Single Family
Single Family [Member]
Effect of nondeductible expenses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
State and municipal
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Sales and settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Subordinated Debentures
Subordinated Debt [Member]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividend reinvestment plan, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Provision (credit) for expected credit losses
Premium Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Revenues, costs and expenses, and earnings before income taxes for subsidiaries sold
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Not Discontinued Operations Income Statement And Additional Disclosures Text Block [Table Text Block]
Schedule of disposal groups not part of a a discontinued operations, income statement and additional disclosures
Operating Loss Carry Forward Expired [Domain]
Operating Loss Carry Forward Expired [Domain]
Operating Loss Carry Forward Expired [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Liabilities and Equity:
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Effect of tax exempt interest as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Percent
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Perpetual preferred stocks
Preferred Stock [Member]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Payable to reinsurers
Reinsurance Payable
Number of available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position
Number of Available For Sale Securities In Unrealized Loss Position
Number of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position.
Percentage of investment of most subordinate debt tranche, including discontinued operations, maximum
Percentage of Investment of Most Subordinate Debt Tranche of Variable Interest Entity Maximum, Including Discontinued Operations
Percentage of investment of most subordinate debt tranche of variable interest entity maximum, including discontinued operations
Agents’ balances and premiums receivable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Premiums Receivable
Premiums receivable of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Effect of change in valuation allowance as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales and settlements of equity index call options and other investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Scheduled principal payments on debt in year three
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Other
Temporary Equity, Other Changes
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 2060
Subordinated Debentures due in September 2060 [Member]
Subordinated Debentures due in September 2060
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Diluted (USD per share) from continuing operations)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net, Property, Casualty and Liability
Diluted (USD per share) from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Management fees paid to AFG
Management Fees Paid by Variable Interest Entities
Management fees paid by variable interest entities.
Shares exchanged — benefit plans, shares
Stock Repurchased Shares Exchanged in Stock Compensation Plans, Shares
Repurchased shares exchanged in stock compensation plans, shares
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Dividend reinvestment plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Investment income
Investment Income [Member]
After five years through ten years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After Five Through Ten Years Fair Value Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value, Percent.
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Reinsurance and other receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance and Other Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in reinsurance, agent's balances and premiums receivable and other receivables.
Income of managed investment entities:
Income (Loss) of Managed Investment Entities [Abstract]
Income (loss) of managed investment entities.
Additions (reductions) to previously recognized expected credit losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss, Not to Sell before Recovery, Credit Loss, Previously Recorded, Expense (Reversal)
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year 5 Through 10
Property and casualty insurance net earned premiums
Net earned premiums
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Purchases of investments
Purchases of Investments by Managed Investment Entities
The cash outflow from the purchase of investments by managed investment entities.
Collateralized loan obligations and other ABS (average life of approximately 3-1/2 years)
Collateralized Loan Obligations and Other Available for Sale Securities ABS Amortized Cost
Collateralized loan obligations and Other asset-backed securities, amortized cost.
Level 3 assets that were priced using non-binding broker quotes
Level Three Assets That Were Priced Using Non Binding Broker Quotes
Level three assets that were priced using non-binding broker quotes.
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
MBS (average life of approximately 3 years)
Mortgage-backed Securities Available-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure
Net Unrealized Gain on Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other comprehensive income (loss) including portion attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss), including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest.
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Level 3 assets as a percentage of total assets measured at fair value
Level Three Asset As Percentage Of Asset Measured At Fair Value
Level Three Asset As Percentage Of Asset Measured At Fair Value.
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Total revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Summary of Carrying value of long-term debt
Summary Of Carrying Value Of Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Summary of Carrying value of long-term debt.
Net cash provided by financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Property and Casualty Insurance
Property and Casualty Insurance [Member]
Property and casualty insurance.
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Average number of Common Shares:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Financial liabilities, Beginning Balance
Financial liabilities, Ending Balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Unobservable inputs used by management in determining fair value of embedded derivatives
Schedule Of Embedded Derivatives Unobservable Inputs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of embedded derivatives unobservable inputs.
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
Credit Loss, Financial Instrument [Policy Text Block]
Aggregate fair value of investment in collateralized loan obligations
Investment in CLO tranches
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Fair value of financial instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Derivative
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value - Twelve months or more
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer
Life, accident and health reserves
Life, Accident, and Health Reserves [Member]
Life, Accident, and Health Reserves
Derivatives
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Internally developed level 3 assets
Internally Developed Level 3 Assets
Level 3 assets in which the fair value was developed internally.
