A.M. Best has assigned an issue rating of “bbb+” to the recently announced 40-year, $150 million 6.0% subordinated debentures of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH) (NYSE:AFG). The outlook assigned to the rating is stable. All remaining ratings of AFG and its subsidiaries are unchanged.

The proceeds from this issuance will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include stock repurchases. The debt offering is pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While AFG’s financial leverage will modestly increase in the near term, it will remain within A.M. Best’s guidelines to support its current ratings.

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