UNITED STATES

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): August 19, 2010

 

AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Ohio

1-13653

31-1544320

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(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

  


One East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH

45202

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(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


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

/   /  Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
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Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

        On August 19, 2010 American Financial Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company's annual dividend rate.

        A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.


Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    1. Financial statements of business acquired.  Not applicable.
    2. Pro forma financial information.  Not applicable.
    3. Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description                                                                                                                             
   

  99.1

Press release, dated August 19, 2010

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

  AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
   
Date: August 19, 2010 By: /s/ Karl J. Grafe
       Karl J. Grafe
       Vice President