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Annette D. Gardner Promoted to Vice President and Treasurer of American Financial Group, Inc.

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American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has promoted Annette D. Gardner to Vice President and Treasurer, effective September 19. She succeeds David J. Witzgall, who will retire on January 3, 2023, after over 38 years with the company. Gardner joined the firm in 1988 as a co-op student and has since held various roles, including Vice President and Assistant Treasurer since 2008. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Annette D. Gardner to Vice President and Treasurer of American Financial Group and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Great American Insurance Company, effective September 19. Ms. Gardner succeeds David J. Witzgall, who will retire on January 3, 2023, after more than 38 years of distinguished service to the company.

Annette D. Gardner (Photo: Business Wire)

Annette D. Gardner (Photo: Business Wire)

Ms. Gardner joined the company in 1988 while a co-op student at the University of Cincinnati. Upon graduation, she worked in public accounting at Arthur Andersen before rejoining Great American in 1993 in an accounting role. As her career advanced, Ms. Gardner held a variety of leadership roles within the financial division, including overseeing Great American’s financial planning & analysis function and several accounting teams, as well as managing ratings agency relationships within the property and casualty operations. Since 2008, she has served as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer of Great American Insurance Company.

Ms. Gardner is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where she earned a bachelor of business administration in accounting. She also holds the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

About American Financial Group, Inc.

American Financial Group is an insurance holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group’s roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company.

Diane P. Weidner, IRC

Vice President - Investor & Media Relations

513-369-5713

Websites:

www.AFGinc.com

www.GreatAmericanInsuranceGroup.com

Source: American Financial Group, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new Vice President and Treasurer of American Financial Group?

Annette D. Gardner has been promoted to Vice President and Treasurer.

When does Annette D. Gardner's promotion take effect?

Her promotion is effective September 19.

Who did Annette D. Gardner succeed at American Financial Group?

She succeeds David J. Witzgall, who will retire on January 3, 2023.

What is Annette D. Gardner's background?

She has been with the company since 1988 and held various leadership roles.

What qualifications does Annette D. Gardner hold?

She graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Cincinnati and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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