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): June 30, 2006

 

            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

(Commission

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

File Number)

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 following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02  Results Of Operations And Financial Condition.

On August 1, 2006, American Financial Group, Inc. issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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 1, 2006, reporting American Financial Group Inc. quarterly results for the period ended June 30, 2006.

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:   August 2, 2006

  
 

By:     Karl J. Grafe

 

           Karl J. Grafe
 

           Vice President