Percent of real-estate related investments by property type
Real-estate Related Investments, Percent, By Property Type
Percent of real-estate related investments by property type
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Fixed-Indexed Annuities (Embedded Derivative), Majority of Future Years
Fixed-Indexed Annuities (Embedded Derivative), Majority of Future Years [Member]
Derivatives embedded in fixed-indexed annuties, majority of future years
5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 2060
Subordinated Debentures Due In June 2060 [Member]
Subordinated Debentures Due In June 2060
Effect of stock-based compensation as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Realized losses on subsidiaries
Realized Gains Losses on Disposal of Subsidiaries
Realized Gains (Losses) on Disposal of Subsidiaries
Insurance
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Earnings from Real-Estate Related Investments, net of DAC
Earnings from Real-Estate Related Investments, net of DAC
Earnings from real-estate related investments, net of DAC
Proceeds from sale of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Insurance claims and reserves
Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reserve
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets of managed investment entities
Total assets
Assets
Percentage of investment of most subordinate debt tranche, Minimum
Percentage of Investment of Most Subordinate Debt Tranche of Variable Interest Entity Minimum
Minimum percentage of investment of most subordinate debt tranche of variable interest entity.
Purchases and issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Issuances
Agents’ balances and premiums receivable
Premiums Receivable, Net
5.25% Senior Notes due April 2030
Senior Notes Due In April 2030 [Member]
Senior Notes due in April 2030
Fair value, Total, Percent
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Total, Percent.
Foreign government
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Unpaid Policy Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity securities, at cost
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Effect of stock-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Commercial MBS
Commercial MBS
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Liabilities of managed investment entities
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Net transfers from variable annuity assets
Net Transfers From To Separate Accounts
Net transfers from (to) separate accounts related to variable annuity assets.
Annuity subsidiaries
Annuity Subsidiaries [Member]
Annuity subsidiaries to be sold
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (“DPAC”)
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
After ten years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After Ten Years Fair Value Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value, Percent.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Realized before impairments
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss), Excluding Other-than-temporary Impairment Loss
Fair value - less than twelve months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months
Proceeds from sales of equity securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity
Financial assets:
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Other assets
Other Assets
Other operating activities, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Payable to reinsurers
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Payables
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Purchases of real estate, property and equipment
Purchases of Real Estate, Property and Equipment
The cash outflow associated with the purchase of real estate held for investment purposes and cash flows associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal course of business.
Basic (USD per share) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other receivables
Other Receivables
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Beginning Balance, shares
Ending Balance, shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Equity Method Investments
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Table]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Effect of other income tax reconciliation as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Amount paid by subsidiaries to purchase managed investment entities liabilities after issuance date
Amount Paid By Subsidiaries To Purchase Managed Investment Entities Liabilities After Issuance Date.
Amount paid by subsidiaries to purchase managed investment entities liabilities after issuance date.
Premium Recognition
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives included in AFG' s Balance Sheet at fair value
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax ("AOCI")
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Weighted average common shares adjustment related to stock-based compensation (shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Annuity benefits
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Annuity Benefits
Annuity benefits of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comp. Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Available for sale fixed maturity securities by contractual maturity date
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Variable interest entity, primary beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Variable Annuity Assets and Liabilities
Policyholder Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Equity Method Investments
Equity method investments of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Investment income
Investment Income of Managed Investment Entities
Investment income of managed investment entities.
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Realized (gains) losses on investing activities
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Unearned revenue
Unearned Revenue [Member]
Unearned revenue.
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Other specialty
Specialty Other Insurance [Member]
Specialty Other Insurance.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Fixed maturities, available for sale, allowance for expected credit losses
Beginning balance
Impact of adoption of new accounting policy
Ending balance
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss
Equity in earnings of partnerships and similar investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Unfunded commitments to limited partnerships
Unfunded Commitments To Limited Partnerships
Represents commitments to fund credit facilities and contribute capital to certain limited partnership investments at a future date.
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (“EBT”)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Holding gains (losses) on equity securities still held
Holding Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities Still Held [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of holding gains (losses) on equity securities still held.
Other comprehensive income (loss), unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax
Equity securities, at fair value
Equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Scheduled principal payments on debt remainder of fiscal year
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Restricted stock awards, shares
Restricted Common Stock, shares issued (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Net (purchases) sales of trading securities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Trading Securities, Short-term
Holding Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities Still Held [Line Items]
Holding Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities Still Held [Line Items]
holding gains (losses) on equity securities still held
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary, Does Not Hold Majority Voting Interest, Disclosures [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary, Does Not Hold Majority Voting Interest, Disclosures [Abstract]
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Analysis of changes in the liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost — $9,059 and $8,812; allowance for expected credit losses of $10 and $12)
Available for sale (AFS) fixed maturities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Gross gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Summary of gain (loss) included in the Statement of Earnings for changes in the fair value of derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives included in Balance Sheet at fair value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Fixed-Indexed Annuities (Embedded Derivative)
Fixed-Indexed Annuities (Embedded Derivative) [Member]
Derivatives embedded in fixed-indexed annuity products
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses [Line Items]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cumulative effect adjustment in period of adoption
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Capital surplus
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Recoverables from reinsurers
Reinsurance Recoverable for Paid and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Payments for losses and LAE of:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities:
Gains (Losses) on Change in Fair Value of Assets/ Liabilities of Collateralized Loan Obligations [Abstract]
Gains losses on change in fair value of assets liabilities collateralized loan obligations.
