,029		4,914		Liabilities of managed investment entities	5,034		4,914
Long-term debt	Long-term debt	1,963		1,963		Long-term debt	1,964		1,963
Other liabilities	Other liabilities	1,806		1,584		Other liabilities	2,152		1,584
Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	0		44,458		Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	—		44,458
Total liabilities	Total liabilities	23,179		66,921		Total liabilities	24,702		66,921

Shareholders’ equity:	Shareholders’ equity:					Shareholders’ equity:
Common Stock, 0 par value — 200,000,000 shares authorized — 84,713,927 and 86,345,246 shares outstanding		85		86
Common Stock, no par value — 200,000,000 shares authorized — 84,795,008 and 86,345,246 shares outstanding						Common Stock, no par value — 200,000,000 shares authorized — 84,795,008 and 86,345,246 shares outstanding	85		86
Capital surplus	Capital surplus	1,303		1,281		Capital surplus	1,315		1,281
Retained earnings	Retained earnings	4,023		4,149��		Retained earnings	3,680		4,149
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	190		1,273		Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	160		1,273
Total shareholders’ equity	Total shareholders’ equity	5,601		6,789		Total shareholders’ equity	5,240		6,789
Noncontrolling interests	Noncontrolling interests	0		0		Noncontrolling interests	—		—
Total equity	Total equity	5,601		6,789		Total equity	5,240		6,789
Total liabilities and equity	Total liabilities and equity	$	28,780	$	73,710	Total liabilities and equity	$	29,942	$	73,710

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenues:	Revenues:									Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,250	$	1,184	$	2,423	$	2,393	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,529	$	1,381	$	3,952	$	3,774
Net investment income	Net investment income	164		88		352		192		Net investment income	169		122		521		314
Realized gains (losses) on:	Realized gains (losses) on:									Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities	Securities	43		108		120		(220)		Securities	(17)		23		103		(197)
Subsidiary		4		0		4		0
Subsidiaries										Subsidiaries	—		(30)		4		(30)
Income of managed investment entities:	Income of managed investment entities:									Income of managed investment entities:
Investment income	Investment income	44		49		90		108		Investment income	45		46		135		154
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	6		(3)		8		(16)		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	1		(5)		9		(21)
Other income	Other income	20		19		43		43		Other income	27		19		70		62
Total revenues	Total revenues	1,531		1,445		3,040		2,500		Total revenues	1,754		1,556		4,794		4,056

Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:									Costs and Expenses:
Property and casualty insurance:	Property and casualty insurance:									Property and casualty insurance:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	Losses and loss adjustment expenses	714		771		1,381		1,478		Losses and loss adjustment expenses	954		963		2,335		2,441
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	Commissions and other underwriting expenses	390		409		770		829		Commissions and other underwriting expenses	417		406		1,187		1,235
Interest charges on borrowed money	Interest charges on borrowed money	23		23		47		40		Interest charges on borrowed money	24		24		71		64
Expenses of managed investment entities	Expenses of managed investment entities	39		42		78		95		Expenses of managed investment entities	37		34		115		129
Other expenses	Other expenses	77		60		141		103		Other expenses	55		89		196		192
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	1,243		1,305		2,417		2,545		Total costs and expenses	1,487		1,516		3,904		4,061
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	288		140		623		(45)		Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	267		40		890		(5)
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	48		37		116		(4)		Provision (credit) for income taxes	48		(48)		164		(52)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		240		103		507		(41)
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests										Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	219		88		726		47
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	762		64		914		(96)		Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	—		76		914		(20)
Net earnings (loss), including noncontrolling interests		1,002		167		1,421		(137)
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests										Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests	219		164		1,640		27
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	0		(10)		0		(13)		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		(13)
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders		$	1,002	$	177	$	1,421	$	(124)
Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders										Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders	$	219	$	164	$	1,640	$	40

Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders per Basic Common Share from:	Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders per Basic Common Share from:									Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders per Basic Common Share from:
Continuing operations	Continuing operations	$	2.83	$	1.26	$	5.94	$	(0.31)	Continuing operations	$	2.57	$	1.00	$	8.52	$	0.67
Discontinued operations	Discontinued operations	8.95		0.72		10.69		(1.07)		Discontinued operations	—		0.86		10.72		(0.22)
Total basic earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	11.78	$	1.98	$	16.63	$	(1.38)
Total basic earnings attributable to shareholders										Total basic earnings attributable to shareholders	$	2.57	$	1.86	$	19.24	$	0.45
Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders per Diluted Common Share:	Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders per Diluted Common Share:									Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders per Diluted Common Share:
Continuing operations	Continuing operations	$	2.81	$	1.26	$	5.90	$	(0.31)	Continuing operations	$	2.56	$	1.00	$	8.45	$	0.66
Discontinued operations	Discontinued operations	8.89		0.71		10.61		(1.07)		Discontinued operations	—		0.86		10.66		(0.21)
Total diluted earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	11.70	$	1.97	$	16.51	$	(1.38)
Total diluted earnings attributable to shareholders										Total diluted earnings attributable to shareholders	$	2.56	$	1.86	$	19.11	$	0.45
Average number of Common Shares:	Average number of Common Shares:									Average number of Common Shares:
Basic	Basic	85.0		89.7		85.5		90.0		Basic	84.8		88.2		85.2		89.4
Diluted	Diluted	85.6		90.0		86.1		90.0		Diluted	85.2		88.5		85.8		89.9

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(In Millions)


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Net earnings (loss), including noncontrolling interests		$	1,002	$	167	$	1,421	$	(137)
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests										Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests	$	219	$	164	$	1,640	$	27

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:									Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:	Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:									Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period	133		1,021		(148)		156		Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period	(29)		194		(177)		350
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	(7)		(7)		(18)		12		Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	2		(12)		(16)		—
Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains of subsidiaries sold	Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains of subsidiaries sold	(884)		0		(884)		0		Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains of subsidiaries sold	—		—		(884)		—
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(758)		1,014		(1,050)		168		Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(27)		182		(1,077)		350
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:	Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:									Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges arising during the period	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges arising during the period	6		12		(1)		48		Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges arising during the period	—		1		(1)		49
Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings	Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings	(4)		(9)		(11)		(18)		Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings	—		(7)		(11)		(25)
Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of subsidiaries sold	Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of subsidiaries sold	(29)		0		(29)		0		Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of subsidiaries sold	—		—		(29)		—
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(27)		3		(41)		30		Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	—		(6)		(41)		24
Foreign currency translation adjustments	Foreign currency translation adjustments	0		4		0		(6)		Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3)		—		(3)		(6)
Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments (“OPRP”):	Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments (“OPRP”):									Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments (“OPRP”):
Unrealized holding losses on pension and OPRP arising during the period	Unrealized holding losses on pension and OPRP arising during the period	(1)		0		(1)		0		Unrealized holding losses on pension and OPRP arising during the period	—		—		(1)		—
Reclassification adjustment for pension settlement loss included in net earnings	Reclassification adjustment for pension settlement loss included in net earnings	9		0		9		0		Reclassification adjustment for pension settlement loss included in net earnings	—		—		9		—
Total pension and OPRP adjustments	Total pension and OPRP adjustments	8		0		8		0		Total pension and OPRP adjustments	—		—		8		—
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(777)		1,021		(1,083)		192		Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(30)		176		(1,113)		368

Total comprehensive income, net of tax	Total comprehensive income, net of tax	225		1,188		338		55		Total comprehensive income, net of tax	189		340		527		395
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0		(10)		0		(11)		Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		(11)
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders	Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders	$	225	$	1,198	$	338	$	66	Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders	$	189	$	340	$	527	$	406

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in Millions)


			Shareholders’ Equity												Redeemable					Shareholders’ Equity
		Common	Common Stock and Capital		Retained		Accumulated Other Comp.				Noncon- trolling		Total		Noncon- trolling											Accumulated
		Shares	Surplus		Earnings		Income		Total		Interests		Equity		Interests			Common		Common Stock and Capital			Retained			Other Comprehensive						Noncontrolling			Total
Balance at March 31, 2021		85,126,062	$	1,364	$	4,354	$	967	$	6,685	$	0	$	6,685
																		Shares		Surplus			Earnings			Income			Total			Interests			Equity
																		84,713,927		$	1,388		$	4,023		$	190		$	5,601		$	—		$	5,601

	Net earnings	—	—		1,002		—		1,002		0		1,002					—		—			219			—			219			—			219
Other comprehensive loss	Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—		(777)		(777)		—		(777)					Other comprehensive loss	—			—			—			(30)			(30)			—			(30)
Dividends ($14.50 per share)		—	—		(1,232)		—		(1,232)		—		(1,232)
Dividends ($6.50 per share)																	Dividends ($6.50 per share)	—		—			(551)			—			(551)			—			(551)
Shares issued:	Shares issued:																Shares issued:
Exercise of stock options	Exercise of stock options	561,732	30		—		—		30		—		30				Exercise of stock options	153,842		6			—			—			6			—			6
Restricted stock awards	Restricted stock awards	0	—		—		—		—		—		—				Restricted stock awards	—		—			—			—			—			—			—
Other benefit plans	Other benefit plans	27,833	3		—		—		3		—		3				Other benefit plans	17,029		2			—			—			2			—			2
Dividend reinvestment plan	Dividend reinvestment plan	34,348	4		—		—		4		—		4				Dividend reinvestment plan	6,272		1			—			—			1			—			1
Stock-based compensation expense	Stock-based compensation expense	—	2		—		—		2		—		2				Stock-based compensation expense	—		4			—			—			4			—			4
Shares acquired and retired	Shares acquired and retired	(916,520)	(15)		(99)		—		(114)		—		(114)				Shares acquired and retired	(94,960)		(1)			(11)			—			(12)			—			(12)
Shares exchanged — benefit plans	Shares exchanged — benefit plans	(14,380)	0		(2)		—		(2)		—		(2)				Shares exchanged — benefit plans	(562)		—			—			—			—			—			—
Forfeitures of restricted stock	Forfeitures of restricted stock	(105,148)	—		—		—		—		—		—				Forfeitures of restricted stock	(540)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Balance at June 30, 2021		84,713,927	$	1,388	$	4,023	$	190	$	5,601	$	0	$	5,601
Balance at September 30, 2021																	Balance at September 30, 2021	84,795,008		$	1,400		$	3,680		$	160		$	5,240		$	—		$	5,240

Balance at March 31, 2020		89,827,336	$	1,399	$	3,616	$	32	$	5,047	$	0	$	5,047	$	0
Net earnings (loss)		—	—		177		—		177		0		177		(10)
Balance at June 30, 2020																	Balance at June 30, 2020	88,659,407		$	1,388		$	3,685		$	1,053		$	6,126		$	—		$	6,126
Net earnings																	Net earnings	—		—			164			—			164			—			164
Other comprehensive income	Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		1,021		1,021		—		1,021		0		Other comprehensive income	—		—			—			176			176			—			176
Dividends ($0.45 per share)	Dividends ($0.45 per share)	—	—		(41)		—		(41)		—		(41)		0		Dividends ($0.45 per share)	—		—			(39)			—			(39)			—			(39)
Shares issued:	Shares issued:																Shares issued:
Exercise of stock options	Exercise of stock options	5,250	0		—		—		0		—		0		—		Exercise of stock options	19,865		1			—			—			1			—			1
Restricted stock awards	Restricted stock awards	0	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		Restricted stock awards	—		—			—			—			—			—			—
Other benefit plans	Other benefit plans	51,955	4		—		—		4		—		4		—		Other benefit plans	38,822		2			—			—			2			—			2
Dividend reinvestment plan	Dividend reinvestment plan	2,733	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		Dividend reinvestment plan	2,901		1			—			—			1			—			1
Stock-based compensation expense	Stock-based compensation expense	—	4		—		—		4		—		4		—		Stock-based compensation expense	—		5			—			—			5			—			5
Shares acquired and retired	Shares acquired and retired	(1,194,236)	(19)		(57)		—		(76)		—		(76)		—		Shares acquired and retired	(1,447,588)		(23)			(73)			—			(96)			—			(96)
Shares exchanged — benefit plans	Shares exchanged — benefit plans	(540)	0		0		—		0		—		0		—		Shares exchanged — benefit plans	(1,337)		—			—			—			—			—			—
Forfeitures of restricted stock	Forfeitures of restricted stock	(33,091)	0		0		—		0		—		0		—		Forfeitures of restricted stock	(5,488)		—			—			—			—			—			—
Other	Other	0	—		(10)		—		(10)		0		(10)		10		Other	—		(4)			—			4			—			—			—
Balance at June 30, 2020		88,659,407	$	1,388	$	3,685	$	1,053	$	6,126	$	0	$	6,126	$	0
Balance at September 30, 2020																	Balance at September 30, 2020	87,266,582		$	1,370		$	3,737		$	1,233		$	6,340		$	—		$	6,340

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED) — CONTINUED

(Dollars in Millions)


			Shareholders’ Equity												Redeemable				Shareholders’ Equity												Redeemable
		Common	Common Stock and Capital		Retained		Accumulated Other Comp.				Noncon- trolling		Total		Noncon- trolling			Common	Common Stock and Capital		Retained		Accumulated Other Comp.				Noncon- trolling		Total		Noncon- trolling
		Shares	Surplus		Earnings		Income		Total		Interests		Equity		Interests			Shares	Surplus		Earnings		Income		Total		Interests		Equity		Interests
Balance at December 31, 2020	Balance at December 31, 2020	86,345,246	$	1,367	$	4,149	$	1,273	$	6,789	$	0	$	6,789			Balance at December 31, 2020	86,345,246	$	1,367	$	4,149	$	1,273	$	6,789	$	—	$	6,789

Net earnings	Net earnings	—	—		1,421		—		1,421		0		1,421				Net earnings	—	—		1,640		—		1,640		—		1,640
Other comprehensive loss	Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—		(1,083)		(1,083)		—		(1,083)				Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—		(1,113)		(1,113)		—		(1,113)
Dividends ($15.00 per share)		—	—		(1,275)		—		(1,275)		—		(1,275)
Dividends ($21.50 per share)																	Dividends ($21.50 per share)	—	—		(1,826)		—		(1,826)		—		(1,826)
Shares issued:	Shares issued:																Shares issued:
Exercise of stock options	Exercise of stock options	964,744	49		—		—		49		—		49				Exercise of stock options	1,118,586	55		—		—		55		—		55
Restricted stock awards	Restricted stock awards	207,020	—		—		—		—		—		—				Restricted stock awards	207,020	—		—		—		—		—		—
Other benefit plans	Other benefit plans	43,465	5		—		—		5		—		5				Other benefit plans	60,494	7		—		—		7		—		7
Dividend reinvestment plan	Dividend reinvestment plan	36,654	4		—		—		4		—		4				Dividend reinvestment plan	42,926	5		—		—		5		—		5
Stock-based compensation expense	Stock-based compensation expense	—	7		—		—		7		—		7				Stock-based compensation expense	—	11		—		—		11		—		11
Shares acquired and retired	Shares acquired and retired	(2,674,222)	(43)		(263)		—		(306)		—		(306)				Shares acquired and retired	(2,769,182)	(44)		(274)		—		(318)		—		(318)
Shares exchanged — benefit plans	Shares exchanged — benefit plans	(91,364)	(1)		(9)		—		(10)		—		(10)				Shares exchanged — benefit plans	(91,926)	(1)		(9)		—		(10)		—		(10)
Forfeitures of restricted stock	Forfeitures of restricted stock	(117,616)	—		—		—		—		—		—				Forfeitures of restricted stock	(118,156)	—		—		—		—		—		—

Balance at June 30, 2021		84,713,927	$	1,388	$	4,023	$	190	$	5,601	$	0	$	5,601
Balance at September 30, 2021																	Balance at September 30, 2021	84,795,008	$	1,400	$	3,680	$	160	$	5,240	$	—	$	5,240

Balance at December 31, 2019	Balance at December 31, 2019	90,303,686	$	1,397	$	4,009	$	863	$	6,269	$	0	$	6,269	$	0	Balance at December 31, 2019	90,303,686	$	1,397	$	4,009	$	863	$	6,269	$	—	$	6,269	$	—
Cumulative effect of accounting change	Cumulative effect of accounting change	—	—		7		—		7		—		7		—		Cumulative effect of accounting change	—	—		7		—		7		—		7		—
Net loss		—	—		(124)		—		(124)		0		(124)		(13)
Net earnings (loss)																	Net earnings (loss)	—	—		40		—		40		—		40		(13)
Other comprehensive income	Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		190		190		—		190		2		Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		366		366		—		366		2
Dividends ($0.90 per share)		—	—		(81)		—		(81)		—		(81)		—
Dividends ($1.35 per share)																	Dividends ($1.35 per share)	—	—		(120)		—		(120)		—		(120)		—
Shares issued:	Shares issued:																Shares issued:
Exercise of stock options	Exercise of stock options	209,343	9		—		—		9		—		9		—		Exercise of stock options	229,208	10		—		—		10		—		10		—
Restricted stock awards	Restricted stock awards	227,867	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		Restricted stock awards	227,867	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Other benefit plans	Other benefit plans	66,496	5		—		—		5		—		5		—		Other benefit plans	105,318	7		—		—		7		—		7		—
Dividend reinvestment plan	Dividend reinvestment plan	4,350	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		Dividend reinvestment plan	7,251	1		—		—		1		—		1		—
Stock-based compensation expense	Stock-based compensation expense	—	10		—		—		10		—		10		—		Stock-based compensation expense	—	15		—		—		15		—		15		—
Shares acquired and retired	Shares acquired and retired	(2,020,519)	(31)		(106)		—		(137)		—		(137)		—		Shares acquired and retired	(3,468,107)	(54)		(179)		—		(233)		—		(233)		—
Shares exchanged — benefit plans	Shares exchanged — benefit plans	(96,394)	(2)		(9)		—		(11)		—		(11)		—		Shares exchanged — benefit plans	(97,731)	(2)		(9)		—		(11)		—		(11)		—
Forfeitures of restricted stock	Forfeitures of restricted stock	(35,422)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		Forfeitures of restricted stock	(40,910)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Other	Other	—	—		(11)		—		(11)		0		(11)		11		Other	—	(4)		(11)		4		(11)		—		(11)		11
Balance at June 30, 2020		88,659,407	$	1,388	$	3,685	$	1,053	$	6,126	$	0	$	6,126	$	0
Balance at September 30, 2020																	Balance at September 30, 2020	87,266,582	$	1,370	$	3,737	$	1,233	$	6,340	$	—	$	6,340	$	—

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(In Millions)


		Six months ended June 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020
Operating Activities:	Operating Activities:					Operating Activities:
Net earnings (loss), including noncontrolling interests		$	1,421	$	(137)
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests						Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests	$	1,640	$	27
Adjustments:	Adjustments:					Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	133		79		Depreciation and amortization	160		248
Annuity benefits	Annuity benefits	377		702		Annuity benefits	377		905
Realized (gains) losses on investing activities	Realized (gains) losses on investing activities	(1,141)		346		Realized (gains) losses on investing activities	(1,111)		332
Net (purchases) sales of trading securities	Net (purchases) sales of trading securities	(1)		11		Net (purchases) sales of trading securities	(6)		18
Deferred annuity and life policy acquisition costs	Deferred annuity and life policy acquisition costs	(98)		(79)		Deferred annuity and life policy acquisition costs	(98)		(112)
Change in:	Change in:					Change in:
Reinsurance and other receivables	Reinsurance and other receivables	(147)		46		Reinsurance and other receivables	(987)		(597)
Other assets	Other assets	250		211		Other assets	238		120
Insurance claims and reserves	Insurance claims and reserves	349		30		Insurance claims and reserves	1,204		702
Payable to reinsurers	Payable to reinsurers	22		(68)		Payable to reinsurers	339		163
Other liabilities	Other liabilities	123		(233)		Other liabilities	88		(220)
Managed investment entities’ assets/liabilities	Managed investment entities’ assets/liabilities	(22)		116		Managed investment entities’ assets/liabilities	(78)		99
Other operating activities, net	Other operating activities, net	(296)		63		Other operating activities, net	(341)		11
Net cash provided by operating activities	Net cash provided by operating activities	970		1,087		Net cash provided by operating activities	1,425		1,696

Investing Activities:	Investing Activities:					Investing Activities:
Purchases of:	Purchases of:					Purchases of:
Fixed maturities	Fixed maturities	(5,573)		(6,121)		Fixed maturities	(6,907)		(7,817)
Equity securities	Equity securities	(66)		(324)		Equity securities	(110)		(354)
Mortgage loans	Mortgage loans	(90)		(152)		Mortgage loans	(179)		(197)
Equity index options and other investments	Equity index options and other investments	(294)		(501)		Equity index options and other investments	(313)		(699)
Real estate, property and equipment	Real estate, property and equipment	(26)		(20)		Real estate, property and equipment	(53)		(41)

Proceeds from:	Proceeds from:					Proceeds from:
Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturities	Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturities	3,466		2,343		Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturities	4,075		4,114
Repayments of mortgage loans	Repayments of mortgage loans	14		7		Repayments of mortgage loans	27		48
Sales of fixed maturities	Sales of fixed maturities	665		2,777		Sales of fixed maturities	690		3,123
Sales of equity securities	Sales of equity securities	452		342		Sales of equity securities	462		421
Sales and settlements of equity index options and other investments	Sales and settlements of equity index options and other investments	530		404		Sales and settlements of equity index options and other investments	562		673
Sales of real estate, property and equipment	Sales of real estate, property and equipment	1		4		Sales of real estate, property and equipment	25		7
Sales of businesses	Sales of businesses	3,547		0		Sales of businesses	3,547		—
Cash and cash equivalents of businesses sold	Cash and cash equivalents of businesses sold	(2,060)		0		Cash and cash equivalents of businesses sold	(2,060)		—
Managed investment entities:	Managed investment entities:					Managed investment entities:
Purchases of investments	Purchases of investments	(987)		(603)		Purchases of investments	(1,480)		(878)
Proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments	Proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments	1,061		540		Proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments	1,579		818
Other investing activities, net	Other investing activities, net	21		8		Other investing activities, net	32		10
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		661		(1,296)
Net cash used in investing activities						Net cash used in investing activities	(103)		(772)

Financing Activities:	Financing Activities:					Financing Activities:
Annuity receipts	Annuity receipts	2,403		2,097		Annuity receipts	2,403		2,968
Ceded annuity receipts	Ceded annuity receipts	(311)		(78)		Ceded annuity receipts	(311)		(246)
Annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals	Annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals	(1,931)		(1,641)		Annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals	(1,931)		(2,506)
Ceded annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals	Ceded annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals	282		0		Ceded annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals	282		—
Net transfers from variable annuity assets	Net transfers from variable annuity assets	34		28		Net transfers from variable annuity assets	34		44
Additional long-term borrowings	Additional long-term borrowings	0		439		Additional long-term borrowings	—		635

Issuances of managed investment entities’ liabilities	Issuances of managed investment entities’ liabilities	1,017		0		Issuances of managed investment entities’ liabilities	1,665		30
Retirements of managed investment entities’ liabilities	Retirements of managed investment entities’ liabilities	(1,045)		(46)		Retirements of managed investment entities’ liabilities	(1,701)		(79)
Issuances of Common Stock	Issuances of Common Stock	52		12		Issuances of Common Stock	60		15
Repurchases of Common Stock	Repurchases of Common Stock	(306)		(137)		Repurchases of Common Stock	(318)		(233)
Cash dividends paid on Common Stock	Cash dividends paid on Common Stock	(1,271)		(81)		Cash dividends paid on Common Stock	(1,482)		(119)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,076)		593		Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,299)		509
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	555		384		Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	23		1,433
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,810		2,314		Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,810		2,314
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	3,365	$	2,698	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	2,833	$	3,747

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INDEX TO NOTES

Accounting Policies

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Discontinued Operations

Long-Term Debt

Sales of Businesses

Shareholders’ Equity

Segments of Operations

Income Taxes

Fair Value Measurements

Contingencies

Investments

Insurance

Managed Investment Entities

A. Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements for American Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“AFG”) are unaudited; however, management believes that all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals unless otherwise disclosed herein) necessary for fair presentation have been made. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to the current year’s presentation including reclassifying the assets and liabilities of the Annuity subsidiaries sold in May 2021 to assets and liabilities of discontinued annuity operations and their earnings to net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations. See Note B — “Discontinued Operations.” All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations of companies since their formation or acquisition are included in the consolidated financial statements. Events or transactions occurring subsequent to ~~June~~September 30, 2021, and prior to the filing of this Form 10-Q, have been evaluated for potential recognition or disclosure herein.

Unless otherwise stated, the information in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements relates to AFG’s continuing operations.

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Changes in circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimates.

Discontinued Operations Disposals of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift and that have a major effect on a reporting entity’s operations and financial results are reported as discontinued operations.

Fair Value Measurements Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The standards establish a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (“inputs”) are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect AFG’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. AFG did not have any material nonrecurring fair value measurements in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021.

Credit Losses on Financial Instruments On January 1, 2020, AFG adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which provides a new loss model for determining credit-related impairments for financial instruments measured at amortized cost (mortgage loans, premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverables) and requires an entity to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure or pool of exposures. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical information, current information, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts, including estimates of prepayments. Expected credit losses, and subsequent increases or decreases in such expected losses, are recorded immediately through net earnings as an allowance that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, with the net carrying value of the financial asset presented on the balance sheet at the amount expected to be collected. AFG’s portfolio of mortgage loans crosses a wide variety of commercial properties with very strong loan to value ratios and no credit losses in recent years. In addition, the reinsurance used in AFG’s insurance operations is purchased from financially

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~~strong (highly rated) reinsurers and the Company has a long history of collecting premiums receivable through various economic cycles.~~ At the date of adoption, the impact of adjusting AFG’s existing allowances for uncollectable mortgage loans, premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverables to the allowances calculated under the new guidance resulted in a reduction in the net

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allowance, which was recorded as the cumulative effect of an accounting change ($7 million increase in retained earnings at January 1, 2020).

The updated guidance also amended the ~~current~~ other-than-temporary impairment model for available for sale debt securities by requiring the recognition of impairments relating to credit losses through an allowance and limits the amount of credit loss to the difference between a security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value. Subsequent increases or decreases in expected credit losses are recorded immediately in net earnings through realized gains (losses).

Investments Equity securities other than those accounted for under the equity method are reported at fair value with holding gains and losses generally recorded in realized gains (losses) on securities. However, AFG records holding gains and losses on securities classified as “trading” under previous guidance, its small portfolio of limited partnerships and similar investments carried at fair value and certain other securities classified at purchase as “fair value through net investment income” in net investment income.

Fixed maturity securities classified as “available for sale” are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) in AFG’s Balance Sheet. Fixed maturity securities classified as “trading” are reported at fair value with changes in unrealized holding gains or losses during the period included in net investment income. Mortgage loans (net of any allowance) are carried primarily at the aggregate unpaid balance.

Premiums and discounts on fixed maturity securities are amortized using the effective interest method. Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) are amortized over a period based on estimated future principal payments, including prepayments. Prepayment assumptions are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect actual prepayments and changes in expectations.

Limited partnerships and similar investments are generally accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, AFG records its share of the earnings or losses of the investee based on when it is reported by the investee in its financial statements rather than in the period in which the investee declares a dividend. AFG’s share of the earnings or losses from equity method investments is generally recorded on a quarter lag due to the timing of the receipt of the investee’s financial statements. AFG’s equity in the earnings (losses) of limited partnerships and similar investments is included in net investment income.

Realized gains or losses on the disposal of fixed maturity securities are determined on the specific identification basis. When a decline in the value of an available for sale fixed maturity is considered to be other-than-temporary at the balance sheet date, an allowance for credit losses (impairment), including any write-off of accrued interest, is charged to earnings (included in realized gains (losses) on securities). If management can assert that it does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that it will have to sell it before recovery of its amortized cost basis (net of allowance), then the impairment ~~allowance~~ is separated into two components: (i) the ~~amount~~allowance related to credit losses (recorded in earnings) and (ii) the amount related to all other factors (recorded in other comprehensive income). The credit-related portion is measured by comparing a security’s amortized cost to the present value of its current expected cash flows discounted at its effective yield prior to the charge. If management intends to sell an impaired security, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, an impairment is recorded in earnings to reduce the amortized cost (net of allowance) of that security to fair value.

Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of cost of subsidiaries over AFG’s equity in their underlying net assets at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an impairment test at least annually. An entity is not required to complete the quantitative annual goodwill impairment test on a reporting unit if the entity elects to perform a qualitative analysis and determines that it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its carrying amount.

Reinsurance Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability associated with the reinsured policies. ~~AFG’s property and casualty insurance subsidiaries report~~AFG reports as assets (i) the estimated reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, including an estimate for losses incurred but not reported, and (ii) amounts paid or due to reinsurers applicable to the unexpired terms of policies in force. Payable to reinsurers includes ceded premiums due to reinsurers, as well as ceded premiums retained by AFG under contracts to fund ceded

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losses as they become due. AFG also assumes reinsurance from other companies. Earnings on reinsurance assumed is recognized based on information received from ceding companies.

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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (“DPAC”) Policy acquisition costs (principally commissions, premium taxes and certain underwriting and policy issuance costs) directly related to the successful acquisition or renewal of an insurance contract are deferred. DPAC is limited based upon recoverability without any consideration for anticipated investment income and is charged against income ratably over the terms of the related policies. A premium deficiency is recognized if the sum of expected claims costs, claims adjustment expenses and unamortized acquisition costs exceed the related unearned premiums. A premium deficiency is first recognized by charging any unamortized acquisition costs to expense to the extent required to eliminate the deficiency. If the premium deficiency is greater than unamortized acquisition costs, a liability is accrued for the excess deficiency and reported with unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses.

Managed Investment Entities A company is considered the primary beneficiary of, and therefore must consolidate, a variable interest entity (“VIE”) based primarily on its ability to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact that entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of, or receive benefits from, the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

AFG manages, and has investments in, collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) that are VIEs (see Note G — “Managed Investment Entities”). AFG has determined that it is the primary beneficiary of these CLOs because (i) its role as asset manager gives it the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the CLOs and (ii) through its investment in the CLO debt tranches, it has exposure to CLO losses (limited to the amount AFG invested) and the right to receive CLO benefits that could potentially be significant to the CLOs.

Because AFG has no right to use the CLO assets and no obligation to pay the CLO liabilities, the assets and liabilities of the CLOs are shown separately in AFG’s Balance Sheet. AFG has elected the fair value option for reporting on the CLO assets and liabilities to improve the transparency of financial reporting related to the CLOs. The net gain or loss from accounting for the CLO assets and liabilities at fair value is presented separately in AFG’s Statement of Earnings.

The fair values of a CLO’s assets may differ from the separately measured fair values of its liabilities even though the CLO liabilities only have recourse to the CLO assets. AFG has set the carrying value of the CLO liabilities equal to the fair value of the CLO assets (which have more observable fair values) as an alternative to reporting those liabilities at a separately measured fair value. CLO earnings attributable to AFG’s shareholders are measured by the change in the fair value of AFG’s investments in the CLOs and management fees earned.

At September 30, 2021, assets and liabilities of managed investment entities included $171 million in assets and $131 million in liabilities of a temporary warehousing entity that was established in connection with the formation of a new CLO that is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. At closing, all warehoused assets will be transferred to the new CLO and the liabilities will be repaid.

Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses The net liabilities stated for unpaid claims and for expenses of investigation and adjustment of unpaid claims represent management’s best estimate and are based upon (i) the accumulation of case estimates for losses reported prior to the close of the accounting period on direct business written; (ii) estimates received from ceding reinsurers and insurance pools and associations; (iii) estimates of unreported losses (including possible development on known claims) based on past experience; (iv) estimates based on experience of expenses for investigating and adjusting claims; and (v) the current state of the law and coverage litigation. Establishing reserves for asbestos, environmental and other mass tort claims involves considerably more judgment than other types of claims due to, among other things, inconsistent court decisions, an increase in bankruptcy filings as a result of asbestos-related liabilities, novel theories of coverage, and judicial interpretations that often expand theories of recovery and broaden the scope of coverage.

Loss reserve liabilities are subject to the impact of changes in claim amounts and frequency and other factors. Changes in estimates of the liabilities for losses and loss adjustment expenses are reflected in the statement of earnings in the period in which determined. Despite the variability inherent in such estimates, management believes that the liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are adequate.

Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs related to AFG’s outstanding debt are presented in its Balance Sheet as a direct reduction in the carrying value of long-term debt and are amortized over the life of the related debt using the effective interest method as a component of interest expense. Debt issuance costs related to AFG’s revolving credit facilities are included in other assets in AFG’s Balance Sheet.

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Leases Leases for terms of longer than one year are recognized as assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases on the balance sheet based on the present value of contractual cash flows.

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At ~~June~~September 30, 2021 AFG has a ~~$143~~$136 million lease liability included in other liabilities and a lease right-of-use asset of ~~$124~~$118 million included in other assets compared to $159 million and $139 million, respectively, at December 31, 2020.

Noncontrolling Interests For balance sheet purposes, noncontrolling interests represent the interests of shareholders other than AFG in consolidated entities. In the statement of earnings, net earnings and losses attributable to noncontrolling interests represents such shareholders’ interest in the earnings and losses of those entities.

Premium Recognition Property and casualty premiums are earned generally over the terms of the policies on a pro rata basis. Unearned premiums represent that portion of premiums written, which is applicable to the unexpired terms of policies in force. On reinsurance assumed from other insurance companies or written through various underwriting organizations, unearned premiums are based on information received from such companies and organizations.

Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are calculated using the liability method. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is established to reduce total deferred tax assets to an amount that will more likely than not be realized. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recorded in net earnings in the period that includes the enactment date.

AFG recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained under examination by the appropriate taxing authority. Interest and penalties on AFG’s reserve for uncertain tax positions are recognized as a component of tax expense.

Stock-Based Compensation All share-based grants are recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over their vesting periods based on their calculated fair value at the date of grant.

AFG records excess tax benefits or deficiencies for share-based payments through income tax expense in the statement of earnings. In addition, AFG accounts for forfeitures of awards when they occur.

Benefit Plans AFG provides retirement benefits to qualified employees of participating companies through the AFG 401(k) Retirement and Savings Plan, a defined contribution plan. AFG makes all contributions to the retirement fund portion of the plan and matches a percentage of employee contributions to the savings fund. Company contributions are expensed in the year for which they are declared. AFG and many of its subsidiaries provide health care and life insurance benefits to eligible retirees. AFG also provides postemployment benefits to former or inactive employees (primarily those on disability) who were not deemed retired under other company plans. The projected future cost of providing these benefits is expensed over the period employees earn such benefits.

Earnings Per Share Although basic earnings per share only considers shares of common stock outstanding during the period, the calculation of diluted earnings per share includes the following adjustments to weighted average common shares related to stock-based compensation plans: ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and 2020 — ~~0.6~~0.4 million and 0.3 million; first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020 — 0.6 million and ~~NaN, respectively.~~0.5 million.

There were 0no anti-dilutive potential common shares for the ~~second~~third quarter or the first nine months of 2021 or ~~2020 or the first six months of 2021 and 0.6 million anti-dilutive potential common shares for the first six months 2020 due to AFG’s net loss attributable to shareholders in that period.~~2020.

Statement of Cash Flows For cash flow purposes, “investing activities” are defined as making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments, property and equipment and businesses. “Financing activities” include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on their investments, borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed. All other activities are considered “operating.” Short-term investments having original maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents for purposes of the financial statements.

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B. Discontinued Operations

Annuity Business On May 28, 2021, AFG completed the sale of its Annuity business to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) with an effective date of May 31, 2021. MassMutual acquired Great American Life Insurance Company (“GALIC”) and its two insurance subsidiaries, Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company and Manhattan National Life Insurance Company. In addition to AFG’s annuity operations, these subsidiaries included AFG’s run-off life and long-term care operations. Proceeds from the sale were $3.57 billion (including ~~$32~~$34 million in preliminary post-closing adjustments). AFG realized a $656 million net gain on the sale. The sale continues to be subject to tax-related post-closing adjustments, which are not expected to be ~~final by the end of 2021.~~material and are expected to be settled in 2022. Beginning with the first quarter of 2021, the results of the Annuity business sold were reported as discontinued operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which included adjusting prior period results to reflect these operations as discontinued.

Prior to the sale, AFG acquired approximately $480 million in investments accounted for using the equity method and approximately $100 million of directly owned real estate from GALIC.

Details of the assets and liabilities of the Annuity subsidiaries sold were as follows (in millions):


		May 31, 2021		December 31, 2020			May 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
Assets of businesses sold:	Assets of businesses sold:					Assets of businesses sold:
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,060	$	1,145	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,060	$	1,145
Investments	Investments	38,322		38,011		Investments	38,323		38,011
Recoverables from reinsurers	Recoverables from reinsurers	6,748		6,804		Recoverables from reinsurers	6,748		6,804
Other assets	Other assets	2,139		1,925		Other assets	2,152		1,925
Total assets of discontinued annuity operations	Total assets of discontinued annuity operations	49,269		47,885		Total assets of discontinued annuity operations	49,283		47,885
Liabilities of businesses sold:	Liabilities of businesses sold:					Liabilities of businesses sold:
Annuity benefits accumulated	Annuity benefits accumulated	43,690		42,573		Annuity benefits accumulated	43,690		42,573
Other liabilities	Other liabilities	1,801		1,885		Other liabilities	1,813		1,885
Total liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	Total liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	45,491		44,458		Total liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	45,503		44,458
Receivable from AFG for real estate-related investments	Receivable from AFG for real estate-related investments	0		537		Receivable from AFG for real estate-related investments	—		537
Reclassify AOCI	Reclassify AOCI	(913)		(1,071)		Reclassify AOCI	(913)		(1,071)
Net investment in annuity businesses sold, excluding AOCI	Net investment in annuity businesses sold, excluding AOCI	$	2,865	$	2,893	Net investment in annuity businesses sold, excluding AOCI	$	2,867	$	2,893

Details of the results of operations for the discontinued annuity operations were (in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021 (*)		2020		2021 (*)		2020			2021		2020		2021 (*)		2020
Net investment income	Net investment income	$	299	$	382	$	746	$	797	Net investment income	$	—	$	459	$	746	$	1,256
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	31		96		112		(127)		Realized gains (losses) on securities	—		22		112		(105)
Other income	Other income	20		32		52		65		Other income	—		26		52		91
Total revenues	Total revenues	350		510		910		735		Total revenues	—		507		910		1,242
Annuity benefits	Annuity benefits	216		426		377		702		Annuity benefits	—		203		377		905
Annuity and supplemental insurance acquisition expenses	Annuity and supplemental insurance acquisition expenses	24		(35)		136		78		Annuity and supplemental insurance acquisition expenses	—		172		136		250
Other expenses	Other expenses	27		41		73		80		Other expenses	—		38		73		118
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	267		432		586		860		Total costs and expenses	—		413		586		1,273
Earnings (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations	Earnings (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations	83		78		324		(125)		Earnings (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations	—		94		324		(31)
Provision (credit) for income taxes on operations	Provision (credit) for income taxes on operations	18		14		66		(29)		Provision (credit) for income taxes on operations	—		18		66		(11)
Net earnings (loss) from operations, net of tax	Net earnings (loss) from operations, net of tax	65		64		258		(96)		Net earnings (loss) from operations, net of tax	—		76		258		(20)
Gain on sale, net of tax	Gain on sale, net of tax	697		0		656		0		Gain on sale, net of tax	—		—		656		—
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	$	762	$	64	$	914	$	(96)	Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	$	—	$	76	$	914	$	(20)

(*)Results through the May 31, 2021 effective date of the sale.

