Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Kenneth W. Schneider to Divisional President, Specialty Equipment

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 4, 2026--

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Kenneth (Ken) W. Schneider to Divisional President, Specialty Equipment. Mr. Schneider will succeed Victor (Vic) G. Villegas, who will retire in April after more than 35 years of service.

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Kenneth W. Schneider

Mr. Schneider joined Great American Insurance Group in 1999 and, since that time, has held positions of increasing responsibility. He most recently served as Divisional Senior Vice President, leading business development, underwriting and product management for its Specialty Equipment Division.

Mr. Schneider earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Northern Kentucky University and is a licensed property and casualty agent.

About Great American Specialty Equipment

Great American’s Specialty Equipment Division goes beyond physical damage insurance to provide embedded insurance solutions to businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Dedicated to speed, ease and trust, Great American Specialty Equipment leverages digital solutions, a team-based consultative approach and 40+ years of industry expertise to create valuable customer experiences across your entire leasing lifecycle. In the US, policies are underwritten by Great American Insurance Company, Great American Assurance Company and Great American Spirit Insurance Company, authorized insurers in all 50 states and the DC.

About Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance Group’s roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. Great American Insurance Company has received an “A” (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 115 years and is currently rated “A+” (Superior). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFG’s common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFG.

Websites:

www.GreatAmericanInsuranceGroup.com
www.AFGInc.com

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Vice President, Investor and Media Relations

American Financial Group, Inc.

513-369-5713

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