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Deferred annuity and life policy acquisition costs
Deferred Annuity and Life Policy Acquisition Costs
Annuity and Life additions during the period in (a) capitalized costs that vary with and are primarily related to the acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts and coverage, and (b) capitalized present value of future profits (also known as value of business acquired).
Discount and Issue Costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One
Realized — impairments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities
Cash dividends paid on Common Stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Number of collateralized loan obligation entities
Number of Collateralized Loan Obligation Entities
Number of collateralized loan obligation entities.
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Mortgage loans
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate [Domain]
Liabilities
Gain (Loss) on Change in Fair Value of Liabilities of Variable Interest Entities
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of liabilities of variable interest entities.
Common Stock and Capital Surplus
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Net
AOCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Gross unrealized losses on fixed maturities
Fixed maturities, Available for sale, Gross Unrealized, Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Other benefit plans, shares
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Managed Investment Entities
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary, Does Not Hold Majority Voting Interest, Disclosures [Text Block]
The entire disclosure of consolidation and basis of presentation of variable interest entities, in which the registrant is deemed to be the primary beneficiary, even though it does not hold a majority voting interest.
Collateralized loan obligations and other ABS (average life of approximately 3-1/2 years)
Collateralized Loan Obligations and Other Available for Sale Securities ABS Fair Value Percent
Collateralized loan obligations and other Asset-backed securities, fair value, percent.
Shares exchanged — benefit plans
Stock Repurchased Shares Exchanged in Stock Compensation Plans, Value
Stock repurchased, shares exchanged in stock compensation plans, value.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), attributable to parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Shares acquired and retired
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Investment expenses
Investment Income, Investment Expense
Other Property
Other Property [Member]
Cash dividends per Common Share (USD per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Total assets of continuing operations accounted for at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Fixed maturities fair value, Subtotal, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities Excluding ABS and MBS, Fair Value, Percent
Available for sale securities debt maturities excluding ABS and MBS fair value percent.
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Deaths
Fair Value Inputs Deaths
Risk associated with risk of deaths, expressed as a percentage, used as an input to measure fair value.
Transfer out of Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Less reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance
Add back reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance
Reinsurance Recoverable for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Diluted (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Average life of ABS
Collateralized Loan Obligations and Other Asset-Backed Securities Average Useful Life
Collateralized loan obligations and Other asset-backed securities average useful life.
Collateral receivable related to interest rate swaps
Receivable for Collateral Posted Related to Swaps
Receivable for collateral posted related to swaps
Selected financial information related to collateralized loan obligations
Financial Information Related to Collateralized Loan Obligations [Abstract]
Financial information related to collateralized loan obligations.
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period including discontinued operations, beginning balance
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period including discontinued operations, ending balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations
Liabilities of Discontinued Annuity Operations [Member]
Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations that are held for sale
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings, Unappropriated
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Mortgage loans and other investments
Mortgage Loans And Other Investments [Member]
Mortgage loans and other investments.
Common Stock, no par value — 200,000,000 shares authorized — 85,126,062 and 86,345,246 shares outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in Net income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Purchases of fixed maturities
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net of tax
Marketable Securities [Member]
Marketable Securities.
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Other income
Other Income
Total pretax
Pretax [Member]
Total Pretax.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period from continuing operations
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain (loss), before tax
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax
Operating lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Ceded annuity receipts
Annuity Receipts Ceded
Annuity receipts ceded to third parties
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into net investment income
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total shareholders’ equity
Net investment in annuity businesses to be sold, excluding AOCI
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Effect of foreign operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Total financial assets not accounted for at fair value
Financial Assets Not Accounted For At Fair Value
Total financial assets not accounted for at fair value.
Unearned Revenue
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Total
Parent [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Other assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update [Domain]
Other Investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Other Investments
Other investments of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Assets
Gain (Loss) on Change in Fair Value of Assets of Variable Interest Entities
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets of variable interest entities.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Mortgage loans
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net
Assets of discontinued annuity operations
Total assets of discontinued annuity operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Percentage of level 3 assets that were priced using non-binding broker quotes
Percentage Of Level Three Assets That Were Priced Using Non-Binding Broker Quotes
Percentage of level 3 assets that were priced using non-binding broker quotes.
Beginning Balance
Impact of adoption of new accounting principles
Ending Balance
Premium Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Property and casualty insurance underwriting
Property and Casualty Insurance Underwriting Income (Loss)
Underwriting income (loss) for the property and casualty insurance segment, which is calculated as premiums earned less losses and loss adjustment expenses less commissions and other underwriting expenses.
Life, Accident and Health Reserves
Life, Accident and Health Reserves [Policy Text Block]
Describes an accounting policy related to an insurance entity's liability for future life, accident and health benefits to be paid to or on behalf of policyholders.
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
3.50% Senior Notes due August 2026
Senior Notes Due In August 2026 [Member]
Senior Notes due in August 2026.