Net investment income in the table above excludes ~~$22 million and $7~~$10 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2021 and~~ 2020, and $51 million and ~~$19~~$29 million in first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to the real estate-related entities that AFG acquired from the discontinued annuity operations prior to the completion of the sale.

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The impact of the sale of the annuity business is shown below (in millions):


	May 31, 2021
Cash proceeds	$	3,537
Receivable from MassMutual	3234
Sale related expenses	(8)
Total net proceeds	~~3,561~~3,563

Net investment in annuity businesses sold, excluding AOCI	~~2,865~~2,867
Reclassify net deferred tax asset	~~(210)~~(199)
Pretax gain on sale	~~906~~895
Income tax expense:
Reclassify net deferred tax asset	~~210~~199
Tax liabilities triggered by pending sale in the first quarter of 2021	41
Other	(1)
Total income tax expense	~~250~~239
Net gain on sale	$	656

Summarized cash flows for the discontinued annuity operations were (in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020
Net cash provided by operating activities	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	87	$	605	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	87	$	904
Net cash used in investing activities	Net cash used in investing activities	(1,709)		(1,008)		Net cash used in investing activities	(1,709)		(440)
Net cash provided by financing activities	Net cash provided by financing activities	477		406		Net cash provided by financing activities	477		260

Derivatives The vast majority of AFG’s derivatives were held by the sold annuity subsidiaries. The following table summarizes the gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020 (in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
Derivative	Derivative	2021		2020		2021		2020		Derivative	2021		2020		2021 (*)		2020
MBS with embedded derivatives	MBS with embedded derivatives	$	(1)	$	2	$	(1)	$	5	MBS with embedded derivatives	$	—	$	(3)	$	(1)	$	2

Fixed-indexed and variable-indexed annuities (embedded derivative)	Fixed-indexed and variable-indexed annuities (embedded derivative)	(182)		(601)		(222)		46		Fixed-indexed and variable-indexed annuities (embedded derivative)	—		(5)		(222)		41
Equity index call options	Equity index call options	123		383		237		(245)		Equity index call options	—		203		237		(42)
Equity index put options	Equity index put options	3		5		5		(1)		Equity index put options	—		2		5		1
Reinsurance contract (embedded derivative)	Reinsurance contract (embedded derivative)	0		(3)		1		(1)		Reinsurance contract (embedded derivative)	—		1		1		—
		$	(57)	$	(214)	$	20	$	(196)		$	—	$	198	$	20	$	2

(*)Through the May 31, 2021 effective date of the sale.

C. Sales of Businesses

Annuity Operations See Note B — “Discontinued Operations,” for information on the sale of AFG’s annuity operations.

Neon In December 2019, AFG initiated actions to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, which included placing Neon Underwriting Ltd. and its other Lloyd’s subsidiaries in run-off. Neon and its predecessor, Marketform, failed to achieve AFG’s profitability objectives since AFG’s purchase of Marketform in 2008. In December 2020, AFG completed the sale of GAI Holding Bermuda and its subsidiaries, comprising the legal entities that own Neon, to RiverStone Holdings Limited for proceeds of $6 million. The sale completed AFG’s exit from the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. In the second quarter of 2021, AFG recognized a pretax gain on sale of a subsidiary of $4 million related to contingent consideration received on the sale of Neon.

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AFG’s primary business continues to be commercial property and casualty insurance, as well as the immaterial expected impact on AFG’s ongoing results of operations, the sale of Neon was not reported as a discontinued operation.

An estimated loss of $30 million on the sale of Neon was recorded in AFG’s financial statements as of September 30, 2020 as shown below (in millions):


Estimated sale proceeds, net of expenses	$	4

Assets of businesses to be sold:
Cash and investments	$	461
Recoverables from reinsurers	198
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	30
Agents’ balances and premiums receivable	48
Other assets	73
Total assets	810
Liabilities of businesses to be sold:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	598
Unearned premiums	83
Payable to reinsurers	39
Other liabilities	47
Total liabilities	767
Reclassify accumulated other comprehensive income	(9)
Net assets of businesses to be sold	$	34

Pretax loss on subsidiaries recorded in the third quarter of 2020	$	(30)

Revenues, costs and expenses, and earnings before income taxes for the subsidiaries sold were (in millions):


		Three months ended		Six months ended			Three months ended		Nine months ended
		June 30, 2020		June 30, 2020			September 30, 2020		September 30, 2020
Net earned premiums	Net earned premiums	$	61	$	132	Net earned premiums	$	42	$	174
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	Loss and loss adjustment expenses	66		106		Loss and loss adjustment expenses	60		166
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	Commissions and other underwriting expenses	38		70		Commissions and other underwriting expenses	20		90
Underwriting loss	Underwriting loss	(43)		(44)		Underwriting loss	(38)		(82)

Net investment income	Net investment income	0		(6)		Net investment income	1		(5)
Other income and expenses, net	Other income and expenses, net	1		(2)		Other income and expenses, net	(3)		(5)
Loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	Loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	$	(42)	$	(52)	Loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	$	(40)	$	(92)

D. Segments of Operations

Subsequent to the sale of its annuity operations, see Note B — “Discontinued Operations,” AFG manages its business as 2 segments: Property and casualty insurance and Other, which includes holding company costs and operations attributable to the noncontrolling interests of the managed investment entities.

AFG reports its property and casualty insurance business in the following Specialty sub-segments: (i) Property and transportation, which includes physical damage and liability coverage for buses and trucks, inland and ocean marine, agricultural-related products and other commercial property coverages, (ii) Specialty casualty, which includes primarily excess and surplus, executive and professional liability, general liability, umbrella and excess liability, specialty coverages in targeted markets, customized programs for small to mid-sized businesses and workers’ compensation insurance, and (iii) Specialty financial, which includes risk management insurance programs for lending and leasing institutions (including equipment leasing and collateral and lender-placed mortgage property insurance), fidelity and surety products and trade credit insurance. Premiums and underwriting profit included under Other specialty represent business assumed by AFG’s internal reinsurance program from the operations that make up AFG’s other Specialty sub-segments and amortization of

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deferred gains on retroactive reinsurance transactions related to the sales of businesses in prior years. AFG’s reportable segments and their components were determined based primarily upon similar economic characteristics, products and services.

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The following tables (in millions) show AFG’s revenues and earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes by segment and sub-segment.


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenues	Revenues									Revenues
Property and casualty insurance:	Property and casualty insurance:									Property and casualty insurance:
Premiums earned:	Premiums earned:									Premiums earned:
Specialty	Specialty									Specialty
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	453	$	390	$	847	$	776	Property and transportation	$	700	$	574	$	1,547	$	1,350
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	588		547		1,159		1,103		Specialty casualty	613		560		1,772		1,663
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	157		144		314		300		Specialty financial	163		155		477		455
Other specialty	Other specialty	52		42		103		82		Other specialty	53		50		156		132
Other lines (a)	Other lines (a)	0		61		0		132		Other lines (a)	—		42		—		174
Total premiums earned	Total premiums earned	1,250		1,184		2,423		2,393		Total premiums earned	1,529		1,381		3,952		3,774
Net investment income (b)	Net investment income (b)	143		72		302		165		Net investment income (b)	165		112		467		277
Other income	Other income	1		3		5		8		Other income	4		—		9		8
Total property and casualty insurance	Total property and casualty insurance	1,394		1,259		2,730		2,566		Total property and casualty insurance	1,698		1,493		4,428		4,059
Other ~~(c)~~	Other ~~(c)~~	90		78		186		154		Other ~~(c)~~	73		60		208		195
Income on real estate-related entities (c)										Income on real estate-related entities (c)	—		10		51		29
Total revenues before realized gains (losses)	Total revenues before realized gains (losses)	1,484		1,337		2,916		2,720		Total revenues before realized gains (losses)	1,771		1,563		4,687		4,283
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	43		108		120		(220)		Realized gains (losses) on securities	(17)		23		103		(197)
Realized gain on subsidiary		4		0		4		0
Realized gains (losses) on subsidiaries										Realized gains (losses) on subsidiaries	—		(30)		4		(30)
Total revenues	Total revenues	$	1,531	$	1,445	$	3,040	$	2,500	Total revenues	$	1,754	$	1,556	$	4,794	$	4,056

(a)Represents premiums earned in the Neon exited lines (which were sold in December 2020) during the ~~second~~third quarter and first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

(b)Includes income of ~~less than~~ $1 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 and a loss of $6$5 million in the Neon exited lines in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 (primarily from the change in fair value of equity securities).

(c)~~Includes $22 million and $7 million in the second quarter of 2021 and 2020 and $51 million and $19 million in first six months of 2021 and 2020, respectively, in~~Represents investment income from real estate-related entities acquired from the discontinued annuity operations ~~prior~~while they were held by those operations. Subsequent to ~~closing~~the sale of the ~~sale.~~annuity group, this income is included in the segment of the acquirer.

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		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes										Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Property and casualty insurance:	Property and casualty insurance:									Property and casualty insurance:
Underwriting:	Underwriting:									Underwriting:
Specialty	Specialty									Specialty
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	62	$	33	$	118	$	60	Property and transportation	$	45	$	47	$	163	$	107
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	71		27		127		79		Specialty casualty	110		53		237		132
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	21		0		46		17		Specialty financial	26		13		72		30
Other specialty	Other specialty	(1)		(6)		(4)		(13)		Other specialty	(12)		(9)		(16)		(22)
Other lines (a)	Other lines (a)	(1)		(45)		(1)		(47)		Other lines (a)	(1)		(86)		(2)		(133)
Total underwriting	Total underwriting	152		9		286		96		Total underwriting	168		18		454		114
Investment and other income, net (b)	Investment and other income, net (b)	136		65		290		149		Investment and other income, net (b)	161		100		451		249
Total property and casualty insurance	Total property and casualty insurance	288		74		576		245		Total property and casualty insurance	329		118		905		363
Other (c)	Other (c)	(47)		(42)		(77)		(70)		Other (c)	(45)		(74)		(173)		(152)
Total earnings before realized gains (losses) and income taxes		241		32		499		175
Income on real estate-related entities (d)										Income on real estate-related entities (d)	—		3		51		11
Total earnings from continuing operations before realized gains (losses) and income taxes										Total earnings from continuing operations before realized gains (losses) and income taxes	284		47		783		222
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	43		108		120		(220)		Realized gains (losses) on securities	(17)		23		103		(197)
Realized gain on subsidiary		4		0		4		0
Total earnings (loss) before income taxes		$	288	$	140	$	623	$	(45)
Realized gains (losses) on subsidiaries										Realized gains (losses) on subsidiaries	—		(30)		4		(30)
Total earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes										Total earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	267	$	40	$	890	$	(5)

(a)Includes an underwriting loss of ~~$43~~$38 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 and ~~$44~~$82 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 in the Neon exited lines. Also includes a special charge of $47 million in the third quarter of 2020 to increase asbestos and environmental (“A&E”) reserves.

(b)Includes $1$2 million and $10 million in the ~~second~~third quarter and first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, respectively, in net expenses from the Neon exited lines, before noncontrolling interest.

(c)Includes holding company interest and expenses, including a special charge of $21 million in the third quarter of 2020 to increase A&E reserves related to AFG’s former railroad and ~~$22 million and $2 million~~manufacturing operations.

(d)Represents investment income (net of DAC) ~~in the second quarter of 2021 and 2020 and $51 million and $8 million (net of DAC) in the first six months of 2021 and 2020, respectively, of earnings~~ from ~~the~~ real estate-related entities acquired from the discontinued annuity operations ~~prior~~while they were held by those operations. Subsequent to ~~closing~~the sale of the ~~sale.~~annuity group, this income is included in the segment of the acquirer.

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E. Fair Value Measurements

Accounting standards for measuring fair value are based on inputs used in estimating fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets (markets in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis). AFG’s Level 1 financial instruments consist primarily of publicly traded equity securities, highly liquid government bonds for which quoted market prices in active markets are available and short-term investments of managed investment entities.

Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets (markets in which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, price quotations vary substantially over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly); and valuations based on other significant inputs that are observable in active markets. AFG’s Level 2 financial instruments include corporate and municipal fixed maturity securities, asset-backed securities (“ABS”), mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), certain non-affiliated common stocks and investments of managed investment entities priced using observable inputs. Level 2 inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, corroborated broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads and benchmark securities. When non-binding broker quotes can be corroborated by comparison to similar securities priced using observable inputs, they are classified as Level 2.

Level 3 — Valuations derived from market valuation techniques generally consistent with those used to estimate the fair values of Level 2 financial instruments in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable or when the market for a security exhibits significantly less liquidity relative to markets supporting Level 2 fair value measurements. The unobservable inputs may include management’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use based on the best information available at the valuation date. Financial instruments whose fair value is estimated based on non-binding broker quotes or internally developed using significant inputs not based on, or corroborated by, observable market information are classified as Level 3.

As discussed in Note A — “Accounting Policies — Managed Investment Entities,” AFG has set the carrying value of its CLO liabilities equal to the fair value of the CLO assets (which have more observable fair values) as an alternative to reporting those liabilities at separately measured fair values. As a result, the CLO liabilities are categorized within the fair value hierarchy on the same basis (proportionally) as the related CLO assets. Since the portion of the CLO liabilities allocated to Level 3 is derived from the fair value of the CLO assets, these amounts are excluded from the progression of Level 3 financial instruments.

AFG’s management is responsible for the valuation process and uses data from outside sources (including nationally recognized pricing services and broker/dealers) in establishing fair value. AFG’s internal investment professionals are a group of approximately 20 investment professionals whose primary responsibility is to manage AFG’s investment portfolio. These professionals monitor individual investments as well as overall industries and are active in the financial markets on a daily basis. The group is led by AFG’s chief investment officer, who reports directly to one of AFG’s Co-CEOs. Valuation techniques utilized by pricing services and prices obtained from external sources are reviewed by AFG’s internal investment professionals who are familiar with the securities being priced and the markets in which they trade to ensure the fair value determination is representative of an exit price. To validate the appropriateness of the prices obtained, these investment managers consider widely published indices (as benchmarks), recent trades, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions and the credit quality of the specific issuers. In addition, the Company communicates directly with the pricing services regarding the methods and assumptions used in pricing, including verifying, on a test basis, the inputs used by the service to value specific securities.

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Assets and liabilities of continuing operations measured and carried at fair value in the financial statements are summarized below (in millions):


		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2021										September 30, 2021
Assets:	Assets:									Assets:
Available for sale (“AFS”) fixed maturities:	Available for sale (“AFS”) fixed maturities:									Available for sale (“AFS”) fixed maturities:
U.S. Government and government agencies	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	218	$	3	$	0	$	221	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	217	$	1	$	—	$	218
States, municipalities and political subdivisions	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	0		2,024		36		2,060		States, municipalities and political subdivisions	—		1,884		42		1,926
Foreign government	Foreign government	0		208		0		208		Foreign government	—		217		—		217
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	0		770		28		798		Residential MBS	—		736		18		754
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	0		130		0		130		Commercial MBS	—		113		—		113
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	0		1,378		6		1,384		Collateralized loan obligations	—		1,828		1		1,829
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	0		2,044		315		2,359		Other asset-backed securities	—		2,335		309		2,644
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	4		2,348		220		2,572		Corporate and other	15		2,463		248		2,726
Total AFS fixed maturities	Total AFS fixed maturities	222		8,905		605		9,732		Total AFS fixed maturities	232		9,577		618		10,427
Trading fixed maturities	Trading fixed maturities	0		26		0		26		Trading fixed maturities	—		29		—		29
Equity securities	Equity securities	672		48		245		965		Equity securities	681		44		268		993
Assets of managed investment entities (“MIE”)	Assets of managed investment entities (“MIE”)	269		4,802		15		5,086		Assets of managed investment entities (“MIE”)	316		4,802		12		5,130

Total assets of continuing operations accounted for at fair value		$	1,163	$	13,781	$	865	$	15,809
Total assets accounted for at fair value										Total assets accounted for at fair value	$	1,229	$	14,452	$	898	$	16,579
Liabilities:	Liabilities:									Liabilities:
Liabilities of managed investment entities	Liabilities of managed investment entities	$	266	$	4,749	$	14	$	5,029	Liabilities of managed investment entities	$	310	$	4,712	$	12	$	5,034

Total liabilities of continuing operations accounted for at fair value		$	266	$	4,749	$	14	$	5,029
Total liabilities accounted for at fair value										Total liabilities accounted for at fair value	$	310	$	4,712	$	12	$	5,034

December 31, 2020	December 31, 2020									December 31, 2020
Assets:	Assets:									Assets:
Available for sale fixed maturities:	Available for sale fixed maturities:									Available for sale fixed maturities:
U.S. Government and government agencies	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	195	$	3	$	0	$	198	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	195	$	3	$	—	$	198
States, municipalities and political subdivisions	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	0		2,273		39		2,312		States, municipalities and political subdivisions	—		2,273		39		2,312
Foreign government	Foreign government	0		176		0		176		Foreign government	—		176		—		176
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	0		877		38		915		Residential MBS	—		877		38		915
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	0		90		2		92		Commercial MBS	—		90		2		92
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	0		1,046		16		1,062		Collateralized loan obligations	—		1,046		16		1,062
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	0		1,742		305		2,047		Other asset-backed securities	—		1,742		305		2,047
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	4		2,140		138		2,282		Corporate and other	4		2,140		138		2,282
Total AFS fixed maturities	Total AFS fixed maturities	199		8,347		538		9,084		Total AFS fixed maturities	199		8,347		538		9,084
Trading fixed maturities	Trading fixed maturities	0		24		0		24		Trading fixed maturities	—		24		—		24
Equity securities	Equity securities	665		48		176		889		Equity securities	665		48		176		889
Assets of managed investment entities	Assets of managed investment entities	217		4,733		21		4,971		Assets of managed investment entities	217		4,733		21		4,971

Total assets of continuing operations accounted for at fair value		$	1,081	$	13,152	$	735	$	14,968
Total assets accounted for at fair value										Total assets accounted for at fair value	$	1,081	$	13,152	$	735	$	14,968
Liabilities:	Liabilities:									Liabilities:
Liabilities of managed investment entities	Liabilities of managed investment entities	$	215	$	4,678	$	21	$	4,914	Liabilities of managed investment entities	$	215	$	4,678	$	21	$	4,914

Total liabilities of continuing operations accounted for at fair value		$	215	$	4,678	$	21	$	4,914
Total liabilities accounted for at fair value										Total liabilities accounted for at fair value	$	215	$	4,678	$	21	$	4,914

Approximately 5% of the total assets of continuing operations carried at fair value at ~~June~~September 30, 2021, were Level 3 assets. Approximately ~~24%~~17% ($~~206~~150 million) of those Level 3 assets were priced using non-binding broker quotes, for which there is a lack of transparency as to the inputs used to determine fair value. Details as to the quantitative inputs are neither provided by the brokers nor otherwise reasonably obtainable by AFG. Approximately ~~$68~~$61 million ~~(8%~~(7%) of the Level 3 assets were priced by pricing services where either a single price was not corroborated, prices varied enough among the providers, or other market factors led management to determine these securities be classified as Level 3 assets. Approximately 17% ($149 million) of the Level 3 assets were equity investments (that do not qualify for equity method accounting) in limited partnerships whose prices were determined based on financial information provided by the limited partnerships.

Internally developed Level 3 asset fair values of continuing operations represent approximately ~~$491~~$519 million ~~(57%~~(58%) of the total fair value of Level 3 assets at ~~June~~September 30, 2021. Internally priced fixed maturities are priced using a variety of

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companies. Since internally developed Level 3 asset fair values represent less than 10% of AFG’s Shareholders’ Equity, any justifiable changes in unobservable inputs used to determine internally developed fair values would not have a material impact on AFG’s financial position.

Changes in balances of Level 3 financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value during the ~~second~~third quarter and first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020 are presented below (in millions). The transfers into and out of Level 3 were due to changes in the availability of market observable inputs. All transfers are reflected in the table at fair value as of the end of the reporting period.


				Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in																			Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
		Balance at March 31, 2021		Net earnings (loss)		OCI		Purchases and issuances		Sales and settlements		Transfer into Level 3		Transfer out of Level 3		Sale of annuity business		Balance at June 30, 2021			Balance at June 30, 2021		Net earnings (loss)		OCI		Purchases and issuances		Sales and settlements		Transfer into Level 3		Transfer out of Level 3		Balance at September 30, 2021
AFS fixed maturities:	AFS fixed maturities:																			AFS fixed maturities:
U.S. government agency	U.S. government agency	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	U.S. government agency	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
State and municipal	State and municipal	39		0		0		0		(3)		0		0		0		36		State and municipal	36		—		—		—		—		8		(2)		42
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	27		0		0		0		(1)		3		(1)		0		28		Residential MBS	28		(1)		—		—		(1)		—		(8)		18
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	0		0		0		0		0		0		0		0		0		Commercial MBS	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	6		0		0		0		0		0		0		0		6		Collateralized loan obligations	6		—		1		—		—		—		(6)		1
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	326		0		1		38		(49)		0		(1)		0		315		Other asset-backed securities	315		1		(1)		41		(38)		—		(9)		309
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	204		(2)		0		22		(2)		1		(3)		0		220		Corporate and other	220		—		(1)		36		(9)		2		—		248
Total AFS fixed maturities	Total AFS fixed maturities	602		(2)		1		60		(55)		4		(5)		0		605		Total AFS fixed maturities	605		—		(1)		77		(48)		10		(25)		618
Equity securities	Equity securities	227		18		0		12		(5)		0		(7)		0		245		Equity securities	245		7		—		20		(4)		—		—		268
Assets of MIE	Assets of MIE	14		(1)		0		1		0		1		0		0		15		Assets of MIE	15		(2)		—		1		—		—		(2)		12
Assets of discontinued annuity operations		2,806		15		21		13		(136)		0		0		(2,719)		0
Total Level 3 assets	Total Level 3 assets	$	3,649	$	30	$	22	$	86	$	(196)	$	5	$	(12)	$	(2,719)	$	865	Total Level 3 assets	$	865	$	5	$	(1)	$	98	$	(52)	$	10	$	(27)	$	898

Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations		$	(3,954)	$	(183)	$	0	$	(72)	$	66	$	0	$	0	$	4,143	$	0
Total Level 3 liabilities (*)		$	(3,954)	$	(183)	$	0	$	(72)	$	66	$	0	$	0	$	4,143	$	0


				Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in																	Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
		Balance at March 31, 2020		Net earnings (loss)		OCI		Purchases and issuances		Sales and settlements		Transfer into Level 3		Transfer out of Level 3		Balance at June 30, 2020			Balance at June 30, 2020		Net earnings (loss)		OCI		Purchases and issuances		Sales and settlements		Transfer into Level 3		Transfer out of Level 3		Balance at September 30, 2020
AFS fixed maturities:	AFS fixed maturities:																	AFS fixed maturities:
U.S. government agency	U.S. government agency	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	U.S. government agency	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
State and municipal	State and municipal	41		0		1		0		(1)		0		0		41		State and municipal	41		—		—		—		—		—		—		41
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	44		0		1		0		(1)		0		(2)		42		Residential MBS	42		(1)		—		—		(3)		8		(1)		45
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	6		0		0		0		0		0		0		6		Commercial MBS	6		—		—		—		—		—		(4)		2
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	44		(1)		3		0		0		9		0		55		Collateralized loan obligations	55		—		1		—		—		—		—		56
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	238		1		1		39		(6)		20		0		293		Other asset-backed securities	293		(1)		2		8		(15)		14		(8)		293
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	172		0		2		8		(4)		0		0		178		Corporate and other	178		3		1		8		(28)		1		(26)		137
Total AFS fixed maturities	Total AFS fixed maturities	545		0		8		47		(12)		29		(2)		615		Total AFS fixed maturities	615		1		4		16		(46)		23		(39)		574
Equity securities	Equity securities	155		1		0		8		0		0		0		164		Equity securities	164		(5)		—		5		—		—		(5)		159
Assets of MIE	Assets of MIE	16		(1)		0		0		0		2		0		17		Assets of MIE	17		(2)		—		—		—		—		—		15
Assets of discontinued annuity operations	Assets of discontinued annuity operations	2,797		(2)		64		208		(38)		125		(110)		3,044		Assets of discontinued annuity operations	3,044		(7)		19		83		(113)		224		(193)		3,057
Total Level 3 assets	Total Level 3 assets	$	3,513	$	(2)	$	72	$	263	$	(50)	$	156	$	(112)	$	3,840	Total Level 3 assets	$	3,840	$	(13)	$	23	$	104	$	(159)	$	247	$	(237)	$	3,805

Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	$	(3,099)	$	(601)	$	0	$	(46)	$	71	$	0	$	0	$	(3,675)	Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	$	(3,675)	$	(5)	$	—	$	(56)	$	79	$	—	$	—	$	(3,657)
Total Level 3 liabilities (*)		$	(3,099)	$	(601)	$	0	$	(46)	$	71	$	0	$	0	$	(3,675)
Total Level 3 liabilities																		Total Level 3 liabilities	$	(3,675)	$	(5)	$	—	$	(56)	$	79	$	—	$	—	$	(3,657)

~~(*)As previously discussed, these tables exclude the portion of MIE liabilities allocated to Level 3, which are derived from the fair value of the MIE assets.~~

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				Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in																			Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
		Balance at December 31, 2020		Net earnings (loss)		OCI		Purchases and issuances		Sales and settlements		Transfer into Level 3		Transfer out of Level 3		Sale of annuity business		Balance at June 30, 2021			Balance at December 31, 2020		Net earnings (loss)		OCI		Purchases and issuances		Sales and settlements		Transfer into Level 3		Transfer out of Level 3		Sale of annuity business		Balance at September 30, 2021
AFS fixed maturities:	AFS fixed maturities:																			AFS fixed maturities:
U.S. government agency	U.S. government agency	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	U.S. government agency	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
State and municipal	State and municipal	39		0		0		0		(3)		0		0		0		36		State and municipal	39		—		—		—		(3)		8		(2)		—		42
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	38		(3)		0		6		(1)		6		(18)		0		28		Residential MBS	38		(4)		—		6		(2)		6		(26)		—		18
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	2		0		0		0		0		0		(2)		0		0		Commercial MBS	2		—		—		—		—		—		(2)		—		—
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	16		1		(1)		0		(1)		0		(9)		0		6		Collateralized loan obligations	16		1		—		—		(1)		—		(15)		—		1
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	305		0		1		90		(72)		14		(23)		0		315		Other asset-backed securities	305		1		—		131		(110)		14		(32)		—		309
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	138		(1)		(1)		106		(20)		3		(5)		0		220		Corporate and other	138		(1)		(2)		142		(29)		5		(5)		—		248
Total AFS fixed maturities	Total AFS fixed maturities	538		(3)		(1)		202		(97)		23		(57)		0		605		Total AFS fixed maturities	538		(3)		(2)		279		(145)		33		(82)		—		618
Equity securities	Equity securities	176		71		0		24		(19)		0		(7)		0		245		Equity securities	176		78		—		44		(23)		—		(7)		—		268
Assets of MIE	Assets of MIE	21		3		0		2		0		1		(12)		0		15		Assets of MIE	21		1		—		3		—		1		(14)		—		12
Assets of discontinued annuity operations	Assets of discontinued annuity operations	2,971		85		(21)		209		(328)		32		(229)		(2,719)		0		Assets of discontinued annuity operations	2,971		85		(21)		209		(328)		32		(229)		(2,719)		—
Total Level 3 assets	Total Level 3 assets	$	3,706	$	156	$	(22)	$	437	$	(444)	$	56	$	(305)	$	(2,719)	$	865	Total Level 3 assets	$	3,706	$	161	$	(23)	$	535	$	(496)	$	66	$	(332)	$	(2,719)	$	898

Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	$	(3,933)	$	(222)	$	0	$	(146)	$	158	$	0	$	0	$	4,143	$	0	Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	$	(3,933)	$	(222)	$	—	$	(146)	$	158	$	—	$	—	$	4,143	$	—
Total Level 3 liabilities (*)		$	(3,933)	$	(222)	$	0	$	(146)	$	158	$	0	$	0	$	4,143	$	0
Total Level 3 liabilities																				Total Level 3 liabilities	$	(3,933)	$	(222)	$	—	$	(146)	$	158	$	—	$	—	$	4,143	$	—

Total realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in
Balance at December 31, 2019 Net
earnings (loss) Other
comprehensive
income (loss) Purchases
and
issuances Sales and
settlements Transfer
into
Level 3 Transfer
out of
Level 3 Balance at June 30, 2020
AFS fixed maturities:
U.S. government agency $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
State and municipal 40 0 2 0 (1) 0 0 41
Residential MBS 45 1 (1) 0 (2) 1 (2) 42
Commercial MBS 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
Collateralized loan obligations 1 (1) 3 0 0 52 0 55
Other asset-backed securities 256 (5) 1 61 (47) 27 0 293
Corporate and other 223 (1) (1) 32 (11) 2 (66) 178
Total AFS fixed maturities 571 (6) 4 93 (61) 82 (68) 615
Equity securities 161 (17) 0 11 0 9 0 164
Assets of MIE 17 (2) 0 0 0 2 0 17
Assets of discontinued annuity operations 3,092 (20) 20 361 (212) 258 (455) 3,044
Total Level 3 assets $ 3,841 $ (45) $ 24 $ 465 $ (273) $ 351 $ (523) $ 3,840
Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations $ (3,730) $ 46 $ 0 $ (124) $ 133 $ 0 $ 0 $ (3,675)
Total Level 3 liabilities (*) $ (3,730) $ 46 $ 0 $ (124) $ 133 $ 0 $ 0 $ (3,675)

~~(*)As previously discussed, these tables exclude the portion of MIE liabilities allocated to Level 3, which are derived from the fair value of the MIE assets.~~


			Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
	Balance at December 31, 2019		Net earnings (loss)		Other comprehensive income (loss)		Purchases and issuances		Sales and settlements		Transfer into Level 3		Transfer out of Level 3		Balance at September 30, 2020
AFS fixed maturities:
U.S. government agency	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
State and municipal	40		—		2		—		(1)		—		—		41
Residential MBS	45		—		(1)		—		(5)		9		(3)		45
Commercial MBS	6		—		—		—		—		—		(4)		2
Collateralized loan obligations	1		(1)		4		—		—		52		—		56
Other asset-backed securities	256		(6)		3		69		(62)		41		(8)		293
Corporate and other	223		2		—		40		(39)		3		(92)		137
Total AFS fixed maturities	571		(5)		8		109		(107)		105		(107)		574
Equity securities	161		(22)		—		16		—		9		(5)		159
Assets of MIE	17		(4)		—		—		—		2		—		15
Assets of discontinued annuity operations	3,092		(27)		39		444		(325)		482		(648)		3,057
Total Level 3 assets	$	3,841	$	(58)	$	47	$	569	$	(432)	$	598	$	(760)	$	3,805

Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	$	(3,730)	$	41	$	—	$	(180)	$	212	$	—	$	—	$	(3,657)
Total Level 3 liabilities	$	(3,730)	$	41	$	—	$	(180)	$	212	$	—	$	—	$	(3,657)

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments of continuing operations that are not carried at fair value in the financial statements are summarized below (in millions):


		Carrying		Fair Value									Carrying		Fair Value
		Value		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Value		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2021												September 30, 2021
Financial assets:	Financial assets:											Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,365	$	3,365	$	3,365	$	0	$	0	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,833	$	2,833	$	2,833	$	—	$	—
Mortgage loans	Mortgage loans	461		479		0		0		479		Mortgage loans	537		555		—		—		555
Total financial assets not accounted for at fair value	Total financial assets not accounted for at fair value	$	3,826	$	3,844	$	3,365	$	0	$	479	Total financial assets not accounted for at fair value	$	3,370	$	3,388	$	2,833	$	—	$	555

Long-term debt	Long-term debt	$	1,963	$	2,294	$	0	$	2,291	$	3	Long-term debt	$	1,964	$	2,295	$	—	$	2,292	$	3
Total financial liabilities not accounted for at fair value	Total financial liabilities not accounted for at fair value	$	1,963	$	2,294	$	0	$	2,291	$	3	Total financial liabilities not accounted for at fair value	$	1,964	$	2,295	$	—	$	2,292	$	3

December 31, 2020	December 31, 2020											December 31, 2020
Financial assets:	Financial assets:											Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,665	$	1,665	$	1,665	$	0	$	0	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,665	$	1,665	$	1,665	$	—	$	—
Mortgage loans	Mortgage loans	377		382		0		0		382		Mortgage loans	377		382		—		—		382
Total financial assets not accounted for at fair value	Total financial assets not accounted for at fair value	$	2,042	$	2,047	$	1,665	$	0	$	382	Total financial assets not accounted for at fair value	$	2,042	$	2,047	$	1,665	$	—	$	382

Long-term debt	Long-term debt	$	1,963	$	2,325	$	0	$	2,322	$	3	Long-term debt	$	1,963	$	2,325	$	—	$	2,322	$	3
Total financial liabilities not accounted for at fair value	Total financial liabilities not accounted for at fair value	$	1,963	$	2,325	$	0	$	2,322	$	3	Total financial liabilities not accounted for at fair value	$	1,963	$	2,325	$	—	$	2,322	$	3

F. Investments

Available for sale fixed maturities held by AFG’s continuing operations at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consisted of the following (in millions):


		Amortized Cost		Allowance for Expected Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized				Net Unrealized		Fair Value			Amortized Cost		Allowance for Expected Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized				Net Unrealized		Fair Value
						Gains		Losses											Gains		Losses
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2021														September 30, 2021
Fixed maturities:	Fixed maturities:													Fixed maturities:
U.S. Government and government agencies	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	218	$	0	$	4	$	(1)	$	3	$	221	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	216	$	—	$	3	$	(1)	$	2	$	218
States, municipalities and political subdivisions	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	1,967		0		93		0		93		2,060		States, municipalities and political subdivisions	1,849		—		77		—		77		1,926
Foreign government	Foreign government	206		0		2		0		2		208		Foreign government	216		—		2		(1)		1		217
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	747		0		53		(2)		51		798		Residential MBS	704		—		51		(1)		50		754
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	127		0		3		0		3		130		Commercial MBS	110		—		3		—		3		113
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	1,382		1		5		(2)		3		1,384		Collateralized loan obligations	1,827		1		5		(2)		3		1,829
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	2,341		7		29		(4)		25		2,359		Other asset-backed securities	2,631		7		25		(5)		20		2,644
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	2,493		1		83		(3)		80		2,572		Corporate and other	2,658		1		73		(4)		69		2,726
Total fixed maturities	Total fixed maturities	$	9,481	$	9	$	272	$	(12)	$	260	$	9,732	Total fixed maturities	$	10,211	$	9	$	239	$	(14)	$	225	$	10,427

December 31, 2020	December 31, 2020													December 31, 2020
Fixed maturities:	Fixed maturities:													Fixed maturities:
U.S. Government and government agencies	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	192	$	0	$	6	$	0	$	6	$	198	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	192	$	—	$	6	$	—	$	6	$	198
States, municipalities and political subdivisions	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	2,196		0		116		0		116		2,312		States, municipalities and political subdivisions	2,196		—		116		—		116		2,312
Foreign government	Foreign government	172		0		4		0		4		176		Foreign government	172		—		4		—		4		176
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	859		0		57		(1)		56		915		Residential MBS	859		—		57		(1)		56		915
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	89		0		3		0		3		92		Commercial MBS	89		—		3		—		3		92
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	1,065		3		4		(4)		0		1,062		Collateralized loan obligations	1,065		3		4		(4)		—		1,062
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	2,040		7		27		(13)		14		2,047		Other asset-backed securities	2,040		7		27		(13)		14		2,047
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	2,199		2		88		(3)		85		2,282		Corporate and other	2,199		2		88		(3)		85		2,282
Total fixed maturities	Total fixed maturities	$	8,812	$	12	$	305	$	(21)	$	284	$	9,084	Total fixed maturities	$	8,812	$	12	$	305	$	(21)	$	284	$	9,084

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Available for sale fixed maturities that are included in assets of discontinued annuity operations at December 31, 2020, consisted of the following (in millions):


		Amortized Cost		Allowance for Expected Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized				Net Unrealized		Fair Value			Amortized Cost		Allowance for Expected Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized				Net Unrealized		Fair Value
						Gains		Losses											Gains		Losses
December 31, 2020	December 31, 2020													December 31, 2020
Fixed maturities:	Fixed maturities:													Fixed maturities:
U.S. Government and government agencies	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	39	$	0	$	5	$	0	$	5	$	44	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	39	$	—	$	5	$	—	$	5	$	44
States, municipalities and political subdivisions	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	3,053		0		370		(2)		368		3,421		States, municipalities and political subdivisions	3,053		—		370		(2)		368		3,421
Foreign government	Foreign government	31		0		4		0		4		35		Foreign government	31		—		4		—		4		35
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	1,953		3		194		(4)		190		2,140		Residential MBS	1,953		3		194		(4)		190		2,140
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	659		0		40		(1)		39		698		Commercial MBS	659		—		40		(1)		39		698
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	3,491		10		23		(13)		10		3,491		Collateralized loan obligations	3,491		10		23		(13)		10		3,491
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	5,098		11		142		(53)		89		5,176		Other asset-backed securities	5,098		11		142		(53)		89		5,176
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	17,272		4		1,874		(24)		1,850		19,118		Corporate and other	17,272		4		1,874		(24)		1,850		19,118
Total fixed maturities	Total fixed maturities	$	31,596	$	28	$	2,652	$	(97)	$	2,555	$	34,123	Total fixed maturities	$	31,596	$	28	$	2,652	$	(97)	$	2,555	$	34,123

Equity securities held by AFG’s continuing operations, which are reported at fair value with holding gains and losses recognized in net earnings, consisted of the following at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in millions):


		June 30, 2021												December 31, 2020												September 30, 2021												December 31, 2020
										Fair Value												Fair Value												Fair Value												Fair Value
		Actual Cost								over (under)				Actual Cost								over (under)				Actual Cost								over (under)				Actual Cost								over (under)
				Fair Value				Cost								Fair Value				Cost								Fair Value				Cost								Fair Value				Cost
Common stocks	Common stocks			$	455			$	561			$	106			$	516			$	510			$	(6)		Common stocks	$	464			$	563			$	99			$	516			$	510			$	(6)
Perpetual preferred stocks	Perpetual preferred stocks	358				404				46				369				379				10		Perpetual preferred stocks		386				430				44				369				379				10
Total equity securities carried at fair value	Total equity securities carried at fair value	$	813			$	965			$	152			$	885			$	889			$	4	Total equity securities carried at fair value		$	850			$	993			$	143			$	885			$	889			$	4

Investments accounted for using the equity method held by AFG’s continuing operations, by category, carrying value and net investment income are as follows (in millions):


		Carrying Value								Net Investment Income																Carrying Value						Net Investment Income
		June 30, 2021				December 31, 2020				Three months ended June 30,								Six months ended June 30,								September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
								2021				2020				2021				2020								2021				2020		2021		2020
Real estate-related investments (*)	Real estate-related investments (*)			$	1,014			$	915			$	45			$	13			$	99			$	38				Real estate-related investments (*)	$	1,024	$	915	$	52	$	17	$	151	$	55
Private equity	Private equity	314				266				24				(13)				45				(17)		Private equity		336				266		21		21		66		4
Private debt	Private debt	50				54				2				(6)				5				(4)		Private debt		47				54		—		(2)		5		(6)
Total investments accounted for using the equity method	Total investments accounted for using the equity method	$	1,378			$	1,235			$	71			$	(6)			$	149			$	17	Total investments accounted for using the equity method		$	1,407			$	1,235	$	73	$	36	$	222	$	53

(*)Includes 88% invested in multi-family properties, 2% in single family properties and 10% in other property types as of ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and 87% invested in multi-family properties, 2% in single family properties and 11% in other property types as of December 31, 2020.

