AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP INC
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                        SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D. C.  20549


                                    FORM 10-Q


             Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934


   For the Quarterly Period Ended                           Commission File
   June 30, 1995                                            No. 1-11632



                           AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC.



   Incorporated under                                       IRS Employer I.D.
   the Laws of Delaware                                     No. 06-1356481



                  250 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio  45202
                                  (513) 333-5300







   Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
   required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
   of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such
   filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   X       No      




   As of August 1, 1995, there were 39,146,414 shares of the Registrant's
   Common Stock outstanding.  










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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q
                                      PART I
                              FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                  AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                            CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                              (Dollars in millions)
   <TABLE>
   <CAPTION>
                                                   June 30, December 31,
                                                      1995         1994 
   <S>                                            <C>        <C>    
   ASSETS
     Investments:
       Fixed maturities:
         Held to maturity - at amortized cost 
          (market - $3,495.9 and $3,062.4)        $3,420.1   $3,273.7 
         Available for sale - at market
          (amortized cost - $1,376.7 and $1,326.4) 1,430.5    1,258.6 
       Equity securities - at market (cost - $9.7
         and $10.7)                                   21.2       21.7 
       Investment in affiliate                        23.4       20.8 
       Mortgage loans on real estate                  44.5       47.2 
       Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation   36.2       28.0 
       Policy loans                                  195.6      185.5 
       Short-term investments                         18.8       26.0 
         Total investments                         5,190.3    4,861.5 

     Cash                                             10.3       36.7 
     Accrued investment income                        80.0       77.7 
     Deferred policy acquisition costs, net           71.3       65.1 
     Other assets                                     41.3       48.9 

         Total assets                             $5,393.2   $5,089.9 


   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     Annuity policyholders' funds accumulated     $4,787.7   $4,618.1 
     Notes payable                                   168.1      183.3 
     Payable for securities purchased                 14.2        -   
     Payable to affiliates, net                       28.7       16.8 
     Deferred taxes (benefits) on unrealized
       gains (losses)                                 20.3      (15.6)
     Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
       liabilities                                    79.5       82.9 
         Total liabilities                         5,098.5    4,885.5 

     Preferred Stock                                   -          -   
     Common Stock, $1 par value
       -100,000,000 shares authorized
       - 39,146,414 and 39,141,080 shares outstanding 39.1       39.1 
     Capital surplus                                 330.8      330.8 
     Accumulated deficit                            (112.9)    (136.5)
     Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable
       securities, net of deferred income taxes
       and insurance adjustments                      37.7      (29.0)
         Total stockholders' equity                  294.7      204.4 

         Total liabilities and stockholders'
           equity                                 $5,393.2   $5,089.9 
   </TABLE>



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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

                  AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
                     (In millions, except per share amounts)


   <TABLE>
   <CAPTION>
                               Three months ended    Six months ended 
                                       June 30,            June 30,     
                                     1995    1994        1995    1994 
   <S>                              <C>     <C>        <C>     <C>  
   Revenues:
     Net investment income          $98.9   $92.1      $194.8  $182.5 
     Realized gains on sales of
       investments                     -       -          0.1     0.6 
     Equity in net earnings of
       affiliate                      1.3     1.3         2.9     2.9 
     Other income                     0.3     0.7         0.9     1.0 
                                    100.5    94.1       198.7   187.0 
   Costs and Expenses:
     Benefits to annuity
       policyholders                 64.2    60.2       128.5   119.4 
     Interest on borrowings and
       other debt expenses            4.5     5.7         9.1    11.7 
     Amortization of deferred policy 
       acquisition costs              1.8     1.8         3.6     3.5 
     Other operating and general
       expenses                      11.1     9.3        21.1    18.6 
                                     81.6    77.0       162.3   153.2 

   Income from continuing operations
     before income taxes             18.9    17.1        36.4    33.8 
   Provision for income taxes         6.7     6.0        12.8    11.9 

   Income from continuing operations 12.2    11.1        23.6    21.9 

   Discontinued operations,
     net of tax                        -     (2.6)         -     (2.6)

   Income before extraordinary item
     and cumulative effect of
     accounting change               12.2     8.5        23.6    19.3 

