Shares of global insurance giant AIG (NYSE:AIG) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after a significantly weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report sparked concerns about the health of the economy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, non-farm payrolls increased by only 22,000 in August, a figure substantially below expectations. This disappointing data suggests a potential slowdown in economic activity. For a major insurance and financial services provider like AIG, a cooling economy can translate to lower business volumes and potential headwinds for its investment portfolio, leading to negative investor sentiment.
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AIG’s second quarter results were shaped by cautious underwriting in its U.S. property business and targeted growth in casualty and specialty lines. Management highlighted a deliberate pullback from property segments facing rate pressure, while focusing on areas with more favorable risk-adjusted returns. CEO Peter Zaffino described the property portfolio’s repositioning as “one of the best stories for AIG,” noting that extensive use of reinsurance and a conservative approach to catastrophe risk have stabilized results. The company also credited improved expense discipline and operational streamlining from the AIG Next initiative for helping offset headwinds in select business lines.
Global insurance giant AIG (NYSE:AIG) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 4.3% year on year to $6.84 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.81 per share was 13.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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AIG reports strong Q2 2025 earnings, beating estimates with $1.81 EPS and $6.84B revenue. Underwriting and investment income drive growth amid solid capital returns.
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