American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) reported first-quarter 2024 net operating earnings per share of $2.76, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3%. The bottom line decreased 4.5% year over year.American Financial’s results reflected a decline in investment income, lower underwriting profit, higher expenses and catastrophe losses, offset by improved net earned premiums.Behind the HeadlinesTotal revenues of $1.8 billion increased 5.1% year over year in the quarter. The growth came on the back of hi ...