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No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 24 Feb 2025.
American Financial Group Inc: what insiders have been doing
This page follows insider dealings at American Financial Group Inc as filed with SEC (Form 4), a company from the Banks sector. Over the twelve months to 18 October 2026, 50 filings were filed, from 21 insiders.
Only sales appear on the open market, 8 sales in all totalling €12.0M, filed by 6 insiders. No amount is published for 2 filings, which the totals therefore leave out. The largest single trade was a sale of €10.1M by Lindner Carl H III, published on 26 August 2026.
Between a trade and the moment it shows up on SEC (Form 4), the median delay is 1 day. For comparison, the SEC allows two business days to file a Form 4. Keep in mind that insiders sell for many reasons unrelated to the outlook, from tax bills to estate planning.
With 50 filings in twelve months, the company is more active than the median of 22 filings across the 5,458 companies we follow on the same exchange. Looking back to 2021, when coverage begins, insiders filed 2 purchases and 33 sales. On the fundamentals side, the SEC filing (10-K) for the period ending 31 December 2025 lists revenue at 8.17 bn USD and net income at 842.0 m USD; the dividend was 7.28 USD per share.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and BCB Bancorp Inc. Every figure here comes from the filings published by SEC (Form 4) and describes the past, not future prices; it is not investment advice.
Insider Decl.
222
Thresholds
n/a
Buy Volume
€488,589
2 ops. · all time
Sell Volume
€21M
33 ops. · all time
Who traded when
BuySaleBrian S. Hertzman2 sales
Carl H. Lindner III2 sales
John I. von Lehman2 sales
Amy Y. Murray1 sale
David Lawrence Thompson Jr.1 sale
Gregory G. Joseph1 buy
+3 other insiders
Since the insiders bought
- -3.2%Entry US$18.14 · Close at T+365 US$17.56
- -10.8%Entry US$19.03 · Close at T+365 US$16.98
Entry is the close on the day after publication, the first price a reader could act on. Prices in the listing currency. Past moves are not a forecast.
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Financial data
as of FY 2025FY ended December 2025 · cache
US$16.16
Income statement
RevenueUS$7B
Net incomeUS$725M10.3% margin
Last declaration on 18 September 2026
Declarations222 total
119,914 shares0Common StockSEC:0001193125-26-395612:1
30,363 shares0Common StockSEC:0001193125-26-395612:0
1,279 shares@ US$143.8419.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001193125-26-390735:0
1,400 shares@ US$141.65100.0% of flowCommon StockSEC144:0001193125-26-388927
950 shares@ US$142.879.9% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001193125-26-380354:0
950 shares@ US$142.55100.0% of flowCommon StockSEC144:0001193125-26-377838
8,627 shares@ US$144.66320.2% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001193125-26-368711:0
81,373 shares@ US$144.28121.7% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001193125-26-368711:1
90,000 shares@ US$146.60100.0% of flowCarl H. Lindner III, TTEE (or his Successors) of the Carl H. Lindner III Family Trust DTD 8/29/02, as amendedSEC144:0001193125-26-355246
2,813 shares@ US$144.7652.9% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001193125-26-340350:0
2,813 shares@ US$141.92100.0% of flowCommon StockSEC144:0001193125-26-337906
2,247 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001193125-26-282863:0
2,247 shares@ US$137.08100.0% of flowCommon StockSEC144:0001572137-26-000004
11,370 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001910023-26-000004:0
11,370 shares@ US$134.64100.0% of flowCommon StockSEC144:0001193125-26-273471
1,299 shares0Common StockSEC:0001105805-26-000001:0
1,299 shares0Common StockSEC:0001185857-26-000002:0
1,299 shares0Common StockSEC:0001223369-26-000002:0
1,299 shares0Common StockSEC:0001298509-26-000004:0
1,299 shares0Common StockSEC:0001769239-26-000002:0
1,299 shares0Common StockSEC:0001835316-26-000001:0
1,299 shares0Common StockSEC:0001891334-26-000001:0
3,163 shares0Common StockSEC:0001816887-26-000002:0
8,847 shares0Common StockSEC:0001196316-26-000002:0
11,294 shares0Common StockSEC:0000942082-26-000002:0
25 of 222 declarations
About American Financial Group Inc
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is a U.S.-based insurance holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1959, the group has evolved into a specialized insurance platform anchored by Great American Insurance Group, with a long operating history shaped by underwriting expertise and selective capital deployment. For francophone investors, AFG is best understood as a specialty insurer rather than a broad, mass-market carrier: its edge comes from disciplined risk selection, underwriting profitability, and strong relationships within niche distribution channels.
AFG’s business is built primarily around two operating pillars. The Property & Casualty Group focuses on specialty P&C insurance, offering commercial and industrial coverages, transportation-related products, agricultural lines, property solutions, and other targeted niche insurance programs. The Specialty Financial Group is centered on financial institution-related coverages and other specialized risk-transfer solutions. This structure gives AFG a diversified earnings base while keeping the company focused on areas where underwriting knowledge and pricing discipline matter most.
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Competitive positioning is an important part of the investment case. AFG is widely viewed as a well-established specialty insurer with a reputation for conservative underwriting, strong broker relationships, and active capital management. The company has also emphasized the quality of its investment portfolio and its ability to return excess capital to shareholders. In 2025 and 2026, management highlighted sizable capital returns through dividends, including special dividends, and share repurchases, reinforcing the view that AFG is run with a shareholder-friendly financial discipline.
Geographically, AFG is predominantly a U.S. business, with its operating base in the United States and a market focus centered on domestic specialty insurance opportunities. Its listing on the NYSE under ticker AFG gives it high visibility among U.S. financial stocks and makes it accessible to global investors seeking exposure to the American insurance sector.
Recent developments have been constructive. In 2025 and in the first quarter of 2026, AFG reported solid operating performance, with improved core earnings and strong underwriting results in specialty property and casualty lines. In April 2026, the company also announced definitive agreements to sell the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, expected to generate a meaningful pretax gain, which signals continued portfolio optimization and active balance-sheet management. Overall, AFG stands out as a specialty insurance franchise focused on underwriting quality, capital efficiency, and shareholder returns rather than rapid top-line expansion.
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