Total cash and investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Investments And Cash
Total investments and cash of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year 10
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year One Through Five
Costs and Expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Number of interest rate swaps designated and qualifying as a cash flow hedges
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Operating loss carryforwards subject to SRLY tax rules will expire unutilized at December 31, 2021
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Investment income
Included in net investment income
Gross Investment Income, Operating
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Reductions due to sales or redemptions
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss, Securities Sold
Effect of dividends received deduction as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividend, Percent
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Specialty casualty
Specialty Casualty Insurance [Member]
Specialty casualty.
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Shareholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Tax liabilities triggered by pending sale
Operating Tax Liabilities Triggered by Pending Sale
Operating tax liabilities that are triggered by pending sale of businesses
Deferred Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Deferred Tax And Non controlling Interest
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss available for sale securities adjustment deferred tax and non controlling interest.
Effect of nondeductible expenses as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Other
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Common stocks
Common Shares
Common Stock [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Effect of foreign operations as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Fixed maturities — annuity segment
Fixed Maturities Annuity Segment [Member]
Fixed maturities, annuity segment.
Receivable from AFG for real estate-related investments
Receivable from parent for real-estate related investments
Receivable from parent for real-estate related investments including directly-owned real-estate and real-estate related partnership investments accounted for under the equity method.
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 2059
Subordinated Debentures Due In March 2059 [Member]
Subordinated Debentures Due In March 2059
Interest rate on debt instruments
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Specialty financial
Specialty Financial Insurance [Member]
Specialty Financial.
Earnings (Losses) Attributable to Shareholders per Diluted Common Share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Exercise of stock options, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Other
Other Long-term Debt [Member]
Other Long-term Debt.
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Investment and other income, net
Investment and Other Income, Net
Net investment income plus other income less other expenses.
Carrying value and fair value of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value
Financial Instruments Financial Assets And Liabilities Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Financial instruments financial assets and liabilities balance sheet groupings.
Unobservable input surrenders used in Level 3 fair value determination
Surrenders
Fair Value Inputs Surrenders
Risk associated with risk of surrenders, expressed as a percentage, used as an input to measure fair value.
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pretax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Pretax
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss available for sale securities adjustment, pretax.
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Annuity Benefits Accumulated
Annuity Benefits Accumulated [Policy Text Block]
Describes an accounting policy related to an insurance entity's liability for future annuity benefits to be paid to or on behalf of annuity policyholders.
Embedded derivatives
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Scheduled principal payments on debt in year five
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total equity
Beginning Balance
Cumulative effect of accounting change
Ending Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total revenues
Revenues
Provision for losses and LAE occurring in the current period
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Policy loans
Loans, Gross, Insurance Policy
Equity securities, fair value in excess of cost
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Fair Value in Excess of Cost
Amount of investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI) in excess of the cost of investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI). Excludes equity method investment and investment in equity security without readily determinable fair value.
Budgeted option costs
Fair Value Inputs Budgeted Option Costs
Risk associated with risk of budgeted option costs, expressed as a percentage, used as an input to measure fair value.
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Total liabilities of continuing operations accounted for at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Diluted (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Other Real Estate
Other Real Estate
Schedule of long-term debt instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Other benefit plans
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Other liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities
Net earnings (losses) including portion attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Preferred Stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
After one year through five years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After One Through Five Years Fair Value Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value, Percent.
Provision for income taxes as shown on the Statement of Earnings as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Average life of MBS
Mortgage Backed Securities Average Useful Life
Mortgage backed securities average useful life.
Realized gains (losses) on securities
Realized gains (losses) on securities still owned
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Assets of discontinued annuity operations
Assets of Discontinued Annuity Operations [Member]
Assets of the discontinued annuity operations that are held for sale
Foreign currency translation and other
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Managed investment entities’ assets/liabilities
Change in Managed Investment Entities Assets And Liabilities
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other operating assets and liabilities of managed investment entities.
Carrying value of collateral received to support purchased call options
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
MBS (average life of approximately 3 years)
Available for Sale Securities MBS Fair Value Percent
Mortgage-backed securities, fair value, percent.
Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Owned by Subsidiaries
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Owned by Subsidiaries
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Owned by Subsidiaries
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Prepaid reinsurance premiums
Prepaid Reinsurance Premiums
Segments of Operations
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Collateralized loan obligations
Collateralized Loan Obligations [Member]
Transfer into Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
Available for sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]
Deferred policy acquisition costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Net
Document Type
Document Type
Trading fixed maturities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Fixed Maturities, Trading
Trading fixed maturity securities of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Other expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Selected financial information related to collateralized loan obligations
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
The scheduled maturities of available for sale fixed maturities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reinsurance contract (embedded derivative)
Other Contract [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Annuity benefits accumulated
Annuity Benefits And Other Liabilities [Member]
Annuity benefits and other liabilities.
Annuity and supplemental insurance acquisition expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Annuity and Supplemental Insurance Acquisition Expenses
Annuity and supplemental insurance acquisition expenses of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses [Table]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Total financial liabilities not accounted for at fair value
Financial Liabilities Not Accounted For At Fair Value
Total financial liabilities not accounted for at fair value.
