AIG vs HIG
American International Group and The Hartford, both Financial Services
American International Group is the larger company at $42B against $37B. On trailing earnings HIG is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 8.8 against 14.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year HIG returned +12% against +7.4% for AIG.
| Figure | AIG | HIG |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $81.26 | $137 |
| Market cap | $42B | $37B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 14.9 | 8.8 |
| Dividend yield | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| 1-year return | +7.4% | +12% |
| 5-year return | +56% | +107% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
American International Group
Revenue of $7.1B in Q2 2026, net income $948M. Its largest reported line is General Insurance, 60% of the disclosed total.
The Hartford
Revenue of $7.3B in Q2 2026, net income $1.3B. Its largest reported line is PC Business Insurance, 59% of the disclosed total.
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