The earnings (losses) from these investments are generally reported on a three-month lag due to the timing required to obtain the necessary information from the funds. AFG regularly reviews and discusses fund performance with the fund managers to corroborate the reasonableness of the underlying reported asset values and to assess whether any events have occurred within the lag period that may materially affect the valuation of these investments.

With respect to partnerships and similar investments, AFG’s continuing operations had unfunded commitments of ~~$275~~$302 million and $290 million as of ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Assets of discontinued annuity operations ~~includes~~included investments accounted for under the equity method of $646 million as of December 31, 2020.

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The following table shows gross unrealized losses (dollars in millions) on available for sale fixed maturities held by AFG’s continuing operations by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at the following balance sheet dates.


		Less Than Twelve Months						Twelve Months or More							Less Than Twelve Months						Twelve Months or More
		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Fair Value as % of Cost		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Fair Value as % of Cost			Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Fair Value as % of Cost		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Fair Value as % of Cost
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2021														September 30, 2021
Fixed maturities:	Fixed maturities:													Fixed maturities:
U.S. Government and government agencies	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	(1)	$	109	99	%	$	0	$	0	0	%	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	(1)	$	97	99	%	$	—	$	19	100	%
States, municipalities and political subdivisions	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	0		6		100	%	0		17		100	%	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	—		13		100	%	—		15		100	%
Foreign government	Foreign government	0		35		100	%	0		0		0	%	Foreign government	(1)		48		98	%	—		—		—	%
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	(1)		82		99	%	(1)		10		91	%	Residential MBS	—		54		100	%	(1)		8		89	%
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	0		0		0	%	0		0		0	%	Commercial MBS	—		—		—	%	—		—		—	%
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	(1)		297		100	%	(1)		235		100	%	Collateralized loan obligations	(1)		687		100	%	(1)		168		99	%
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	(1)		288		100	%	(3)		92		97	%	Other asset-backed securities	(2)		662		100	%	(3)		76		96	%
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	(2)		119		98	%	(1)		55		98	%	Corporate and other	(3)		278		99	%	(1)		31		97	%
Total fixed maturities	Total fixed maturities	$	(6)	$	936	99	%	$	(6)	$	409	99	%	Total fixed maturities	$	(8)	$	1,839	100	%	$	(6)	$	317	98	%

December 31, 2020	December 31, 2020													December 31, 2020
Fixed maturities:	Fixed maturities:													Fixed maturities:
U.S. Government and government agencies	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	0	$	23	100	%	$	0	$	0	0	%	U.S. Government and government agencies	$	—	$	23	100	%	$	—	$	—	—	%
States, municipalities and political subdivisions	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	0		39		100	%	0		10		100	%	States, municipalities and political subdivisions	—		39		100	%	—		10		100	%
Foreign government	Foreign government	0		7		100	%	0		0		0	%	Foreign government	—		7		100	%	—		—		—	%
Residential MBS	Residential MBS	(1)		86		99	%	0		7		100	%	Residential MBS	(1)		86		99	%	—		7		100	%
Commercial MBS	Commercial MBS	0		7		100	%	0		5		100	%	Commercial MBS	—		7		100	%	—		5		100	%
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	(1)		192		99	%	(3)		366		99	%	Collateralized loan obligations	(1)		192		99	%	(3)		366		99	%
Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	(10)		465		98	%	(3)		92		97	%	Other asset-backed securities	(10)		465		98	%	(3)		92		97	%
Corporate and other	Corporate and other	(2)		133		99	%	(1)		17		94	%	Corporate and other	(2)		133		99	%	(1)		17		94	%
Total fixed maturities	Total fixed maturities	$	(14)	$	952	99	%	$	(7)	$	497	99	%	Total fixed maturities	$	(14)	$	952	99	%	$	(7)	$	497	99	%

At ~~June~~September 30, 2021, the gross unrealized losses on fixed maturities of ~~$12~~$14 million relate to ~~366~~394 securities. Investment grade securities (as determined by nationally recognized rating agencies) represented approximately ~~69%~~74% of the gross unrealized loss and ~~91%~~94% of the fair value.

To evaluate fixed maturities for expected credit losses (impairment), management considers whether the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates, the extent to which fair value is less than cost basis, historical operating, balance sheet and cash flow data from the issuer, third party research and communications with industry specialists and discussions with issuer management.

AFG analyzes its MBS securities for expected credit losses (impairment) each quarter based upon expected future cash flows. Management estimates expected future cash flows based upon its knowledge of the MBS market, cash flow projections (which reflect loan to collateral values, subordination, vintage and geographic concentration) received from independent sources, implied cash flows inherent in security ratings and analysis of historical payment data.

Management believes AFG will recover its cost basis (net of any allowance) in the securities with unrealized losses and that AFG has the ability to hold the securities until they recover in value and had no intent to sell them at ~~June~~September 30, 2021.

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Credit losses on available for sale fixed maturities are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows compared to amortized cost. Beginning January 1, 2020, impairment losses are recognized through an allowance instead of directly writing down the amortized cost. Recoveries of previously impaired amounts are recorded as an immediate reversal of all or a portion of the allowance. In addition, the allowance on available for sale fixed maturities cannot cause the amortized cost net of the allowance to be below fair value. Accordingly, future changes in the fair value of an impaired security (when the allowance was limited by the fair value) due to reasons other than issuer credit (e.g. changes in market interest rates) result in increases or decreases in the allowance, which are recorded through realized gains (losses) on securities. A progression of the allowance for expected credit losses on fixed maturity securities held by AFG’s continuing operations is shown below (in millions):


		Structured Securities (*)		Corporate and Other		Total			Structured Securities (*)		Corporate and Other		Total
Balance at March 31, 2021		$	9	$	1	$	10
Balance at June 30, 2021								Balance at June 30, 2021	$	8	$	1	$	9
Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	0		0		0		Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	—		—		—
Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	0		0		0		Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	—		—		—
Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	(1)		1		0		Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	—		—		—
Reductions due to sales or redemptions	Reductions due to sales or redemptions	0		(1)		(1)		Reductions due to sales or redemptions	—		—		—
Balance at June 30, 2021		$	8	$	1	$	9
Balance at September 30, 2021								Balance at September 30, 2021	$	8	$	1	$	9

Balance at March 31, 2020		$	11	$	3	$	14
Balance at June 30, 2020								Balance at June 30, 2020	$	11	$	3	$	14
Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	0		0		0		Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	—		—		—
Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	1		1		2		Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	—		—		—
Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	(1)		(1)		(2)		Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	—		—		—
Reductions due to sales or redemptions	Reductions due to sales or redemptions	0		0		0		Reductions due to sales or redemptions	—		—		—
Balance at June 30, 2020		$	11	$	3	$	14
Balance at September 30, 2020								Balance at September 30, 2020	$	11	$	3	$	14

Balance at January 1, 2021	Balance at January 1, 2021	$	10	$	2	$	12	Balance at January 1, 2021	$	10	$	2	$	12

Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	0		0		0		Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	—		—		—
Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	0		0		0		Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	—		—		—
Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	(2)		1		(1)		Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	(2)		1		(1)
Reductions due to sales or redemptions	Reductions due to sales or redemptions	0		(2)		(2)		Reductions due to sales or redemptions	—		(2)		(2)
Balance at June 30, 2021		$	8	$	1	$	9
Balance at September 30, 2021								Balance at September 30, 2021	$	8	$	1	$	9

Balance at January 1, 2020	Balance at January 1, 2020	$	0	$	0	$	0	Balance at January 1, 2020	$	—	$	—	$	—
Impact of adoption of new accounting policy	Impact of adoption of new accounting policy	0		0		0		Impact of adoption of new accounting policy	—		—		—
Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	0		0		0		Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration	—		—		—
Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	12		4		16		Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance	12		4		16
Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	(1)		(1)		(2)		Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses	(1)		(1)		(2)
Reductions due to sales or redemptions	Reductions due to sales or redemptions	0		0		0		Reductions due to sales or redemptions	—		—		—
Balance at June 30, 2020		$	11	$	3	$	14
Balance at September 30, 2020								Balance at September 30, 2020	$	11	$	3	$	14

(*)Includes mortgage-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities.

In the ~~second~~third quarter and first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020, AFG’s continuing operations did not purchase any securities with expected credit losses.

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The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of AFG’s available for sale fixed maturities as of ~~June~~September 30, 2021 (dollars in millions). Securities with sinking funds are reported at average maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid by the issuers.


		Amortized		Fair Value					Amortized		Fair Value
		Cost, net (*)		Amount		%			Cost, net (*)		Amount		%
Maturity	Maturity							Maturity
One year or less	One year or less	$	1,045	$	1,059	11	%	One year or less	$	1,182	$	1,194	11	%
After one year through five years	After one year through five years	2,553		2,656		27	%	After one year through five years	2,571		2,662		26	%
After five years through ten years	After five years through ten years	1,002		1,053		11	%	After five years through ten years	901		939		9	%
After ten years	After ten years	283		293		3	%	After ten years	284		292		3	%
		4,883		5,061		52	%		4,938		5,087		49	%
Collateralized loan obligations and other ABS (average life of approximately 3-1/2 years)		3,715		3,743		38	%
Collateralized loan obligations and other ABS (average life of approximately 3 years)								Collateralized loan obligations and other ABS (average life of approximately 3 years)	4,450		4,473		43	%
MBS (average life of approximately 3 years)	MBS (average life of approximately 3 years)	874		928		10	%	MBS (average life of approximately 3 years)	814		867		8	%
Total	Total	$	9,472	$	9,732	100	%	Total	$	10,202	$	10,427	100	%

(*)Amortized cost, net of allowance for expected credit losses.

Certain risks are inherent in fixed maturity securities, including loss upon default, price volatility in reaction to changes in interest rates, and general market factors and risks associated with reinvestment of proceeds due to prepayments or redemptions in a period of declining interest rates.

There were no investments in individual issuers that exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

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Net Unrealized Gain on Fixed Maturity Securities The following table shows (in millions) the components of the net unrealized gain on securities that is included in AOCI in AFG’s Balance Sheet.


		Pretax		Deferred Tax		Net			Pretax		Deferred Tax		Net
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2021								September 30, 2021
Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities	Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities	$	260	$	(55)	$	205	Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities	$	225	$	(47)	$	178

December 31, 2020	December 31, 2020							December 31, 2020
Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities held by continuing operations	Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities held by continuing operations	$	284	$	(60)	$	224	Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities held by continuing operations	$	284	$	(60)	$	224

Discontinued operations (*):	Discontinued operations (*):							Discontinued operations (*):
Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities	Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities	$	2,555	$	(536)	$	2,019	Net unrealized gain on fixed maturities	$	2,555	$	(536)	$	2,019
Deferred policy acquisition costs — annuity segment	Deferred policy acquisition costs — annuity segment	(934)		196		(738)		Deferred policy acquisition costs — annuity segment	(934)		196		(738)
Annuity benefits accumulated	Annuity benefits accumulated	(324)		68		(256)		Annuity benefits accumulated	(324)		68		(256)
Life, accident and health reserves	Life, accident and health reserves	(3)		0		(3)		Life, accident and health reserves	(3)		—		(3)
Unearned revenue	Unearned revenue	11		(2)		9		Unearned revenue	11		(2)		9
Total net unrealized gain from discontinued operations	Total net unrealized gain from discontinued operations	1,305		(274)		1,031		Total net unrealized gain from discontinued operations	1,305		(274)		1,031
Total net unrealized gain on fixed maturity securities	Total net unrealized gain on fixed maturity securities	$	1,589	$	(334)	$	1,255	Total net unrealized gain on fixed maturity securities	$	1,589	$	(334)	$	1,255

(*)In addition to adjusting fixed maturity securities classified as “available for sale” to fair value, GAAP requires that deferred policy acquisition costs and certain other balance sheet amounts related to AFG’s discontinued annuity, long-term care and life businesses be adjusted to the extent that unrealized gains and losses from securities would result in adjustments to those balances had the unrealized gains or losses actually been realized.

Net Investment Income The following table shows (in millions) investment income earned and investment expenses incurred in AFG’s continuing operations.


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Investment income:	Investment income:									Investment income:
Fixed maturities	Fixed maturities	$	72	$	77	$	144	$	159	Fixed maturities	$	73	$	73	$	217	$	232
Equity securities:	Equity securities:									Equity securities:
Dividends	Dividends	7		8		15		18		Dividends	6		9		21		27
Change in fair value (a) (b)	Change in fair value (a) (b)	8		9		34		(8)		Change in fair value (a) (b)	7		(2)		41		(10)
Equity in earnings of partnerships and similar investments	Equity in earnings of partnerships and similar investments	71		(6)		149		17		Equity in earnings of partnerships and similar investments	73		36		222		53
Other	Other	8		1		14		9		Other	14		8		28		17
Gross investment income	Gross investment income	166		89		356		195		Gross investment income	173		124		529		319
Investment expenses	Investment expenses	(2)		(1)		(4)		(3)		Investment expenses	(4)		(2)		(8)		(5)
Net investment income (b)	Net investment income (b)	$	164	$	88	$	352	$	192	Net investment income (b)	$	169	$	122	$	521	$	314

(a)Although the change in the fair value of the majority of AFG’s equity securities is recorded in realized gains (losses) on securities, AFG records holding gains and losses in net investment income on equity securities classified as “trading” under previous guidance and on a small portfolio of limited partnership and similar investments that do not qualify for the equity method of accounting.

(b)Net investment income in the ~~second~~third quarter and first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 includes income of ~~less than~~ $1 million and losses of $6$5 million, respectively, on investments held by the companies that comprise the Neon exited lines due primarily to the $7 million loss recorded on equity securities that are carried at fair value through net investment income.

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Realized gains (losses) and changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from continuing operations included in AOCI related to fixed maturity securities are summarized as follows (in millions):


		Three months ended June 30, 2021								Three months ended June 30, 2020									Three months ended September 30, 2021								Three months ended September 30, 2020
		Realized gains (losses)								Realized gains (losses)									Realized gains (losses)								Realized gains (losses)
		Before Impairments		Impairment Allowance		Total		Change in Unrealized		Before Impairments		Impairment Allowance		Total		Change in Unrealized			Before Impairments		Impairment Allowance		Total		Change in Unrealized		Before Impairments		Impairment Allowance		Total		Change in Unrealized
Fixed maturities	Fixed maturities	$	1	$	0	$	1	$	20	$	1	$	0	$	1	$	257	Fixed maturities	$	(2)	$	—	$	(2)	$	(35)	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	59
Equity securities	Equity securities	42		0		42		0		107		0		107		0		Equity securities	(15)		—		(15)		—		22		—		22		—
Mortgage loans and other investments	Mortgage loans and other investments	0		0		0		0		0		0		0		0		Mortgage loans and other investments	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total pretax	Total pretax	43		0		43		20		108		0		108		257		Total pretax	(17)		—		(17)		(35)		23		—		23		59
Tax effects	Tax effects	(9)		0		(9)		(4)		(23)		0		(23)		(54)		Tax effects	5		—		5		8		(5)		—		(5)		(12)
Net of tax	Net of tax	$	34	$	0	$	34	$	16	$	85	$	0	$	85	$	203	Net of tax	$	(12)	$	—	$	(12)	$	(27)	$	18	$	—	$	18	$	47

		Six months ended June 30, 2021								Six months ended June 30, 2020									Nine months ended September 30, 2021								Nine months ended September 30, 2020
		Realized gains (losses)								Realized gains (losses)									Realized gains (losses)								Realized gains (losses)
		Before Impairments		Impairment Allowance		Total		Change in Unrealized		Before Impairments		Impairment Allowance		Total		Change in Unrealized			Before Impairments		Impairment Allowance		Total		Change in Unrealized		Before Impairments		Impairment Allowance		Total		Change in Unrealized
Fixed maturities	Fixed maturities	$	0	$	1	$	1	$	(24)	$	4	$	(14)	$	(10)	$	(20)	Fixed maturities	$	(2)	$	1	$	(1)	$	(59)	$	5	$	(14)	$	(9)	$	39
Equity securities	Equity securities	119		0		119		0		(211)		0		(211)		0		Equity securities	104		—		104		—		(189)		—		(189)		—
Mortgage loans and other investments	Mortgage loans and other investments	0		0		0		0		1		0		1		0		Mortgage loans and other investments	—		—		—		—		1		—		1		—
Total pretax	Total pretax	119		1		120		(24)		(206)		(14)		(220)		(20)		Total pretax	102		1		103		(59)		(183)		(14)		(197)		39
Tax effects	Tax effects	(25)		0		(25)		5		43		3		46		4		Tax effects	(20)		—		(20)		13		38		3		41		(8)
Net of tax	Net of tax	$	94	$	1	$	95	$	(19)	$	(163)	$	(11)	$	(174)	$	(16)	Net of tax	$	82	$	1	$	83	$	(46)	$	(145)	$	(11)	$	(156)	$	31

All equity securities other than those accounted for under the equity method are carried at fair value through net earnings. AFG recorded net holding gains (losses) on equity securities from continuing operations during the ~~second~~third quarter and first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020 on securities that were still owned at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and ~~June~~September 30, 2020 as follows (in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Included in realized gains (losses)	Included in realized gains (losses)	$	36	$	86	$	98	$	(206)	Included in realized gains (losses)	$	(16)	$	17	$	82	$	(174)
Included in net investment income	Included in net investment income	8		9		34		(1)		Included in net investment income	7		(1)		41		(2)
		$	44	$	95	$	132	$	(207)		$	(9)	$	16	$	123	$	(176)

Gross realized gains and losses (excluding changes in impairment allowance and mark-to-market of derivatives) on available for sale fixed maturity investment transactions from continuing operations consisted of the following (in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020
Gross gains	Gross gains	$	3	$	5	Gross gains	$	4	$	8
Gross losses	Gross losses	(1)		(3)		Gross losses	(2)		(4)

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G. Managed Investment Entities

AFG is the investment manager and its subsidiaries have investments ranging from 4.5% to 46.8% of the most subordinate debt tranche of 12 active collateralized loan obligation entities (“CLOs”), which are considered variable interest entities. AFG also owns portions of the senior debt tranches of certain of these CLOs. Upon formation between 2012 and 2020, these entities issued securities in various senior and subordinate classes and invested the proceeds primarily in secured bank loans, which serve as collateral for the debt securities issued by each CLO. None of the collateral was purchased from AFG. AFG’s investments in the subordinate debt tranches of these entities receive residual income from the CLOs only after the CLOs pay expenses (including management fees to AFG) and interest on and returns of capital to senior levels of debt securities. There are no contractual requirements for AFG to provide additional funding for these entities. AFG has not provided and does not intend to provide any financial support to these entities.

AFG’s maximum exposure to economic loss on the CLOs that it manages is limited to its investment in those CLOs, which had an aggregate fair value of ~~$57~~$96 million (including ~~$45~~$86 million invested in the most subordinate tranches) at ~~June~~September 30, 2021, and $200 million (including $143 million held by the discontinued annuity business) at December 31, 2020.

During the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, AFG subsidiaries purchased $57 million face amount of senior and subordinate tranches of existing CLOs for $39 million. During the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020, AFG subsidiaries received ~~$38~~$41 million and less than $1 million, respectively, in sale and redemption proceeds from its CLO investments.

The revenues and expenses of the CLOs are separately identified in AFG’s Statement of Earnings, after the elimination of management fees and earnings attributable to shareholders of AFG as measured by the change in the fair value of AFG’s investments in the CLOs. Selected financial information related to the CLOs is shown below (in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Investment in CLO tranches at end of period:	Investment in CLO tranches at end of period:									Investment in CLO tranches at end of period:
Held by continuing operations	Held by continuing operations	$	57	$	39	$	57	$	39	Held by continuing operations	$	96	$	47	$	96	$	47
Held by discontinued annuity operations	Held by discontinued annuity operations	0		118		0		118		Held by discontinued annuity operations	—		129		—		129
Total	Total	$	57	$	157	$	57	$	157	Total	$	96	$	176	$	96	$	176
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities (*):	Gains (losses) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities (*):									Gains (losses) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities (*):
Assets	Assets	$	21	$	363	$	67	$	(316)	Assets	$	10	$	132	$	77	$	(184)
Liabilities	Liabilities	(15)		(366)		(59)		300		Liabilities	(9)		(137)		(68)		163
Management fees paid to AFG	Management fees paid to AFG	4		4		8		8		Management fees paid to AFG	4		3		12		11
CLO earnings (losses) attributable to AFG shareholders:	CLO earnings (losses) attributable to AFG shareholders:									CLO earnings (losses) attributable to AFG shareholders:
From continuing operations	From continuing operations	$	7	$	0	$	12	$	(11)	From continuing operations	$	5	$	4	$	17	$	(7)
From discontinued annuity operations	From discontinued annuity operations	7		2		20		(23)		From discontinued annuity operations	—		9		20		(14)
Total	Total	$	14	$	2	$	32	$	(34)	Total	$	5	$	13	$	37	$	(21)

(*)Included in revenues in AFG’s Statement of Earnings.

The aggregate unpaid principal balance of the CLOs’ fixed maturity investments exceeded the fair value of the investments by ~~$69~~$63 million and $150 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The aggregate unpaid principal balance of the CLOs’ debt exceeded its carrying value by ~~$182~~$174 million and $141 million at those dates. The CLO assets include loans with an aggregate fair value of $5 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and $11 million at December 31, 2020, for which the CLOs are not accruing interest because the loans are in default (aggregate unpaid principal balance of $15 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and $28 million at December 31, 2020).

In addition to the CLOs that it manages, AFG’s continuing operations had investments in CLOs that are managed by third parties (therefore not consolidated), which are included in available for sale fixed maturity securities and had a fair value of ~~$1.38~~$1.83 billion at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and $1.06 billion at December 31, 2020.

H. Goodwill and Other Intangibles

There were 0no changes in the goodwill balance from AFG’s continuing operations of $176 million during the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021.

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Included in other assets in AFG’s Balance Sheet is ~~$30~~$29 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and $34 million at December 31, 2020 in amortizable intangible assets related to property and casualty insurance acquisitions. These amounts are net of accumulated amortization of ~~$65~~$66 million and $62 million, respectively. Amortization of intangibles was $1 million and $3 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $4$5 million and $6$9 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020, respectively.

I. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following (in millions):


		June 30, 2021						December 31, 2020							September 30, 2021						December 31, 2020
		Principal		Discount and Issue Costs		Carrying Value		Principal		Discount and Issue Costs		Carrying Value			Principal		Discount and Issue Costs		Carrying Value		Principal		Discount and Issue Costs		Carrying Value
Direct Senior Obligations of AFG:	Direct Senior Obligations of AFG:													Direct Senior Obligations of AFG:
4.50% Senior Notes due June 2047	4.50% Senior Notes due June 2047	$	590	$	(2)	$	588	$	590	$	(2)	$	588	4.50% Senior Notes due June 2047	$	590	$	(2)	$	588	$	590	$	(2)	$	588
3.50% Senior Notes due August 2026	3.50% Senior Notes due August 2026	425		(3)		422		425		(3)		422		3.50% Senior Notes due August 2026	425		(3)		422		425		(3)		422
5.25% Senior Notes due April 2030	5.25% Senior Notes due April 2030	300		(6)		294		300		(6)		294		5.25% Senior Notes due April 2030	300		(5)		295		300		(6)		294
Other	Other	3		0		3		3		0		3		Other	3		—		3		3		—		3
		1,318		(11)		1,307		1,318		(11)		1,307			1,318		(10)		1,308		1,318		(11)		1,307

Direct Subordinated Obligations of AFG:	Direct Subordinated Obligations of AFG:													Direct Subordinated Obligations of AFG:
4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 2060	4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 2060	200		(5)		195		200		(5)		195		4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 2060	200		(5)		195		200		(5)		195
5.125% Subordinate Debentures due December 2059		200		(6)		194		200		(6)		194
5.125% Subordinated Debentures due December 2059														5.125% Subordinated Debentures due December 2059	200		(6)		194		200		(6)		194
5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 2060	5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 2060	150		(4)		146		150		(4)		146		5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 2060	150		(4)		146		150		(4)		146
5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 2059	5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 2059	125		(4)		121		125		(4)		121		5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 2059	125		(4)		121		125		(4)		121
		675		(19)		656		675		(19)		656			675		(19)		656		675		(19)		656
		$	1,993	$	(30)	$	1,963	$	1,993	$	(30)	$	1,963		$	1,993	$	(29)	$	1,964	$	1,993	$	(30)	$	1,963

Scheduled principal payments on debt for the balance of 2021, the subsequent five years and thereafter are as follows: 2021 — ~~NaN;~~none; 2022 — ~~NaN;~~none; 2023 — ~~NaN;~~none; 2024 — ~~NaN;~~none; 2025 — ~~NaN;~~none; 2026 — $425 million and thereafter — $1.57 billion.

AFG can borrow up to $500 million under its revolving credit facility, which expires in December 2025. Amounts borrowed under this agreement bear interest at rates ranging from 1.00% to 1.875% (currently 1.375%) over LIBOR based on AFG’s credit rating. ~~NaN~~No amounts were borrowed under this facility at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

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J. Shareholders’ Equity

AFG is authorized to issue 12.5 million shares of Voting Preferred Stock and 12.5 million shares of Nonvoting Preferred Stock, each without par value.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax (“AOCI”) Comprehensive income is defined as all changes in shareholders’ equity except those arising from transactions with shareholders. Comprehensive income includes net earnings and other comprehensive income, which consists primarily of changes in net unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities.

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The progression of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income follows (in millions):


				Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)															Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		AOCI Beginning Balance		Pretax		Tax		Net of tax		Attributable to noncontrolling interests		Attributable to shareholders		AOCI Ending Balance			AOCI Beginning Balance		Pretax		Tax		Net of tax		Attributable to noncontrolling interests		Attributable to shareholders		Other		AOCI Ending Balance
Quarter ended June 30, 2021
Quarter ended September 30, 2021																Quarter ended September 30, 2021
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:	Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:															Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period				$	168	$	(35)	$	133	$	0	$	133
Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period																Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period			$	(37)	$	8	$	(29)	$	—	$	(29)
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)	Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)			(9)		2		(7)		0		(7)				Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)			2		—		2		—		2
Reclassification for unrealized gains on securities of subsidiaries sold				(1,119)		235		(884)		0		(884)

Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	$	963	(960)		202		(758)		0		(758)		$	205	Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	$	205	(35)		8		(27)		—		(27)		$	—	$	178
Foreign currency translation adjustments																Foreign currency translation adjustments	(16)		(3)		—		(3)		—		(3)		—		(19)
Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments (“OPRP”)																Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments (“OPRP”)	1		—		—		—		—		—		—		1
Total																Total	$	190	$	(38)	$	8	$	(30)	$	—	$	(30)	$	—	$	160

Quarter ended September 30, 2020																Quarter ended September 30, 2020
Net unrealized gains on securities:																Net unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period																Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period			$	245	$	(51)	$	194	$	—	$	194
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)																Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)			(15)		3		(12)		—		(12)
Total net unrealized gains on securities																Total net unrealized gains on securities	$	1,030	230		(48)		182		—		182		$	—	$	1,212
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:	Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:															Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period	Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period			7		(1)		6		0		6				Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period			1		—		1		—		1
Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations	Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations			(5)		1		(4)		0		(4)				Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations			(8)		1		(7)		—		(7)
Reclassification for unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of subsidiaries sold				(37)		8		(29)		0		(29)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	27		(35)		8		(27)		0		(27)		0		Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	47		(7)		1		(6)		—		(6)		—		41
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(16)		0		0		0		0		0		(16)
Pension and other postretirement plans (“OPRP”) adjustments:
Unrealized holding losses on pension and OPRP arising during the period				(1)		0		(1)		0		(1)
Reclassification adjustment for pension settlement loss included in other expense in net earnings				11		(2)		9		0		9
Total Pension and OPRP adjustments		(7)		10		(2)		8		0		8		1
Total		$	967	$	(985)	$	208	$	(777)	$	0	$	(777)	$	190

Quarter ended June 30, 2020
Net unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period				$	1,293	$	(272)	$	1,021	$	0	$	1,021
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)				(9)		2		(7)		0		(7)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities		$	16	1,284		(270)		1,014		0		1,014		$	1,030
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period				16		(4)		12		0		12
Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations				(12)		3		(9)		0		(9)
Total net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges		44		4		(1)		3		0		3		47
Foreign currency translation adjustments	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(21)		4		0		4		0		4		(17)		Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17)		—		—		—		—		—		4		(13)
Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments	Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments	(7)		0		0		0		0		0		(7)		Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments	(7)		—		—		—		—		—		—		(7)
Total	Total	$	32	$	1,292	$	(271)	$	1,021	$	0	$	1,021	$	1,053	Total	$	1,053	$	223	$	(47)	$	176	$	—	$	176	$	4	$	1,233

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				Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)															Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		AOCI Beginning Balance		Pretax		Tax		Net of tax		Attributable to noncontrolling interests		Attributable to shareholders		AOCI Ending Balance			AOCI Beginning Balance		Pretax		Tax		Net of tax		Attributable to noncontrolling interests		Attributable to shareholders		Other		AOCI Ending Balance
Six months ended June 30, 2021
Nine months ended September 30, 2021																Nine months ended September 30, 2021
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:	Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:															Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period				$	(187)	$	39	$	(148)	$	0	$	(148)
Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period																Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period			$	(224)	$	47	$	(177)	$	—	$	(177)
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)	Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)			(23)		5		(18)		0		(18)				Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)			(21)		5		(16)		—		(16)
Reclassification for unrealized gains of subsidiaries sold	Reclassification for unrealized gains of subsidiaries sold			(1,119)		235		(884)		0		(884)				Reclassification for unrealized gains of subsidiaries sold			(1,119)		235		(884)		—		(884)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	$	1,255	(1,329)		279		(1,050)		0		(1,050)		$	205	Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	$	1,255	(1,364)		287		(1,077)		—		(1,077)		$	—	$	178
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:	Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:															Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges arising during the period	Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges arising during the period			(1)		0		(1)		0		(1)				Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges arising during the period			(1)		—		(1)		—		(1)
Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations	Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations			(14)		3		(11)		0		(11)				Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations			(14)		3		(11)		—		(11)
Reclassification for unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of subsidiaries sold	Reclassification for unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of subsidiaries sold			(37)		8		(29)		0		(29)				Reclassification for unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of subsidiaries sold			(37)		8		(29)		—		(29)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	41		(52)		11		(41)		0		(41)		0		Total net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	41		(52)		11		(41)		—		(41)		—		—
Foreign currency translation adjustments	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(16)		0		0		0		0		0		(16)		Foreign currency translation adjustments	(16)		(3)		—		(3)		—		(3)		—		(19)
Pension and OPRP adjustments:	Pension and OPRP adjustments:															Pension and OPRP adjustments:
Unrealized holding losses on pension and OPRP arising during the period	Unrealized holding losses on pension and OPRP arising during the period			(1)		0		(1)		0		(1)				Unrealized holding losses on pension and OPRP arising during the period			(1)		—		(1)		—		(1)
Reclassification adjustment for pension settlement loss included in other expense in net earnings	Reclassification adjustment for pension settlement loss included in other expense in net earnings			11		(2)		9		0		9				Reclassification adjustment for pension settlement loss included in other expense in net earnings			11		(2)		9		—		9
Total Pension and OPRP adjustments		(7)		10		(2)		8		0		8		1
Total pension and OPRP adjustments																Total pension and OPRP adjustments	(7)		10		(2)		8		—		8		—		1
Total	Total	$	1,273	$	(1,371)	$	288	$	(1,083)	$	0	$	(1,083)	$	190	Total	$	1,273	$	(1,409)	$	296	$	(1,113)	$	—	$	(1,113)	$	—	$	160

Six months ended June 30, 2020
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Nine months ended September 30, 2020																Nine months ended September 30, 2020
Net unrealized gains on securities:																Net unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period	Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period			$	198	$	(42)	$	156	$	0	$	156			Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period			$	443	$	(93)	$	350	$	—	$	350
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)	Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)			15		(3)		12		0		12				Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings (*)			—		—		—		—		—
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities		$	862	213		(45)		168		0		168		$	1,030
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Total net unrealized gains on securities																Total net unrealized gains on securities	$	862	443		(93)		350		—		350		$	—	$	1,212
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges:																Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period	Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period			61		(13)		48		0		48				Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period			62		(13)		49		—		49
Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations	Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations			(23)		5		(18)		0		(18)				Reclassification adjustment for investment income included in net earnings from discontinued operations			(31)		6		(25)		—		(25)
Total net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges	Total net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges	17		38		(8)		30		0		30		47		Total net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges	17		31		(7)		24		—		24		—		41
Foreign currency translation adjustments	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(9)		(6)		0		(6)		(2)		(8)		(17)		Foreign currency translation adjustments	(9)		(6)		—		(6)		(2)		(8)		4		(13)
Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments	Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments	(7)		0		0		0		0		0		(7)		Pension and other postretirement plans adjustments	(7)		—		—		—		—		—		—		(7)
Total	Total	$	863	$	245	$	(53)	$	192	$	(2)	$	190	$	1,053	Total	$	863	$	468	$	(100)	$	368	$	(2)	$	366	$	4	$	1,233

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(*)The reclassification adjustment out of net unrealized gains (losses) on securities affected the following lines in AFG’s Statement of Earnings:

OCI component

Affected line in the statement of earnings

Pretax - continuing operations

Realized gains (losses) on securities

Pretax - discontinued operations

Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

Tax - continuing operations

Provision (credit) for income taxes

Tax - discontinued operations

Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

Stock Incentive Plans Under AFG’s stock incentive plans, employees of AFG and its subsidiaries are eligible to receive equity awards in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock awards. In the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021, AFG issued 207,020 shares of restricted Common Stock (fair value of $111.13 per share) under the Stock Incentive Plan.

Total compensation expense related to stock incentive plans of AFG and its subsidiaries was $2$4 million and $4$5 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and 2020 and $7$11 million and $9$15 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020.