Shares acquired and retired, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Derivatives including equity index call options and other assets
Derivative Asset
Variable annuity assets (separate accounts)
Variable Annuity Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value portion of variable annuity assets held in separate accounts.
Annuity benefits accumulated
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Liability For Future Policy Benefits Individual And Group Annuities And Supplementary Contracts
Annuity benefits accumulated of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year One Through Five
Fixed maturities
Total fixed maturities
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Policy loans
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Loans, Insurance Policy
Policy loans of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Net unrealized losses on securities:
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment and Tax [Abstract]
Write-offs charged against the allowance
Premium Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Call option
Call Option [Member]
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Operating Income (Loss)
Specialty Property and transportation
Specialty Property And Transportation Insurance [Member]
Specialty Property and transportation.
Derivative liability, at fair value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Realized gains (losses) on securities
Realized gains (losses) on securities
Realized Gains (Losses) On Securities [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing realized gains (losses) on securities.
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Realized gains (losses) and changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to fixed maturity and equity security investments
Realized Gains Losses And Changes In Unrealized Appreciation Depreciation Related To Fixed Maturity And Equity Security Investments [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses) and changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to fixed maturity and equity security investments.
Real estate and other investments
Other Investments
Repurchases of Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Income taxes at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Reinsurance
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenues before realized gains (losses)
Revenues before Realized Gains (Losses)
Aggregate revenue (including insurance premiums, investment income and other income) recognized during the period before realized gains (losses) on securities and subsidiaries.
Collateralized loan obligations and other ABS (average life of approximately 3-1/2 years)
Collateralized Loan Obligations and Other Available for Sale Securities ABS Fair Value
Collateralized loan obligations and other Asset-backed securities, fair value.
Operating lease right-of-use asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Beginning Balance
Impact of adoption of new accounting principles
Ending Balance
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Changes in balances of Level 3 financial assets
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Annuity benefits
Annuity Benefits
Annuity benefits includes 1) interest credited to policyholders accounts, which provides a guaranteed yield, 2) expenses related to excess benefits expected to be paid on future deaths and annuitizations and 3) net expenses related to changes in embedded derivatives on equity indexed annuities offset by equity index call options.
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities
Gain (Loss) on Change in Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities of Managed Investment Entities
Loss on change in fair value of assets and liabilities of managed investment entities.
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
U.S. Government and government agencies
U.S. government agency
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Roll forward of allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Unearned premiums
Unearned Premiums
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Other lines
Other Lines [Member]
Other lines.
Stock-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Scheduled principal payments on debt thereafter
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Purchases and issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Deferred policy acquisition costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Deferred policy acquisition costs of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Private debt
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Proceeds received by subsidiaries related to sales and redemptions of managed investment entities liabilities
Proceeds Received By Subsidiaries Related to Sales and Redemptions of Managed Investment Entities Liabilities
Proceeds received by subsidiaries related to sales and redemptions of managed investment entities liabilities.
Fair value as percentage of cost - Less than twelve months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less Than Twelve Months, Fair Value As Percentage Of Cost
Available for sale securities continuous unrealized loss position less than twelve months fair value as percentage of cost.
Level three assets that were priced by pricing services.
Level three assets that were priced by pricing services.
Level three assets that were priced by pricing services.
Common Stock, par value (USD per share)
Common Stock, No Par Value
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year 10
Gross realized gains and losses on the sale of available for sale fixed maturity and equity security investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of variable interest entity loans in default
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of variable interest entity loans in default
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of variable interest entity loans in default
Net liability at beginning of year
Net liability at end of period
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
MBS (average life of approximately 3 years)
Available for Sale Securities MBS Amortized Cost
Mortgage-backed securities, amortized cost.
Other income and expenses, net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Difference between aggregate unpaid principal balance and fair value of CLOs' fixed maturity investments
Difference Between Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance And Fair Value Of Variable Interest Entity Investments
Difference between aggregate unpaid principal balance and fair value of variable interest entity investments.
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Issuances of Common Stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Changes in the goodwill balance during the period
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Real Estate
Real Estate [Member]
Amount borrowed under revolving credit facility
Long-term Line of Credit
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Equity index call options
Other Investments [Member]
Forfeitures of restricted stock, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net increase (decrease) in the provision for claims of prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations
Liabilities of discontinued annuity operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Total costs and expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Effect of change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Subordinated Debt Obligations
Subordinated Debt Obligations [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Fixed maturities, available for sale, amortized cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Fixed maturities, Available for sale, Gross Unrealized, Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Scheduled principal payments on debt in year four
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Components of the net unrealized gain on securities, included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Components Of Net Unrealized Gain On Securities Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Components of the net unrealized gain on securities, included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in Net income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Equity securities, at fair value
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Equity Securities
Equity securities of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Net investment income earned and investment expenses incurred
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
Available for sale fixed maturities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fixed maturities fair value, Subtotal
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities Excluding ABS and MBS, Fair Value
Available for sale securities debt maturities excluding ABS and MBS fair value.
