{"url_path":"/sec/afg/8-k/2026-05-21/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-05-21","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1042046/0001140361-26-022469-index.html","accession_number":"0001140361-26-022469","cik":"0001042046","ticker":"AFG","issuer_name":"AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1042046/0001140361-26-022469-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001042046","primary_entity_name":"AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC"},"word_count":356,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"false000104204600010420462026-05-202026-05-200001042046afg:Five875SubordinatedDebenturesDueMarch302059Member2026-05-202026-05-200001042046afg:Five125SubordinatedDebenturesDueDecember152059Member2026-05-202026-05-200001042046afg:Five625SubordinatedDebenturesDueJune12060Member2026-05-202026-05-200001042046us-gaap:CommonStockMember2026-05-202026-05-200001042046afg:Four5SubordinatedDebenturesDueSeptember152060Member2026-05-202026-05-20\n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\nFORM 8-K\n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\nPursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of\n\nThe Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 20, 2026\n\nAMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.\n\n(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)\n\nOhio\n\n1-13653\n\n31-1544320\n\n(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)\n\n(Commission File Number)\n\n(IRS Employer Identification No.)\n\n301 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH\n\n45202\n\n(Address of principal executive offices)\n\n(Zip Code)\n\nRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (513) 579-2121\n\n \n\n(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)\n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions\n(see General Instruction A.2. below):\n\n☐\n\nWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n☐\n\nSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2\nof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).\n\nEmerging growth company ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised\nfinancial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\n \n\nTitle of each class\n\n \n\nTrading Symbol(s)\n\n \n\nName of each exchange on\n\nwhich registered\n\n \n\nCommon Stock\n\n \n\nAFG\n\n \n\nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n \n\n5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 30, 2059\n\n \n\nAFGB\n\n \n\nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n \n\n5.125% Subordinated Debentures due December 15, 2059\n\n \n\nAFGC\n\n \n\nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n \n\n5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 1, 2060\n\n \n\nAFGD\n\n \n\nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n \n\n4.5% Subordinated Debentures due September 15, 2060\n\n \n\nAFGE\n\n \n\nNew York Stock Exchange\n\nSection 5       Corporate\nGovernance and Management"}