Aug 6, 2026, 4:21 PM ETFinancial Services
American International Group, Inc. — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Net income attributable to AIG common shareholders was $948 million ($1.78 per diluted share), a 10% decrease year-over-year from $1.1 billion ($1.98 per share).
- Adjusted after-tax income (AATI) was $1.069 billion ($2.00 per diluted share), a 10% increase year-over-year from $1.0 billion ($1.81 per share).
- General Insurance net premiums written (NPW) were $7.5 billion, a 9% increase year-over-year on both reported and constant dollar bases.
- General Insurance underwriting income was $686 million, a 10% increase year-over-year from $626 million.
- General Insurance combined ratio was 89.0% (improvement of 30 basis points year-over-year); Accident year combined ratio, as adjusted (AYCR), was 88.1% (improvement of 30 basis points).
- Return on equity (ROE) was 9.4% (down from 11.0%); Core Operating ROE was 11.1% (down from 11.7%).
- Total net investment income was $1.1 billion, down from $1.5 billion year-over-year, primarily due to changes in fair value of Corebridge and equity securities.
- Book value per share was $77.39, a 4% increase from June 30, 2025; Adjusted tangible book value per share was $72.18, a 3% increase.
- Total debt to total capital ratio was 18.1%; total debt to total adjusted capital ratio was 17.6%.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- Management remains confident in meeting 2025 Investor Day financial objectives.
- The market has transitioned from broad positive pricing to a selective environment where profitability and growth depend on line-specific dynamics.
- AIG plans to pursue targeted growth in segments expected to achieve the most attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- General Insurance: NPW grew 9% driven by organic growth in select high-performing segments and strategic transactions, partially offset by North America Property lines. Excluding North America Property, NPW growth was 11%.
- North America Commercial: NPW was $3.1 billion (up 9%), driven by Retail Casualty and Financial Lines, partially offset by declines in Lexington (Property). Combined ratio improved to 84.0% from 85.9%.
- International Commercial: NPW was $2.6 billion (up 11% or 10% constant dollar), driven by Property and Marine, partially offset by Financial Lines due to rate pressure. Combined ratio increased to 91.3% from 85.9%, driven by higher catastrophe charges and rate pressure.
- Global Personal: NPW was $1.8 billion (up 7% or 8% constant dollar), driven by Accident & Health and High Net Worth business. Combined ratio improved to 92.9% from 98.5%.
- Other Operations: Net investment income and other were $39 million, down from $92 million, due to lower Corebridge dividends and short-term investment income.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- The underwriting environment is characterized by selective pricing and line-specific dynamics rather than broad positive pricing.
- AIG cites its breadth of underwriting expertise and global portfolio diversity as key competitive advantages.
- Rate pressure was noted in Property lines within North America Commercial and Financial Lines within International Commercial.
Risks and Challenges
- Catastrophe-related charges totaled $210 million (3.4 loss ratio points), including $75 million in net losses related to the Middle East conflict.
- North America Property lines negatively impacted overall NPW growth.
- Financial Lines in International Commercial faced continued rate pressure.
- Net investment income volatility was driven by fair value changes in Corebridge and equity securities.
Management Commentary and Tone
- Eric Andersen, President & CEO, described the quarter as "strong" and the first half as "exceptional," highlighting benefits from a diversified global portfolio and strategic transactions.
- Management emphasized the ability to perform well in the current selective market environment.
- The tone was confident regarding the execution of the strategy to leverage global scale and technical expertise for sustainable, profitable growth.
Other Key Points
- On May 7, 2026, AIG sold its remaining interest in Corebridge Financial, Inc. for aggregate proceeds of approximately $710 million.
- Capital returned to shareholders in the quarter totaled $904 million, including $641 million in share repurchases (approx. 8 million shares) and $263 million in dividends.
- The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 16, 2026.
- General Insurance APTI was $1.5 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year.
- Favorable prior year development (PYD) in the quarter was $145 million, primarily from U.S. Workers' Compensation and U.S. Property and Special Risks.