K. Income Taxes

The following is a reconciliation of income taxes on continuing operations at the statutory rate of 21% to the provision for income taxes as shown in AFG’s Statement of Earnings (dollars in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,								Six months ended June 30,									Three months ended September 30,								Nine months ended September 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020					2021				2020				2021				2020
		Amount		% of EBT		Amount		% of EBT		Amount		% of EBT		Amount		% of EBT			Amount		% of EBT		Amount		% of EBT		Amount		% of EBT		Amount		% of EBT
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (“EBT”)	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (“EBT”)	$	288			$	140			$	623			$	(45)			Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (“EBT”)	$	267			$	40			$	890			$	(5)

Income taxes at statutory rate	Income taxes at statutory rate	$	61	21	%	$	30	21	%	$	131	21	%	$	(9)	21	%	Income taxes at statutory rate	$	56	21	%	$	8	21	%	$	187	21	%	$	(1)	21	%
Effect of:	Effect of:																	Effect of:

Pending sale of Neon																		Pending sale of Neon	—		—	%	(73)		(183	%)	—		—	%	(73)		1,460	%
Stock-based compensation	Stock-based compensation	(8)		(3	%)	0		0	%	(10)		(2	%)	(3)		7	%	Stock-based compensation	(2)		(1	%)	—		—	%	(12)		(1	%)	(3)		60	%
Employee stock ownership plan dividend paid deduction	Employee stock ownership plan dividend paid deduction	(8)		(3	%)	0		0	%	(8)		(1	%)	0		0	%	Employee stock ownership plan dividend paid deduction	(2)		(1	%)	(1)		(3	%)	(10)		(1	%)	(1)		20	%
Tax exempt interest	Tax exempt interest	(2)		(1	%)	(3)		(2	%)	(4)		(1	%)	(5)		11	%	Tax exempt interest	(2)		(1	%)	(2)		(5	%)	(6)		(1	%)	(7)		140	%
Dividends received deduction	Dividends received deduction	(1)		0	%	0		0	%	(1)		0	%	(1)		2	%	Dividends received deduction	—		—	%	(1)		(3	%)	(1)		—	%	(2)		40	%

Foreign operations	Foreign operations	(1)		0	%	0		0	%	(2)		0	%	1		(2	%)	Foreign operations	2		1	%	(4)		(10	%)	—		—	%	(3)		60	%
Adjustment to prior year taxes																		Adjustment to prior year taxes	(1)		—	%	1		3	%	(1)		—	%	1		(20	%)
Nondeductible expenses	Nondeductible expenses	2		1	%	1		1	%	4		1	%	2		(4	%)	Nondeductible expenses	2		1	%	1		3	%	6		1	%	3		(60	%)
Change in valuation allowance	Change in valuation allowance	3		1	%	9		6	%	3		0	%	11		(25	%)	Change in valuation allowance	(2)		(1	%)	20		50	%	1		—	%	31		(620	%)

Other	Other	2		1	%	0		0	%	3		1	%	0		(1	%)	Other	(3)		(1	%)	3		7	%	—		(1	%)	3		(61	%)
Provision (credit) for income taxes as shown in the statement of earnings	Provision (credit) for income taxes as shown in the statement of earnings	$	48	17	%	$	37	26	%	$	116	19	%	$	(4)	9	%	Provision (credit) for income taxes as shown in the statement of earnings	$	48	18	%	$	(48)	(120	%)	$	164	18	%	$	(52)	1,040	%

In September 2020, AFG reached a definitive agreement to sell the legal entities that own Neon (see Note C — “Sales of Businesses,” which resulted in a loss on sale for U.S. tax purposes. In accordance with accounting guidance for transactions that meet the GAAP “held for sale” criteria, AFG recorded a $73 million tax benefit associated with this loss in the third quarter of 2020. The changes in valuation allowance in the table above are primarily increases in the valuation allowance on tax benefits related to losses in the Neon Lloyd’s insurance business.

Approximately $27 million of AFG’s net operating loss carryforwards (“NOL”) subject to separate return limitation year (“SRLY”) tax rules will expire unutilized at December 31, 2021. Since AFG maintains a full valuation allowance against its SRLY NOLs, the expiration of these loss carryforwards will be offset by a corresponding reduction in the valuation allowance and will have no overall impact on AFG’s income tax expense or results of operations.

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L. Contingencies

There have been no significant changes to the matters discussed and referred to in Note N — “Contingencies” of AFG’s 2020 Form 10-K, which covers property and casualty insurance reserves for claims related to environmental exposures, asbestos and other mass tort claims and environmental and occupational injury and disease claims of subsidiaries’ former railroad and manufacturing operations.

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M. Insurance

Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves The following table provides an analysis of changes in the liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses during the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020 (in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020
Balance at beginning of year	Balance at beginning of year	$	10,392	$	10,232	Balance at beginning of year	$	10,392	$	10,232
Less reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance	Less reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance	3,117		3,024		Less reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance	3,117		3,024
Net liability at beginning of year	Net liability at beginning of year	7,275		7,208		Net liability at beginning of year	7,275		7,208
Provision for losses and LAE occurring in the current period	Provision for losses and LAE occurring in the current period	1,507		1,597		Provision for losses and LAE occurring in the current period	2,543		2,560

Net decrease in the provision for claims of prior years		(126)		(119)
Net increase (decrease) in the provision for claims of prior years:						Net increase (decrease) in the provision for claims of prior years:
Special A&E charges						Special A&E charges	—		47
Other						Other	(208)		(166)
Total losses and LAE incurred	Total losses and LAE incurred	1,381		1,478		Total losses and LAE incurred	2,335		2,441
Payments for losses and LAE of:	Payments for losses and LAE of:					Payments for losses and LAE of:
Current year	Current year	(258)		(284)		Current year	(589)		(592)
Prior years	Prior years	(1,083)		(1,068)		Prior years	(1,430)		(1,406)
Total payments	Total payments	(1,341)		(1,352)		Total payments	(2,019)		(1,998)

Foreign currency translation and other	Foreign currency translation and other	1		(20)		Foreign currency translation and other	—		(11)
Net liability at end of period	Net liability at end of period	7,316		7,314		Net liability at end of period	7,591		7,640
Add back reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance	Add back reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance	3,182		3,007		Add back reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance	3,400		3,114
Gross unpaid losses and LAE included in the balance sheet at end of period	Gross unpaid losses and LAE included in the balance sheet at end of period	$	10,498	$	10,321	Gross unpaid losses and LAE included in the balance sheet at end of period	$	10,991	$	10,754

The net decrease in the provision for claims of prior years during the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 reflects (i) lower than anticipated claim frequency and severity in the transportation businesses, lower than expected losses in the crop business, ~~and~~ lower than expected claim severity in the property and inland marine business and lower than expected claim frequency in the aviation business (within the Property and transportation sub-segment), (ii) lower than anticipated claim severity in the workers’ compensation businesses (within the Specialty casualty sub-segment) and (iii) lower than anticipated claim frequency in the surety ~~business~~and trade credit businesses and lower than expected claim frequency and severity in the financial institutions business (within the Specialty financial sub-segment). This favorable development was partially offset by (i) higher than expected claim frequency and severity in the equine business (within the Property and transportation sub-segment) and (ii) higher than anticipated claim severity in the general liability and targeted markets ~~and professional liability~~ businesses (within the Specialty casualty sub-segment).

The net decrease in the provision for claims of prior years during the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflects (i) lower than expected claim frequency and severity in the agricultural and transportation businesses (within the Property and transportation sub-segment), (ii) lower than anticipated claim ~~frequency and~~ severity in the workers’ compensation businesses and lower than anticipated claim frequency in the executive liability business (within the Specialty casualty sub-segment) and (iii) lower than anticipated claim frequency in the trade credit business and lower than anticipated claim frequency and severity in the financial institutions, fidelity and surety businesses (within the Specialty financial sub-segment). This favorable development was partially offset by (i) the $47 million special charge to increase asbestos and environmental reserves and (ii) higher than expected claim frequency in general liability contractor claims and higher than expected claim frequency and severity in the excess and surplus ~~lines~~ businesses (within the Specialty casualty sub-segment) and higher than expected losses at Neon.

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Recoverables from Reinsurers and Premiums Receivable Progressions of the 2021 and 2020 allowance for expected credit losses on recoverables from reinsurers and premiums receivable related to continuing operations are shown below (in millions):


		Recoverables from Reinsurers				Premiums Receivable					Recoverables from Reinsurers				Premiums Receivable
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Balance at March 31		$	7	$	7	$	11	$	9
Balance at June 30										Balance at June 30	$	8	$	7	$	9	$	10
Provision (credit) for expected credit losses	Provision (credit) for expected credit losses	1		0		(2)		1		Provision (credit) for expected credit losses	—		—		1		1
Write-offs charged against the allowance	Write-offs charged against the allowance	0		0		0		0		Write-offs charged against the allowance	—		—		—		—
Balance at June 30		$	8	$	7	$	9	$	10
Balance at September 30										Balance at September 30	$	8	$	7	$	10	$	11

Balance at January 1	Balance at January 1	$	6	$	18	$	10	$	13	Balance at January 1	$	6	$	18	$	10	$	13
Impact of adoption of new accounting policy	Impact of adoption of new accounting policy	—		(11)		—		(3)		Impact of adoption of new accounting policy	—		(11)		—		(3)
Provision (credit) for expected credit losses	Provision (credit) for expected credit losses	2		0		(1)		0		Provision (credit) for expected credit losses	2		—		—		1
Write-offs charged against the allowance	Write-offs charged against the allowance	0		0		0		0		Write-offs charged against the allowance	—		—		—		—
Balance at June 30		$	8	$	7	$	9	$	10
Balance at September 30										Balance at September 30	$	8	$	7	$	10	$	11

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

									INDEX TO MD&A
		Page		Page		Page		Page
Forward-Looking Statements	Forward-Looking Statements	35	Results of Operations — Second Quarter	49	Forward-Looking Statements	35	Results of Operations — Third Quarter	49
Overview	Overview	36	Segmented Statement of Earnings	49	Overview	36	Segmented Statement of Earnings	49
Critical Accounting Policies	Critical Accounting Policies	37	Property and Casualty Insurance	51	Critical Accounting Policies	37	Property and Casualty Insurance	51
Liquidity and Capital Resources	Liquidity and Capital Resources	37	Holding Company, Other and Unallocated	60	Liquidity and Capital Resources	37	Holding Company, Other and Unallocated	62
Ratios	Ratios	37	Real Estate Entities Acquired from the Annuity Operations	63	Ratios	37	Real Estate Entities Acquired from the Annuity Operations	64
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows	38	Discontinued Annuity Operations	63	Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows	38	Discontinued Annuity Operations	65
Parent and Subsidiary Liquidity	Parent and Subsidiary Liquidity	39	Results of Operations — First Six Months	65	Parent and Subsidiary Liquidity	39	Results of Operations — First Nine Months	66
Investments	Investments	40	Segmented Statement of Earnings	65	Investments	40	Segmented Statement of Earnings	66
Uncertainties	Uncertainties	42	Property and Casualty Insurance	66	Uncertainties	42	Property and Casualty Insurance	67
Managed Investment Entities	Managed Investment Entities	43	Holding Company, Other and Unallocated	75	Managed Investment Entities	43	Holding Company, Other and Unallocated	76
Results of Operations	Results of Operations	47	Real Estate Entities Acquired from the Annuity Operations	78	Results of Operations	47	Real Estate Entities Acquired from the Annuity Operations	79
General	General	47	Discontinued Annuity Operations	78	General	47	Discontinued Annuity Operations	79

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “expects”, “projects”, “estimates”, “intends”, “plans”, “seeks”, “could”, “may”, “should”, “will” or the negative version of those words or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements include statements relating to: expectations concerning market and other conditions and their effect on future premiums, revenues, earnings, investment activities, and the amount and timing of share repurchases; recoverability of asset values; expected losses and the adequacy of reserves for asbestos, environmental pollution and mass tort claims; rate changes; and improved loss experience.

Actual results and/or financial condition could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons including but not limited to:

•changes in financial, political and economic conditions, including changes in interest and inflation rates, currency fluctuations and extended economic recessions or expansions in the U.S. and/or abroad;

•performance of securities markets;

•new legislation or declines in credit quality or credit ratings that could have a material impact on the valuation of securities in AFG’s investment portfolio;

•the availability of capital;

•changes in insurance law or regulation, including changes in statutory accounting rules, including modifications to capital requirements;

•the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, including the effects on the international and national economy and credit markets, legislative or regulatory developments affecting the insurance industry, quarantines or other travel or health-related restrictions;

•changes in the legal environment affecting AFG or its customers;

•tax law and accounting changes;

•levels of natural catastrophes and severe weather, terrorist activities (including any nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events), incidents of war or losses resulting from pandemics, civil unrest and other major losses;

•disruption caused by cyber-attacks or other technology breaches or failures by AFG or its business partners and service providers, which could negatively impact AFG’s business and/or expose AFG to litigation;

•development of insurance loss reserves and establishment of other reserves, particularly with respect to amounts associated with asbestos and environmental claims;

•availability of reinsurance and ability of reinsurers to pay their obligations;

•competitive pressures;

•the ability to obtain adequate rates and policy terms;

•changes in AFG’s credit ratings or the financial strength ratings assigned by major ratings agencies to AFG’s operating subsidiaries; and

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•the impact of the conditions in the international financial markets and the global economy relating to AFG’s international operations.

The forward-looking statements herein are made only as of the date of this report. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements.

OVERVIEW

Financial Condition

AFG is organized as a holding company with almost all of its operations being conducted by subsidiaries. AFG, however, has continuing cash needs for administrative expenses, the payment of principal and interest on borrowings, shareholder dividends, and taxes. Therefore, certain analyses are most meaningfully presented on a parent only basis while others are best done on a total enterprise basis. In addition, because most of its businesses are financial in nature, AFG does not prepare its consolidated financial statements using a current-noncurrent format. Consequently, certain traditional ratios and financial analysis tests are not meaningful.

Sale of the Annuity Business

On May 28, 2021, AFG sold its annuity business consisting of Great American Life Insurance Company (“GALIC”) and its two insurance subsidiaries, Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company and Manhattan National Life Insurance Company, as well as a broker-dealer affiliate, Great American Advisors, Inc., and insurance distributor, AAG Insurance Agency, Inc. to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”). Total proceeds from the sale were $3.57 billion. AFG realized an after-tax non-core gain on the sale of ~~$697 million ($8.14 per share) in the second quarter of 2021.~~$656 million. Beginning with the first quarter of 2021 the results of the annuity businesses sold are reported as discontinued operations, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which included adjusting prior period results to reflect these operations as discontinued.

Results of Operations

Through the operations of its subsidiaries, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. As discussed above, AFG’s former annuity operations are reported as discontinued operations.

AFG reported net earnings from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of ~~$240~~$219 million ($~~2.81~~2.56 per share, diluted) for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$113~~$88 million ($~~1.26~~1.00 per share, diluted) for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, reflecting higher underwriting profit and higher net investment income in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020 and the impact of special A&E charges recorded in the third quarter of 2020, partially offset by ~~lower~~net realized losses on securities in the third quarter of 2021 compared to net realized gains on securities ~~and higher holding company expenses.~~in the third quarter of 2020.

AFG reported net earnings from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of ~~$507~~$726 million ($~~5.90~~8.45 per share, diluted) for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~a net loss of $28~~$60 million ($~~0.31~~0.66 per share, diluted) for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting higher underwriting profit and net investment income, net realized gains on securities in 2021 compared to net realized losses in 2020 and ~~higher underwriting profit and net investment income,~~the impact of special A&E charges recorded in 2020, partially offset by higher interest charges on borrowed money and holding company expenses.

Outlook

The COVID-19 pandemic began to have a significant impact on global, social and economic activity during the first quarter of 2020. AFG has taken actions under its business continuity plan to minimize risk to the Company’s employees and to prevent any significant disruption to AFG’s business, agents or policyholders.

Management believes that AFG’s strong financial position and current liquidity and capital at its subsidiaries will give AFG the flexibility to continue to effectively address and respond to the ongoing uncertainties presented by the pandemic. ~~Even with management’s expectation that the impacts of the pandemic will continue throughout 2021,~~ AFG’s insurance subsidiaries continue to have capital at or in excess of the levels required by ratings agencies in order to maintain their current ratings, and the parent company does not have any near-term debt maturities.

As a result of the contracted economy, exposures in many of AFG’s property and casualty businesses changed due to workforce reduction, fewer miles driven and reduced revenue. This has and may continue to lead to lower frequency in certain lines while there has and may continue to be COVID-19 related increases in claim frequency in other lines of business.

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There is also uncertainty as to potential government decree or legislation that could alter the coverage landscape, such as the imposition of retroactive business interruption insurance. Like most of the insurance industry, AFG’s business interruption coverages require direct physical damage to covered property for business interruption coverage to apply and the vast majority of AFG’s property policies also contain virus exclusions.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies are summarized in Note A — “Accounting Policies” to the financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that can have a significant effect on amounts reported in the financial statements. As more information becomes known, these estimates and assumptions change and, thus, impact amounts reported in the future. The areas related to AFG’s continuing operations where management believes the degree of judgment required to determine amounts recorded in the financial statements is most significant are as follows:

•the establishment of insurance reserves, especially asbestos and environmental-related reserves,

•the recoverability of reinsurance,

•the establishment of asbestos and environmental ~~reserves~~liabilities of former railroad and manufacturing operations, and

•the valuation of investments, including the determination of impairment allowances.

For a discussion of these policies, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis — “Critical Accounting Policies” in AFG’s 2020 Form 10-K.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Ratios

AFG’s debt to total capital ratio on a consolidated basis is shown below (dollars in millions):


		June 30, 2021				December 31,								September 30, 2021					December 31,
				2020				2019									2020				2019
Principal amount of long-term debt	Principal amount of long-term debt			$	1,993			$	1,993			$	1,493		Principal amount of long-term debt		$	1,993			$	1,993			$	1,493
Total capital	Total capital	7,389				7,486				6,883		Total capital		7,055					7,486				6,883
Ratio of debt to total capital:	Ratio of debt to total capital:											Ratio of debt to total capital:
Including subordinated debt	Including subordinated debt	27.0	%			26.6	%			21.7	%	Including subordinated debt		28.2		%			26.6	%			21.7	%
Excluding subordinated debt	Excluding subordinated debt	17.8	%			17.6	%			14.8	%	Excluding subordinated debt		18.7		%			17.6	%			14.8	%

The ratio of debt to total capital is a non-GAAP measure that management believes is useful for investors, analysts and ratings agencies to evaluate AFG’s financial strength and liquidity and to provide insight into how AFG finances its operations. In addition, maintaining a ratio of debt, excluding subordinated debt and debt secured by real estate (if any), to total capital of 35% or lower is a financial covenant in AFG’s bank credit facility. The ratio is calculated by dividing the principal amount of AFG’s long-term debt by its total capital, which includes long-term debt, noncontrolling interests and shareholders’ equity (excluding unrealized gains (losses) related to fixed maturity investments).

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows

AFG’s principal sources of cash include insurance premiums, income from its investment portfolio and proceeds from the maturities, redemptions and sales of investments. Insurance premiums in excess of acquisition expenses and operating costs are invested until they are needed to meet policyholder obligations or made available to the parent company through dividends to cover debt obligations and corporate expenses, and to provide returns to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as detailed in AFG’s Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows are shown below (in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020
Net cash provided by operating activities	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	970	$	1,087	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	1,425	$	1,696
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		661		(1,296)
Net cash used in investing activities						Net cash used in investing activities	(103)		(772)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,076)		593		Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,299)		509
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$	555	$	384	Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$	23	$	1,433

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations typically produce positive net operating cash flows as premiums collected and investment income exceed policy acquisition costs, claims payments and operating expenses. AFG’s net cash provided by operating activities is impacted by the level and timing of property and casualty premiums, claim and expense payments and recoveries from reinsurers. AFG’s discontinued annuity operations typically ~~produce~~produced positive net operating cash flows as investment income ~~exceeds~~exceeded acquisition costs and operating expenses. Interest credited on annuity policyholder funds is a non-cash increase in AFG’s annuity benefits accumulated liability and annuity premiums, benefits and withdrawals are considered financing activities due to the deposit-type nature of annuities. Cash flows provided by operating activities also include the activity of AFG’s managed investment entities (collateralized loan obligations (“CLO”)) other than those activities included in investing or financing activities. The changes in the assets and liabilities of the managed investment entities included in operating activities reduced cash flows from operating activities by ~~$22~~$78 million during the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and increased cash flows from operating activities by ~~$116~~$99 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, accounting for a ~~$138~~$177 million decline in cash flows from operating activities in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. As discussed in Note A — “Accounting Policies — Managed Investment Entities” to the financial statements, AFG has no right to use the CLO assets and no obligation to pay the CLO liabilities and such assets and liabilities are shown separately in AFG’s Balance Sheet. Excluding the impact of the managed investment entities, net cash provided by operating activities was ~~$992 million~~$1.50 billion in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$971 million~~$1.60 billion in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, ~~an increase~~a decrease of ~~$21~~$94 million.

Net Cash ~~Provided by (Used in)~~Used in Investing Activities AFG’s investing activities consist primarily of the investment of funds provided by its property and casualty businesses and, prior to the May 2021 sale, its discontinued annuity operations. In May 2021, AFG sold its annuity business to MassMutual for initial cash proceeds of $3.54 billion. This increase in cash provided by investing activities was partially offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $2.06 billion representing balances held in the annuity subsidiaries that were sold. Excluding the impact of the May 2021 sale of the annuity business, net cash used in investing activities was ~~$816 million~~$1.58 billion for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$1.30 billion~~$772 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~$480~~$808 million. As discussed below (under net cash provided by (used in) financing activities), AFG’s discontinued annuity operations had net cash flows from annuity policyholders of $477 million in 2021 through the ~~first six months~~May 31, 2021 effective date of ~~2021~~the sale compared to ~~$406~~$260 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. In addition to the investment of funds provided by the insurance operations, investing activities also include the purchase and disposal of managed investment entity investments, which are presented separately in AFG’s Balance Sheet. Net investment activity in the managed investment entities was a ~~$74~~$99 million source of cash in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to a ~~$63~~$60 million use of cash in the 2020 period, accounting for a ~~$137~~$159 million decrease in net cash used in investing activities in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the same 2020 period. See Note A — “Accounting Policies — Managed Investment Entities” and Note G — “Managed Investment Entities” to the financial statements.

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities AFG’s financing activities consist primarily of ~~transactions with annuity policyholders,~~ issuances and retirements of long-term debt, issuances and repurchases of common stock, dividend payments and, ~~dividend payments.~~prior to the sale of the annuity business, transactions with annuity policyholders. Net cash used in financing activities was ~~$1.08~~$1.30 billion for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of ~~$593~~$509 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a decrease in net cash provided by financing activities of ~~$1.67~~$1.81 billion. Net annuity receipts exceeded annuity surrenders, benefits, withdrawals and transfers by $477 million in 2021 through the ~~first six months~~May 31, 2021 effective date of ~~2021~~the sale compared to ~~$406~~$260 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, accounting for a ~~$71~~$217 million increase in net cash provided by financing activities in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. In ~~May~~the first nine months of 2020, AFG issued ~~$150 million of 5.625% Subordinated Debentures due in 2060 and in April 2020,~~

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

~~AFG issued~~$150 million of 5.625% Subordinated Debentures due in 2060, $300 million of 5.25% Senior Notes due in ~~2030.~~2030 and $200 million of 4.50% Subordinated Debentures due in 2060. The net proceeds of these offerings contributed ~~$439~~$635 million to net cash provided by financing activities in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. During the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021, AFG repurchased ~~$306~~$318 million of its Common Stock compared to ~~$137~~$233 million in the 2020 period. In addition to its regular quarterly cash dividends, AFG paid a special cash ~~dividend~~dividends of $2.00 per share in August 2021 and $14.00 per share in June 2021 totaling ~~$1.19~~$1.36 billion, which resulted in total cash dividends paid of ~~$1.27~~$1.48 billion in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$81~~$119 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. Financing activities also include issuances and retirements of managed investment entity liabilities, which are nonrecourse to AFG and presented separately in AFG’s Balance Sheet. Retirements of managed investment entity liabilities exceeded issuances by ~~$28~~$36 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$46~~$49 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, accounting for a ~~$18~~$13 million increase in net cash provided by financing activities in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. See Note A — “Accounting Policies — Managed Investment Entities” and Note G — “Managed Investment Entities” to the financial statements.

Parent and Subsidiary Liquidity

Parent Holding Company Liquidity Management believes AFG has sufficient resources to meet its liquidity requirements. If funds generated from operations, including dividends, tax payments and borrowings from subsidiaries, are insufficient to meet fixed charges in any period, AFG would be required to utilize parent company cash and investments or to generate cash through borrowings, sales of other assets, or similar transactions.

As discussed above, AFG sold its annuity business to MassMutual for proceeds of $3.57 billion (including ~~$32~~$34 million in preliminary post-closing adjustments). AFG’s capital and liquidity was significantly enhanced as a result of the transaction. During the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021, AFG repurchased ~~2,674,222~~2,769,182 shares of its Common Stock for ~~$306~~$318 million and ~~paid~~declared special cash dividends of $14.00 per share in May, $2.00 per share in July, and $4.00 per share in

September totaling $1.70 billion. In addition, on November 2, 2021, AFG declared a special cash dividend of ~~$14.00~~$4.00 per share, ~~in June totaling~~payable on November 22, 2021. The aggregate amount of this special dividend will be approximately ~~$1.19 billion. On August 2, 2021, AFG paid an additional special cash dividend of $2.00 per share of AFG Common Stock totaling approximately $170~~$340 million. Management will continue to evaluate opportunities for deploying AFG’s significant remaining excess capital, including returning capital to shareholders in the form of regular and special cash dividends and through opportunistic share repurchases. In addition, excess capital will be deployed into AFG’s core businesses as management identifies the potential for healthy, profitable organic growth, and opportunities to expand the Specialty property and casualty niche businesses through acquisitions and start-ups that meet target return thresholds.

In 2020, AFG repurchased 4,531,394 shares of its Common Stock for $313 million and paid a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share of AFG Common Stock in December totaling ~~approximately~~ $173 million.

In 2020, AFG issued $300 million of 5.25% Senior Notes due in April 2030, $150 million of 5.625% Subordinated Debentures due in June 2060 and $200 million of 4.50% Subordinated Debentures due in September 2060 to increase liquidity and provide flexibility at the parent holding company in its response to the uncertainties of the economic environment. The net proceeds from the offerings were used for general corporate purposes, which included repurchases of outstanding common shares and the November 2020 redemption of AFG’s $150 million outstanding principal amount of 6% Subordinated Debentures due in November 2055 at par value.

AFG can borrow up to $500 million under its revolving credit facility, which expires in December 2025. Amounts borrowed under this agreement bear interest at rates ranging from 1.00% to 1.875% (currently 1.375%) over LIBOR based on AFG’s credit rating. The credit facility also includes provisions relating to the replacement of LIBOR with different floating rates in the event of the discontinuance of LIBOR. There were no borrowings under this agreement, or under any other parent company short-term borrowing arrangements, during 2020 or the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021.

Under a tax allocation agreement with AFG, its 80%-owned U.S. subsidiaries generally pay taxes to (or recover taxes from) AFG based on each subsidiary’s contribution to amounts due under AFG’s consolidated tax return.

Subsidiary Liquidity The liquidity requirements of AFG’s insurance subsidiaries relate primarily to the policyholder claims and underwriting expenses and payments of dividends and taxes to AFG. Historically, cash flows from premiums and investment income have generally provided more than sufficient funds to meet these requirements. Funds received in excess of cash requirements are generally invested in additional marketable securities. In addition, the insurance subsidiaries generally hold a significant amount of highly liquid, short duration investments.

~~The excess cash flow of AFG’s property and casualty group allows it to extend the duration of its investment portfolio somewhat beyond that of its claim reserves.~~

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~~Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued~~

AFG believes its insurance subsidiaries maintain sufficient liquidity to pay claims and underwriting expenses. In addition, these subsidiaries have sufficient capital to meet commitments in the event of unforeseen events such as reserve

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

deficiencies, inadequate premium rates or reinsurer insolvencies. Even in the current uncertain COVID-19 environment, management believes that the capital levels in AFG’s insurance subsidiaries are adequate to maintain its business and rating agency ratings. Nonetheless, changes in statutory accounting rules, significant declines in the fair value of the insurance subsidiaries’ investment portfolios or significant ratings downgrades on these investments, could create a need for additional capital.

Investments

AFG’s investment portfolio at ~~June~~September 30, 2021, contained ~~$9.73~~$10.43 billion in fixed maturity securities classified as available for sale and carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income and ~~$26~~$29 million in fixed maturities classified as trading with holding gains and losses included in net investment income. In addition, AFG’s investment portfolio includes ~~$708~~$712 million in equity securities carried at fair value with holding gains and losses included in realized gains (losses) on securities and ~~$257~~$281 million in equity securities carried at fair value with holding gains and losses included in net investment income.

Fair values for AFG’s portfolio are determined by AFG’s internal investment professionals using data from nationally recognized pricing services as well as non-binding broker quotes. Fair values of equity securities are generally based on published closing prices. For AFG’s fixed maturity portfolio, approximately 84% was priced using pricing services at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and the balance was priced primarily by using non-binding broker quotes. When prices obtained for the same security vary, AFG’s internal investment professionals select the price they believe is most indicative of an exit price.

The pricing services use a variety of observable inputs to estimate fair value of fixed maturities that do not trade on a daily basis. Based upon information provided by the pricing services, these inputs include, but are not limited to, recent reported trades, benchmark yields, issuer spreads, bids or offers, reference data, and measures of volatility. Included in the pricing of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) are estimates of the rate of future prepayments and defaults of principal over the remaining life of the underlying collateral. Due to the lack of transparency in the process that brokers use to develop prices, valuations that are based on brokers’ prices are classified as Level 3 in the GAAP hierarchy unless the price can be corroborated, for example, by comparison to similar securities priced using observable inputs.

Valuation techniques utilized by pricing services and prices obtained from external sources are reviewed by AFG’s internal investment professionals who are familiar with the securities being priced and the markets in which they trade to ensure the fair value determination is representative of an exit price. To validate the appropriateness of the prices obtained, these investment managers consider widely published indices (as benchmarks), recent trades, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions and the credit quality of the specific issuers. In addition, AFG communicates directly with pricing services regarding the methods and assumptions used in pricing, including verifying, on a test basis, the inputs used by the services to value specific securities.

In general, the fair value of AFG’s fixed maturity investments is inversely correlated to changes in interest rates. The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of such fair values to reasonably likely changes in interest rates by illustrating the estimated effect on AFG’s fixed maturity portfolio that an immediate increase of 100 basis points in the interest rate yield curve would have at ~~June~~September 30, 2021 (dollars in millions). Effects of increases or decreases from the 100 basis points illustrated would be approximately proportional.


Fair value of fixed maturity portfolio	$	~~9,758~~10,456
Percentage impact on fair value of 100 bps increase in interest rates	(~~2.5~~2.0		%)
Pretax impact on fair value of fixed maturity portfolio	$	~~(244)~~(209)

Approximately 88% of the fixed maturities at ~~June~~September 30, 2021, were rated “investment grade” (credit rating of AAA to BBB) by nationally recognized rating agencies, 4% were rated “non-investment grade” and 8% were not rated. Investment grade securities generally bear lower yields and lower degrees of risk than those that are unrated and non-investment grade. Management believes that the high-quality investment portfolio should generate a stable and predictable investment return.

Municipal bonds represented approximately ~~22%~~19% of AFG’s fixed maturity portfolio at ~~June~~September 30, 2021. AFG’s municipal bond portfolio is high quality, with 99% of the securities rated investment grade at that date. The portfolio is well diversified across the states of issuance and individual issuers. At ~~June~~September 30, 2021, approximately 90% of the municipal bond portfolio was held in revenue bonds, with the remaining 10% held in general obligation bonds.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

Summarized information for the unrealized gains and losses recorded in AFG’s Balance Sheet at ~~June~~September 30, 2021, is shown in the following table (dollars in millions). Approximately ~~$902 million~~$1.06 billion of available for sale fixed maturity securities had no unrealized gains or losses at ~~June~~September 30, 2021.


		Securities With Unrealized Gains			Securities With Unrealized Losses				Securities With Unrealized Gains			Securities With Unrealized Losses
Available for Sale Fixed Maturities	Available for Sale Fixed Maturities							Available for Sale Fixed Maturities
Fair value of securities	Fair value of securities	$	7,485		$	1,345		Fair value of securities	$	7,212		$	2,156
Amortized cost of securities, net of allowance for expected credit losses	Amortized cost of securities, net of allowance for expected credit losses	$	7,213		$	1,357		Amortized cost of securities, net of allowance for expected credit losses	$	6,973		$	2,170
Gross unrealized gain (loss)	Gross unrealized gain (loss)	$	272		$	(12)		Gross unrealized gain (loss)	$	239		$	(14)
Fair value as % of amortized cost	Fair value as % of amortized cost	104		%	99		%	Fair value as % of amortized cost	103		%	99		%
Number of security positions	Number of security positions	1,794			366			Number of security positions	1,761			394
Number individually exceeding $2 million gain or loss	Number individually exceeding $2 million gain or loss	2			—			Number individually exceeding $2 million gain or loss	3			—
Concentration of gains (losses) by type or industry (exceeding 5% of unrealized):	Concentration of gains (losses) by type or industry (exceeding 5% of unrealized):							Concentration of gains (losses) by type or industry (exceeding 5% of unrealized):
States and municipalities	States and municipalities	$	93		$	—		States and municipalities	$	77		$	—

Mortgage-backed securities	Mortgage-backed securities	56			(2)			Mortgage-backed securities	54			(1)

Other asset-backed securities	Other asset-backed securities	29			(4)			Other asset-backed securities	25			(5)
Other financial institutions								Other financial institutions	8			(1)
Collateralized loan obligations	Collateralized loan obligations	5			(2)			Collateralized loan obligations	5			(2)
U.S. Government and government agencies	U.S. Government and government agencies	4			(1)			U.S. Government and government agencies	3			(1)

Percentage rated investment grade	Percentage rated investment grade	93		%	91		%	Percentage rated investment grade	93		%	94		%

The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of AFG’s available for sale fixed maturity securities at ~~June~~September 30, 2021, based on their fair values. Securities with sinking funds are reported at average maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid by the issuers.


		Securities With Unrealized Gains		Securities With Unrealized Losses			Securities With Unrealized Gains		Securities With Unrealized Losses
Maturity	Maturity					Maturity
One year or less	One year or less	10	%	—	%	One year or less	10	%	1	%
After one year through five years	After one year through five years	30	%	19	%	After one year through five years	32	%	15	%
After five years through ten years	After five years through ten years	13	%	5	%	After five years through ten years	11	%	6	%
After ten years	After ten years	4	%	1	%	After ten years	3	%	1	%
		57	%	25	%		56	%	23	%
Collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities (average life of approximately 3-1/2 years)		34	%	68	%
Collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities (average life of approximately 3 years)						Collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities (average life of approximately 3 years)	34	%	74	%
Mortgage-backed securities (average life of approximately 3 years)	Mortgage-backed securities (average life of approximately 3 years)	9	%	7	%	Mortgage-backed securities (average life of approximately 3 years)	10	%	3	%
		100	%	100	%		100	%	100	%

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

The table below (dollars in millions) summarizes the unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities by dollar amount:

Aggregate
Fair
Value Aggregate
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) Fair
Value as
% of Cost
Fixed Maturities at June 30, 2021
Securities with unrealized gains:
Exceeding $500,000 (120 securities) $ 1,409 $ 108 108 %
$500,000 or less (1,674 securities) 6,076 164 103 %
$ 7,485 $ 272 104 %
Securities with unrealized losses:
Exceeding $500,000 (3 securities) $ 10 $ (2) 83 %
$500,000 or less (363 securities) 1,335 (10) 99 %
$ 1,345 $ (12) 99 %


	Aggregate Fair Value		Aggregate Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Fair Value as % of Cost
Fixed Maturities at September 30, 2021
Securities with unrealized gains:
Exceeding $500,000 (104 securities)	$	1,226	$	93	108	%
$500,000 or less (1,657 securities)	5,986		146		103	%
	$	7,212	$	239	103	%
Securities with unrealized losses:
Exceeding $500,000 (1 security)	$	1	$	(1)	50	%
$500,000 or less (393 securities)	2,155		(13)		99	%
	$	2,156	$	(14)	99	%

The following table (dollars in millions) summarizes the unrealized losses for all securities with unrealized losses by issuer quality and the length of time those securities have been in an unrealized loss position:

Aggregate
Fair
Value Aggregate
Unrealized
Loss Fair
Value as
% of Cost
Securities with Unrealized Losses at June 30, 2021
Investment grade fixed maturities with losses for:
Less than one year (126 securities) $ 868 $ (5) 99 %
One year or longer (96 securities) 354 (3) 99 %
$ 1,222 $ (8) 99 %
Non-investment grade fixed maturities with losses for:
Less than one year (42 securities) $ 68 $ (1) 99 %
One year or longer (102 securities) 55 (3) 95 %
$ 123 $ (4) 97 %


	Aggregate Fair Value		Aggregate Unrealized Loss		Fair Value as % of Cost
Securities with Unrealized Losses at September 30, 2021
Investment grade fixed maturities with losses for:
Less than one year (214 securities)	$	1,740	$	(7)	100	%
One year or longer (68 securities)	285		(3)		99	%
	$	2,025	$	(10)	100	%
Non-investment grade fixed maturities with losses for:
Less than one year (61 securities)	$	99	$	(1)	99	%
One year or longer (51 securities)	32		(3)		91	%
	$	131	$	(4)	97	%

When a decline in the value of a specific investment is considered to be other-than-temporary, an allowance for credit losses (impairment) is charged to earnings (accounted for as a realized loss). The determination of whether unrealized losses are other-than-temporary requires judgment based on subjective as well as objective factors as detailed in AFG’s 2020 Form 10-K under Management’s Discussion and Analysis — “Investments.”

Based on its analysis, management believes AFG will recover its cost basis (net of any allowance) in the fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses and that AFG has the ability to hold the securities until they recover in value and had no intent to sell them at ~~June~~September 30, 2021. Although AFG has the ability to continue holding its fixed maturity investments with unrealized losses, its intent to hold them may change due to deterioration in the issuers’ creditworthiness, decisions to lessen exposure to a particular issuer or industry, asset/liability management decisions, market movements, changes in views about appropriate asset allocation or the desire to offset taxable realized gains. Should AFG’s ability or intent change regarding a particular security, a charge for impairment would likely be required. While it is not possible to accurately predict if or when a specific security will become impaired, increases in the allowance for credit losses could be material to results of operations in future periods. Significant declines in the fair value of AFG’s investment portfolio could have a significant adverse effect on AFG’s liquidity. For information on AFG’s realized gains (losses) on securities, see “Results of Operations — Realized Gains (Losses) on Securities.”

Uncertainties

Management believes that the areas posing the greatest risk of material loss are the adequacy of its insurance reserves and contingencies arising out of its former railroad and manufacturing operations. See “Special asbestos and environmental reserve charges” under “Results of Operations — Property and Casualty Insurance Segment — Net prior year reserve development” for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and Management’s Discussion and ~~Analysis — “Uncertainties — Asbestos and Environmental-related (“A&E”) Insurance Reserves” in AFG’s 2020 Form 10–K.~~

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

Analysis — “Uncertainties — Asbestos and Environmental-related (“A&E”) Insurance Reserves” in AFG’s 2020 Form 10–K.