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Provision (credit) for expected credit losses
Reinsurance Recoverable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Annuity receipts
Proceeds from Annuities and Investment Certificates
Net derivatives, at fair value
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Life, accident and health reserves
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Liability For Life, Accident and Health Reserves
Liability for life, accident and health reserves of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Segments of Operations
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commissions and other underwriting expenses
Property and Casualty Commissions and Other Underwriting Expenses
Property and casualty commissions and other underwriting expenses.
Fair value as percentage of cost - Twelve months or more
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months Or Longer, Fair Value As Percentage Of Cost
Available for sale securities continuous unrealized loss position twelve months or longer fair value as percentage of cost.
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Earnings (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Amortizable intangible assets related to property and casualty insurance acquisitions
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Equity index put options
Put Option [Member]
Percentage (based on amount of unrealized loss) of available for sale fixed maturities that are in an unrealized loss position and rated investment grade
Percentage (based on unrealized loss) of available for sale fixed maturities that are in unrealized loss position and rated investment grade
Percentage based on unrealized loss of available for sale fixed maturities that are in an unrealized loss position and rated investment grade.
Neon Capital Limited
Neon Capital Limited [Member]
Neon Capital Limited.
Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, after Tax
Available for sale (AFS) fixed maturities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Fixed Maturities, Available For Sale
Available for sale fixed maturities of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Interest charges on borrowed money
Interest Expense
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Available for sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Components of the net unrealized gain on securities, included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Insurance [Abstract]
Insurance [Abstract]
Annuitizations
Fair Value Inputs Annuitizations
Risk associated with risk of annuitizations, expressed as a percentage, used as an input to measure fair value.
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations
Cash and cash equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Scheduled principal payments on debt in year two
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Managed by third parties
Managed by Third Parties [Member]
Managed by third parties
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Basic (USD per share) from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Premium Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Premium Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Nonvoting Preferred Stock
Nonvoting Preferred Stock [Member]
Nonvoting preferred stock.
Fair value of derivatives in annuity benefits accumulated measured using a discounted cash flow approach
Derivatives included in annuity benefits accumulated, long-term debt, and other liabilities
Derivative Liability
Adjustments:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments
Proceeds from Sales and Redemptions of Investments by Managed Investment Entities
The cash inflow associated with sales, maturities, prepayments and redemptions of investments by managed investment entities.
Deferred policy acquisition costs — annuity segment
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Annuity Segment [Member]
Deferred policy acquisition costs, annuity segment.
Effect of dividends received deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividends, Amount
Net holding gains (losses) on equity securities
Net Holding Gains (Losses) On Equity Securities
Net holding gains (losses) on equity securities in net earnings on securities that were still owned. All equity securities other than those accounted for under the equity method are carried at fair value through net earnings.
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Total payments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Total costs and expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Gross realized gains and losses on available for sale fixed maturity and equity security investments
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows
Statement of Cash Flows [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy related to the statement of cash flows.
Tax effects
Tax Effects [Member]
Tax effects.
Effect of tax exempt interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Underwriting loss
Underwriting Gain (Loss), Property and Casualty Insurance
Underwriting Gain (Loss), Property and Casualty Insurance
Percentage (based on fair value) of available for sale fixed maturities that are in an unrealized loss position and rated investment grade
Percentage (based on fair value) of available for sale fixed maturities that are in unrealized loss position and rated investment grade
Percentage (based on fair value) of available for sale fixed maturities that are in an unrealized loss position and rated investment grade.
Total losses and LAE incurred
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Equity index call options
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Equity Index Call Options
Equity index call options of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Balance at beginning of year
Gross unpaid losses and LAE included in the balance sheet at end of period
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Property Casualty Liability
Liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses, period increase (decrease) [Abstract]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Residential MBS
Residential MBS
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Proceeds from repayments of mortgage loans
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Mortgage Notes Receivable
Reconciliation of income taxes at the statutory rate and income taxes shown in the Statement of Earnings
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Scheduled principal payments on debt in year one
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
City Area Code
City Area Code
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Preferred Stock, par value (in USD per share)
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Partial surrenders
Fair Value Inputs Partial Surrenders
Risk associated with risk of partial surrenders, expressed as a percentage, used as an input to measure fair value.
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Net earnings (loss), including noncontrolling interests
Net earnings (loss), including noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Realized gains (losses) and changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to fixed maturity and equity security investments
Realized Gains (Losses) and Changes in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Related to Fixed Maturity and Equity Security Investments [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of realized gains (losses) and changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to fixed maturity and equity security investments.
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Sales and settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Unobservable inputs used by management in determining fair value of embedded derivatives
Unobservable Inputs Used In Determining Fair Value Of Embedded Derivatives [Abstract]
Unobservable inputs used in determining fair value of embedded derivatives.
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Gross losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Other comprehensive income (loss), unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period, Pretax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Retirements of managed investment entities’ liabilities
Retirement Of Managed Investment Entities Liabilities
Retirement of managed investment entities' liabilities.
