Mark A. Weiss Promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel of American Financial Group, Inc.

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American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) has promoted Mark A. Weiss to Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective December 1, 2022. Weiss, who joined the company in 2010, previously held roles including Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. He succeeds Vito Peraino, who transitions to Executive Counsel in an advisory capacity. AFG is an insurance holding company based in Cincinnati, focusing on specialized commercial property and casualty insurance through Great American Insurance Group.

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark A. Weiss to Senior Vice President and General Counsel of American Financial Group, Inc., effective December 1, 2022.

Mark A. Weiss (Photo: Business Wire)

Mr. Weiss will succeed Vito Peraino. Mr. Peraino has been named Executive Counsel and will serve in an advisory role to the Company.

Mr. Weiss joined AFG in 2010 as Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel. In 2015, he was promoted to Vice President, and he assumed the role of Chief Compliance Officer in 2020. Prior to joining AFG, Mr. Weiss served as a corporate and transactional lawyer at Keating Muething & Klekamp.

Mr. Weiss is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

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.

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Vice President – Investor & Media Relations

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Websites:

www.AFGinc.com

www.GreatAmericanInsuranceGroup.com

Source: American Financial Group, Inc.

FAQ

What is the recent promotion at American Financial Group, ticker AFG?

Mark A. Weiss has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel effective December 1, 2022.

Who did Mark A. Weiss replace at American Financial Group?

He replaces Vito Peraino, who has been named Executive Counsel.

When will Mark A. Weiss's promotion at AFG take effect?

His promotion will take effect on December 1, 2022.

What roles has Mark A. Weiss held at American Financial Group?

He joined as Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, later becoming Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer.