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American International Group is one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world and has a global footprint. It operates through a wide range of subsidiaries that provide property, casualty, and life insurance. The company recently spun off its life insurance operations (Corebridge), but still retains a majority stake.

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McElroy joined AIG in 2018 as President and CEO of Lexington Insurance Company and was CEO of General Insurance from August 2020 to December 2023 and Chairman of General Insurance since January 1, 2024.

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During the last three months, 13 analysts shared their evaluations of American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $81.85, with a high estimate of $89.00 and a low estimate of $74.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 6.3% from the previous average price target of $77.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713553271_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of American Intl Gr by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Phillips</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Motemaden</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yaron Kinar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Meredith</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Heleniak</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Zaremski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Intl Gr. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of American Intl Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into American Intl Gr's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Intl Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering American Intl Gr: A Closer Look</h2>
American International Group is one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world and has a global footprint. It operates through a wide range of subsidiaries that provide property, casualty, and life insurance. The company recently spun off its life insurance operations (Corebridge), but still retains a majority stake.
<h3>A Deep Dive into American Intl Gr's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Challenges: American Intl Gr's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a decline of approximately -16.78%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: American Intl Gr's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.86%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Intl Gr's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.2%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.02%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: American Intl Gr's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.5. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Decoding 13 Analyst Evaluations For American Intl Gr

Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome maintains American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $87 to $89.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on American Intl Gr, Raises Price Target to $89

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<li>Deutsche Bank cut the price target for Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hon#NASDAQ">HON</a>) from $227 to $215. Deutsche Bank analyst Nicole Deblase downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Honeywell shares fell 1.1% to close at $194.04 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HON/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird raised the price target for Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cck#NYSE">CCK</a>) from $85 to $90. Baird analyst Ghansham Panjabi upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform. Crown Holdings shares fell 1.4% to close at $76.20 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>BTIG cut D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dhi#NYSE">DHI</a>) price target from $174 to $169. BTIG analyst Carl Reichardt maintained a Buy rating. D.R. Horton shares fell 1.7% to close at $149.07 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DHI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wedbush raised the price target for CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cava#NYSE">CAVA</a>) from $65 to $74. Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan maintained an Outperform rating. CAVA shares fell 3.1% to close at $61.75 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAVA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Guggenheim boosted Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $600 to $700. Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris maintained a Buy rating. Netflix shares fell 2.5% to close at $607.15 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan raised The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schw#NYSE">SCHW</a>) price target from $86 to $89. JP Morgan analyst Kenneth Worthington maintained an Overweight rating. Charles Schwab shares rose 1.7% to close at $71.23 on Monday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Barclays raised the price target for Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsn#NYSE">TSN</a>) from $53 to $69. Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer upgraded the stock from Underweight to Overweight. Tyson Foods shares rose 0.6% to close at $58.12 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities raised The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gs#NYSE">GS</a>) price target from $450 to $478. B of A Securities analyst Ebrahim Poonawala maintained a Buy rating. Goldman Sachs shares gained 2.9% to close at $400.88 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup boosted American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aig#NYSE">AIG</a>) price target from $79 to $87. Citigroup analyst Michael Ward maintained a Buy rating. AIG shares fell 0.9% to close at $73.05 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital raised Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/smci#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) price target from $600 to $1,500. Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah maintained a Buy rating. Super Micro Computer shares fell 1.8% to close at $882.75 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Citigroup analyst Michael Ward maintains American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $79 to $87.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on American Intl Gr, Raises Price Target to $87

Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Phillips maintains American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $72 to $79.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on American Intl Gr, Raises Price Target to $79

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRBG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$60.6K</td>
<td>20.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>340</td>
<td>733</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on May 10, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $59.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $196.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRBG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBG#NYSE">CRBG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 1427 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 9216 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3587 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 70 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 81 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $425.0 per contract. There were 15602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2681 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 70 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.5K, with a price of $203.0 per contract. There were 7223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1576 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 118 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $364.0 per contract. There were 2087 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 644 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.6K, with a price of $202.0 per contract. There were 20901 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1008 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 675 contract(s) at a $71.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 340 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 733 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.3K, with a price of $705.0 per contract. There were 1040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on April 26, 2024. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $217.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 97 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMRK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 161 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $1170.0 per contract. There were 86 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in AIG often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for American Intl Gr. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 62% bullish and 37% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $30,199, and 7 calls, totaling $825,218.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $62.5 and $80.0 for American Intl Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Intl Gr stands at 2240.67, with a total volume reaching 4,634.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Intl Gr, situated within the strike price corridor from $62.5 to $80.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Intl Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712858518_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$322.5K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$138.9K</td>
<td>695</td>
<td>78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$124.9K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$106.9K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>318</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Intl Gr</h3>
American International Group is one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world and has a global footprint. It operates through a wide range of subsidiaries that provide property, casualty, and life insurance. The company recently spun off its life insurance operations (Corebridge), but still retains a majority stake.
<h3>Current Position of American Intl Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,715,994, with AIG's price down by -1.18%, positioned at $74.43.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On American Intl Gr</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $82.6.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a In-Line rating on American Intl Gr with a target price of $80. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Outperform rating on American Intl Gr with a target price of $86. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on American Intl Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $80. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on American Intl Gr with a target price of $80. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on American Intl Gr with a target price of $87. </li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on American Intl Gr: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $74 to $80.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on American Intl Gr, Raises Price Target to $80

Evercore ISI Group analyst David Motemaden maintains American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $74 to $80.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on American Intl Gr, Raises Price Target to $80

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/12/24</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$58.6K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$276.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td>98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GGAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>213</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 12, 2024. Parties traded 143 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.6K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 2045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1755 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $276.0K, with a price of $276.0 per contract. There were 5586 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1006 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 72 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 289 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 4417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 230 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 163 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 52 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.1K, with a price of $1080.0 per contract. There were 1361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TOST (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 646 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $394.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 98 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 823 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $96.0 per contract. There were 14118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 77 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 66 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 22 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GGAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGAL#NASDAQ">GGAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 100 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 90 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 345 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 7 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $4400.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $1310.0 per contract. There were 213 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 0 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AFRM

GGAL

TOST

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $82 to $86.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on American Intl Gr, Raises Price Target to $86

JP Morgan analyst Yaron Kinar maintains American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $73 to $80.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on American Intl Gr, Raises Price Target to $80

American Intl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.55 million shares sold short, which is 1.42% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.09 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Intl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712335521_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Intl Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Intl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Intl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.82%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

(AIG) - Analyzing American Intl Gr's Short Interest

Across the recent three months, 6 analysts have shared their insights on American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for American Intl Gr, revealing an average target of $80.5, a high estimate of $87.00, and a low estimate of $74.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.09% from the previous average price target of $76.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712005223_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of American Intl Gr by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Meredith</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Heleniak</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Zaremski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Intl Gr. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of American Intl Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of American Intl Gr's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of American Intl Gr's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Intl Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into American Intl Gr's Background</h2>
American International Group is one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world and has a global footprint. It operates through a wide range of subsidiaries that provide property, casualty, and life insurance. The company recently spun off its life insurance operations (Corebridge), but still retains a majority stake.
<h3>American Intl Gr's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, American Intl Gr faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -16.78% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2023. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: American Intl Gr's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.86%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Intl Gr's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.2%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Intl Gr's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.02%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: American Intl Gr's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.5. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