Great American Life Insurance Company
Great American Life Insurance Company [Member]
Great American Life Insurance Company
Fixed maturities, trading at fair value
Trading fixed maturities
Debt Securities, Trading
Fixed maturities amortized cost, Subtotal
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities Excluding ABS and MBS, Amortized Cost
Available for sale securities debt maturities excluding ABS and MBS amortized cost.
Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Increase
Other comprehensive income (loss), unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Long-term debt
Carrying Value
Long-term Debt
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Financial assets, Beginning Balance
Financial assets, Ending Balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Life contingent annuities
Life Contingent Annuities
Financial liabilities on annuities in the payout phase that are contingent on the survival of the annuitant(s).
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Less: Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Shares issued:
Shares Issued [Abstract]
Shares issued.
Other asset-backed securities
Other asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Total cash and investments
Investments and Cash
Managed investment entities:
Managed Investments Entities [Abstract]
Managed investments entities.
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of fixed maturities
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Carrying amount of CLO loans in default
Carrying Amount Of Variable Interest Entity Loans In Default
Carrying amount of variable interest entity loans in default.
Net investment income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Net Investment Income
Net investment income of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Ceded annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals
Ceded Annuity Surrenders, Benefits, and Withdrawals
Ceded annuity surrenders, benefits, and withdrawals
Other expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Number of segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Difference between aggregate unpaid principal balance and carrying value of CLOs' debt
Difference Between Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance And Fair Value Of Variable Interest Entity Debt
Difference between aggregate unpaid principal balance and fair value of variable interest entity debt.
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract]
Change in unrealized
Change In Unrealized Appreciation Depreciation
Change in unrealized appreciation depreciation.
Net investment income
Net investment income
Net Investment Income, Total
Net Investment Income
Percentage of investment of most subordinate debt tranche, including discontinued operations, minimum
Percentage of Investment of Most Subordinate Debt Tranche of Variable Interest Entity Minimum, Including Discontinued Operations
Percentage of investment of most subordinate debt tranche of variable interest entity minimum, including discontinued operations
Purchases of equity index call options and other investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Not designated as hedging instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Separate Return Limitation Year Tax Rules
Separate Return Limitation Year Tax Rules [Member]
Amount of NOL carry forward that expired due to the Separate Return Limitation Year tax Rules (SYLR).
Restricted Common Stock, fair value per share (USD per share)
Restricted Common Stock Issued Fair Value Per Share
Restricted Common Stock issued, fair value per share.
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One
Purchases of mortgage loans
Payments to Acquire Mortgage Notes Receivable
Equity Securities [Domain]
Equity Securities [Domain]
[Domain] for Equity Securities [Axis]
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Realized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains or losses realized upon the sale and write-down of securities, after tax.
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Unrealized Loss - Twelve months or more
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Face amount of managed investment entities liabilities purchased by subsidiaries after issuance date
Face Amount Of Managed Investment Entities Liabilities Purchased By Subsidiaries After Issuance Date
Face amount of managed investment entities liabilities purchased by subsidiaries after issuance date.
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year 5 Through 10
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Earnings before realized gains (losses) and income taxes
Operating Income (Loss), Before Realized Gains (Losses) and Income Taxes
The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues (excluding realized gains (losses) on securities and subsidiaries) before income taxes.
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Write-offs charged against the allowance
Reinsurance, Loss on Uncollectible Accounts in Period, Amount
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Realized gains (losses) on securities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Marketable Securities Realized Gain (Loss)
Realized gain (loss) of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Annuity benefits accumulated
Annuity Benefits Accumulated Excluding Life Contingent Annuities
Annuity Benefits Accumulated Excluding Life Contingent Annuities.
Other liabilities — derivatives
Other Liabilities [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Basic (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Adjustment for insurance subsidiary’s credit risk
Fair Value Input Adjustment for Insurance Subsidiary’s Credit Risk
Risk associated with risk of adjustment of an insurance subsidiary’s credit risk, expressed as a percentage, used as an input to measure fair value.
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Assets of MIE
Assets of Managed Investment Entities [Member]
Assets of managed investment entities.
Expenses of managed investment entities
Expenses of Managed Investment Entities
Expenses of managed investment entities.
Variable annuity liabilities (separate accounts)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Separate Accounts Liability
Separate accounts liabilities of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Information on sale of Annuity subsidiaries
Information on sale of Neon
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Compensation expense related to stock incentive plans
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Operating Loss Carry Forward Expired [Axis]
Operating Loss Carry Forward Expired [Axis]
Amount operating loss carry forward that expired.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for determining noncontrolling interests.
