form8k050409.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 4, 2009


 
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Ohio
1-13653
31-1544320
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)


One East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH
45202
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code 513-579-2121

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Section 2  - Financial Information
 
Item 2.02  Results Of Operations And Financial Condition.
 
On May 4, 2009, American Financial Group, Inc. issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2009.  The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 
 
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
(a)
Financial statements of business acquired.  Not applicable.
 
 
(b)
Pro forma financial information.  Not applicable.
 
 
(c)
Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.
Description                                                                   
   
  99.1
News Release, dated May 4, 2009, reporting American Financial Group Inc. first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2009.

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
 
 
  
       
Date:  May 5, 2009
By:
/s/Karl J. Grafe  
    Karl J. Grafe  
    Vice President