MANAGED INVESTMENT ENTITIES

Accounting standards require AFG to consolidate its investments in collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) entities that it manages and owns an interest in (in the form of debt). See Note A — “Accounting Policies — Managed Investment Entities” and Note G — “Managed Investment Entities” to the financial statements. The effect of consolidating these entities is shown in the tables below (in millions). The “Before CLO Consolidation” columns include AFG’s investment and earnings in the CLOs on an unconsolidated basis.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET


		Before CLO Consolidation		Managed Investment Entities		Consol. Entries			Consolidated As Reported			Before CLO Consolidation		Managed Investment Entities		Consol. Entries			Consolidated As Reported
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2021											September 30, 2021
Assets:	Assets:										Assets:
Cash and investments	Cash and investments	$	16,182	$	—	$	(57)	(*)	$	16,125	Cash and investments	$	16,483	$	—	$	(96)	(*)	$	16,387
Assets of managed investment entities	Assets of managed investment entities	—		5,086		—			5,086		Assets of managed investment entities	—		5,130		—			5,130
Other assets	Other assets	7,569		—		—		(*)	7,569		Other assets	8,425		—		—		(*)	8,425
Assets of discontinued annuity operations		—		—		—			—
Total assets	Total assets	$	23,751	$	5,086	$	(57)		$	28,780	Total assets	$	24,908	$	5,130	$	(96)		$	29,942
Liabilities:	Liabilities:										Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums	Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums	$	13,552	$	—	$	—		$	13,552	Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums	$	14,406	$	—	$	—		$	14,406
Liabilities of managed investment entities	Liabilities of managed investment entities	—		5,086		(57)		(*)	5,029		Liabilities of managed investment entities	—		5,090		(56)		(*)	5,034
Long-term debt and other liabilities	Long-term debt and other liabilities	4,598		—		—			4,598		Long-term debt and other liabilities	5,262		—		—			5,262
Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations		—		—		—			—
Total liabilities	Total liabilities	18,150		5,086		(57)			23,179		Total liabilities	19,668		5,090		(56)			24,702

Shareholders’ equity:	Shareholders’ equity:										Shareholders’ equity:
Common Stock and Capital surplus	Common Stock and Capital surplus	1,388		—		—			1,388		Common Stock and Capital surplus	1,400		40		(40)			1,400
Retained earnings	Retained earnings	4,023		—		—			4,023		Retained earnings	3,680		—		—			3,680
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	190		—		—			190		Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	160		—		—			160
Total shareholders’ equity	Total shareholders’ equity	5,601		—		—			5,601		Total shareholders’ equity	5,240		40		(40)			5,240
Noncontrolling interests	Noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—		Noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—
Total equity	Total equity	5,601		—		—			5,601		Total equity	5,240		40		(40)			5,240
Total liabilities and equity	Total liabilities and equity	$	23,751	$	5,086	$	(57)		$	28,780	Total liabilities and equity	$	24,908	$	5,130	$	(96)		$	29,942

December 31, 2020	December 31, 2020										December 31, 2020
Assets:	Assets:										Assets:
Cash and investments	Cash and investments	$	13,550	$	—	$	(56)	(*)	$	13,494	Cash and investments	$	13,550	$	—	$	(56)	(*)	$	13,494
Assets of managed investment entities	Assets of managed investment entities	—		4,971		—			4,971		Assets of managed investment entities	—		4,971		—			4,971
Other assets	Other assets	7,361		—		(1)		(*)	7,360		Other assets	7,361		—		(1)		(*)	7,360
Assets of discontinued annuity operations	Assets of discontinued annuity operations	47,885		—		—			47,885		Assets of discontinued annuity operations	47,885		—		—			47,885
Total assets	Total assets	$	68,796	$	4,971	$	(57)		$	73,710	Total assets	$	68,796	$	4,971	$	(57)		$	73,710
Liabilities:	Liabilities:										Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums	Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums	$	13,195	$	—	$	—		$	13,195	Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums	$	13,195	$	—	$	—		$	13,195
Liabilities of managed investment entities	Liabilities of managed investment entities	—		4,971		(57)		(*)	4,914		Liabilities of managed investment entities	—		4,971		(57)		(*)	4,914
Long-term debt and other liabilities	Long-term debt and other liabilities	4,354		—		—			4,354		Long-term debt and other liabilities	4,354		—		—			4,354
Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	44,458		—		—			44,458		Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations	44,458		—		—			44,458
Total liabilities	Total liabilities	62,007		4,971		(57)			66,921		Total liabilities	62,007		4,971		(57)			66,921

Shareholders’ equity:	Shareholders’ equity:										Shareholders’ equity:
Common Stock and Capital surplus	Common Stock and Capital surplus	1,367		—		—			1,367		Common Stock and Capital surplus	1,367		—		—			1,367
Retained earnings	Retained earnings	4,149		—		—			4,149		Retained earnings	4,149		—		—			4,149
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,273		—		—			1,273		Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,273		—		—			1,273
Total shareholders’ equity	Total shareholders’ equity	6,789		—		—			6,789		Total shareholders’ equity	6,789		—		—			6,789
Noncontrolling interests	Noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—		Noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—
Total equity	Total equity	6,789		—		—			6,789		Total equity	6,789		—		—			6,789
Total liabilities and equity	Total liabilities and equity	$	68,796	$	4,971	$	(57)		$	73,710	Total liabilities and equity	$	68,796	$	4,971	$	(57)		$	73,710

(*)Elimination of the fair value of AFG’s investment in CLOs and related accrued interest.

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF EARNINGS


		Before CLO Consolidation (a)		Managed Investment Entities		Consol. Entries			Consolidated As Reported			Before CLO Consol. (a)		Managed Investment Entities		Consol. Entries			Consolidated As Reported
Three months ended June 30, 2021
Three months ended September 30, 2021											Three months ended September 30, 2021
Revenues:	Revenues:										Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,250	$	—	$	—		$	1,250	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,529	$	—	$	—		$	1,529
Net investment income	Net investment income	171		—		(7)		(b)	164		Net investment income	174		—		(5)		(b)	169
Realized gains (losses) on:	Realized gains (losses) on:										Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities	Securities	43		—		—			43		Securities	(17)		—		—			(17)
Subsidiary		4		—		—			4
Subsidiaries											Subsidiaries	—		—		—			—
Income of managed investment entities:	Income of managed investment entities:										Income of managed investment entities:
Investment income	Investment income	—		44		—			44		Investment income	—		45		—			45
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		3		3		(b)	6		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		(1)		2		(b)	1
Other income	Other income	24		—		(4)		(c)	20		Other income	31		—		(4)		(c)	27
Total revenues	Total revenues	1,492		47		(8)			1,531		Total revenues	1,717		44		(7)			1,754
Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:										Costs and Expenses:
Insurance benefits and expenses	Insurance benefits and expenses	1,104		—		—			1,104		Insurance benefits and expenses	1,371		—		—			1,371
Expenses of managed investment entities	Expenses of managed investment entities	—		47		(8)		(b)(c)	39		Expenses of managed investment entities	—		44		(7)		(b)(c)	37
Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	100		—		—			100		Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	79		—		—			79
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	1,204		47		(8)			1,243		Total costs and expenses	1,450		44		(7)			1,487
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		288		—		—			288
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes											Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	267		—		—			267
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	48		—		—			48		Provision (credit) for income taxes	48		—		—			48
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		240		—		—			240
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations		762		—		—			762
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests											Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	219		—		—			219
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	1,002	$	—	$	—		$	1,002
Net earnings attributable to shareholders											Net earnings attributable to shareholders	$	219	$	—	$	—		$	219

Three months ended June 30, 2020
Three months ended September 30, 2020											Three months ended September 30, 2020
Revenues:	Revenues:										Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,184	$	—	$	—		$	1,184	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,381	$	—	$	—		$	1,381
Net investment income	Net investment income	88		—		—		(b)	88		Net investment income	126		—		(4)		(b)	122
Realized gains (losses) on securities		108		—		—			108
Realized gains (losses) on:											Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities											Securities	23		—		—			23
Subsidiaries											Subsidiaries	(30)		—		—			(30)
Income of managed investment entities:	Income of managed investment entities:										Income of managed investment entities:
Investment income	Investment income	—		49		—			49		Investment income	—		46		—			46
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		(2)		(1)		(b)	(3)		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		(8)		3		(b)	(5)
Other income	Other income	23		—		(4)		(c)	19		Other income	22		—		(3)		(c)	19
Total revenues	Total revenues	1,403		47		(5)			1,445		Total revenues	1,522		38		(4)			1,556
Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:										Costs and Expenses:
Insurance benefits and expenses	Insurance benefits and expenses	1,180		—		—			1,180		Insurance benefits and expenses	1,369		—		—			1,369
Expenses of managed investment entities	Expenses of managed investment entities	—		47		(5)		(b)(c)	42		Expenses of managed investment entities	—		38		(4)		(b)(c)	34
Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	83		—		—			83		Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	113		—		—			113
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	1,263		47		(5)			1,305		Total costs and expenses	1,482		38		(4)			1,516
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		140		—		—			140
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes											Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	40		—		—			40
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	37		—		—			37		Provision (credit) for income taxes	(48)		—		—			(48)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		103		—		—			103
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests											Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	88		—		—			88
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	64		—		—			64		Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	76		—		—			76
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)		—		—			(10)		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	177	$	—	$	—		$	177
Net earnings attributable to shareholders											Net earnings attributable to shareholders	$	164	$	—	$	—		$	164

(a)Includes income of $7$5 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and ~~less than $1~~$4 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, representing the change in fair value of AFG’s CLO investments plus $4 million and $3 million in ~~both~~ the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively, in CLO management fees earned.

(b)Elimination of the change in fair value of AFG’s investments in the CLOs, including $4$3 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and $1 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, in distributions recorded as interest expense by the CLOs.

(c)Elimination of management fees earned by AFG.

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF EARNINGS


		Before CLO Consolidation (a)		Managed Investment Entities		Consol. Entries			Consolidated As Reported			Before CLO Consol. (a)		Managed Investment Entities		Consol. Entries			Consolidated As Reported
Six months ended June 30, 2021
Nine months ended September 30, 2021											Nine months ended September 30, 2021
Revenues:	Revenues:										Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	2,423	$	—	$	—		$	2,423	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	3,952	$	—	$	—		$	3,952
Net investment income	Net investment income	364		—		(12)		(b)	352		Net investment income	538		—		(17)		(b)	521
Realized gains (losses) on:	Realized gains (losses) on:										Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities	Securities	120		—		—			120		Securities	103		—		—			103
Subsidiary		4		—		—			4
Subsidiaries											Subsidiaries	4		—		—			4
Income of managed investment entities:	Income of managed investment entities:										Income of managed investment entities:
Investment income	Investment income	—		90		—			90		Investment income	—		135		—			135
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		2		6		(b)	8		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		1		8		(b)	9
Other income	Other income	51		—		(8)		(c)	43		Other income	82		—		(12)		(c)	70
Total revenues	Total revenues	2,962		92		(14)			3,040		Total revenues	4,679		136		(21)			4,794
Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:										Costs and Expenses:
Insurance benefits and expenses	Insurance benefits and expenses	2,151		—		—			2,151		Insurance benefits and expenses	3,522		—		—			3,522
Expenses of managed investment entities	Expenses of managed investment entities	—		92		(14)		(b)(c)	78		Expenses of managed investment entities	—		136		(21)		(b)(c)	115
Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	188		—		—			188		Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	267		—		—			267
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	2,339		92		(14)			2,417		Total costs and expenses	3,789		136		(21)			3,904
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		623		—		—			623
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes											Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	890		—		—			890
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	116		—		—			116		Provision (credit) for income taxes	164		—		—			164
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		507		—		—			507
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests											Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	726		—		—			726
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	914		—		—			914		Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	914		—		—			914
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	1,421	$	—	$	—		$	1,421
Net earnings attributable to shareholders											Net earnings attributable to shareholders	$	1,640	$	—	$	—		$	1,640

Six months ended June 30, 2020
Nine months ended September 30, 2020											Nine months ended September 30, 2020
Revenues:	Revenues:										Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	2,393	$	—	$	—		$	2,393	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	3,774	$	—	$	—		$	3,774
Net investment income	Net investment income	181		—		11		(b)	192		Net investment income	307		—		7		(b)	314
Realized gains (losses) on securities		(220)		—		—			(220)
Realized gains (losses) on:											Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities											Securities	(197)		—		—			(197)
Subsidiaries											Subsidiaries	(30)		—		—			(30)
Income of managed investment entities:	Income of managed investment entities:										Income of managed investment entities:
Investment income	Investment income	—		108		—			108		Investment income	—		154		—			154
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		(2)		(14)		(b)	(16)		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		(10)		(11)		(b)	(21)
Other income	Other income	51		—		(8)		(c)	43		Other income	73		—		(11)		(c)	62
Total revenues	Total revenues	2,405		106		(11)			2,500		Total revenues	3,927		144		(15)			4,056
Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:										Costs and Expenses:
Insurance benefits and expenses	Insurance benefits and expenses	2,307		—		—			2,307		Insurance benefits and expenses	3,676		—		—			3,676
Expenses of managed investment entities	Expenses of managed investment entities	—		106		(11)		(b)(c)	95		Expenses of managed investment entities	—		144		(15)		(b)(c)	129
Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	143		—		—			143		Interest charges on borrowed money and other expenses	256		—		—			256
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	2,450		106		(11)			2,545		Total costs and expenses	3,932		144		(15)			4,061
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(45)		—		—			(45)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes											Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	(5)		—		—			(5)
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	(4)		—		—			(4)		Provision (credit) for income taxes	(52)		—		—			(52)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		(41)		—		—			(41)
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests											Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	47		—		—			47
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	(96)		—		—			(96)		Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	(20)		—		—			(20)
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	(13)		—		—			(13)		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	(13)		—		—			(13)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	(124)	$	—	$	—		$	(124)
Net earnings attributable to shareholders											Net earnings attributable to shareholders	$	40	$	—	$	—		$	40

(a)Includes income of ~~$12~~$17 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and ~~losses~~a loss of ~~$11~~$7 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, representing the change in fair value of AFG’s CLO investments plus $8$12 million and $11 million in ~~both~~ the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, respectively, in CLO management fees earned.

(b)Elimination of the change in fair value of AFG’s investments in the CLOs, including $6$9 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and $3$4 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, in distributions recorded as interest expense by the CLOs.

(c)Elimination of management fees earned by AFG.

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

AFG’s net earnings ~~(loss)~~ attributable to shareholders, determined in accordance with GAAP, include certain items that may not be indicative of its ongoing core operations. In addition to discontinued operations, core net operating earnings excludes realized gains (losses) on securities because such gains and losses are influenced significantly by financial markets, interest rates and the timing of sales. In addition, special charges related to coverage that AFG no longer writes, such as for asbestos and environmental exposures, are excluded from core earnings.

In January 2021, AFG entered into a definitive agreement to sell its annuity business to MassMutual. Beginning with the first quarter of 2021 and through the May 31, 2021 effective date of the sale, the results of its annuity segment and the run-off life and long-term care operations are reported as discontinued operations, in accordance with GAAP, which included adjusting prior period results to reflect these operations as discontinued.

AFG recorded $762 million in non-core net earnings from its discontinued annuity operations in the second quarter of 2021, which includes a $697 million after tax gain on the sale, compared to $64 million in the second quarter of 2020. The first six months of 2021 include $914 million in non-core net earnings from the discontinued annuity operations in the first nine months of 2021, which includes a $656 million after tax gain on the sale, compared to non-core net losses of ~~$96~~$20 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. See “Discontinued Annuity Operations” below for details of the impact of the discontinued annuity operations on AFG’s net earnings ~~(loss)~~ attributable to shareholders for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 and first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020.

In December 2019, AFG initiated actions to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, which included placing its Lloyd’s subsidiaries including its Lloyd’s Managing Agency, Neon Underwriting Ltd., into run-off. Neon and its predecessor, Marketform, failed to achieve AFG’s profitability objectives since AFG’s purchase of Marketform in 2008. Consistent with the treatment of other items that are not indicative of AFG’s ongoing operations (both favorable and unfavorable), beginning with the first quarter of 2020, AFG’s core net operating earnings for its property and casualty insurance segment excludes the run-off operations of Neon (“Neon exited lines”). In December 2020, AFG sold GAI Holding Bermuda and its subsidiaries, comprising the legal entities that own Neon, to RiverStone Holdings Limited.

AFG recorded non-core net losses of ~~$32 million in the second quarter of 2020 and $39~~$109 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 related to the run-off of the Neon business, which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, included an estimated $30 million loss on the sale of the business. In conjunction with the ~~second quarter~~sale, AFG recognized a tax benefit of $73 million, resulting in a net unfavorable $36 million non-core after tax impact from the Neon exited lines in the first nine months of 2020. In the first nine months of 2021, AFG recognized a non-core after tax gain of $3 million related to contingent consideration received on the sale of Neon. ~~The Neon exited lines impact is highlighted in the discussion following the reconciliation of net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders to core net operating earnings.~~

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

The following table (in millions, except per share amounts) identifies non-core items and reconciles net earnings ~~(loss)~~ attributable to shareholders to core net operating earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure. AFG believes core net operating earnings is a useful tool for investors and analysts in analyzing ongoing operating trends and for management to evaluate financial performance against historical results because it believes this provides a more comparable measure of its continuing business.


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		2021		2020			2021		2020		2021		2020
Components of net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders:
Components of net earnings attributable to shareholders:										Components of net earnings attributable to shareholders:
Core operating earnings before income taxes	Core operating earnings before income taxes	$	252	$	74	$	510	$	227	Core operating earnings before income taxes	$	284	$	155	$	794	$	382
Pretax non-core items:	Pretax non-core items:									Pretax non-core items:
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	43		108		120		(220)		Realized gains (losses) on securities	(17)		23		103		(197)

Neon exited lines (*)	Neon exited lines (*)	4		(42)		4		(52)		Neon exited lines (*)	—		(70)		4		(122)

Special A&E charges										Special A&E charges	—		(68)		—		(68)
Other	Other	(11)		—		(11)		—		Other	—		—		(11)		—
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	Earnings (loss) before income taxes	288		140		623		(45)		Earnings (loss) before income taxes	267		40		890		(5)
Provision (credit) for income taxes:	Provision (credit) for income taxes:									Provision (credit) for income taxes:
Core operating earnings	Core operating earnings	47		14		99		42		Core operating earnings	53		34		152		76
Non-core items:	Non-core items:									Non-core items:
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	9		23		25		(46)		Realized gains (losses) on securities	(5)		5		20		(41)

Neon exited lines (*)	Neon exited lines (*)	1		—		1		—		Neon exited lines (*)	—		(73)		1		(73)

Special A&E charges										Special A&E charges	—		(14)		—		(14)
Other	Other	(9)		—		(9)		—		Other	—		—		(9)		—
Total provision (credit) for income taxes	Total provision (credit) for income taxes	48		37		116		(4)		Total provision (credit) for income taxes	48		(48)		164		(52)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		240		103		507		(41)
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests										Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	219		88		726		47
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	762		64		914		(96)		Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	—		76		914		(20)
Less net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests:	Less net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests:									Less net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests:

Neon exited lines (*)	Neon exited lines (*)	—		(10)		—		(13)		Neon exited lines (*)	—		—		—		(13)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	1,002	$	177	$	1,421	$	(124)
Net earnings attributable to shareholders										Net earnings attributable to shareholders	$	219	$	164	$	1,640	$	40

Net earnings (loss):
Net earnings:										Net earnings:
Core net operating earnings	Core net operating earnings	$	205	$	60	$	411	$	185	Core net operating earnings	$	231	$	121	$	642	$	306
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	34		85		95		(174)		Realized gains (losses) on securities	(12)		18		83		(156)

Neon exited lines (*)	Neon exited lines (*)	3		(32)		3		(39)		Neon exited lines (*)	—		3		3		(36)

Special A&E charges										Special A&E charges	—		(54)		—		(54)
Other	Other	(2)		—		(2)		—		Other	—		—		(2)		—
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations		240		113		507		(28)
Net earnings from continuing operations										Net earnings from continuing operations	219		88		726		60
Discontinued annuity operations	Discontinued annuity operations	762		64		914		(96)		Discontinued annuity operations	—		76		914		(20)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	1,002	$	177	$	1,421	$	(124)
Net earnings attributable to shareholders										Net earnings attributable to shareholders	$	219	$	164	$	1,640	$	40

Diluted per share amounts:	Diluted per share amounts:									Diluted per share amounts:
Core net operating earnings	Core net operating earnings	$	2.39	$	0.67	$	4.78	$	2.04	Core net operating earnings	$	2.71	$	1.38	$	7.48	$	3.40
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	0.40		0.95		1.10		(1.92)		Realized gains (losses) on securities	(0.15)		0.20		0.95		(1.72)

Neon exited lines (*)	Neon exited lines (*)	0.04		(0.36)		0.04		(0.43)		Neon exited lines (*)	—		0.03		0.04		(0.41)

Special A&E charges										Special A&E charges	—		(0.61)		—		(0.61)
Other	Other	(0.02)		—		(0.02)		—		Other	—		—		(0.02)		—
Diluted per share amounts, continuing operations	Diluted per share amounts, continuing operations	2.81		1.26		5.90		(0.31)		Diluted per share amounts, continuing operations	2.56		1.00		8.45		0.66
Discontinued annuity operations	Discontinued annuity operations	8.89		0.71		10.61		(1.07)		Discontinued annuity operations	—		0.86		10.66		(0.21)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders		$	11.70	$	1.97	$	16.51	$	(1.38)
Net earnings attributable to shareholders										Net earnings attributable to shareholders	$	2.56	$	1.86	$	19.11	$	0.45

(*)As discussed above, the Neon run-off operations are considered property and casualty insurance non-core earnings (losses). In the ~~second quarter~~first nine months of 2021, AFG recognized a non-core after tax gain of $3 million related to contingent consideration received on the sale of Neon.

Net earnings attributable to shareholders were $1.00 billion in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $177 million in the second quarter of 2020. The improvement reflects higher core net operating earnings, higher net earnings from the discontinued annuity operations, non-core losses from the Neon exited lines in the second quarter of 2020 and lower net

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

Net earnings attributable to shareholders were $219 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to $164 million in the third quarter of 2020. The improved results reflects higher core net operating earnings and the impact of special A&E charges recorded in the third quarter of 2020, partially offset by net realized losses in the third quarter of 2021 compared to net realized gains on securities in the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2021 compared to~~2020 and net earnings from the ~~second quarter of 2020. The~~ discontinued annuity operations ~~includes an after-tax gain from the sale of the annuity subsidiaries of $697 million~~ in the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2021.~~2020. Core net operating earnings for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 increased ~~$145~~$110 million compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 reflecting higher underwriting profit and net investment income in the property and casualty insurance ~~segment, partially offset by higher holding company expenses.~~segment. Realized gains (losses) on securities in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and 2020 resulted primarily from the change in fair value of equity securities that were still held at the balance sheet date.

Net earnings attributable to shareholders were ~~$1.42~~$1.64 billion in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~a net loss of $124~~$40 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. The improved results reflect higher core net operating earnings, net realized gains on securities in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to net realized losses in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, the impact of special A&E charges and non-core losses from the Neon exited lines in the 2020 period and net earnings from the discontinued annuity operations in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 (through the sale date) compared to a net loss in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. The discontinued annuity operations includes an after-tax gain from the sale of the annuity subsidiaries of $656 million in the 2021 ~~period (including $41 million in tax liabilities triggered by the pending sale in the first quarter of 2021).~~period. Core net operating earnings for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 increased ~~$226~~$336 million compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting higher underwriting profit and net investment income in the property and casualty insurance segment, partially offset by higher interest charges on borrowed money and higher holding company expenses. Realized gains (losses) on securities in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020 resulted primarily from the change in fair value of equity securities that were still held at the balance sheet date.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — THREE MONTHS ENDED ~~JUNE~~SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2020

Segmented Statement of Earnings

Subsequent to the agreement to sell the Annuity subsidiaries, AFG reports its continuing operations as two segments: (i) Property and casualty insurance (“P&C”) and (ii) Other, which includes holding company costs and income and expenses related to the managed investment entities (“MIEs”).

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

AFG’s net earnings ~~(loss)~~ attributable to shareholders, determined in accordance with GAAP, include certain items that may not be indicative of its ongoing core operations. The following tables for the three months ended ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and 2020 identify such items by segment and reconcile net earnings attributable to shareholders to core net operating earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure that AFG believes is a useful tool for investors and analysts in analyzing ongoing operating trends (in millions):


				Other															Other
		P&C		Annuity		Consol. MIEs		Holding Co., other and unallocated		Total		Non-core reclass		GAAP Total			P&C		Annuity		Consol. MIEs		Holding Co., other and unallocated		Total		Non-core reclass		GAAP Total
Three months ended June 30, 2021
Three months ended September 30, 2021																Three months ended September 30, 2021
Revenues:	Revenues:															Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,250	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,250	$	—	$	1,250	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,529	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,529	$	—	$	1,529
Net investment income	Net investment income	143		22		(7)		6		164		—		164		Net investment income	165		—		(5)		9		169		—		169
Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities		—		—		—		—		—		43		43
Subsidiary		—		—		—		—		—		4		4

Realized gains (losses) on securities																Realized gains (losses) on securities	—		—		—		—		—		(17)		(17)

Income of MIEs:	Income of MIEs:															Income of MIEs:
Investment income	Investment income	—		—		44		—		44		—		44		Investment income	—		—		45		—		45		—		45
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		—		6		—		6		—		6		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		—		1		—		1		—		1
Other income	Other income	1		—		(4)		23		20		—		20		Other income	4		—		(4)		27		27		—		27
Total revenues	Total revenues	1,394		22		39		29		1,484		47		1,531		Total revenues	1,698		—		37		36		1,771		(17)		1,754

Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:															Costs and Expenses:
Property and casualty insurance:	Property and casualty insurance:															Property and casualty insurance:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	Losses and loss adjustment expenses	714		—		—		—		714		—		714		Losses and loss adjustment expenses	954		—		—		—		954		—		954
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	Commissions and other underwriting expenses	384		—		—		6		390		—		390		Commissions and other underwriting expenses	407		—		—		10		417		—		417
Interest charges on borrowed money	Interest charges on borrowed money	—		—		—		23		23		—		23		Interest charges on borrowed money	—		—		—		24		24		—		24
Expenses of MIEs	Expenses of MIEs	—		—		39		—		39		—		39		Expenses of MIEs	—		—		37		—		37		—		37
Other expenses	Other expenses	8		—		—		58		66		11		77		Other expenses	8		—		—		47		55		—		55
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	1,106		—		39		87		1,232		11		1,243		Total costs and expenses	1,369		—		37		81		1,487		—		1,487
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	288		22		—		(58)		252		36		288		Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	329		—		—		(45)		284		(17)		267
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	57		5		—		(15)		47		1		48		Provision (credit) for income taxes	64		—		—		(11)		53		(5)		48
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		231		17		—		(43)		205		35		240
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests																Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	265		—		—		(34)		231		(12)		219
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Core Net Operating Earnings (Loss)		231		17		—		(43)		205
Core Net Operating Earnings																Core Net Operating Earnings	265		—		—		(34)		231
Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):	Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):															Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):
Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	—		—		—		34		34		(34)		—		Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	—		—		—		(12)		(12)		12		—

Discontinued operations, net of tax		—		762		—		—		762		—		762
Neon exited lines (b)		3		—		—		—		3		(3)		—

Other, net of tax		—		—		—		(2)		(2)		2		—
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders		$	234	$	779	$	—	$	(11)	$	1,002	$	—	$	1,002

Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders																Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders	$	265	$	—	$	—	$	(46)	$	219	$	—	$	219

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				Other																	Other
		P&C		Annuity		Consol. MIEs		Holding Co., other and unallocated		Total		Non-core reclass		Neon exited lines (b)		GAAP Total			P&C		Annuity		Consol. MIEs		Holding Co., other and unallocated		Total		Non-core reclass		Neon exited lines (b)		GAAP Total
Three months ended June 30, 2020
Three months ended September 30, 2020																		Three months ended September 30, 2020
Revenues:	Revenues:																	Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,123	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,123	$	—	$	61	$	1,184	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	1,339	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,339	$	—	$	42	$	1,381
Net investment income	Net investment income	72		7		—		9		88		—		—		88		Net investment income	111		10		(4)		4		121		—		1		122
Realized gains (losses) on securities		—		—		—		—		—		108		—		108
Realized gains (losses) on:																		Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities																		Securities	—		—		—		—		—		23		—		23
Subsidiaries																		Subsidiaries	—		—		—		—		—		—		(30)		(30)
Income of MIEs:	Income of MIEs:																	Income of MIEs:
Investment income	Investment income	—		—		49		—		49		—		—		49		Investment income	—		—		46		—		46		—		—		46
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		—		(3)		—		(3)		—		—		(3)		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		—		(5)		—		(5)		—		—		(5)
Other income	Other income	3		(1)		(4)		21		19		—		—		19		Other income	—		1		(3)		21		19		—		—		19
Total revenues	Total revenues	1,198		6		42		30		1,276		108		61		1,445		Total revenues	1,450		11		34		25		1,520		23		13		1,556

Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:																	Costs and Expenses:
Property and casualty insurance:	Property and casualty insurance:																	Property and casualty insurance:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	Losses and loss adjustment expenses	705		—		—		—		705		—		66		771		Losses and loss adjustment expenses	856		—		—		—		856		47		60		963
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	Commissions and other underwriting expenses	366		—		—		5		371		—		38		409		Commissions and other underwriting expenses	380		—		—		6		386		—		20		406
Interest charges on borrowed money	Interest charges on borrowed money	—		—		—		23		23		—		—		23		Interest charges on borrowed money	—		—		—		24		24		—		—		24
Expenses of MIEs	Expenses of MIEs	—		—		42		—		42		—		—		42		Expenses of MIEs	—		—		34		—		34		—		—		34
Other expenses	Other expenses	11		5		—		45		61		—		(1)		60		Other expenses	9		8		—		48		65		21		3		89
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	1,082		5		42		73		1,202		—		103		1,305		Total costs and expenses	1,245		8		34		78		1,365		68		83		1,516
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	116		1		—		(43)		74		108		(42)		140		Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	205		3		—		(53)		155		(45)		(70)		40
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	22		—		—		(8)		14		23		—		37		Provision (credit) for income taxes	46		1		—		(13)		34		(9)		(73)		(48)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		94		1		—		(35)		60		85		(42)		103
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests																		Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	159		2		—		(40)		121		(36)		3		88
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		(10)		(10)		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Core Net Operating Earnings (Loss)		94		1		—		(35)		60
Core Net Operating Earnings																		Core Net Operating Earnings	159		2		—		(40)		121
Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):	Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):																	Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):
Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	—		—		—		85		85		(85)		—		—		Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	—		—		—		18		18		(18)		—		—
Discontinued operations, net of tax	Discontinued operations, net of tax	—		64		—		—		64		—		—		64		Discontinued operations, net of tax	—		78		—		(2)		76		—		—		76
Neon exited lines (b)	Neon exited lines (b)	(32)		—		—		—		(32)		—		32		—		Neon exited lines (b)	3		—		—		—		3		—		(3)		—

Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders		$	62	$	65	$	—	$	50	$	177	$	—	$	—	$	177
Special A&E charges, net of tax																		Special A&E charges, net of tax	(37)		—		—		(17)		(54)		54		—		—
Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders																		Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders	$	125	$	80	$	—	$	(41)	$	164	$	—	$	—	$	164

(a)See the reconciliation of core earnings to GAAP net earnings under “Results of Operations — General” for details on the tax and noncontrolling interest impacts of these reconciling items.

(b)As discussed under “Results of Operations — General,” the Neon run-off operations are considered property and casualty insurance non-core earnings (losses).

Property and Casualty Insurance Segment — Results of Operations

Performance measures such as underwriting profit or loss and related combined ratios are often used by property and casualty insurers to help users of their financial statements better understand the company’s performance. Underwriting profitability is measured by the combined ratio, which is a sum of the ratios of losses and loss adjustment expenses, and commissions and other underwriting expenses to premiums. A combined ratio under 100% indicates an underwriting profit. The combined ratio does not reflect net investment income, other income, other expenses or federal income taxes.

AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations contributed ~~$292~~$329 million in GAAP pretax earnings in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$74~~$88 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~$218~~$241 million ~~(295%~~(274%). Property and casualty core pretax earnings were ~~$288~~$329 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$116~~$205 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~$172~~$124 million ~~(148%~~(60%). The increase in GAAP pretax earnings reflects higher core pretax earnings and the impact of losses in the Neon exited lines (including the estimate loss on sale) and special A&E charges in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020. The increase in core pretax earnings reflects higher core underwriting profit in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 and significantly higher net investment income. Improved results from alternative investments (partnerships and similar investments and AFG-managed CLOs) were partially offset by lower other net investment income, due primarily to lower short-term interest rates.

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~~Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued~~

The following table details AFG’s GAAP and core earnings before income taxes from its property and casualty insurance operations for the three months ended ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in millions):

Three months ended June 30,
2021 2020 % Change
Gross written premiums $ 1,937 $ 1,539 26 %
Reinsurance premiums ceded (568) (416) 37 %
Net written premiums 1,369 1,123 22 %
Change in unearned premiums (119) — — %
Net earned premiums 1,250 1,123 11 %
Loss and loss adjustment expenses 714 705 1 %
Commissions and other underwriting expenses 384 366 5 %
Core underwriting gain 152 52 192 %
Net investment income 143 72 99 %
Other income and expenses, net (7) (8) (13 %)
Core earnings before income taxes 288 116 148 %
Pretax non-core Neon exited lines (*) 4 (42) (110 %)
GAAP earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interests $ 292 $ 74 295 %
(*) In December 2019, AFG initiated actions to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, which included placing its Lloyd’s subsidiaries including its Lloyd’s Managing Agency, Neon Underwriting Ltd. (“Neon”), into run-off. As discussed under “Results of Operations — General,” following the December 2019 decision to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, the results from the Neon exited lines are treated as non-core earnings (losses). Each line item in the table above has been adjusted to remove the impact from the Neon run-off operations in 2020. The following table details the impact of the Neon exited lines to each component of earnings (loss) before income taxes in the property and casualty insurance operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020 (in millions):
Three months ended June 30, 2020
Excluding Neon
exited lines
Neon
exited lines
Total
Gross written premiums $ 1,539 $ 14 $ 1,553
Reinsurance premiums ceded (416) (6) (422)
Net written premiums 1,123 8 1,131
Change in unearned premiums — 53 53
Net earned premiums 1,123 61 1,184
Loss and loss adjustment expenses 705 66 771
Commissions and other underwriting expenses 366 38 404
Underwriting gain (loss) 52 (43) 9
Net investment income 72 — 72
Other income and expenses, net (8) 1 (7)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests $ 116 $ (42) $ 74
Three months ended June 30,
2021 2020 Change
Combined Ratios:
Specialty lines
Loss and LAE ratio 57.2 % 62.6 % (5.4 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 30.7 % 32.6 % (1.9 %)
Combined ratio 87.9 % 95.2 % (7.3 %)
Aggregate — including exited lines
Loss and LAE ratio 57.2 % 65.1 % (7.9 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 30.7 % 34.1 % (3.4 %)
Combined ratio 87.9 % 99.2 % (11.3 %)


	Three months ended September 30,
	2021		2020		% Change
Gross written premiums	$	2,656	$	2,223	19		%
Reinsurance premiums ceded	(927)		(735)		26		%
Net written premiums	1,729		1,488		16		%
Change in unearned premiums	(200)		(149)		34		%
Net earned premiums	1,529		1,339		14		%
Loss and loss adjustment expenses (a)	954		856		11		%
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	407		380		7		%
Core underwriting gain	168		103		63		%

Net investment income	165		111		49		%
Other income and expenses, net	(4)		(9)		(56		%)
Core earnings before income taxes	329		205		60		%
Pretax non-core special A&E charges	—		(47)		(100		%)
Pretax non-core Neon exited lines (b)	—		(70)		(100		%)
GAAP earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	$	329	$	88	274		%
(a)Excludes pretax non-core special A&E charges of $47 million in the third quarter of 2020. (b)In December 2019, AFG initiated actions to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, which included placing its Lloyd’s subsidiaries including its Lloyd’s Managing Agency, Neon Underwriting Ltd. (“Neon”), into run-off. As discussed under “Results of Operations — General,” following the December 2019 decision to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, the results from the Neon exited lines are treated as non-core earnings (losses). Each line item in the table above has been adjusted to remove the impact from the Neon run-off operations in 2020. The following table details the impact of the Neon exited lines to each component of earnings (loss) before income taxes in the property and casualty insurance operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	Three months ended September 30, 2020
	Excluding Neon exited lines		Neon exited lines		Total
Gross written premiums	$	2,223	$	8	$	2,231
Reinsurance premiums ceded	(735)		(7)		(742)
Net written premiums	1,488		1		1,489
Change in unearned premiums	(149)		41		(108)
Net earned premiums	1,339		42		1,381
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	856		60		916
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	380		20		400
Underwriting gain (loss)	103		(38)		65

Net investment income	111		1		112
Loss on sale of subsidiaries	—		(30)		(30)
Other income and expenses, net	(9)		(3)		(12)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	205		(70)		135
Pretax non-core special A&E charges	(47)		—		(47)
GAAP earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	$	158	$	(70)	$	88

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	Three months ended September 30,
	2021		2020		Change
Combined Ratios:
Specialty lines
Loss and LAE ratio	62.4	%	63.8	%	(1.4	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	26.6	%	28.3	%	(1.7	%)
Combined ratio	89.0	%	92.1	%	(3.1	%)

Aggregate — including exited lines
Loss and LAE ratio	62.4	%	69.8	%	(7.4	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	26.6	%	29.0	%	(2.4	%)
Combined ratio	89.0	%	98.8	%	(9.8	%)

AFG reports the underwriting performance of its Specialty property and casualty insurance business in the following sub-segments: (i) Property and transportation, (ii) Specialty casualty and (iii) Specialty financial.

To understand the overall profitability of particular lines, the timing of claims payments and the related impact of investment income must be considered. Certain “short-tail” lines of business (primarily property coverages) generally have quick loss payouts, which reduce the time funds are held, thereby limiting investment income earned thereon. In contrast, “long-tail” lines of business (primarily liability coverages and workers’ compensation) generally have payouts that are either structured over many years or take many years to settle, thereby significantly increasing investment income earned on related premiums received.

