AFG 'Especially Pleased' With Comp Performance in Q1

American Financial Group Inc. on Wednesday reported 2018 first quarter net income attributable to shareholders of $145 million, compared to $153 million for the prior-year quarter. AFG’s Specialty Casualty Group, which includes workers’ compensation, general liability, executive and professional liability, and other coverages, reported an underwriting profit of $41 million in the first quarter, compared to $15 million in the first quarter of 2017. Specialty casualty net premiums written grew by 10% in the first quarter, to $594 million. The specialty casualty combined ratio impro...