American Financial Group, Inc.’s (AFG) rate increases, higher retentions in renewal business, a rise in average renewal pricing, stronger underwriting profit and improved guidance make it worth retaining in one’s portfolio.Growth ProjectionsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Financial’s 2024 earnings is pegged at $11.02 per share, indicating a 4.3% increase from the year-ago reported figure on 4.2% higher revenues of $7.84 billion. The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings is pegged at $11.52 per shar ...