Gross Written Premiums

Gross written premiums (“GWP”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were ~~$1.94~~$2.66 billion for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$1.55~~$2.23 billion for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~$384~~$425 million ~~(25%~~(19%). Detail of AFG’s property and casualty gross written premiums is shown below (dollars in millions):

Three months ended June 30,
2021 2020
GWP % GWP % % Change
Property and transportation $ 851 44 % $ 611 39 % 39 %
Specialty casualty 897 46 % 752 49 % 19 %
Specialty financial 189 10 % 176 11 % 7 %
Total specialty 1,937 100 % 1,539 99 % 26 %
Neon exited lines — — % 14 1 % (100 %)
Aggregate $ 1,937 100 % $ 1,553 100 % 25 %

~~Reinsurance Premiums Ceded~~

Reinsurance premiums ceded (“Ceded”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were 29% of gross written premiums for the second quarter of 2021 compared to 27% of gross written premiums for the second quarter of 2020, an increase of 2 percentage points. Detail of AFG’s property and casualty reinsurance premiums ceded is shown below (dollars in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,											Three months ended September 30,
		2021				2020				Change in			2021				2020
		Ceded		% of GWP		Ceded		% of GWP		% of GWP			GWP		%		GWP		%		% Change
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	(287)	34	%	$	(185)	30	%	4	%	Property and transportation	$	1,334	50	%	$	1,061	48	%	26	%
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	(305)		34	%	(241)		32	%	2	%	Specialty casualty	1,121		42	%	978		44	%	15	%
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	(30)		16	%	(37)		21	%	(5	%)	Specialty financial	201		8	%	184		8	%	9	%
Other specialty		54				47

Total specialty	Total specialty	(568)		29	%	(416)		27	%	2	%	Total specialty	2,656		100	%	2,223		100	%	19	%
Neon exited lines	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	(6)		43	%	(43	%)	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	8		—	%	(100	%)
Aggregate	Aggregate	$	(568)	29	%	$	(422)	27	%	2	%	Aggregate	$	2,656	100	%	$	2,231	100	%	19	%

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Reinsurance Premiums Ceded

Reinsurance premiums ceded (“Ceded”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were 35% of gross written premiums for the third quarter of 2021 compared to 33% of gross written premiums for the third quarter of 2020, an increase of 2 percentage points. Detail of AFG’s property and casualty reinsurance premiums ceded is shown below (dollars in millions):


	Three months ended September 30,
	2021				2020				Change in
	Ceded		% of GWP		Ceded		% of GWP		% of GWP
Property and transportation	$	(561)	42	%	$	(426)	40	%	2	%
Specialty casualty	(389)		35	%	(336)		34	%	1	%
Specialty financial	(36)		18	%	(31)		17	%	1	%
Other specialty	59				58
Total specialty	(927)		35	%	(735)		33	%	2	%
Neon exited lines	—		—	%	(7)		88	%	(88	%)
Aggregate	$	(927)	35	%	$	(742)	33	%	2	%

Net Written Premiums

Net written premiums (“NWP”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were ~~$1.37~~$1.73 billion for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$1.13~~$1.49 billion for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~$238~~$240 million ~~(21%~~(16%). Detail of AFG’s property and casualty net written premiums is shown below (dollars in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,											Three months ended September 30,
		2021				2020							2021				2020
		NWP		%		NWP		%		% Change			NWP		%		NWP		%		% Change
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	564	41	%	$	426	38	%	32	%	Property and transportation	$	773	45	%	$	635	43	%	22	%
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	592		43	%	511		45	%	16	%	Specialty casualty	732		42	%	642		43	%	14	%
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	159		12	%	139		12	%	14	%	Specialty financial	165		10	%	153		10	%	8	%
Other specialty	Other specialty	54		4	%	47		4	%	15	%	Other specialty	59		3	%	58		4	%	2	%
Total specialty	Total specialty	1,369		100	%	1,123		99	%	22	%	Total specialty	1,729		100	%	1,488		100	%	16	%
Neon exited lines	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	8		1	%	(100	%)	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	1		—	%	(100	%)
Aggregate	Aggregate	$	1,369	100	%	$	1,131	100	%	21	%	Aggregate	$	1,729	100	%	$	1,489	100	%	16	%

Net Earned Premiums

Net earned premiums (“NEP”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were ~~$1.25~~$1.53 billion for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$1.18~~$1.38 billion for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~$66~~$148 million ~~(6%~~(11%). Detail of AFG’s property and casualty net earned premiums is shown below (dollars in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,											Three months ended September 30,
		2021				2020							2021				2020
		NEP		%		NEP		%		% Change			NEP		%		NEP		%		% Change
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	453	36	%	$	390	33	%	16	%	Property and transportation	$	700	46	%	$	574	42	%	22	%
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	588		47	%	547		46	%	7	%	Specialty casualty	613		40	%	560		41	%	9	%
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	157		13	%	144		12	%	9	%	Specialty financial	163		11	%	155		11	%	5	%
Other specialty	Other specialty	52		4	%	42		4	%	24	%	Other specialty	53		3	%	50		3	%	6	%
Total specialty	Total specialty	1,250		100	%	1,123		95	%	11	%	Total specialty	1,529		100	%	1,339		97	%	14	%
Neon exited lines	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	61		5	%	(100	%)	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	42		3	%	(100	%)
Aggregate	Aggregate	$	1,250	100	%	$	1,184	100	%	6	%	Aggregate	$	1,529	100	%	$	1,381	100	%	11	%

Gross written premiums for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 increased ~~$384~~$425 million ~~(25%~~(19%) compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 reflecting an increase in each of the Specialty property and casualty insurance sub-segments ~~due primarily to higher~~as a result of an improving economy, new business opportunities and a strong renewal ~~rates and increased exposures.~~rate environment. Overall average renewal rates increased ~~approximately 9% in the second quarter of 2021. Excluding rate decreases in the workers’ compensation business, renewal pricing increased approximately 12%.~~

~~Property and transportation~~Gross written premiums increased $240 million (39%) in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 due primarily to higher premiums in the transportation businesses, as a result of new accounts, combined with strong renewals and increased exposures in the alternative risk transfer business and higher premiums in the crop insurance business as a result of higher commodity futures pricing and timing differences in the writing of premiums. Average renewal rates increased approximately 7% for this group in the second quarter of 2021. Reinsurance premiums ceded as a percentage of gross written premiums increased 4 percentage points in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 reflecting growth in the crop insurance operations, which cede a larger percentage of premiums than the other businesses in the Property and transportation sub-segment and the impact of $3 million in reinsurance reinstatement premiums in the second quarter of 2021 related to a large property loss.

~~Specialty casualty~~Gross written premiums increased $145 million (19%) in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020. Significant renewal rate increases and new business opportunities contributed to higher premiums in the excess liability businesses. Higher renewal rates and increased exposures contributed to premium growth in the excess and surplus lines business. The executive liability and mergers and acquisitions businesses also contributed meaningfully to the year-over-year growth. Average renewal rates increased approximately 11% for this group in the second quarter of 2021. Excluding rate decreases in the workers’ compensation business, renewal rates for this group increased approximately 17%. Reinsurance premiums ceded as a percentage of gross written premiums increased 2 percentage points in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 reflecting growth in the excess

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approximately 11% in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding rate decreases in the workers’ compensation business, renewal rates increased approximately 13%.

Property and ~~surplus, mergers~~transportationGross written premiums increased $273 million (26%) in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020 due primarily to higher premiums in the crop insurance business as a result of higher commodity futures pricing and ~~acquisitions and environmental~~rate increases as well as higher premiums in the transportation businesses as a result of new accounts, combined with strong renewals. Average renewal rates increased approximately 5% for this group in the third quarter of 2021. Reinsurance premiums ceded as a percentage of gross written premiums increased 2 percentage points in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020 reflecting growth in the crop insurance operations, which cede a larger percentage of premiums than the other businesses in the Property and transportation sub-segment and higher cessions in the transportation businesses.

Specialty casualty ~~sub-segment.~~Gross written premiums increased $143 million (15%) in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020. Significant renewal rate increases and new business opportunities contributed to higher premiums in the excess and surplus lines businesses and renewal rate increases, strong account retention and new business opportunities contributed to premium growth in the targeted markets businesses. The mergers and acquisitions and executive liability businesses also contributed meaningfully to the year-over-year growth. Average renewal rates increased approximately 13% for this group in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding rate decreases in the workers’ compensation business, renewal rates for this group increased approximately 18%. Reinsurance premiums ceded as a percentage of gross written premiums were comparable in the third quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2020.

Specialty financial Gross written premiums increased ~~$13~~$17 million ~~(7%~~(9%) in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 due primarily to ~~renewal rate increases and new business opportunities within~~growth in the lender services, ~~surety~~fidelity and ~~fidelity~~surety businesses. Average renewal rates increased approximately 8% for this group in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021. Reinsurance premiums ceded as a percentage of gross written premiums ~~decreased 5~~increased 1 percentage ~~points~~point in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 reflecting ~~lower cessions~~a change in the ~~financial institutions business due to reduced premiums from collateral protection insurance that is 100% reinsured.~~mix of business.

Other specialty The amounts shown as reinsurance premiums ceded represent business assumed by AFG’s internal reinsurance program from the operations that make up AFG’s other Specialty property and casualty insurance sub-segments. Reinsurance premiums assumed increased $7$1 million ~~(15%)~~ in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2020, reflecting an increase in premiums retained, primarily from businesses in the Specialty casualty sub-segment.~~2020.

~~Combined Ratio~~

~~The table below (dollars in millions) details the components of the combined ratio and underwriting profit for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment:~~

Three months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
2021 2020 Change 2021 2020
Property and transportation
Loss and LAE ratio 58.2 % 61.3 % (3.1 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 28.4 % 30.4 % (2.0 %)
Combined ratio 86.6 % 91.7 % (5.1 %)
Underwriting profit $ 62 $ 33
Specialty casualty
Loss and LAE ratio 61.9 % 67.1 % (5.2 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 26.0 % 27.8 % (1.8 %)
Combined ratio 87.9 % 94.9 % (7.0 %)
Underwriting profit $ 71 $ 27
Specialty financial
Loss and LAE ratio 33.0 % 44.9 % (11.9 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 53.4 % 55.5 % (2.1 %)
Combined ratio 86.4 % 100.4 % (14.0 %)
Underwriting profit (loss) $ 21 $ —
Total Specialty
Loss and LAE ratio 57.2 % 62.6 % (5.4 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 30.7 % 32.6 % (1.9 %)
Combined ratio 87.9 % 95.2 % (7.3 %)
Underwriting profit $ 153 $ 54
Aggregate — including exited lines
Loss and LAE ratio 57.2 % 65.1 % (7.9 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 30.7 % 34.1 % (3.4 %)
Combined ratio 87.9 % 99.2 % (11.3 %)
Underwriting profit $ 152 $ 9

The Specialty property and casualty insurance operations generated an underwriting profit of $153 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $54 million in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of $99 million (183%). The higher underwriting profit in the second quarter of 2021 reflects higher underwriting profits in each of the Specialty property and casualty insurance sub-segments. Overall catastrophe losses were $10 million (0.9 points on the combined ratio) and related net reinstatement premiums were $1 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to catastrophe losses of

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~~$26 million (2.3 points)~~Combined Ratio

The table below (dollars in millions) details the ~~second quarter~~components of ~~2020. Underwriting results~~the combined ratio and underwriting profit for ~~the~~AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment:


	Three months ended September 30,						Three months ended September 30,
	2021		2020		Change		2021		2020
Property and transportation
Loss and LAE ratio	73.7	%	70.1	%	3.6	%
Underwriting expense ratio	19.8	%	21.8	%	(2.0	%)
Combined ratio	93.5	%	91.9	%	1.6	%
Underwriting profit							$	45	$	47

Specialty casualty
Loss and LAE ratio	54.6	%	62.9	%	(8.3	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	27.4	%	27.8	%	(0.4	%)
Combined ratio	82.0	%	90.7	%	(8.7	%)
Underwriting profit							$	110	$	53

Specialty financial
Loss and LAE ratio	34.2	%	39.9	%	(5.7	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	50.0	%	51.7	%	(1.7	%)
Combined ratio	84.2	%	91.6	%	(7.4	%)
Underwriting profit							$	26	$	13

Total Specialty
Loss and LAE ratio	62.4	%	63.8	%	(1.4	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	26.6	%	28.3	%	(1.7	%)
Combined ratio	89.0	%	92.1	%	(3.1	%)
Underwriting profit							$	169	$	104

Aggregate — including exited lines
Loss and LAE ratio	62.4	%	69.8	%	(7.4	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	26.6	%	29.0	%	(2.4	%)
Combined ratio	89.0	%	98.8	%	(9.8	%)
Underwriting profit							$	168	$	18

The Specialty property and casualty insurance operations ~~includes $2~~generated an underwriting profit of $169 million ~~(0.2~~in the third quarter of 2021 compared to $104 million in the third quarter of 2020, an increase of $65 million (63%). The higher underwriting profit in the third quarter of 2021 reflects higher underwriting profits in the Specialty casualty and Specialty financial insurance sub-segments, partially offset by slightly lower underwriting profit in the Property and transportation insurance sub-segment. Overall catastrophe losses were $31 million (2.0 points on the combined ratio) compared to catastrophe losses of $36 million (2.7 points) and ~~$85~~related net reinstatement premiums of $5 million ~~(7.6 points) in COVID-19 related losses~~ in the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2021 and the second quarter of 2020, respectively.~~2020.

Property and transportation Underwriting profit for this group was ~~$62~~$45 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$33~~$47 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~an increase~~a decrease of ~~$29~~$2 million ~~(88%~~(4%). ~~This increase reflects higher~~Higher underwriting profitability in the crop operations and Singapore branch were more than offset by lower underwriting profit in the ~~crop,~~transportation, property and inland marine and ~~transportation~~non-crop agricultural businesses. Catastrophe losses were $6$14 million ~~(1.4~~(2.0 points on the combined ratio) compared to ~~$15~~$18 million ~~(3.8~~(3.1 points) in the ~~second quarter of 2020. COVID-19 related losses for this group were $3 million (0.8 points on the combined ratio) in the second~~third quarter of 2020.

Specialty casualty Underwriting profit for this group was ~~$71~~$110 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$27~~$53 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~$44~~$57 million ~~(163%~~(108%). This increase reflects higher underwriting profitability in the workers’ compensation, general liability, excess and surplus lines ~~excess liability, targeted markets~~ and ~~executive~~excess liability businesses in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020. Catastrophe losses were $2$3 million ~~(0.3~~(0.4 points on the combined ratio) compared to $6$3 million ~~(0.9~~(0.8 points) and related net reinstatement premiums of $5 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020. ~~COVID-19 related losses for this group were $52 million (9.5 points on the combined ratio) in the second quarter of 2020, primarily in the workers’ compensation and executive liability businesses.~~

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Specialty financial Underwriting profit for this group was ~~$21~~$26 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~an underwriting loss of less than $1~~$13 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~$21 million.~~$13 million (100%). This increase reflects higher year-over-year underwriting profitability in the ~~trade credit business.~~surety and financial institutions businesses. Catastrophe losses were $2$14 million ~~(1.8~~(8.2 points on the combined ratio) compared to $5$13 million ~~(3.6~~(8.6 points) in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020. COVID-19 related losses for this group were $2 million (1.3 points on the combined ratio) in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $30 million (21.1 points) in the second quarter of 2020, primarily related to trade credit insurance.

Other specialty This group reported an underwriting loss of $1$12 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to $6$9 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~a decrease~~an increase of $5$3 million ~~(83%~~(33%). This ~~decrease~~increase reflects ~~lower~~higher losses in the business assumed by AFG’s internal reinsurance program from the operations that make up AFG’s other Specialty sub-segments in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020.

Aggregate As discussed below under “Net prior year reserve development,” AFG recorded special charges to increase property and casualty A&E reserves by $47 million in the third quarter of 2020. Aggregate underwriting results for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment ~~includes~~also include an underwriting loss of ~~$43~~$38 million at Neon in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, due primarily to catastrophe losses ~~related to the COVID-19 pandemic.~~and several large claims. AFG also recorded adverse prior year reserve development of $1 million ~~and $2 million~~ in both the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and 2020 ~~respectively,~~ related to business outside of the Specialty group that AFG no longer writes.

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Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

AFG’s overall loss and LAE ratio was ~~57.2%~~62.4% for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~65.1%~~69.8% for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, a decrease of ~~7.9~~7.4 percentage points. The components of AFG’s property and casualty losses and LAE amounts and ratio are detailed below (dollars in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,											Three months ended September 30,
		Amount				Ratio				Change in			Amount				Ratio				Change in
		2021		2020		2021		2020		Ratio			2021		2020		2021		2020		Ratio
Property and transportation	Property and transportation											Property and transportation
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	297	$	249	65.6	%	63.9	%	1.7	%	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	520	$	410	74.2	%	71.4	%	2.8	%
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(40)		(28)		(8.8	%)	(7.2	%)	(1.6	%)	Prior accident years development	(18)		(26)		(2.5	%)	(4.5	%)	2.0	%
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	—		3		—	%	0.8	%	(0.8	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	—		1		—	%	0.1	%	(0.1	%)
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	6		15		1.4	%	3.8	%	(2.4	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	14		18		2.0	%	3.1	%	(1.1	%)
Property and transportation losses and LAE and ratio	Property and transportation losses and LAE and ratio	$	263	$	239	58.2	%	61.3	%	(3.1	%)	Property and transportation losses and LAE and ratio	$	516	$	403	73.7	%	70.1	%	3.6	%

Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty											Specialty casualty
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	381	$	360	64.9	%	66.0	%	(1.1	%)	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	387	$	366	63.2	%	65.1	%	(1.9	%)
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(20)		(51)		(3.4	%)	(9.3	%)	5.9	%	Prior accident years development	(56)		(16)		(9.1	%)	(2.9	%)	(6.2	%)
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	—		52		0.1	%	9.5	%	(9.4	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	1		(1)		0.1	%	(0.1	%)	0.2	%
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	2		6		0.3	%	0.9	%	(0.6	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	3		3		0.4	%	0.8	%	(0.4	%)
Specialty casualty losses and LAE and ratio	Specialty casualty losses and LAE and ratio	$	363	$	367	61.9	%	67.1	%	(5.2	%)	Specialty casualty losses and LAE and ratio	$	335	$	352	54.6	%	62.9	%	(8.3	%)

Specialty financial	Specialty financial											Specialty financial
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	60	$	41	37.2	%	28.2	%	9.0	%	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	58	$	59	36.3	%	37.8	%	(1.5	%)
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(12)		(11)		(7.3	%)	(8.0	%)	0.7	%	Prior accident years development	(18)		(9)		(11.2	%)	(5.7	%)	(5.5	%)
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	2		30		1.3	%	21.1	%	(19.8	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	2		(1)		0.9	%	(0.8	%)	1.7	%
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	2		5		1.8	%	3.6	%	(1.8	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	14		13		8.2	%	8.6	%	(0.4	%)
Specialty financial losses and LAE and ratio	Specialty financial losses and LAE and ratio	$	52	$	65	33.0	%	44.9	%	(11.9	%)	Specialty financial losses and LAE and ratio	$	56	$	62	34.2	%	39.9	%	(5.7	%)

Total Specialty	Total Specialty											Total Specialty
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	769	$	677	61.5	%	60.3	%	1.2	%	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	1,002	$	867	65.7	%	64.8	%	0.9	%
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(68)		(85)		(5.4	%)	(7.6	%)	2.2	%	Prior accident years development	(83)		(48)		(5.4	%)	(3.7	%)	(1.7	%)
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	2		85		0.2	%	7.6	%	(7.4	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	3		—		0.1	%	—	%	0.1	%
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	10		26		0.9	%	2.3	%	(1.4	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	31		36		2.0	%	2.7	%	(0.7	%)
Total Specialty losses and LAE and ratio	Total Specialty losses and LAE and ratio	$	713	$	703	57.2	%	62.6	%	(5.4	%)	Total Specialty losses and LAE and ratio	$	953	$	855	62.4	%	63.8	%	(1.4	%)

Aggregate — including exited lines	Aggregate — including exited lines											Aggregate — including exited lines
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	769	$	717	61.5	%	60.7	%	0.8	%	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	1,002	$	911	65.7	%	66.0	%	(0.3	%)
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(67)		(77)		(5.4	%)	(6.5	%)	1.1	%	Prior accident years development	(82)		—		(5.4	%)	—	%	(5.4	%)
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	2		105		0.2	%	8.8	%	(8.6	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	3		—		0.1	%	—	%	0.1	%
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	10		26		0.9	%	2.1	%	(1.2	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	31		52		2.0	%	3.8	%	(1.8	%)
Aggregate losses and LAE and ratio	Aggregate losses and LAE and ratio	$	714	$	771	57.2	%	65.1	%	(7.9	%)	Aggregate losses and LAE and ratio	$	954	$	963	62.4	%	69.8	%	(7.4	%)

Current accident year losses and LAE, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses

The current accident year loss and LAE ratio, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses for AFG’s Specialty property and casualty insurance operations was ~~61.5%~~65.7% for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~60.3%~~64.8% for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~1.2~~0.9 percentage points.

Property and transportation The ~~1.7~~2.8 percentage point increase in the loss and LAE ratio for the current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses reflects ~~growth in the crop operations, which has a higher loss and LAE ratio than many of the businesses in the property and transportation segment,~~ a higher loss and LAE ratio in the ~~ocean~~property and inland marine business due to higher claim frequency and severity in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to the ~~second quarter of 2020 and a higher loss and LAE ratio in the equine business due to higher claim severity in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second~~third quarter of 2020.

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Specialty casualty The ~~1.1~~1.9 percentage point decrease in the loss and LAE ratio for the current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses reflects a decrease in the loss and LAE ratios of the ~~excess~~workers’ compensation and ~~surplus businesses due primarily to the earned impact of rate increases obtained in 2020 and the first six months of 2021, partially offset by an increase in the loss and LAE ratio of the~~ executive liability ~~business.~~businesses.

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Specialty financial The ~~9.0~~1.5 percentage point ~~increase~~decrease in the loss and LAE ratio for the current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses reflects ~~an increase~~a decrease in the loss and LAE ratio of the financial institutions ~~and trade credit businesses.~~business.

Net prior year reserve development

AFG’s Specialty property and casualty insurance operations recorded net favorable reserve development related to prior accident years of ~~$68~~$83 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$85~~$48 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~$17~~$35 million ~~(20%~~(73%).

Property and transportation Net favorable reserve development of ~~$40~~$18 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 reflects lower than expected claim severity in the ocean marine business, lower than expected claim frequency in the aviation business and lower than anticipated claim frequency and severity in the ~~transportation and agricultural businesses and lower than expected claim severity in the property and inland marine~~trucking business. Net favorable reserve development of ~~$28~~$26 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 reflects lower than anticipated claim frequency and severity in the transportation businesses and lower than expected claim frequency and severity in the non-crop agricultural businesses.

Specialty casualty Net favorable reserve development of ~~$20~~$56 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 reflects lower than anticipated claim severity in the workers’ compensation businesses and lower than expected claim frequency and severity in the excess and surplus lines businesses. Net favorable reserve development of $16 million in the third quarter of 2020 reflects lower than anticipated claim severity in the workers’ compensation businesses, partially offset by higher than ~~anticipated severity~~expected claim frequency in general liability contractor claims.

Specialty financialNet favorable reserve development of ~~$51~~$18 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 reflects lower than anticipated claim frequency in the surety and trade credit businesses. Net favorable reserve development of $9 million in the third quarter of 2020 reflects lower than anticipated claim frequency and severity in the ~~workers’ compensation businesses.~~

~~Specialty financialNet favorable reserve development of $12 million in the second quarter of 2021 reflects lower than anticipated claim frequency in the~~fidelity and surety ~~business~~businesses and lower than expected claim frequency ~~and severity~~ in the financial institutions business. ~~Net favorable reserve development of $11 million in the second quarter of 2020 reflects lower than anticipated claim frequency in the trade credit and surety businesses.~~

Other specialty In addition to the development discussed above, total Specialty prior year reserve development includes net adverse reserve development of $4$9 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and $5$3 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, reflecting net adverse reserve development associated with AFG’s internal reinsurance program, partially offset by the amortization of the deferred gains on the retroactive reinsurance transactions entered into in connection with the sale of businesses in 1998 and 2001.

Special asbestos and environmental reserve charges During the third quarter of 2021, AFG completed an in-depth internal review of its asbestos and environmental exposures relating to the run-off operations of its property and casualty insurance segment and its exposures related to former railroad and manufacturing operations and sites. In addition to its ongoing internal monitoring of asbestos and environmental exposures, AFG has periodically conducted comprehensive external studies of its asbestos and environmental reserves with the aid of specialty actuarial, engineering and consulting firms and outside counsel, with an in-depth internal review during the intervening years.

During the 2021 internal review, no new trends were identified and recent claims activity was generally consistent with AFG’s expectations resulting from the 2020 external study. As a result, the 2021 review resulted in no net change to AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment’s asbestos and environmental reserves.

A comprehensive external study of AFG’s A&E reserves was completed in the third quarter of 2020. As a result of the 2020 external study, AFG recorded a $47 million (net of reinsurance) pretax special charge to increase its property and casualty insurance segment’s asbestos reserves by $26 million (net of reinsurance) and its environmental reserves by $21 million (net of reinsurance). AFG also recorded a $21 million pretax special charge to increase the reserves of its former railroad and manufacturing operations. See Management’s Discussion and Analysis — “Uncertainties — Asbestos and Environmental-related (“A&E”) Insurance Reserves” and Management’s Discussion and Analysis — “Results of Operations — Holding Company, Other and Unallocated” in AFG’s 2020 Form 10-K.

The increase in property and casualty environmental reserves in 2020 was primarily associated with updated estimates of site investigation and remedial costs with respect to existing sites and its estimate of future, but as yet unreported, claims. AFG has updated its view of legal defense costs on open environmental claims as well as a number of claims and sites where the estimated investigation and remediation costs have increased. Over the past few years, the focus of AFG’s asbestos claims litigation has shifted to smaller companies and companies with ancillary exposures. AFG’s insureds with

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these exposures have been the driver of the property and casualty segment’s asbestos reserve increases in 2020 and prior recent years.

At September 30, 2021, the property and casualty insurance segment’s insurance reserves include A&E reserves of $414 million, net of reinsurance recoverables. At September 30, 2021, the property and casualty insurance segment’s three-year survival ratios compare favorably with industry survival ratios published by A.M. Best (as of December 31, 2020, and adjusted for several large portfolio transfers) as detailed in the following table:


	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves
	Three-Year Survival Ratio (Times Paid Losses)
	Asbestos	Environmental	Total A&E
AFG (9/30/2021)	25.7	24.4	25.1
Industry (12/31/2020)	7.9	8.5	8.1

In addition, the 2021 internal review encompassed reserves for asbestos and environmental exposures of AFG’s former railroad and manufacturing operations. For a discussion of the minor increase in liabilities recorded for those operations, see “Results of Operations — Holding Company, Other and Unallocated,” for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

Aggregate Aggregate net prior accident years reserve development for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment includes ~~net adverse reserve development of $6 million in~~ the ~~second quarter of~~ 2020 ~~from the Neon exited lines and~~special A&E charge mentioned above, net adverse reserve development of $1 million ~~and $2 million~~ in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 ~~and 2020, respectively,~~ related to business outside the Specialty group that AFG no longer ~~writes.~~

~~COVID-19 related losses~~

~~AFG’s Specialty property~~writes and ~~casualty insurance operations recorded $2~~net adverse reserve development of $1 million in ~~reserve charges related to COVID-19 in~~ the second quarter of 2021 primarily related to the economic slowdown impacting the trade credit business, and released approximately $4 million of accident year 2020 reserves based on loss experience. Given the uncertainties surrounding the ultimate number and scope of claims relating to the pandemic, approximately 66% of the $96 million in COVID-19 related losses are held as incurred but not reported reserves at June 30, 2021. Underwriting results for the secondthird quarter of 2020 ~~include $85 million of reserve charges related to COVID-19. Approximately 70% of AFG’s 2020 COVID-19 related losses were reported in~~from the ~~worker’s compensation, executive liability and trade credit businesses, with the remainder spread across numerous other businesses.~~Neon exited lines.

Catastrophe losses

AFG generally seeks to reduce its exposure to catastrophes through individual risk selection, including minimizing coastal and known fault-line exposures, and the purchase of reinsurance. Based on data available at December 31, 2020, AFG’s

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exposure to a catastrophic earthquake or windstorm that industry models indicate should statistically occur once in every 100, 250 or 500 years as a percentage of AFG’s Shareholders’ Equity is shown below:

Approximate impact of modeled loss

Industry Model

on AFG’s Shareholders’ Equity

100-year event

250-year event

500-year event

AFG maintains comprehensive property catastrophe reinsurance coverage for its property and casualty insurance operations, including a $15 million per occurrence net retention, for losses up to $125 million in the vast majority of circumstances. In certain unlikely events, AFG’s ultimate loss under this coverage could be as high as $24 million for a single occurrence. AFG further maintains supplemental fully collateralized reinsurance coverage up to 94% of $325 million for catastrophe losses in excess of $125 million of traditional catastrophe reinsurance through a catastrophe bond.

Catastrophe losses of ~~$10~~$31 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 resulted primarily from Hurricane Ida and, to a lesser extent, storms in multiple regions of the United States. Catastrophe losses of ~~$26~~$52 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 resulted primarily from Hurricanes Hanna, Laura and Sally, Tropical Storm Isaias, storms and tornadoes in multiple regions of the United States and ~~included $4 million related to civil unrest.~~multiple wildfires in west coast states.

Commissions and Other Underwriting Expenses

AFG’s property and casualty commissions and other underwriting expenses (“U/W Exp”) were ~~$384~~$407 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$404~~$400 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~$20~~$7 million ~~(5%~~(2%). AFG’s underwriting expense ratio, calculated as commissions and other underwriting expenses divided by net premiums earned, was ~~30.7%~~26.6% for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~34.1%~~29.0% for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, a decrease of ~~3.4~~2.4 percentage points. Detail ~~of AFG’s property and casualty commissions and other underwriting expenses and underwriting expense ratios is shown below (dollars in millions):~~

Three months ended June 30,
2021 2020 Change in
U/W Exp % of NEP U/W Exp % of NEP % of NEP
Property and transportation $ 128 28.4 % $ 118 30.4 % (2.0 %)
Specialty casualty 154 26.0 % 153 27.8 % (1.8 %)
Specialty financial 84 53.4 % 79 55.5 % (2.1 %)
Other specialty 18 35.7 % 16 37.3 % (1.6 %)
Total specialty 384 30.7 % 366 32.6 % (1.9 %)
Neon exited lines — 38
Aggregate $ 384 30.7 % $ 404 34.1 % (3.4 %)

~~Property and transportation~~ Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased 2.0 percentage points in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 reflecting higher profitability-based ceding commissions received from reinsurers in the crop business and the impact of higher premiums on the ratio in the transportation businesses in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.

~~Specialty casualty~~ Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased 1.8 percentage points in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 reflecting higher ceding commissions received from reinsurers as a result of growth in the excess liability and excess and surplus businesses and the impact of higher premiums on the ratio in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.

~~Specialty financial~~ Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased 2.1 percentage points in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 reflecting the impact of higher premiums on the ratio in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.

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of AFG’s property and casualty commissions and other underwriting expenses and underwriting expense ratios is shown below (dollars in millions):


	Three months ended September 30,
	2021				2020				Change in
	U/W Exp		% of NEP		U/W Exp		% of NEP		% of NEP
Property and transportation	$	139	19.8	%	$	124	21.8	%	(2.0	%)
Specialty casualty	168		27.4	%	155		27.8	%	(0.4	%)
Specialty financial	81		50.0	%	80		51.7	%	(1.7	%)
Other specialty	19		34.7	%	21		37.0	%	(2.3	%)
Total specialty	407		26.6	%	380		28.3	%	(1.7	%)
Neon exited lines	—				20
Aggregate	$	407	26.6	%	$	400	29.0	%	(2.4	%)

Property and transportation Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased 2.0 percentage points in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020 reflecting the impact of higher premiums on the ratio in the crop, property and inland marine, equine and transportation businesses in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.

Specialty casualty Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased 0.4 percentage points in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020 reflecting higher ceding commissions received from reinsurers as a result of growth in the excess liability and excess and surplus businesses in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.

Specialty financial Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased 1.7 percentage points in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020 reflecting the impact of higher premiums on the ratio and lower contingent commissions in the financial services business in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.

Property and Casualty Net Investment Income

Net investment income in AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations was ~~$143~~$165 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$72~~$111 million (excluding the Neon exited lines) in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~$71~~$54 million ~~(99%~~(49%). The average invested assets and overall yield earned on investments held by AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations are provided below (dollars in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,												Three months ended September 30,
		2021			2020			Change			% Change			2021			2020			Change			% Change
Net investment income:	Net investment income:												Net investment income:
Net investment income excluding alternative investments	Net investment income excluding alternative investments	$	80		$	85		$	(5)		(6	%)	Net investment income excluding alternative investments	$	81		$	83		$	(2)		(2	%)
Alternative investments	Alternative investments	63			(13)			76			(585	%)	Alternative investments	84			28			56			200	%
Total net investment income	Total net investment income	$	143		$	72		$	71		99	%	Total net investment income	$	165		$	111		$	54		49	%

Average invested assets (at amortized cost)	Average invested assets (at amortized cost)	$	12,630		$	11,454		$	1,176		10	%	Average invested assets (at amortized cost)	$	13,194		$	11,764		$	1,430		12	%

Yield (net investment income as a % of average invested assets)	Yield (net investment income as a % of average invested assets)	4.53		%	2.51		%	2.02		%			Yield (net investment income as a % of average invested assets)	5.00		%	3.77		%	1.23		%

Tax equivalent yield (*)	Tax equivalent yield (*)	4.67		%	2.64		%	2.03		%			Tax equivalent yield (*)	5.10		%	3.92		%	1.18		%

(*)Adjusts the yield on equity securities and tax-exempt bonds to the fully taxable equivalent yield.

The property and casualty insurance segment’s increase in net investment income for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 reflects significantly higher earnings from alternative investments (partnerships and similar investments and AFG-managed CLOs), partially offset by the effect of lower fixed maturity yields and lower short-term interest rates. The property and casualty insurance segment’s overall yield on investments (net investment income as a percentage of average invested assets) was ~~4.53%~~5.00% for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~2.51%~~3.77% for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, an increase of ~~2.02~~1.23 percentage points. The annualized return earned on alternative investments was ~~22.9%~~20.3% in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~a negative return of 5.9%~~12.3% in the prior year period.

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In addition to the property and casualty segment’s net investment income from ongoing operations discussed above, the Neon exited lines reported net investment income of $1 million in the third quarter of 2020.

Property and Casualty Other Income and Expenses, Net

Other income and expenses, net for AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations was a net expense of $7$4 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to $8$9 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, a decrease of $1$5 million ~~(13%~~(56%). The table below details the items included in other income and expenses, net for AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations (in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020

Other income	Other income	$	1	$	3	Other income	$	4	$	—
Other expenses	Other expenses					Other expenses
Amortization of intangibles	Amortization of intangibles	1		3		Amortization of intangibles	1		3
Other	Other	7		8		Other	7		6
Total other expenses	Total other expenses	8		11		Total other expenses	8		9
Other income and expenses, net	Other income and expenses, net	$	(7)	$	(8)	Other income and expenses, net	$	(4)	$	(9)

In addition to the property and casualty segment’s other income and expenses, net from ongoing operations discussed above, the Neon exited lines incurred a net ~~income~~expense of $1$3 million in other income and expenses, net during the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020.

Holding Company, Other and Unallocated — Results of Operations

AFG’s net GAAP pretax loss outside of its property and casualty insurance segment (excluding realized gains and losses) totaled ~~$69~~$45 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$43~~$74 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~an increase~~a decrease of ~~$26~~$29 million ~~(60%~~(39%). AFG’s net core pretax loss outside of its property and casualty insurance segment (excluding realized gains and losses) totaled ~~$58~~$45 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$43~~$53 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~an increase~~a decrease of ~~$15~~$8 million ~~(35%~~(15%).

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The following table details AFG’s GAAP and core loss before income taxes from operations outside of its property and casualty insurance segment for the three months ended ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,							Three months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		% Change			2021		2020		% Change
Revenues:	Revenues:							Revenues:
Net investment income	Net investment income	$	6	$	9	(33	%)	Net investment income	$	9	$	4	125	%
Other income — P&C fees	Other income — P&C fees	18		16		13	%	Other income — P&C fees	21		17		24	%
Other income	Other income	5		5		—	%	Other income	6		4		50	%
Total revenues	Total revenues	29		30		(3	%)	Total revenues	36		25		44	%

Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:							Costs and Expenses:
Property and casualty insurance — commissions and other underwriting expenses	Property and casualty insurance — commissions and other underwriting expenses	6		5		20	%	Property and casualty insurance — commissions and other underwriting expenses	10		6		67	%
Other expense — expenses associated with P&C fees	Other expense — expenses associated with P&C fees	12		11		9	%	Other expense — expenses associated with P&C fees	11		11		—	%
Other expenses (*)	Other expenses (*)	46		34		35	%	Other expenses (*)	36		37		(3	%)
Costs and expenses, excluding interest charges on borrowed money	Costs and expenses, excluding interest charges on borrowed money	64		50		28	%	Costs and expenses, excluding interest charges on borrowed money	57		54		6	%
Loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses and interest charges on borrowed money	Loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses and interest charges on borrowed money	(35)		(20)		75	%	Loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses and interest charges on borrowed money	(21)		(29)		(28	%)
Interest charges on borrowed money	Interest charges on borrowed money	23		23		—	%	Interest charges on borrowed money	24		24		—	%
Core loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	Core loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	(58)		(43)		35	%	Core loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	(45)		(53)		(15	%)
Pretax non-core special A&E charges								Pretax non-core special A&E charges	—		(21)		(100	%)

Pretax non-core loss on pension settlement		(11)		—		—	%
GAAP loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	GAAP loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	$	(69)	$	(43)	60	%	GAAP loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	$	(45)	$	(74)	(39	%)

(*)Excludes a pretax non-core ~~loss~~special A&E charge of ~~$11~~$21 million ~~related to the settlement of pension liabilities of a small former manufacturing operation~~ in the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2021.~~2020.

