AIG posts US$1.1bn adjusted after-tax income in third quarter
AIG reported US$1.1bn adjusted after-tax income for Q3, with General Insurance net premiums up 7% YoY to $6.7bn. Underwriting income was $564m, and the combined ratio was 91.3%. Net investment income rose 9% to $1bn. AIG's ROE was 8.5%, and Core Operating ROE was 11.1%. Adjusted book value per share increased 5% to $81.25, with $787m returned to shareholders. CEO Eric Andersen highlighted broad-based growth and progress toward 2025 objectives.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings beat and strong capital return signal financial health, likely encouraging investors to add to positions.
Market read
AIG's robust earnings and capital return could boost the broader insurance sector and attract investor interest in large‑cap insurers.
What to watch
Potential exposure to catastrophe losses not reflected in the current combined ratio could pose downside risk.
Background
AIG's Q3 2026 earnings release provides the latest financial snapshot for the insurer, highlighting premium growth and underwriting profitability.
Ticker impact
AIG reported Q3 adjusted after‑tax income of $1.1 bn, net premiums up 7% YoY and a combined ratio improvement to 89.2%, indicating strong earnings momentum.
likely upward pressure as the market prices in stronger profitability and higher dividend payout
The earnings numbers exceed prior expectations and include a sizable share‑repurchase and dividend, which typically support price gains.
Market effects
Improved results may lift sentiment in the property‑casualty insurance sector.
U.S. insurers could see modest buying interest following AIG's strong quarter.
AIG's performance may influence global reinsurance pricing and capital allocation.
Counterpoint
If the market had already priced in the earnings beat, the stock could face a short‑term pullback.
Key entities
- companyAIG
American International Group, a global insurance and financial services firm.
- executiveEric Andersen
President and CEO of AIG, quoted on the results.




