Prior Year Development Net of External Reinsurance Before ADC Cessions
American International Group Prior Year Development Net of External Reinsurance Before ADC Cessions remained flat by 0.0% to -$54.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 185.0%, from $63.50M to -$54.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Prior Year Development Net of External Reinsurance Before ADC Cessions shows a downward trend with a 6.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Negative development (favorable) indicates that initial reserves were set conservatively, while positive development (unfavorable) suggests under-reserving.
Detailed definition
Measures the change in estimated losses for claims from prior years, excluding the impact of specific adverse developmen...
Peer comparison
A critical benchmark for all property and casualty insurers to assess underwriting discipline.
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| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$171.00M | -$530.00M | -$392.00M | $254.00M | -$216.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -209.9% | +26.0% | +164.8% | -185.0% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other product lines | -$18.00M | -$264.00M | -$162.00M | -$299.00M | -$469.00M |
| U.S. Excess Casualty | — | -$116.00M | -$32.00M | $545.00M | $303.00M |
| UK/Europe Casualty and Financial lines | $210.00M | $82.00M | $165.00M | $170.00M | $216.00M |
| U.S. Workers' Compensation (before discount) | -$617.00M | -$644.00M | -$267.00M | -$273.00M | -$133.00M |
| U.S. Property and Special Risks | $172.00M | -$81.00M | -$10.00M | -$44.00M | -$118.00M |
| Businesses in run-off | — | — | — | $196.00M | $106.00M |
| U.S. Other Casualty | — | -$149.00M | -$133.00M | $12.00M | -$92.00M |
| U.S. Financial Lines | $649.00M | $939.00M | $94.00M | $51.00M | -$38.00M |
| UK/Europe and Japan Personal Insurance | -$173.00M | -$111.00M | -$57.00M | -$47.00M | $38.00M |
| UK/Europe Property and Special Risks | -$118.00M | -$153.00M | $81.00M | -$35.00M | -$18.00M |
| U.S. Personal Insurance | -$412.00M | -$28.00M | -$64.00M | -$23.00M | -$11.00M |
| Other Operations | — | — | — | $1.00M | — |
| Total | -$171.00M | -$530.00M | -$392.00M | $254.00M | -$216.00M |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American International Group's prior year development net of external reinsurance before adc cessions?
- American International Group (AIG) reported prior year development net of external reinsurance before adc cessions of -$54.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has American International Group's prior year development net of external reinsurance before adc cessions changed year-over-year?
- American International Group's prior year development net of external reinsurance before adc cessions decreased by 185.0% year-over-year, from $63.50M to -$54.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for American International Group's prior year development net of external reinsurance before adc cessions?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), American International Group's prior year development net of external reinsurance before adc cessions has grown at a 6.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$171.00M to -$216.00M.
- What does prior year development net of external reinsurance before adc cessions mean?
- The change in estimated costs for claims that occurred in previous years, before accounting for specific reinsurance protections.