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Holding Company and Other — Net Investment Income

AFG recorded net investment income on investments held outside of its property and casualty insurance segment of $6$9 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to $9$4 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~a decrease~~an increase of $3$5 million ~~(33%~~(125%)~~. The parent company holds a small portfolio of securities that are carried at fair value through net investment income. These securities increased in value by $3 million~~, reflecting income in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 ~~compared~~from directly owned real estate acquired from the annuity group prior to ~~$7 million in~~ the ~~second quarter~~sale of ~~2020.~~the annuity business and purchases of fixed maturity investments at the holding company.

Holding Company and Other — P&C Fees and Related Expenses

Summit, a workers’ compensation insurance subsidiary, collects fees from a small group of unaffiliated insurers for providing underwriting, policy administration and claims services. In addition, certain of AFG’s property and casualty insurance businesses collect fees from customers for ancillary services such as workplace safety programs and premium financing. In the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021, AFG collected $18 million for these services compared to ~~$16~~$17 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020. Management views this fee income, net of the ~~$12~~$11 million in both the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and the ~~$11 million in the second~~third quarter of 2020, in expenses incurred to generate such fees, as a reduction in the cost of underwriting its property and casualty insurance policies. In addition, AFG’s property and casualty insurance businesses collected $3 million in fees from AFG’s disposed annuity operations during the third quarter of 2021 as compensation for certain services provided under a transition services agreement. The expenses related to providing such services are embedded in property and casualty underwriting expenses. Consistent with internal management reporting, these fees and the related expenses are netted and recorded as a reduction of commissions and other underwriting expenses in AFG’s segmented results.

Holding Company and Other — Other Income

Other income in the table above includes $4 million in ~~both~~ the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and $3 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, in management fees paid to AFG by the AFG-managed CLOs (AFG’s consolidated managed investment entities). The management fees are eliminated in consolidation — see the other income line in the Consolidate MIEs column under “Results of Operations — Segmented Statement of Earnings.” Excluding amounts eliminated in consolidation, AFG recorded other income outside of its property and casualty insurance segment of $2 million and $1 million in ~~both~~ the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2020.~~2020, respectively.

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Holding Company and Other — Other Expenses

AFG’s holding companies and other operations outside of its property and casualty insurance segment recorded other expenses of ~~$46~~$36 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$34~~$37 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~an increase~~a decrease of ~~$12~~$1 million ~~(35%~~(3%), reflecting ~~higher~~lower holding company expenses related to employee benefit plans that are tied to stock market performance mostly offset by a minor charge to increase the liabilities related to the A&E exposures of AFG’s former railroad and ~~higher expenses associated with certain incentive compensation plans.~~manufacturing operations.

Holding Company and Other — Interest Charges on Borrowed Money

AFG’s holding companies and other operations outside of its property and casualty insurance segment recorded interest expense of ~~$23~~$24 million in both the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 and in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020. The following table details the principal amount of AFG’s long-term debt balances as of ~~June~~September 30, 2021 compared to ~~June~~September 30, 2020 (dollars in millions):


		June 30, 2021			June 30, 2020				September 30, 2021			September 30, 2020
Direct obligations of AFG:	Direct obligations of AFG:							Direct obligations of AFG:
4.50% Senior Notes due June 2047	4.50% Senior Notes due June 2047	$	590		$	590		4.50% Senior Notes due June 2047	$	590		$	590
3.50% Senior Notes due August 2026	3.50% Senior Notes due August 2026	425			425			3.50% Senior Notes due August 2026	425			425
5.25% Senior Notes due April 2030	5.25% Senior Notes due April 2030	300			300			5.25% Senior Notes due April 2030	300			300
5.125% Subordinated Debentures due December 2059	5.125% Subordinated Debentures due December 2059	200			200			5.125% Subordinated Debentures due December 2059	200			200
4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 2060	4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 2060	200			—			4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 2060	200			200
6% Subordinated Debentures due November 2055	6% Subordinated Debentures due November 2055	—			150			6% Subordinated Debentures due November 2055	—			150
5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 2060	5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 2060	150			150			5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 2060	150			150
5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 2059	5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 2059	125			125			5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 2059	125			125
Other	Other	3			3			Other	3			3
Total principal amount of Holding Company Debt	Total principal amount of Holding Company Debt	$	1,993		$	1,943		Total principal amount of Holding Company Debt	$	1,993		$	2,143

Weighted Average Interest Rate	Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.6		%	4.8		%	Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.6		%	4.7		%

Interest expense ~~was $23 million~~ for ~~both~~ the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 ~~and~~as compared to the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020 ~~and~~ reflects the following financial transactions completed by AFG between ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2020 and ~~June~~September 30, 2021:

•~~Issued $300 million~~Table of ~~5.25% Senior Notes in April 2020~~Contents

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of ~~5.625% Subordinated Debentures in May 2020~~Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

•Issued $200 million of 4.50% Subordinated Debentures in September 2020

•Redeemed $150 million of 6% Subordinated Debentures in November 2020

Holding Company and Other — ~~Loss on Pension Settlement~~Special A&E Charge

InAs a result of the ~~second~~2021 in-depth internal review and the 2020 comprehensive external study of A&E exposures discussed under “Special asbestos and environmental reserve charges” under “Results of Operations — Property and Casualty Insurance Segment — Net prior year reserve development,” AFG’s holding companies and other operations outside of its property and casualty insurance operations recorded a minor charge to increase liabilities related to the A&E exposures of AFG’s former railroad and manufacturing operations in the third quarter of 2021, ~~AFG settled pension liabilities related~~which is included in AFG’s core operating earnings, compared to a pretax special charge of $21 million in the third quarter of 2020. The charges were due primarily to relatively small ~~former manufacturing~~movements across several sites that reflect changes in the scope and costs of investigation and an increase in estimated ongoing operation ~~resulting in a pretax non-core loss of $11 million.~~and maintenance costs.

Realized Gains (Losses) on Securities

AFG’s realized gains (losses) on securities were net ~~gains~~losses of ~~$43~~$17 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$108~~net gains of $23 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, a ~~decrease~~change of ~~$65~~$40 million ~~(60%~~(174%). Realized gains (losses) on securities consisted of the following (in millions):


		Three months ended June 30,					Three months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020
Realized gains (losses) before impairments:	Realized gains (losses) before impairments:					Realized gains (losses) before impairments:
Disposals	Disposals	$	1	$	1	Disposals	$	—	$	2
Change in the fair value of equity securities	Change in the fair value of equity securities	42		107		Change in the fair value of equity securities	(15)		22
Change in the fair value of derivatives	Change in the fair value of derivatives	—		—		Change in the fair value of derivatives	(2)		(1)

		43		108			(17)		23

Change in allowance for impairments on securities	Change in allowance for impairments on securities	—		—		Change in allowance for impairments on securities	—		—

Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	$	43	$	108	Realized gains (losses) on securities	$	(17)	$	23

The ~~$42~~$15 million net realized loss from the change in the fair value of equity securities in the third quarter of 2021 includes losses of $5 million on investments in healthcare companies, $4 million on investments in energy and natural gas companies and $4 million on investments in technology companies. The $22 million net realized gain from the change in the fair value of equity securities in the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2021~~2020 includes gains of ~~$16~~$10 million on investments in media companies, $6 million on investments in banks and financing companies and $4 million on investments in insurance companies, partially offset by losses of $6 million on investments in energy and natural gas ~~companies, $9 million on investments in banks and~~

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financing companies, $7 million on investments in healthcare companies and $6 million on investments in media companies. The $107 million net realized gain from the change in the fair value of equity securities in the second quarter of 2020 includes gains of $32 million on investments in banks and financing companies, $18 million on investments in media companies, $10 million on investments in natural gas, $8 million on investments in insurance companies, $5 million on real estate investment trusts and $4 million on investments in energy companies.

Realized ~~Gain~~Loss on Subsidiary

InOn September 28, 2020, AFG announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to sell GAI Holding Bermuda and its subsidiaries, comprising the ~~second~~legal entities that own Neon, to RiverStone Holdings Limited. The transaction closed in the fourth quarter of ~~2021,~~2020. AFG ~~recognized~~recorded a ~~pretax gain on~~$30 million loss in the third quarter of 2020 to establish a liability equal to the excess of the net carrying value of the assets and liabilities to be disposed over the estimated net sale ~~of subsidiary of $4 million related to contingent consideration received on the sale of Neon.~~proceeds. See ~~“Results~~Note C — “Sales of ~~Operations — General”~~Businesses” ~~for~~to the ~~discussion of the December 2019 decision to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.~~financial statements.

Consolidated Income Taxes on Continuing Operations

AFG’s consolidated provision (credit) for income taxes on continuing operations was a provision of $48 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~$37~~a credit of $48 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2020, ~~an increase~~a change of ~~$11~~$96 million ~~(30%~~(200%). See NoteK — “Income Taxes” to the financial statements for an analysis of items affecting AFG’s effective tax rate on continuing operations.

~~Consolidated Noncontrolling Interests in Continuing Operations~~

AFG’s consolidated net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests was a net loss of $10 million for the second quarter of 2020, reflecting losses at Neon, which was sold in December 2020.

Real Estate Entities Acquired from the Annuity Operations

Beginning with the first quarter of 2021, the results of the annuity businesses ~~to be~~ sold are reported as discontinued operations, in accordance with GAAP, which included adjusting prior period results to reflect these operations as discontinued. Prior to the completion of the sale, AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations acquired approximately $480 million in ~~real-estate related~~real estate-related partnerships and AFG parent acquired approximately $100 million of directly owned real estate from those operations. GAAP pretax earnings from continuing operations includes the earnings from these entities and certain other expenses that will be retained from the annuity operations.

The retained real estate entities contributed $22 million in GAAP pretax earnings in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $7 million in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of $15 million (214%). This increase reflects higher earnings from the real-estate related partnerships in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.

~~Discontinued Annuity Operations~~

AFG’s discontinued annuity operations contributed $83 million in GAAP pretax earnings (excluding the gain on the sale of the annuity operations) in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $78 million in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of $5 million (6%) reflecting the following:

•~~significantly higher earnings from partnerships and similar investments,~~

•~~the negative impact from the run-off of higher yielding investments and lower short-term interest rates, and~~

•~~lower net realized gains on securities in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.~~

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

~~The following table details~~

Discontinued Annuity Operations

AFG’s ~~earnings before and after income taxes and the gain on the sale from its~~ discontinued annuity operations, ~~for~~which were sold in May 2021, contributed $94 million in GAAP pretax earnings in the ~~three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in millions):~~

Three months ended June 30,
2021 (*) 2020 % Change
Pretax annuity earnings historically reported as core operating earnings:
Pretax annuity earnings before items below $ 44 $ 87 (49 %)
Earnings (loss) on partnerships and similar investments 63 (46) (237 %)
Total pretax annuity earnings historically reported as core operating earnings 107 41 161 %
Pretax amounts previously reported outside of annuity core earnings:
Impact of reinsurance, derivatives related to fixed indexed annuities (“FIAs”) and other impacts of changes in the stock market and interest rates on FIAs over or under option costs (55) (59) (7 %)
Realized gains (losses) on securities 31 96 (68 %)
Run-off life and long-term care — — — %
Total pretax amounts previously reported outside of annuity core earnings (24) 37 (165 %)
GAAP pretax earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations, excluding the gain on sale of discontinued annuity operations 83 78 6 %
Provision (credit) for income taxes 18 14 29 %
GAAP net earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations, excluding the gain on sale of discontinued annuity operations 65 64 2 %
Gain on sale of discontinued annuity operations, net of tax 697 — — %
GAAP net earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations $ 762 $ 64 1,091 %

~~(*)Results through the May 31, 2021 effective date~~third quarter of ~~the sale.~~

2020.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — ~~SIX~~NINE MONTHS ENDED ~~JUNE~~SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2020

Segmented Statement of Earnings

AFG’s net earnings ~~(loss)~~ attributable to shareholders, determined in accordance with GAAP, include certain items that may not be indicative of its ongoing core operations. The following tables for the ~~six~~nine months ended ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and 2020 identify such items by segment and reconcile net earnings attributable to shareholders to core net operating earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure that AFG believes is a useful tool for investors and analysts in analyzing ongoing operating trends (in millions):


				Other															Other
		P&C		Annuity		Consol. MIEs		Holding Co., other and unallocated		Total		Non-core reclass		GAAP Total			P&C		Annuity		Consol. MIEs		Holding Co., other and unallocated		Total		Non-core reclass		GAAP Total
Six months ended June 30, 2021
Nine months ended September 30, 2021																Nine months ended September 30, 2021
Revenues:	Revenues:															Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	2,423	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,423	$	—	$	2,423	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	3,952	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,952	$	—	$	3,952
Net investment income	Net investment income	302		51		(12)		11		352		—		352		Net investment income	467		51		(17)		20		521		—		521
Realized gains (losses) on:	Realized gains (losses) on:															Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities	Securities	—		—		—		—		—		120		120		Securities	—		—		—		—		—		103		103
Subsidiary	Subsidiary	—		—		—		—		—		4		4		Subsidiary	—		—		—		—		—		4		4
Income of MIEs:	Income of MIEs:															Income of MIEs:
Investment income	Investment income	—		—		90		—		90		—		90		Investment income	—		—		135		—		135		—		135
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		—		8		—		8		—		8		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		—		9		—		9		—		9
Other income	Other income	5		—		(8)		46		43		—		43		Other income	9		—		(12)		73		70		—		70
Total revenues	Total revenues	2,730		51		78		57		2,916		124		3,040		Total revenues	4,428		51		115		93		4,687		107		4,794

Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:															Costs and Expenses:
Property and casualty insurance:	Property and casualty insurance:															Property and casualty insurance:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	Losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,381		—		—		—		1,381		—		1,381		Losses and loss adjustment expenses	2,335		—		—		—		2,335		—		2,335
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	Commissions and other underwriting expenses	756		—		—		14		770		—		770		Commissions and other underwriting expenses	1,163		—		—		24		1,187		—		1,187
Interest charges on borrowed money	Interest charges on borrowed money	—		—		—		47		47		—		47		Interest charges on borrowed money	—		—		—		71		71		—		71
Expenses of MIEs	Expenses of MIEs	—		—		78		—		78		—		78		Expenses of MIEs	—		—		115		—		115		—		115
Other expenses	Other expenses	17		1		—		112		130		11		141		Other expenses	25		1		—		159		185		11		196
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	2,154		1		78		173		2,406		11		2,417		Total costs and expenses	3,523		1		115		254		3,893		11		3,904
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	576		50		—		(116)		510		113		623		Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	905		50		—		(161)		794		96		890
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	113		11		—		(25)		99		17		116		Provision (credit) for income taxes	177		11		—		(36)		152		12		164
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		463		39		—		(91)		411		96		507
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests																Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	728		39		—		(125)		642		84		726
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Core Net Operating Earnings (Loss)		463		39		—		(91)		411
Core Net Operating Earnings																Core Net Operating Earnings	728		39		—		(125)		642
Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):	Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):															Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):
Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	—		—		—		95		95		(95)		—		Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	—		—		—		83		83		(83)		—

Discontinued operations, net of tax	Discontinued operations, net of tax	—		914		—		—		914		—		914		Discontinued operations, net of tax	—		914		—		—		914		—		914
Neon exited lines (b)	Neon exited lines (b)	3		—		—		—		3		(3)		—		Neon exited lines (b)	3		—		—		—		3		(3)		—

Other, net of tax	Other, net of tax	—		—		—		(2)		(2)		2		—		Other, net of tax	—		—		—		(2)		(2)		2		—
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders		$	466	$	953	$	—	$	2	$	1,421	$	—	$	1,421
Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders																Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders	$	731	$	953	$	—	$	(44)	$	1,640	$	—	$	1,640

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				Other																	Other
		P&C		Annuity		Consol. MIEs		Holding Co., other and unallocated		Total		Non-core reclass		Neon exited lines (b)		GAAP Total			P&C		Annuity		Consol. MIEs		Holding Co., other and unallocated		Total		Non-core reclass		Neon exited lines (b)		GAAP Total
Six months ended June 30, 2020
Nine months ended September 30, 2020																		Nine months ended September 30, 2020
Revenues:	Revenues:																	Revenues:
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	2,261	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,261	$	—	$	132	$	2,393	Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums	$	3,600	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,600	$	—	$	174	$	3,774
Net investment income	Net investment income	171		19		11		(3)		198		—		(6)		192		Net investment income	282		29		7		1		319		—		(5)		314
Realized gains (losses) on securities		—		—		—		—		—		(220)		—		(220)
Realized gains (losses) on:																		Realized gains (losses) on:
Securities																		Securities	—		—		—		—		—		(197)		—		(197)
Subsidiaries																		Subsidiaries	—		—		—		—		—		—		(30)		(30)
Income of MIEs:	Income of MIEs:																	Income of MIEs:
Investment income	Investment income	—		—		108		—		108		—		—		108		Investment income	—		—		154		—		154		—		—		154
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		—		(16)		—		(16)		—		—		(16)		Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities	—		—		(21)		—		(21)		—		—		(21)
Other income	Other income	8		—		(8)		43		43		—		—		43		Other income	8		1		(11)		64		62		—		—		62
Total revenues	Total revenues	2,440		19		95		40		2,594		(220)		126		2,500		Total revenues	3,890		30		129		65		4,114		(197)		139		4,056

Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:																	Costs and Expenses:
Property and casualty insurance:	Property and casualty insurance:																	Property and casualty insurance:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	Losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,372		—		—		—		1,372		—		106		1,478		Losses and loss adjustment expenses	2,228		—		—		—		2,228		47		166		2,441
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	Commissions and other underwriting expenses	749		—		—		10		759		—		70		829		Commissions and other underwriting expenses	1,129		—		—		16		1,145		—		90		1,235
Interest charges on borrowed money	Interest charges on borrowed money	—		—		—		40		40		—		—		40		Interest charges on borrowed money	—		—		—		64		64		—		—		64
Expenses of MIEs	Expenses of MIEs	—		—		95		—		95		—		—		95		Expenses of MIEs	—		—		129		—		129		—		—		129
Other expenses	Other expenses	22		12		—		67		101		—		2		103		Other expenses	31		20		—		115		166		21		5		192
Total costs and expenses	Total costs and expenses	2,143		12		95		117		2,367		—		178		2,545		Total costs and expenses	3,388		20		129		195		3,732		68		261		4,061
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	297		7		—		(77)		227		(220)		(52)		(45)		Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	502		10		—		(130)		382		(265)		(122)		(5)
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	60		1		—		(19)		42		(46)		—		(4)		Provision (credit) for income taxes	106		2		—		(32)		76		(55)		(73)		(52)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests		237		6		—		(58)		185		(174)		(52)		(41)
Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests																		Net earnings from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	396		8		—		(98)		306		(210)		(49)		47
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		(13)		(13)		Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		(13)		(13)
Core Net Operating Earnings (Loss)		237		6		—		(58)		185
Core Net Operating Earnings																		Core Net Operating Earnings	396		8		—		(98)		306
Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):	Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):																	Non-core earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (a):
Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	—		—		—		(174)		(174)		174		—		—		Realized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax	—		—		—		(156)		(156)		156		—		—
Discontinued operations, net of tax	Discontinued operations, net of tax	—		(94)		—		(2)		(96)		—		—		(96)		Discontinued operations, net of tax	—		(16)		—		(4)		(20)		—		—		(20)
Neon exited lines (b)	Neon exited lines (b)	(39)		—		—		—		(39)		—		39		—		Neon exited lines (b)	(36)		—		—		—		(36)		—		36		—
Special A&E charges, net of tax																		Special A&E charges, net of tax	(37)		—		—		(17)		(54)		54		—		—

Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders		$	198	$	(88)	$	—	$	(234)	$	(124)	$	—	$	—	$	(124)
Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders																		Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders	$	323	$	(8)	$	—	$	(275)	$	40	$	—	$	—	$	40

(a)See the reconciliation of core earnings to GAAP net earnings under “Results of Operations — General” for details on the tax and noncontrolling interest impacts of these reconciling items.

(b)As discussed under “Results of Operations — General,” the Neon run-off operations are considered property and casualty insurance non-core earnings (losses).

Property and Casualty Insurance Segment — Results of Operations

AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations contributed ~~$580~~$909 million in GAAP pretax earnings in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$245~~$333 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$335~~$576 million ~~(137%~~(173%). Property and casualty core pretax earnings were ~~$576~~$905 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$297~~$502 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$279~~$403 million ~~(94%~~(80%). The increase in GAAP pretax earnings reflects higher core pretax earnings and the impact of losses in the Neon exited lines in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. The increase in GAAP pretax earnings also reflects the impact of pretax non-core special A&E charges of $47 million in the first nine months of 2020. The increase in core pretax earnings reflects higher core underwriting profit in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 and significantly higher net investment income. Improved results from alternative investments (partnerships and similar investments and AFG-managed CLOs) were partially offset by lower other net investment income, due primarily to lower short-term interest rates.

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The following table details AFG’s GAAP and core earnings before income taxes from its property and casualty insurance operations for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in millions):

Six months ended June 30,
2021 2020 % Change
Gross written premiums $ 3,553 $ 3,065 16 %
Reinsurance premiums ceded (979) (777) 26 %
Net written premiums 2,574 2,288 13 %
Change in unearned premiums (151) (27) 459 %
Net earned premiums 2,423 2,261 7 %
Loss and loss adjustment expenses 1,381 1,372 1 %
Commissions and other underwriting expenses 756 749 1 %
Core underwriting gain 286 140 104 %
Net investment income 302 171 77 %
Other income and expenses, net (12) (14) (14 %)
Core earnings before income taxes 576 297 94 %
Pretax non-core Neon exited lines (*) 4 (52) (108 %)
GAAP earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interests $ 580 $ 245 137 %
(*) In December 2019, AFG initiated actions to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, which included placing its Lloyd’s subsidiaries including its Lloyd’s Managing Agency, Neon Underwriting Ltd. (“Neon”), into run-off. As discussed under “Results of Operations — General,” following the December 2019 decision to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, the results from the Neon exited lines are treated as non-core earnings (losses). Each line item in the table above has been adjusted to remove the impact from the Neon run-off operations in 2020. The following table details the impact of the Neon exited lines to each component of earnings (loss) before income taxes in the property and casualty insurance operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 (in millions):
Six months ended June 30, 2020
Excluding Neon
exited lines
Neon
exited lines
Total
Gross written premiums $ 3,065 $ 70 $ 3,135
Reinsurance premiums ceded (777) (63) (840)
Net written premiums 2,288 7 2,295
Change in unearned premiums (27) 125 98
Net earned premiums 2,261 132 2,393
Loss and loss adjustment expenses 1,372 106 1,478
Commissions and other underwriting expenses 749 70 819
Underwriting gain (loss) 140 (44) 96
Net investment income 171 (6) 165
Other income and expenses, net (14) (2) (16)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests $ 297 $ (52) $ 245
Six months ended June 30,
2021 2020 Change
Combined Ratios:
Specialty lines
Loss and LAE ratio 57.0 % 60.5 % (3.5 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 31.2 % 33.2 % (2.0 %)
Combined ratio 88.2 % 93.7 % (5.5 %)
Aggregate — including exited lines
Loss and LAE ratio 57.0 % 61.8 % (4.8 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 31.2 % 34.2 % (3.0 %)
Combined ratio 88.2 % 96.0 % (7.8 %)

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The following table details AFG’s GAAP and core earnings before income taxes from its property and casualty insurance operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in millions):


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2021		2020		% Change
Gross written premiums	$	6,209	$	5,288	17		%
Reinsurance premiums ceded	(1,906)		(1,512)		26		%
Net written premiums	4,303		3,776		14		%
Change in unearned premiums	(351)		(176)		99		%
Net earned premiums	3,952		3,600		10		%
Loss and loss adjustment expenses (a)	2,335		2,228		5		%
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	1,163		1,129		3		%
Core underwriting gain	454		243		87		%

Net investment income	467		282		66		%
Other income and expenses, net	(16)		(23)		(30		%)
Core earnings before income taxes	905		502		80		%
Pretax non-core special A&E charges	—		(47)		(100		%)
Pretax non-core Neon exited lines (b)	4		(122)		(103		%)
GAAP earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	$	909	$	333	173		%
(a)Excludes pretax non-core special A&E charges of $47 million in the third quarter of 2020. (b)In December 2019, AFG initiated actions to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, which included placing its Lloyd’s subsidiaries including its Lloyd’s Managing Agency, Neon Underwriting Ltd. (“Neon”), into run-off. As discussed under “Results of Operations — General,” following the December 2019 decision to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, the results from the Neon exited lines are treated as non-core earnings (losses). Each line item in the table above has been adjusted to remove the impact from the Neon run-off operations in 2020. The following table details the impact of the Neon exited lines to each component of earnings (loss) before income taxes in the property and casualty insurance operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	Nine months ended September 30, 2020
	Excluding Neon exited lines		Neon exited lines		Total
Gross written premiums	$	5,288	$	78	$	5,366
Reinsurance premiums ceded	(1,512)		(70)		(1,582)
Net written premiums	3,776		8		3,784
Change in unearned premiums	(176)		166		(10)
Net earned premiums	3,600		174		3,774
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	2,228		166		2,394
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	1,129		90		1,219
Underwriting gain (loss)	243		(82)		161

Net investment income	282		(5)		277
Loss on sale of subsidiaries	—		(30)		(30)
Other income and expenses, net	(23)		(5)		(28)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	502		(122)		380
Pretax non-core special A&E charges	(47)		—		(47)
GAAP earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests	$	455	$	(122)	$	333

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	Nine months ended September 30,
	2021		2020		Change
Combined Ratios:
Specialty lines
Loss and LAE ratio	59.0	%	61.8	%	(2.8	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	29.4	%	31.4	%	(2.0	%)
Combined ratio	88.4	%	93.2	%	(4.8	%)

Aggregate — including exited lines
Loss and LAE ratio	59.0	%	64.7	%	(5.7	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	29.4	%	32.3	%	(2.9	%)
Combined ratio	88.4	%	97.0	%	(8.6	%)

Gross Written Premiums

Gross written premiums (“GWP”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were ~~$3.55~~$6.21 billion for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$3.14~~$5.37 billion for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$418~~$843 million ~~(13%~~(16%). Detail of AFG’s property and casualty gross written premiums is shown below (dollars in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,											Nine months ended September 30,
		2021				2020							2021				2020
		GWP		%		GWP		%		% Change			GWP		%		GWP		%		% Change
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	1,371	38	%	$	1,105	35	%	24	%	Property and transportation	$	2,705	44	%	$	2,166	40	%	25	%
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	1,801		51	%	1,601		51	%	12	%	Specialty casualty	2,922		47	%	2,579		48	%	13	%
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	381		11	%	359		12	%	6	%	Specialty financial	582		9	%	543		11	%	7	%

Total specialty	Total specialty	3,553		100	%	3,065		98	%	16	%	Total specialty	6,209		100	%	5,288		99	%	17	%
Neon exited lines	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	70		2	%	(100	%)	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	78		1	%	(100	%)
Aggregate	Aggregate	$	3,553	100	%	$	3,135	100	%	13	%	Aggregate	$	6,209	100	%	$	5,366	100	%	16	%

Reinsurance Premiums Ceded

Reinsurance premiums ceded (“Ceded”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were ~~28%~~31% of gross written premiums for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~27%~~29% of gross written premiums for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of 12 percentage ~~point.~~points. Detail of AFG’s property and casualty reinsurance premiums ceded is shown below (dollars in millions):

Six months ended June 30,
2021 2020 Change in
Ceded % of GWP Ceded % of GWP % of GWP
Property and transportation $ (404) 29 % $ (293) 27 % 2 %
Specialty casualty (621) 34 % (504) 31 % 3 %
Specialty financial (61) 16 % (71) 20 % (4 %)
Other specialty 107 91
Total specialty (979) 28 % (777) 25 % 3 %
Neon exited lines — — % (63) 90 % (90 %)
Aggregate $ (979) 28 % $ (840) 27 % 1 %

~~Net Written Premiums~~

Net written premiums (“NWP”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were $2.57 billion for the first six months of 2021 compared to $2.30 billion for the first six months of 2020, an increase of $279 million (12%). Detail of AFG’s property and casualty net written premiums is shown below (dollars in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,											Nine months ended September 30,
		2021				2020							2021				2020				Change in
		NWP		%		NWP		%		% Change			Ceded		% of GWP		Ceded		% of GWP		% of GWP
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	967	38	%	$	812	35	%	19	%	Property and transportation	$	(965)	36	%	$	(719)	33	%	3	%
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	1,180		46	%	1,097		48	%	8	%	Specialty casualty	(1,010)		35	%	(840)		33	%	2	%
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	320		12	%	288		13	%	11	%	Specialty financial	(97)		17	%	(102)		19	%	(2	%)
Other specialty	Other specialty	107		4	%	91		4	%	18	%	Other specialty	166				149
Total specialty	Total specialty	2,574		100	%	2,288		100	%	13	%	Total specialty	(1,906)		31	%	(1,512)		29	%	2	%
Neon exited lines	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	7		—	%	—	%	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	(70)		90	%	(90	%)
Aggregate	Aggregate	$	2,574	100	%	$	2,295	100	%	12	%	Aggregate	$	(1,906)	31	%	$	(1,582)	29	%	2	%

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Net Written Premiums

Net written premiums (“NWP”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were $4.30 billion for the first nine months of 2021 compared to $3.78 billion for the first nine months of 2020, an increase of $519 million (14%). Detail of AFG’s property and casualty net written premiums is shown below (dollars in millions):


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2021				2020
	NWP		%		NWP		%		% Change
Property and transportation	$	1,740	41	%	$	1,447	38	%	20	%
Specialty casualty	1,912		44	%	1,739		46	%	10	%
Specialty financial	485		11	%	441		12	%	10	%
Other specialty	166		4	%	149		4	%	11	%
Total specialty	4,303		100	%	3,776		100	%	14	%
Neon exited lines	—		—	%	8		—	%	—	%
Aggregate	$	4,303	100	%	$	3,784	100	%	14	%

Net Earned Premiums

Net earned premiums (“NEP”) for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment were ~~$2.42~~$3.95 billion for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$2.39~~$3.77 billion for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$30~~$178 million ~~(1%~~(5%). Detail of AFG’s property and casualty net earned premiums is shown below (dollars in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,											Nine months ended September 30,
		2021				2020							2021				2020
		NEP		%		NEP		%		% Change			NEP		%		NEP		%		% Change
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	847	35	%	$	776	32	%	9	%	Property and transportation	$	1,547	39	%	$	1,350	36	%	15	%
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	1,159		48	%	1,103		46	%	5	%	Specialty casualty	1,772		45	%	1,663		44	%	7	%
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	314		13	%	300		13	%	5	%	Specialty financial	477		12	%	455		12	%	5	%
Other specialty	Other specialty	103		4	%	82		3	%	26	%	Other specialty	156		4	%	132		3	%	18	%
Total specialty	Total specialty	2,423		100	%	2,261		94	%	7	%	Total specialty	3,952		100	%	3,600		95	%	10	%
Neon exited lines	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	132		6	%	(100	%)	Neon exited lines	—		—	%	174		5	%	(100	%)
Aggregate	Aggregate	$	2,423	100	%	$	2,393	100	%	1	%	Aggregate	$	3,952	100	%	$	3,774	100	%	5	%

The ~~$418~~$843 million ~~(13%~~(16%) increase in gross written premiums for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflects an increase in each of the Specialty property and casualty sub-segments due primarily to an improving economy, new business opportunities, higher renewal rates and increased exposures. Overall average renewal rates increased approximately 10% in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021. Excluding the workers’ compensation business, renewal pricing increased approximately 13%.

Property and transportation Gross written premiums increased ~~$266~~$539 million ~~(24%~~(25%) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 due primarily to higher premiums in the crop insurance business as a result of higher commodity futures pricing and rate increases, higher premiums in the transportation businesses as a result of new accounts, combined with strong renewals and increased exposures in the alternative risk transfer ~~business and higher premiums in the crop insurance business as a result of higher commodity futures pricing and timing differences in the writing of premiums.~~business. Average renewal rates increased approximately 7%6% for this group in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021. Reinsurance premiums ceded as a percentage of gross written premiums increased 23 percentage points in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting growth in the crop insurance operations, which cede a larger percentage of premiums than the other businesses in the Property and transportation sub-segment and the impact of reinstatement premiums in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 related to winter storms in Texas and a large property loss.

Specialty casualty Gross written premiums increased ~~$200~~$343 million ~~(12%~~(13%) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. Significant renewal rate increases and new business opportunities contributed to higher premiums in the excess ~~liability businesses. Higher~~and surplus lines businesses and renewal ~~rates~~rate increases, strong account retention and ~~increased exposures~~new business opportunities contributed to premium growth in the ~~excess and surplus lines business.~~targeted markets businesses. The ~~executive liability and~~ mergers and acquisitions and executive liability businesses also contributed meaningfully to the year-over-year growth. These increases were partially offset by lower year-over-year premiums in the workers’ compensation businesses, which were primarily the result of lower renewal rates and decreased exposure bases. Average renewal rates increased approximately 13% for this group in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021. Excluding rate decreases in the workers’ compensation business, renewal rates for this group increased approximately ~~21%~~19%. Reinsurance premiums ceded as a percentage of gross written premiums

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increased 32 percentage points in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting growth in the excess ~~liability,~~and surplus, mergers and acquisitions and environmental businesses, which cede a larger percentage of premiums than the other businesses in the Specialty casualty sub-segment.

Specialty financial Gross written premiums increased ~~$22~~$39 million ~~(6%~~(7%) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 due primarily to renewal rate increases and new business opportunities within the lender services, ~~surety~~fidelity and ~~fidelity~~surety businesses. Average renewal rates increased approximately 7%8% for this group in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021. Reinsurance premiums ceded as a percentage of gross written premiums decreased 42 percentage points for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting lower cessions in the financial institutions business due to reduced premiums from certain collateral protection insurance that is 100% reinsured and lower cessions in the innovative markets business.

Other specialty The amounts shown as reinsurance premiums ceded represent business assumed by AFG’s internal reinsurance program from the operations that make up AFG’s other Specialty property and casualty insurance sub-segments. Reinsurance premiums assumed increased ~~$16~~$17 million ~~(18%~~(11%) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, reflecting an increase in premiums retained, primarily from businesses in the Specialty casualty sub-segment.

Combined Ratio

The table below (dollars in millions) details the components of the combined ratio and underwriting profit for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment:


	Nine months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2021		2020		Change		2021		2020
Property and transportation
Loss and LAE ratio	64.7	%	65.1	%	(0.4	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	24.9	%	27.0	%	(2.1	%)
Combined ratio	89.6	%	92.1	%	(2.5	%)
Underwriting profit							$	163	$	107

Specialty casualty
Loss and LAE ratio	59.7	%	63.7	%	(4.0	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	26.9	%	28.4	%	(1.5	%)
Combined ratio	86.6	%	92.1	%	(5.5	%)
Underwriting profit							$	237	$	132

Specialty financial
Loss and LAE ratio	33.7	%	40.8	%	(7.1	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	51.2	%	52.7	%	(1.5	%)
Combined ratio	84.9	%	93.5	%	(8.6	%)
Underwriting profit							$	72	$	30

Total Specialty
Loss and LAE ratio	59.0	%	61.8	%	(2.8	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	29.4	%	31.4	%	(2.0	%)
Combined ratio	88.4	%	93.2	%	(4.8	%)
Underwriting profit							$	456	$	247

Aggregate — including exited lines
Loss and LAE ratio	59.0	%	64.7	%	(5.7	%)
Underwriting expense ratio	29.4	%	32.3	%	(2.9	%)
Combined ratio	88.4	%	97.0	%	(8.6	%)
Underwriting profit							$	454	$	114

The Specialty property and casualty insurance operations generated an underwriting profit of $456 million for the first nine months of 2021 compared to $247 million for the first nine months of 2020, an increase of $209 million (85%), reflecting higher underwriting profits in each of the Specialty property and casualty insurance sub-segments. Underwriting results for the Specialty property and casualty insurance operations include $14 million in COVID-19 related losses (0.3 points on the combined ratio) in the first nine months of 2021 compared to $95 million (2.6 points) in the first nine months of 2020.

