Matthew J. Stevens Promoted to Assistant Vice President of American Financial Group

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American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announces the promotion of Matthew J. Stevens to Assistant Vice President - Tax, effective November 1, 2022. He succeeds H. Kim Baird, who is retiring on January 3, 2023, after over 38 years with the company. Stevens has been with the organization since 1998 and has served as Divisional Vice President since 2019. He will oversee all tax reporting, analysis, and planning for AFG and its subsidiaries. Stevens holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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• Matthew J. Stevens' promotion signals strong internal talent management.
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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew (Matt) J. Stevens to Assistant Vice President - Tax, effective November 1, 2022. Mr. Stevens succeeds H. Kim Baird, who will retire on January 3, 2023, after more than 38 years of distinguished service to the company.

Matthew J. Stevens (Photo: Business Wire)

Mr. Stevens joined Great American Insurance Group’s Financial Division in 1998. In 2000, he transferred to AFG’s Tax Department, where he has held roles of increasing responsibility, serving as Divisional Vice President since 2019. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of tax reporting, analysis and planning for AFG and its subsidiaries.

Mr. Stevens is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

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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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 has been promoted at American Financial Group (AFG)?

Matthew J. Stevens has been promoted to Assistant Vice President - Tax at American Financial Group.

When is Matthew J. Stevens' promotion effective?

Matthew J. Stevens' promotion is effective on November 1, 2022.

Who is succeeding H. Kim Baird at AFG?

Matthew J. Stevens is succeeding H. Kim Baird, who is retiring.

When is H. Kim Baird's retirement date?

H. Kim Baird is set to retire on January 3, 2023.

What will Matthew J. Stevens oversee in his new role at AFG?

Stevens will oversee all aspects of tax reporting, analysis, and planning for AFG and its subsidiaries.