AIG Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
AIG reported strong fourth-quarter results with a 6% increase in General Insurance net premiums written (NPW) reaching $7.18 billion. Net income attributable to AIG common shareholders was $898 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, a significant improvement from $86 million or $0.12 per share in the prior year quarter. Adjusted after-tax income (AATI) per diluted share was $1.30, up 2% year-over-year. Operating performance was solid despite higher catastrophe-related losses of $325 million. The company returned approximately $2.1 billion to shareholders during the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
AIG remains focused on disciplined capital management and underwriting excellence to drive sustained profitability. The company expects continued momentum despite increased global volatility.
Positive Outlook
- Strong General Insurance premium growth driven by Global Commercial and Global Personal segments
- Solid underwriting performance with an 88.6% accident year combined ratio
- Continued share repurchases and dividend payments enhancing shareholder value
- Reduced debt by $1.6 billion, improving financial flexibility
- Expansion of reinsurance strategy through Syndicate 2478 at Lloyd’s
Challenges Ahead
- Higher catastrophe losses impacting underwriting income
- Increase in combined ratio due to elevated claims costs
- Lower investment income in certain insurance segments
- Continued macroeconomic uncertainty and inflationary pressures
- Potential impact from regulatory and competitive landscape changes