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~~Combined Ratio~~

~~The table below (dollars in millions) details the components of the combined ratio and underwriting profit for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment:~~

Six months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
2021 2020 Change 2021 2020
Property and transportation
Loss and LAE ratio 57.1 % 61.4 % (4.3 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 29.0 % 30.9 % (1.9 %)
Combined ratio 86.1 % 92.3 % (6.2 %)
Underwriting profit $ 118 $ 60
Specialty casualty
Loss and LAE ratio 62.5 % 64.1 % (1.6 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 26.5 % 28.7 % (2.2 %)
Combined ratio 89.0 % 92.8 % (3.8 %)
Underwriting profit $ 127 $ 79
Specialty financial
Loss and LAE ratio 33.5 % 41.2 % (7.7 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 51.9 % 53.2 % (1.3 %)
Combined ratio 85.4 % 94.4 % (9.0 %)
Underwriting profit $ 46 $ 17
Total Specialty
Loss and LAE ratio 57.0 % 60.5 % (3.5 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 31.2 % 33.2 % (2.0 %)
Combined ratio 88.2 % 93.7 % (5.5 %)
Underwriting profit $ 287 $ 143
Aggregate — including exited lines
Loss and LAE ratio 57.0 % 61.8 % (4.8 %)
Underwriting expense ratio 31.2 % 34.2 % (3.0 %)
Combined ratio 88.2 % 96.0 % (7.8 %)
Underwriting profit $ 286 $ 96

The Specialty property and casualty insurance operations generated an underwriting profit of $287 million for the first six months of 2021 compared to $143 million for the first six months of 2020, an increase of $144 million (101%). The higher underwriting profit in the first six months of 2021 reflects higher underwriting profits in each of the Specialty property and casualty insurance sub-segments. Underwriting results for the Specialty property and casualty insurance operations include $11 million in COVID-19 related losses (0.5 points on the combined ratio) in the first six months of 2021 and $95 million in COVID-19 related losses (4.2 points) in the first six months of 2020. Catastrophe losses were ~~$30~~$61 million ~~(1.3~~(1.5 points on the combined ratio) and related net reinstatement premiums were $12 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to catastrophe losses of ~~$35~~$71 million ~~(1.5~~(2.0 points) and related net reinstatement premiums of $5 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Property and transportation Underwriting profit for this group was ~~$118~~$163 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$60~~$107 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$58~~$56 million ~~(97%~~(52%). This increase reflects higher underwriting ~~profit~~profitability in the transportation, property and inland marine and crop businesses. Catastrophe losses were ~~$20~~$34 million ~~(2.4~~(2.2 points on the combined ratio), primarily the result of winter storms in Texas and Hurricane Ida, and related net reinstatement premiums were $9 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to catastrophe losses of ~~$23~~$41 million (3.0 points) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. COVID-19 related losses for this group were $6$7 million ~~(0.7~~(0.5 points) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Specialty casualty Underwriting profit for this group was ~~$127~~$237 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$79~~$132 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$48~~$105 million ~~(61%~~(80%). This increase reflects higher underwriting profitability in the excess and surplus lines, ~~and~~ excess liability and general liability businesses ~~partially offset by lower favorable prior year reserve development in the workers’ compensation business~~ in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. COVID-19 related losses were $7$8 million ~~(0.6~~(0.4 points on the combined ratio) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$59~~$58 million ~~(5.3~~(3.5 points) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, primarily in the workers’ compensation and executive liability businesses. Catastrophe losses were $3$6 million (0.3 points on the combined ratio) and related net reinstatement

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premiums were $1 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to catastrophe losses of $6$9 million ~~(0.5~~(0.6 points) and related net reinstatement premiums of $5 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Specialty financial Underwriting profit for this group was ~~$46~~$72 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$17~~$30 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$29~~$42 million ~~(171%~~(140%). This increase reflects higher year-over-year underwriting profitability in the surety, financial institutions and trade credit ~~and financial institutions~~ businesses. COVID-19 related losses were $4$6 million ~~(1.4~~(1.2 points on the combined ratio) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$30~~$29 million ~~(10.2~~(6.4 points), in the first nine months of 2020, primarily related to trade credit insurance. Catastrophe losses were $6$20 million ~~(2.0~~(4.1 points on the combined ratio) and related net reinstatement premiums were $2 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to catastrophe losses of $6$19 million ~~(2.0~~(4.3 points) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Other specialty This group reported an underwriting loss of $4$16 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$13~~$22 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a decrease of $9$6 million ~~(69%~~(27%). This decrease reflects lower losses in the business assumed by AFG’s internal reinsurance program from the operations that make up AFG’s other Specialty sub-segments in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Aggregate See “Special asbestos and environmental reserve charges” under “Results of Operations — Property and Casualty Insurance Segment — Net prior year reserve development” for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 for a discussion of the $47 million pretax non-core special A&E charge recorded in the third quarter of 2020. Aggregate underwriting results for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment includes an underwriting loss of ~~$44~~$82 million at Neon in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, due primarily to losses related to the COVID-19 ~~pandemic.~~pandemic, catastrophe losses and several large claims. AFG also recorded adverse prior year reserve development of $1$2 million and $3$4 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to business outside of the Specialty group that AFG no longer writes.

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Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

AFG’s overall loss and LAE ratio was ~~57.0%~~59.0% for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~61.8%~~64.7% for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a decrease of ~~4.8~~5.7 percentage points. The components of AFG’s property and casualty losses and LAE amounts and ratio are detailed below (dollars in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,											Nine months ended September 30,
		Amount				Ratio				Change in			Amount				Ratio				Change in
		2021		2020		2021		2020		Ratio			2021		2020		2021		2020		Ratio
Property and transportation	Property and transportation											Property and transportation
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	547	$	499	64.5	%	64.4	%	0.1	%	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	1,067	$	909	69.0	%	67.4	%	1.6	%
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(83)		(52)		(9.8	%)	(6.7	%)	(3.1	%)	Prior accident years development	(101)		(78)		(6.5	%)	(5.8	%)	(0.7	%)
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	—		6		—	%	0.7	%	(0.7	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	—		7		—	%	0.5	%	(0.5	%)
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	20		23		2.4	%	3.0	%	(0.6	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	34		41		2.2	%	3.0	%	(0.8	%)
Property and transportation losses and LAE and ratio	Property and transportation losses and LAE and ratio	$	484	$	476	57.1	%	61.4	%	(4.3	%)	Property and transportation losses and LAE and ratio	$	1,000	$	879	64.7	%	65.1	%	(0.4	%)

Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty											Specialty casualty
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	743	$	717	64.1	%	65.0	%	(0.9	%)	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	1,130	$	1,083	63.8	%	65.1	%	(1.3	%)
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(29)		(75)		(2.5	%)	(6.7	%)	4.2	%	Prior accident years development	(85)		(91)		(4.8	%)	(5.5	%)	0.7	%
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	7		59		0.6	%	5.3	%	(4.7	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	8		58		0.4	%	3.5	%	(3.1	%)
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	3		6		0.3	%	0.5	%	(0.2	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	6		9		0.3	%	0.6	%	(0.3	%)
Specialty casualty losses and LAE and ratio	Specialty casualty losses and LAE and ratio	$	724	$	707	62.5	%	64.1	%	(1.6	%)	Specialty casualty losses and LAE and ratio	$	1,059	$	1,059	59.7	%	63.7	%	(4.0	%)

Specialty financial	Specialty financial											Specialty financial
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	115	$	101	36.4	%	33.5	%	2.9	%	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	173	$	160	36.3	%	34.9	%	1.4	%
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(20)		(13)		(6.3	%)	(4.5	%)	(1.8	%)	Prior accident years development	(38)		(22)		(7.9	%)	(4.8	%)	(3.1	%)
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	4		30		1.4	%	10.2	%	(8.8	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	6		29		1.2	%	6.4	%	(5.2	%)
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	6		6		2.0	%	2.0	%	—	%	Current year catastrophe losses	20		19		4.1	%	4.3	%	(0.2	%)
Specialty financial losses and LAE and ratio	Specialty financial losses and LAE and ratio	$	105	$	124	33.5	%	41.2	%	(7.7	%)	Specialty financial losses and LAE and ratio	$	161	$	186	33.7	%	40.8	%	(7.1	%)

Total Specialty	Total Specialty											Total Specialty
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	1,466	$	1,372	60.5	%	60.6	%	(0.1	%)	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	2,468	$	2,239	62.5	%	62.2	%	0.3	%
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(127)		(133)		(5.3	%)	(5.8	%)	0.5	%	Prior accident years development	(210)		(181)		(5.3	%)	(5.0	%)	(0.3	%)
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	11		95		0.5	%	4.2	%	(3.7	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	14		95		0.3	%	2.6	%	(2.3	%)
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	30		35		1.3	%	1.5	%	(0.2	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	61		71		1.5	%	2.0	%	(0.5	%)
Total Specialty losses and LAE and ratio	Total Specialty losses and LAE and ratio	$	1,380	$	1,369	57.0	%	60.5	%	(3.5	%)	Total Specialty losses and LAE and ratio	$	2,333	$	2,224	59.0	%	61.8	%	(2.8	%)

Aggregate — including exited lines	Aggregate — including exited lines											Aggregate — including exited lines
Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	1,466	$	1,447	60.5	%	60.5	%	—	%	Current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses	$	2,468	$	2,358	62.4	%	62.5	%	(0.1	%)
Prior accident years development	Prior accident years development	(126)		(119)		(5.3	%)	(5.0	%)	(0.3	%)	Prior accident years development	(208)		(119)		(5.2	%)	(3.1	%)	(2.1	%)
Current year COVID-19 related losses	Current year COVID-19 related losses	11		115		0.5	%	4.8	%	(4.3	%)	Current year COVID-19 related losses	14		115		0.3	%	3.0	%	(2.7	%)
Current year catastrophe losses	Current year catastrophe losses	30		35		1.3	%	1.5	%	(0.2	%)	Current year catastrophe losses	61		87		1.5	%	2.3	%	(0.8	%)
Aggregate losses and LAE and ratio	Aggregate losses and LAE and ratio	$	1,381	$	1,478	57.0	%	61.8	%	(4.8	%)	Aggregate losses and LAE and ratio	$	2,335	$	2,441	59.0	%	64.7	%	(5.7	%)

Current accident year losses and LAE, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses

The current accident year loss and LAE ratio, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses for AFG’s Specialty property and casualty insurance operations was ~~60.5%~~62.5% for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~60.6%~~62.2% for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~0.1~~0.3 percentage points.

Property and transportation The ~~0.1~~1.6 percentage point increase in the loss and LAE ratio for the current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses reflects ~~growth in the crop operations, which has a~~ higher ~~loss and LAE ratio than many of the businesses~~losses in the property and ~~transportation segment and a higher loss and LAE ratio in the equine~~inland marine business ~~due to higher claim severity~~ in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of ~~2020, partially offset by a lower loss and LAE ratio of the aviation business.~~2020.

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Specialty casualty The ~~0.9~~1.3 percentage point decrease in the loss and LAE ratio for the current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses reflects a decrease in the loss and LAE ratios of the ~~excess and surplus businesses, partially offset by an increase in the loss and LAE ratio of the executive liability~~workers’ compensation business.

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Specialty financial The ~~2.9~~1.4 percentage point increase in the loss and LAE ratio for the current year, excluding COVID-19 related and catastrophe losses reflects an increase in the loss and LAE ratio of the financial institutions and trade credit businesses.

Net prior year reserve development

AFG’s Specialty property and casualty insurance operations recorded net favorable reserve development related to prior accident years of ~~$127~~$210 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$133~~$181 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, ~~a decrease~~an increase of $6$29 million ~~(5%~~(16%).

Property and transportation Net favorable reserve development of ~~$83~~$101 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 reflects lower than anticipated claim frequency and severity in the transportation businesses, lower than expected losses in the crop business, ~~and~~ lower than expected claim severity in the property and inland marine business and lower than expected claim frequency in the aviation business, partially offset by higher than expected claim frequency and severity in the equine business. Net favorable reserve development of ~~$52~~$78 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflects lower than expected claim frequency and severity in the agricultural businesses and lower than anticipated claim frequency and severity in the transportation businesses.

Specialty casualty Net favorable reserve development of ~~$29~~$85 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 reflects lower than anticipated claim severity in the workers’ compensation businesses, partially offset by higher than anticipated claim severity in the general liability and targeted markets ~~and professional liability~~ businesses. Net favorable reserve development of ~~$75~~$91 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflects lower than anticipated claim ~~frequency and~~ severity in the workers’ compensation businesses and lower than anticipated claim frequency in the executive liability business, partially offset by higher than expected claim frequency in general liability contractor claims and higher than expected claim frequency and severity in the excess and surplus businesses.

Specialty financial Net favorable reserve development of ~~$20~~$38 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 reflects lower than anticipated claim frequency in the surety ~~business~~and trade credit businesses and lower than expected claim frequency and severity in the financial institutions business. Net favorable reserve development of ~~$13~~$22 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflects lower than anticipated claim frequency in the trade credit business and lower than anticipated claim frequency and severity in the financial institutions, fidelity and surety businesses.

Other specialty In addition to the development discussed above, total Specialty prior year reserve development includes net adverse reserve development of $5$14 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and $7$10 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, reflecting net adverse development associated with AFG’s internal reinsurance program, partially offset by the amortization of the deferred gains on the retroactive reinsurance transactions entered into in connection with the sale of businesses in 1998 and 2001.

Special asbestos and environmental reserve charges See “Special asbestos and environmental reserve charges” under “Results of Operations — Property and Casualty Insurance Segment — Net prior year reserve development” for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 for a discussion of the $47 million special charge recorded in the third quarter of 2020.

Aggregate Aggregate net prior accident years reserve development for AFG’s property and casualty insurance segment includes the special A&E charges mentioned above, net adverse reserve development of $11 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 from the Neon exited lines and net adverse reserve development of $1$2 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and $3$4 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 related to business outside the Specialty group that AFG no longer writes.

COVID-19 related losses

AFG’s Specialty property and casualty insurance operations recorded ~~$11~~$14 million in reserve charges related to COVID-19 in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 primarily related to the workers’ compensation and trade credit businesses, and released approximately ~~$10~~$13 million of accident year 2020 reserves based on loss experience. Underwriting results for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 include $95 million of reserve charges related to COVID-19. Approximately 70% of AFG’s 2020 COVID-19 related losses were reported in the workers’ compensation, executive liability and trade credit businesses, with the remainder spread across numerous other businesses. Given the uncertainties surrounding the ultimate number and scope of claims relating to the pandemic, approximately ~~66%~~63% of the $96 million in cumulative COVID-19 related losses are held as incurred but not reported reserves at ~~June~~September 30, 2021.

~~In addition, COVID-19 related losses were the primary driver of the underwriting loss recorded in the Neon exited lines for the first six months of 2020.~~

~~Catastrophe losses~~

Catastrophe losses of $30 million in the first six months of 2021 resulted primarily from storms in in multiple regions of the United States, including the winter storms in Texas. Catastrophe losses of $35 million in the first six months of 2020

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In addition, COVID-19 related losses were the primary driver of the underwriting loss recorded in the Neon exited lines for the first nine months of 2020.

Catastrophe losses

Catastrophe losses of $61 million in the first nine months of 2021 resulted primarily from Hurricane Ida and storms in multiple regions of the United States, including the winter storms in Texas. Catastrophe losses of $87 million in the first nine months of 2020 resulted primarily from Hurricanes Hanna, Laura and Sally, Tropical Storm Isaias, storms and tornadoes in multiple regions of the United States, multiple wildfires in west coast states and included $4 million related to civil unrest.

Commissions and Other Underwriting Expenses

AFG’s property and casualty commissions and other underwriting expenses (“U/W Exp”) were ~~$756 million~~$1.16 billion in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$819 million~~$1.22 billion for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a decrease of ~~$63~~$56 million ~~(8%~~(5%). AFG’s underwriting expense ratio was ~~31.2%~~29.4% for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~34.2%~~32.3% for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a decrease of ~~3.0~~2.9 percentage points. Detail of AFG’s property and casualty commissions and other underwriting expenses and underwriting expense ratios is shown below (dollars in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,											Nine months ended September 30,
		2021				2020				Change in			2021				2020				Change in
		U/W Exp		% of NEP		U/W Exp		% of NEP		% of NEP			U/W Exp		% of NEP		U/W Exp		% of NEP		% of NEP
Property and transportation	Property and transportation	$	245	29.0	%	$	240	30.9	%	(1.9	%)	Property and transportation	$	384	24.9	%	$	364	27.0	%	(2.1	%)
Specialty casualty	Specialty casualty	308		26.5	%	317		28.7	%	(2.2	%)	Specialty casualty	476		26.9	%	472		28.4	%	(1.5	%)
Specialty financial	Specialty financial	163		51.9	%	159		53.2	%	(1.3	%)	Specialty financial	244		51.2	%	239		52.7	%	(1.5	%)
Other specialty	Other specialty	40		39.0	%	33		40.4	%	(1.4	%)	Other specialty	59		37.5	%	54		39.1	%	(1.6	%)
Total Specialty	Total Specialty	756		31.2	%	749		33.2	%	(2.0	%)	Total Specialty	1,163		29.4	%	1,129		31.4	%	(2.0	%)
Neon exited lines	Neon exited lines	—				70						Neon exited lines	—				90
Aggregate	Aggregate	$	756	31.2	%	$	819	34.2	%	(3.0	%)	Aggregate	$	1,163	29.4	%	$	1,219	32.3	%	(2.9	%)

Property and transportation Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased ~~1.9~~2.1 percentage points in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting ~~higher profitability-based ceding commissions received from reinsurers in the crop business and~~ the impact of higher premiums on the ratio in the ~~transportation businesses in the~~ first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Specialty casualty Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased ~~2.2~~1.5 percentage points in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting higher ceding commissions received from reinsurers as a result of growth in the excess liability and excess and surplus businesses and the impact of higher premiums on the ratio in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Specialty financial Commissions and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased ~~1.3~~1.5 percentage points in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting the impact of higher premiums on the ratio in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

~~Property and Casualty Net Investment Income~~

Net investment income in AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations was $302 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to $171 million (excluding the Neon exited lines) in the first six months of 2020, an increase of $131 million (77%). The average invested assets and overall yield earned on investments held by AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations are provided below (dollars in millions):

Six months ended June 30,
2021 2020 Change % Change
Net investment income:
Net investment income excluding alternative investments $ 162 $ 181 $ (19) (10 %)
Alternative investments 140 (10) 150 (1,500 %)
Total net investment income $ 302 $ 171 $ 131 77 %
Average invested assets (at amortized cost) $ 12,539 $ 11,509 $ 1,030 9 %
Yield (net investment income as a % of average invested assets) 4.82 % 2.97 % 1.85 %
Tax equivalent yield (*) 4.96 % 3.10 % 1.86 %

~~(*)Adjusts the yield on equity securities and tax-exempt bonds to the fully taxable equivalent yield.~~

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Property and Casualty Net Investment Income

Net investment income in AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations was $467 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to $282 million (excluding the Neon exited lines) in the first nine months of 2020, an increase of $185 million (66%). The average invested assets and overall yield earned on investments held by AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations are provided below (dollars in millions):


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2021			2020			Change			% Change
Net investment income:
Net investment income excluding alternative investments	$	243		$	264		$	(21)		(8	%)
Alternative investments	224			18			206			1,144	%
Total net investment income	$	467		$	282		$	185		66	%

Average invested assets (at amortized cost)	$	12,763		$	11,611		$	1,152		10	%

Yield (net investment income as a % of average invested assets)	4.88		%	3.24		%	1.64		%

Tax equivalent yield (*)	5.00		%	3.37		%	1.63		%

(*)Adjusts the yield on equity securities and tax-exempt bonds to the fully taxable equivalent yield.

The property and casualty insurance segment’s increase in net investment income for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflects significantly higher earnings from alternative investments (partnerships and similar investments and AFG-managed CLOs), partially offset by the effect of lower fixed maturity yields, lower short-term interest rates and lower dividend income. The property and casualty insurance segment’s overall yield on investments (net investment income as a percentage of average invested assets) was ~~4.82%~~4.88% for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~2.97%~~3.24% for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~1.85~~1.64 percentage points. The annualized return earned on alternative investments was ~~26.3%~~24.4% in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~a negative return of 2.3%~~2.7% in the prior year period.

In addition to the property and casualty segment’s net investment income from ongoing operations discussed above, the Neon exited lines reported a $6$5 million loss in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 in net investment income, primarily from changes in the fair value of equity securities.

Property and Casualty Other Income and Expenses, Net

Other income and expenses, net for AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations was a net expense of ~~$12~~$16 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$14~~$23 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a decrease of $2$7 million ~~(14%~~(30%). The table below details the items included in other income and expenses, net for AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations (in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020

Other income	Other income	$	5	$	8	Other income	$	9	$	8
Other expenses	Other expenses					Other expenses
Amortization of intangibles	Amortization of intangibles	4		6		Amortization of intangibles	5		9
Other	Other	13		16		Other	20		22
Total other expense	Total other expense	17		22		Total other expense	25		31
Other income and expenses, net	Other income and expenses, net	$	(12)	$	(14)	Other income and expenses, net	$	(16)	$	(23)

In addition to the property and casualty segment’s other income and expenses, net from ongoing operations discussed above, the Neon exited lines incurred a net expense of $2$5 million in other income and expenses, net during the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Holding Company, Other and Unallocated — Results of Operations

AFG’s net GAAP pretax loss outside of its property and casualty insurance segment (excluding realized gains and losses) totaled ~~$127~~$172 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$77~~$151 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$50~~$21 million ~~(65%~~(14%). AFG’s net core pretax loss outside of its property and casualty insurance segment (excluding realized gains and losses) totaled ~~$116~~$161 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$77~~$130 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$39~~$31 million ~~(51%~~(24%).

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

The following table details AFG’s GAAP and core loss before income taxes from operations outside of its property and casualty insurance segment for the ~~six~~nine months ended ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,							Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020		% Change			2021		2020		% Change
Revenues:	Revenues:							Revenues:
Net investment income	Net investment income	$	11	$	(3)	(467	%)	Net investment income	$	20	$	1	1,900	%
Other income — P&C fees	Other income — P&C fees	37		33		12	%	Other income — P&C fees	58		50		16	%
Other income	Other income	9		10		(10	%)	Other income	15		14		7	%
Total revenues	Total revenues	57		40		43	%	Total revenues	93		65		43	%

Costs and Expenses:	Costs and Expenses:							Costs and Expenses:
Property and casualty insurance — commissions and other underwriting expenses	Property and casualty insurance — commissions and other underwriting expenses	14		10		40	%	Property and casualty insurance — commissions and other underwriting expenses	24		16		50	%
Other expense — expenses associated with P&C fees	Other expense — expenses associated with P&C fees	23		23		—	%	Other expense — expenses associated with P&C fees	34		34		—	%
Other expenses (*)	Other expenses (*)	89		44		102	%	Other expenses (*)	125		81		54	%
Costs and expenses, excluding interest charges on borrowed money	Costs and expenses, excluding interest charges on borrowed money	126		77		64	%	Costs and expenses, excluding interest charges on borrowed money	183		131		40	%
Loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses and interest charges on borrowed money	Loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses and interest charges on borrowed money	(69)		(37)		86	%	Loss before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses and interest charges on borrowed money	(90)		(66)		36	%
Interest charges on borrowed money	Interest charges on borrowed money	47		40		18	%	Interest charges on borrowed money	71		64		11	%
Core loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	Core loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	(116)		(77)		51	%	Core loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	(161)		(130)		24	%

Pretax non-core special A&E charges								Pretax non-core special A&E charges	—		(21)		(100	%)
Pretax non-core loss on pension settlement	Pretax non-core loss on pension settlement	(11)		—		—	%	Pretax non-core loss on pension settlement	(11)		—		—	%
GAAP loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	GAAP loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	$	(127)	$	(77)	65	%	GAAP loss from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding realized gains and losses	$	(172)	$	(151)	14	%

(*)Excludes a pretax non-core loss of $11 million related to the settlement of pension liabilities of a small former manufacturing operation in the second quarter of ~~2021.~~2021 and a pretax non-core special A&E charge of $21 million in the third quarter of 2020.

Holding Company and Other — Net Investment Income

AFG recorded net investment income on investments held outside of its property and casualty insurance segment of ~~$11~~$20 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~a net investment loss of $3~~$1 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, ~~a change~~an increase of ~~$14~~$19 million ~~(467%~~(1,900%). The parent company holds a small portfolio of securities that are carried at fair value through net investment income. These securities increased in value by $6$7 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to a decrease in value of $6$4 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. The increase in net investment income also reflects income in the third quarter of 2021 from directly owned real estate acquired from the annuity group prior to the sale of the annuity business and purchases of fixed maturity investments at the holding company.

Holding Company and Other — P&C Fees and Related Expenses

Summit, a workers’ compensation insurance subsidiary, collects fees from a small group of unaffiliated insurers for providing underwriting, policy administration and claims services. In addition, certain of AFG’s property and casualty insurance businesses collect fees from customers for ancillary services such as workplace safety programs and premium financing. In the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021, AFG collected ~~$37~~$54 million in fees for these services compared to ~~$33~~$50 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020. Management views this fee income, net of the ~~$23~~$34 million in both the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, in expenses incurred to generate such fees, as a reduction in the cost of underwriting its property and casualty insurance policies. In addition, AFG’s property and casualty insurance businesses collected $4 million in fees from AFG’s disposed annuity operations subsequent to the May 2021 sale as compensation for certain services provided under a transition services agreement. The expenses related to providing such services are embedded in property and casualty underwriting expenses. Consistent with internal management reporting, these fees and the related expenses are netted and recorded as a reduction of commissions and other underwriting expenses in AFG’s segmented results.

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Holding Company and Other — Other Income

Other income in the table above includes $8$12 million in ~~both~~ the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and $11 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, in management fees paid to AFG by the AFG-managed CLOs (AFG’s consolidated managed investment entities). The management fees are eliminated in consolidation — see the other income line in the Consolidate MIEs column under “Results of Operations — Segmented Statement of Earnings.” Excluding amounts eliminated in consolidation, AFG recorded other income outside of its property and casualty insurance segment of $1$3 million in both the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 ~~compared to $2 million~~and the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

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Holding Company and Other — Other Expenses

Excluding the non-core special A&E charge discussed below, AFG’s holding companies and other operations outside of its property and casualty insurance segment recorded other expenses of ~~$89~~$125 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$44~~$81 million the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$45~~$44 million ~~(102%~~(54%) reflecting higher holding company expenses related to employee benefit plans that are tied to stock market performance and higher expenses associated with certain incentive compensation plans.

Holding Company and Other — Interest Charges on Borrowed Money

AFG’s holding companies and other operations outside of its property and casualty insurance segment recorded interest expense of ~~$47~~$71 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to ~~$40~~$64 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of $7 million ~~(18%~~(11%), reflecting higher average indebtedness.

The increase in interest expense for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 as compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflects the following financial transactions completed by AFG between January 1, 2020 and ~~June~~September 30, 2021:

•Issued $300 million of 5.25% Senior Notes in April 2020

•Issued $150 million of 5.625% Subordinated Debentures in May 2020

•Issued $200 million of 4.50% Subordinated Debentures in September 2020

•Redeemed $150 million of 6% Subordinated Debentures in November 2020

Holding Company and Other — Special A&E Charge

See “Holding Company and Other — Special A&E Charge” under “Results of Operations — Holding Company, Other and Unallocated” for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 for a discussion of the $21 million pretax non-core special A&E charge recorded in the third quarter of 2020.

Holding Company and Other — Loss on Pension Settlement

In the second quarter of 2021, AFG settled pension liabilities related to a small former manufacturing operation resulting in a pretax non-core loss of $11 million.

Realized Gains (Losses) on Securities

AFG’s realized gains (losses) on securities were net gains of ~~$120~~$103 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to net losses of ~~$220~~$197 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a change of ~~$340~~$300 million ~~(155%~~(152%). Realized gains (losses) on securities consisted of the following (in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2021		2020			2021		2020
Realized gains (losses) before impairments:	Realized gains (losses) before impairments:					Realized gains (losses) before impairments:
Disposals	Disposals	$	2	$	4	Disposals	$	2	$	6
Change in the fair value of equity securities	Change in the fair value of equity securities	119		(211)		Change in the fair value of equity securities	104		(189)
Change in the fair value of derivatives	Change in the fair value of derivatives	(2)		1		Change in the fair value of derivatives	(4)		—

		119		(206)			102		(183)

Change in allowance for impairments on securities	Change in allowance for impairments on securities	1		(14)		Change in allowance for impairments on securities	1		(14)
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	$	120	$	(220)	Realized gains (losses) on securities	$	103	$	(197)

The ~~$119~~$104 million net realized gain from the change in the fair value of equity securities in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 includes gains of ~~$31~~$27 million on investments in energy and natural gas companies, ~~$24 million on investments in healthcare companies, $19~~$20 million on investments in banks and financing companies, $20 million on investments in media companies and $19 million on investments in ~~media~~healthcare companies. The ~~$211~~$189 million net realized loss from the change in the fair value of equity securities in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 includes losses of ~~$58~~$52 million on investments in banks and financing companies, ~~$44~~$46 million on investments in

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energy and natural gas companies, $34 million from investments in media companies, ~~$26 million on investments in natural gas companies, $21~~$19 million on real estate investment trusts ~~$14 million on investments in energy companies~~ and ~~$10~~$6 million on insurance companies.

Realized Gain (Loss) on Subsidiary

In the second quarter of 2021, AFG recognized a pretax gain on sale of subsidiary of $4 million related to contingent consideration received on the sale of Neon. See “Results of Operations — General” for the discussion of the December 2019 decision to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.

On September 28, 2020, AFG announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to sell GAI Holding Bermuda and its subsidiaries, comprising the legal entities that own Neon, to RiverStone Holdings Limited. The transaction closed in the fourth quarter of 2020. AFG recorded a $30 million loss in the third quarter of 2020 to establish a liability equal to the excess of the net carrying value of the assets and liabilities to be disposed over the estimated net sale proceeds. See Note C — “Sales of Businesses” to the financial statements.

Consolidated Income Taxes on Continuing Operations

AFG’s consolidated provision (credit) for income taxes on continuing operations was a provision of ~~$116~~$164 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to a credit of $4$52 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a change of ~~$120~~$216 million ~~(3,000%~~(415%). See Note K — “Income Taxes” to the financial statements for an analysis of items affecting AFG’s effective tax rate on continuing operations.

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~~Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued~~

Consolidated Noncontrolling Interests in Continuing Operations

AFG’s consolidated net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests was a net loss $13 million for the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 reflecting losses at Neon, which was sold in December 2020.

Real Estate Entities Acquired from the Annuity Operations

Beginning with the first quarter of 2021, the results of the annuity businesses to be sold are reported as discontinued operations, in accordance with GAAP, which included adjusting prior period results to reflect these operations as discontinued. Prior to the completion of the sale, AFG’s property and casualty insurance operations acquired approximately $480 million in ~~real-estate related~~real estate-related partnerships and AFG parent acquired approximately $100 million of directly owned real estate from those operations. GAAP pretax earnings from continuing operations includes the earnings from these entities and certain other expenses that will be retained from the annuity operations.

The retained real estate entities contributed $51 million in GAAP pretax earnings inthrough the ~~first six months~~May 31, 2021 effective date of ~~2021~~the sale compared to ~~$19~~$29 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, an increase of ~~$32~~$22 million ~~(168%~~(76%). This increase reflects higher earnings from the ~~real-estate related~~real estate-related partnerships inthrough the ~~first six months of 2021~~sale date compared to the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020.

Discontinued Annuity Operations

AFG’s discontinued annuity operations, which were sold on May 31, 2021, contributed $324 million in GAAP pretax earnings (excluding the gain on the sale of the annuity operations) in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to a pretax net loss of ~~$125~~$31 million in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020, a change of ~~$449~~$355 million ~~(359%~~(1,145%) reflecting the following:

•net realized gains on securities in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 compared to net realized losses in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020,

•significantly higher earnings from partnerships and similar investments,

•the negative impact from the run-off of higher yielding investments and lower short-term interest rates,

•the positive impact of strong stock market performance in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021, ~~compared to the unfavorable impact of the decline in stock market performance in the first six months of 2020,~~

•the negative impact of lower than expected interest rates in both the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021 and the first ~~six~~nine months of 2020 on the accounting for fixed indexed annuities (“FIAs”),

•the negative impact of unlocking actuarial assumptions in the third quarter of 2020, and

•the negative impact of the amortization of the deferred loss related to the annuity block reinsurance transaction entered into in the fourth quarter of 2020 and other reinsurance impacts in the first ~~six~~nine months of 2021.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Continued

The following table details AFG’s earnings (loss) before and after income taxes and the gain on the sale from its discontinued annuity operations for the ~~six~~nine months ended ~~June~~September 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in millions):


		Six months ended June 30,							Nine months ended September 30,
		2021 (*)		2020		% Change			2021 (*)		2020		% Change
Pretax annuity earnings historically reported as core operating earnings:	Pretax annuity earnings historically reported as core operating earnings:							Pretax annuity earnings historically reported as core operating earnings:
Pretax annuity earnings before items below	Pretax annuity earnings before items below	$	106	$	166	(36	%)	Pretax annuity earnings before items below	$	106	$	247	(57	%)
Earnings on partnerships and similar investments	Earnings on partnerships and similar investments	139		(64)		(317	%)	Earnings on partnerships and similar investments	139		(27)		(615	%)
Total pretax annuity earnings historically reported as core operating earnings	Total pretax annuity earnings historically reported as core operating earnings	245		102		140	%	Total pretax annuity earnings historically reported as core operating earnings	245		220		11	%

Pretax amounts previously reported outside of annuity core earnings:	Pretax amounts previously reported outside of annuity core earnings:							Pretax amounts previously reported outside of annuity core earnings:
Unlocking								Unlocking	—		(46)		(100	%)
Impact of reinsurance, derivatives related to FIAs and other impacts of changes in the stock market and interest rates on FIAs over or under option costs	Impact of reinsurance, derivatives related to FIAs and other impacts of changes in the stock market and interest rates on FIAs over or under option costs	(33)		(97)		(66	%)	Impact of reinsurance, derivatives related to FIAs and other impacts of changes in the stock market and interest rates on FIAs over or under option costs	(33)		(94)		(65	%)
Realized gains (losses) on securities	Realized gains (losses) on securities	112		(127)		(188	%)	Realized gains (losses) on securities	112		(105)		(207	%)
Run-off life and long-term care	Run-off life and long-term care	—		(3)		(100	%)	Run-off life and long-term care	—		(6)		(100	%)
Total pretax amounts previously reported outside of annuity core earnings	Total pretax amounts previously reported outside of annuity core earnings	79		(227)		(135	%)	Total pretax amounts previously reported outside of annuity core earnings	79		(251)		(131	%)
GAAP pretax earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations, excluding the gain on the sale of the discontinued annuity operations	GAAP pretax earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations, excluding the gain on the sale of the discontinued annuity operations	324		(125)		(359	%)	GAAP pretax earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations, excluding the gain on the sale of the discontinued annuity operations	324		(31)		(1,145	%)
Provision (credit) for income taxes	Provision (credit) for income taxes	66		(29)		(328	%)	Provision (credit) for income taxes	66		(11)		(700	%)
GAAP net earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations, excluding the sale of the discontinued annuity operations	GAAP net earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations, excluding the sale of the discontinued annuity operations	258		(96)		(369	%)	GAAP net earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations, excluding the sale of the discontinued annuity operations	258		(20)		(1,390	%)
Gain on sale of discontinued annuity operations, net of tax	Gain on sale of discontinued annuity operations, net of tax	656		—		—	%	Gain on sale of discontinued annuity operations, net of tax	656		—		—	%
GAAP net earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations	GAAP net earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations	$	914	$	(96)	(1,052	%)	GAAP net earnings (loss) from discontinued annuity operations	$	914	$	(20)	(4,670	%)

(*)Results through the May 31, 2021 effective date of the sale.

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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

As of ~~June~~September 30, 2021, there were no material changes to the information provided in Item 7A — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk of AFG’s 2020 Form ~~10-K.~~10-K other than the decline in the size of AFG’s fixed maturity portfolio due to the May 2021 sale of its annuity business. The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of fair values to reasonably likely changes in interest rates by illustrating the estimated effect on AFG’s fixed maturity portfolio that an immediate increase of 100 basis points in the interest rate yield curve would have at September 30, 2021 (dollars in millions). Effects of increases or decreases from the 100 basis points illustrated would be approximately proportional.


Fair value of fixed maturity portfolio	$	10,456
Percentage impact on fair value of 100 bps increase in interest rates	(2.0		%)
Pretax impact on fair value of fixed maturity portfolio	$	(209)

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

AFG’s management, with participation of its Co-Chief Executive Officers and its Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated AFG’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, AFG’s Co-CEOs and CFO concluded that the controls and procedures are effective. There have been no changes in AFG’s internal control over financial reporting during the ~~second~~third fiscal quarter of 2021 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, AFG’s internal control over financial reporting.

In the ordinary course of business, AFG and its subsidiaries routinely enhance their information systems by either upgrading current systems or implementing new systems. There has been no change in AFG’s business processes and procedures during the ~~second~~third fiscal quarter of 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, AFG’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities AFG repurchased shares of its Common Stock during 2021 as follows:

Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
Per Share Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs Maximum Number
of Shares
that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs (b)
First quarter 1,757,702 $ 108.98 1,757,702 3,710,904
Second quarter:
April 94,273 $ 115.07 94,273 3,616,631
May 447,048 128.39 447,048 8,169,583
June 375,199 121.99 375,199 7,794,384
Total 2,674,222 $ 114.26 (a) 2,674,222


	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share			Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (b)
First quarter	1,757,702	$	108.98		1,757,702	3,710,904



Second quarter	916,520	124.40			916,520	7,794,384



Third quarter:
July	10,973	$	120.01		10,973	7,783,411
August	—	—			—	7,783,411
September	83,987	129.67			83,987	7,699,424
Total	2,769,182	$	114.75	(a)	2,769,182

(a)~~In June 2021,~~ AFG ~~paid a~~declared special ~~dividend of $14.00~~dividends totaling $20.00 per share of its Common ~~Stock. The~~Stock in the first nine months of 2021. Adjusted for the special dividends, the average price paid per share ~~adjusted~~was $97.22 for the ~~special dividend was $102.23 for the six~~nine months ended ~~June~~September 30, 2021.

(b)Represents the remaining shares that may be repurchased until December 31, 2025 under the Plans authorized by AFG’s Board of Directors in October 2020 and May 2021. In May 2021, AFG’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of five million additional shares.

In addition, AFG acquired 76,984 shares of its Common Stock (at an average of $106.58 per share) in the first quarter of 2021, ~~274 shares of its Common Stock (at $114.09 per share) in April 2021, 13,418~~14,380 shares (at an average of ~~$132.45~~$131.66 per share) in ~~May~~the second quarter of 2021, ~~and 688~~496 shares (at ~~$123.18~~$126.24 per share) in ~~June~~July 2021 and 66 shares (at $135.98 per share) in August 2021 in connection with its stock incentive plans.

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ITEM 6. Exhibits


Number						Exhibit Description
31(a)						Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31(b)						Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31(c)						Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32						Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


	American Financial Group, Inc.

~~August 6,~~November 5, 2021	By:	/s/ Brian S. Hertzman
		Brian S. Hertzman
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Part I — Financial Information
Item 1 — Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheet			2
Consolidated Statement of Earnings			3
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income			4
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity			5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows			7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements			8
Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			35
Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk			7980
Item 4 — Controls and Procedures			7980

Part II — Other Information

Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			7981
Item 6 — Exhibits			8082
Signature			8082