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American Financial Group Inc. And Operating Subsidiaries Oct 08
Standard & Poors, Oct 2008
Abstract
Strong and significantly improved operating results, with most recent performance comparable with higher rated peers'. Strong competitive position supported by a diversified portfolio of specialty property/casualty (P/C) commercial lines, annuity, and supplemental life insurance businesses. Strong capital adequacy. Susceptibility to cyclical competitive pressures relative to higher-rated peers. Material asbestos and environmental exposure in the insurance business. The counterparty credit rating on American Financial Group Inc. (AFG) and the insurer financial strength ratings on its operating insurance subsidiaries reflect the group's strong operating results produced by its strongly positioned portfolio of specialty P/C commercial lines, annuity, and supplemental life businesses, as well as its strong capital adequacy. Partially offsetting these positive factors is the group's susceptibility to cyclical competitive pressures in...
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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