Equity Securities [Axis]
Equity Securities [Axis]
Equity Securities [Axis]
Annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals
Repayments of Annuities and Investment Certificates
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
5.125% Subordinate Debentures due December 2059
Subordinated Debentures due in December 2059 [Member]
Subordinated Debentures due in December 2059
Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Beginning Balance, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Ending Balance, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Provision for expected credit losses on securities with no previous allowance
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss, Not Previously Recorded
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
Reclassify AOCI
AOCI beginning balance
AOCI ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Portion at fair value measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Anti-dilutive potential common shares related to stock-based compensation plans (shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Sales of Businesses
Disposal Groups, Not Discontinued Operations Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of the disposal of business not classified as discontinued operations
Equity securities reported at fair value
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Maturities of short term investments
Maturity Period Of Short Term Investment Maximum
Maturity period of short term investment maximum.
Reinsurance Recoverable and Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Reinsurance Recoverable and Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of allowance for credit loss on reinsurance recoverable and premiums receivable.
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Total net unrealized losses on securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment and Tax
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
MBS with embedded derivatives
Mortgage Backed Securities with Embedded Derivatives [Member]
Mortgage backed securities with embedded derivatives.
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Proceeds from sales of real estate, property and equipment
Proceeds From Sales Of Real Estate Property and Equipment
The cash inflow associated with the sale of real estate, property and equipment.
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders
Net earnings (losses) attributable to parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Change in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Table]
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Table]
Holding Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities Still Held [Table]
Holding Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities Still Held [Table]
Tabular disclosure of holding gains (losses) on equity securities still held
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Risk margin for uncertainty in cash flows
Fair Value Inputs Risk Margin For Uncertainty In Cash Flows
Risk associated with risk margin for uncertainty in cash flows, expressed as a percentage, used as an input to measure fair value.
Private equity
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Unrealized gain on:
Unrealized Gain On Securities Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
unrealized gain on securities, included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.
Variable annuity assets (separate accounts)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Separate Account Assets
Separate account assets of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Structured securities
Structured Securities [Member]
Structure securities such as mortgage back securities, collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities
Recoverables from reinsurers
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Reinsurance Recoverables On Paid And Unpaid Losses
Reinsurance recoverables of discontinued operations included in a disposal group
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AFG
Parent Company [Member]
Equity securities still owned
Equity Securities Still Owned [Member]
Equity securities still owned at the balance sheet date.
Percentage Of Internally Developed Level Three Assets Compared to Total Level 3 Assets
Percentage Of Internally Developed Level Three Assets Compared to Total Level 3 Assets
Percentage Of Internally Developed Level Three Assets Compared to Total Level 3 Assets
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Transfer into Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers Into Level 3
Net earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income (loss)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Income
One year or less
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within One Year Fair Value Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value, Percent.
Unrealized loss - less than twelve months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Fixed-indexed and variable-indexed annuities (embedded derivative)
Fixed-Indexed and Variable-Indexed Annuities (Embedded Derivatives) [Member]
Derivatives embedded in fixed-indexed and variable-indexed annuity products
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income (loss)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative asset, at fair value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Real estate-related investments
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Effect of other income tax reconciliation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Basic (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Interest rate description for revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Interest rate on revolving debt facility
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Benefit Plans
Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Plans [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of the accounting policy for postretirement and postemployment benefit plans sponsored by the entity.
Managed Investment Entities
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Flow Hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Percentage Of Level Three Assets That Were Priced By Pricing Services
Percentage Of Level Three Assets That Were Priced By Pricing Services
Percentage Of Level Three Assets That Were Priced By Pricing Services
Fair Value Percent, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Available For Sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value Percent, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Available For Sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value Percent, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Transfer out of Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3
Provision (credit) for income taxes
Provision for income taxes as shown on the Statement of Earnings
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Table]
Investment Income [Table]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Provision (credit) for income taxes on operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Changes in balances of Level 3 financial liabilities
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Principal
Long-term Debt, Gross
4.50% Senior Notes due June 2047
Senior Notes Due In June 2047 [Member]
Senior Notes due in June 2047.
Percentage of investment of most subordinate debt tranche, Maximum
Percentage of Investment of Most Subordinate Debt Tranche of Variable Interest Entity Maximum
Maximum percentage of investment of most subordinate debt tranche of variable interest entity.
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Voting Preferred Stock
Voting Preferred Stock [Member]
Voting preferred stock.
CLO earnings (losses) attributable to AFG shareholders
Earnings Losses Of Variable Interest Entities Attributable To Shareholders
Earnings (losses) of variable interest entities attributable to AFG shareholders.
Revolving credit line
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Purchases of equity securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Annuity benefits accumulated
Annuity Benefits Accumulated [Member]
Annuity benefits accumulated.
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Issuances of managed investment entities’ liabilities
Proceeds From Issuance Of Managed Investment Entities
Proceeds from issuance of managed investment entities
Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Corporate and other
Corporate and other
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Continuing operations
Continuing Operations [Member]
Statutory rate of income taxes
Income taxes at statutory rate as a percentage of EBT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Multifamily
Multifamily [Member]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net [Abstract]
AFG's internal investment professionals
Number Of Internal Investment Professionals
Number of internal investment professionals.
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Earnings (Losses) Attributable to Shareholders per Basic Common Share from:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]