6 Analysts Have This To Say About American Intl Gr

The shadow of escalating home insurance rates looms <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-insurance-stocks">over American homeowners. </a> A recent report by Insurify paints a worrying picture: a projected 6% increase in rates following a significant 19.8% hike over the past two years, pushing the average annual premium to $2,522 this year. 
States battered by severe weather face even steeper increases, with Louisiana leading the charge at an anticipated 23% rate surge.
These developments have propelled insurance-related stocks to their highest levels ever.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Driving Forces Behind Soaring Rates</h1>
Several factors have contributed to this upward trajectory in home insurance costs. Climate catastrophes, coupled with inflation, left many homeowners in a precarious position, uncertain about future expenses. 
The Insurify report highlighted a striking average annual rate increase from $1,984 in 2021 to $2,377 in 2023, with a further 6% rise to $2,522 anticipated by the end of 2024. The specter of a devastating hurricane season only adds to concerns, potentially exacerbating rate increases into 2025.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">State-Specific Insights</h1>
<ul>
<li>Florida&#8217;s Predicament: Homeowners in Florida bear the brunt of the insurance spike, with an average annual rate of $10,996 in 2023, projected to increase by 7% in 2024. The state&#8217;s vulnerability to hurricanes and severe weather events contributed significantly to this trend. </li>
<li>Louisiana&#8217;s Challenge: Following closely, Louisiana faced the highest projected increase at 23%, pushing the average rate to $7,809. The state&#8217;s exposure to severe weather risks was a key factor in this steep rise.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">National Perspective: A Closer Look at the Numbers</h1>
The report underscored a broad national concern, with nearly 30% of American homeowners apprehensive about escalating rates. The data revealed a stark contrast across the country:
<ul>
<li>States such as Vermont enjoy relatively low rates, with an average annual payment of $918, compared to Florida&#8217;s staggering $10,996. </li>
<li>The trend was not uniformly dire, with states such as Alaska, Missouri, North Dakota, Texas and Washington seeing minimal to no increase, demonstrating the significant variability in insurance costs nationwide.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Weather Risks and Reinsurance Challenges</h1>
Severe weather risks, particularly in states such as Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi, are a major driver of insurance cost increases. 
The struggle to secure reinsurance coverage, exacerbated by an uptick in natural disasters and inflationary pressures, further complicated the situation. 
<a href="https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/Public/Home/PressRelease/1ed2224c655e44da9b2bbaa347a55475">Betsy Stella</a>, vice president at Insurify, noted the particularly acute challenge in Florida, where securing reinsurance coverage had become increasingly difficult.
"Reinsurance coverage has become difficult to secure in Florida, and reinsurance rates have skyrocketed. Reinsurers are subject to the same factors that impact underlying coverages: an increased number and severity of natural disasters, inflationary pressures and labor and materials shortages," the expert said. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Strain and Mitigation Strategies</h1>
The economic repercussions for homeowners are significant, with many facing financial strain. 
Approximately 60% of homeowners lack separate flood insurance, and a worrying percentage are under the misconception that their standard policies cover it. As damages from climate-induced events mount, the affordability and availability of home insurance come under strain, particularly in states such as Florida and Louisiana.
Homeowners could adopt several mitigation strategies to prepare for potential damages. From installing storm-resistant features such as impact windows and fortified roofs to comparing insurance quotes, there are ways to navigate the challenging insurance landscape. Moreover, some insurers offer discounts for homes equipped with these protective measures, potentially easing the financial burden on homeowners.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Insurance Stocks Rally</h1>
Stocks associated with insurance, monitored through the Invesco KBW Property &amp; Casualty Insurance ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWP#NASDAQ">KBWP</a>), saw a significant increase, surging by over 33% in the past year and advancing more than 20% since the beginning of the year, hitting record highs. 
Leading insurance firms like Progressive Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), Allstate Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), and American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) experienced substantial gains, with increases of 45%, 67% and 68%, respectively, in the past year. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: US Insurance Stocks Rally To Record Highs As Costs Soar</h1>
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Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome maintains American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $87 price target.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on American Intl Gr, Maintains $87 Price Target

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AIG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for American Intl Gr. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 66% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $363,482, and 5 are calls, amounting to $361,253.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $72.5 and $82.5 for American Intl Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for American Intl Gr options trades today is 1758.0 with a total volume of 3,170.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for American Intl Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $72.5 to $82.5 over the last 30 days.
<h3>American Intl Gr 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1711049487_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$156.1K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$82.1K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$78.7K</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$78.4K</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$73.6K</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Intl Gr</h3>
American International Group is one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world and has a global footprint. It operates through a wide range of subsidiaries that provide property, casualty, and life insurance. The company recently spun off its life insurance operations (Corebridge), but still retains a majority stake.
Having examined the options trading patterns of American Intl Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>American Intl Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,147,599, the price of AIG is up by 0.31%, reaching $76.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 42 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on American Intl Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $79.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on American Intl Gr, maintaining a target price of $74. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for American Intl Gr, targeting a price of $84. </li>
</ul>
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American Intl Gr's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

American Intl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.57 million shares sold short, which is 1.09% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.55 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>American Intl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1709757021_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Intl Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Intl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Intl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.90%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About American Intl Gr?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$138.1K</td>
<td>68.2K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$48.2K</td>
<td>48.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$114.2K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$71.9K</td>
<td>547</td>
<td>628</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>590</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>529</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BXMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>411</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$103.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MKTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>259</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on March 15, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $138.1K, with a price of $138.0 per contract. There were 68257 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7905 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 112 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.2K, with a price of $193.0 per contract. There were 48035 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3269 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on March 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $216.0 per contract. There were 13736 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 686 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 723 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $114.2K, with a price of $158.0 per contract. There were 14240 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1492 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 533 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.9K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 547 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 628 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 140 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 590 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.3K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 590 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on March 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $395.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 1770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BXMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXMT#NYSE">BXMT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $163.0 per contract. There were 411 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 112 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $103.5K, with a price of $3450.0 per contract. There were 1436 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MKTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKTX#NASDAQ">MKTX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on March 15, 2024. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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