   Extraordinary item, net of tax      -     (0.3)         -     (1.4)
   Accounting change, net of tax       -       -           -     (0.5)

   Net Income                       $12.2   $ 8.2      $ 23.6   $17.4 


     Preferred dividend requirement    -       -           -      0.9 

     Net income applicable to
       Common Stock                 $12.2   $ 8.2      $ 23.6   $16.5 

     Average Common Shares
       outstanding                   39.1    39.1        39.1    37.1 


   Earnings (loss) per common share:
     Continuing operations          $0.31   $0.28       $0.60   $0.56 
     Discontinued operations           -    (0.07)         -    (0.07)
     Extraordinary items               -    (0.01)         -    (0.04)
     Cumulative effect of accounting
        change                         -       -           -    (0.01)
     Net income                     $0.31   $0.20       $0.60   $0.44 
   </TABLE>


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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

                  AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                  (In millions)

                                                     Six months ended  
                                                          June 30,      
                                                      1995       1994 
   Preferred Stock:
     Balance at beginning of period                 $   -      $ 29.9 
     Exchanged for Common Stock                         -       (30.0)
     Accretion of discount                              -         0.1 
       Balance at end of period                     $   -      $   -  


   Common Stock:
     Balance at beginning of period                 $ 39.1     $ 35.1 
     Issued during the period                           -         4.0 
       Balance at end of period                     $ 39.1     $ 39.1 


   Capital Surplus:
     Balance at beginning of period                 $330.8     $301.0 
     Common Stock issuance                              -        33.0 
     Preferred dividends declared                       -        (0.8)
     Accretion of preferred stock discount              -        (0.1)
       Balance at end of period                     $330.8     $333.1 


   Accumulated Deficit:
     Balance at beginning of period                ($136.5)   ($172.6)
     Net Income                                       23.6       17.4 
       Balance at end of period                    ($112.9)   ($155.2)


   Unrealized Gains (Losses), Net:
     Balance at beginning of period                ($ 29.0)    $ 56.9 
     Change during period                             66.7      (62.8)
       Balance at end of period                     $ 37.7    ($  5.9)





















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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

                  AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (In millions)

   <TABLE>
   <CAPTION>
                                                     Six months ended  
                                                          June 30,       
                                                      1995       1994 
   <S>                                              <C>        <C> 
   Operating activities:
     Net income                                     $ 23.6     $ 17.4 
     Adjustments:
       Extraordinary losses on retirement of debt       -         1.4 
       Cumulative effect of accounting change           -         0.5 
       Benefits to annuity policyholders             128.5      119.4 
       Amortization of deferred policy 
          acquisition costs                            3.6        3.5 
       Equity in net earnings of affiliate            (2.9)      (2.9)
       Depreciation and amortization                   1.5       (1.8)
       Realized gains on investing activities         (0.1)      (0.6)
       Increase in accrued investment income          (2.3)      (4.9)
       Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (17.6)     (13.5)
       Increase in accounts payable, accrued 
         expenses and other liabilities                9.2        7.5 
       Other, net                                      2.9        0.4 
                                                     146.4      126.4 

   Investing activities:
     Purchases of:
       Fixed maturity investments                   (402.8)    (757.4)
       Equity securities                                -        (0.3)
       Real estate, mortgage loans and other assets  (11.0)     (17.4)
     Maturities and paydowns of fixed maturity
       investments                                    71.4      136.6 
     Sales of:
       Fixed maturity investments                    151.5      457.6 
       Equity securities                               1.6        0.5 
       Real estate, mortgage loans and other assets    3.9       20.8 
     Increase in policy loans                        (10.1)      (6.8)
                                                    (195.5)    (166.4)

   Financing activities:
     Annuity receipts                                245.1      210.6 
     Annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals   (214.6)    (172.5)
     Additions to notes payable                        2.5        4.4 
     Reductions of notes payable                     (17.5)     (23.4)
     Cash dividends paid                                -        (0.8)
                                                      15.5       18.3 

   Net decrease in cash and short-term investments   (33.6)     (21.7)

   Cash and short-term investments at beginning
     of period                                        62.7       72.0 
   Cash and short-term investments at end of period $ 29.1     $ 50.3 
   </TABLE>






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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

                    NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


   A. Accounting Policies

      Basis of Presentation  The accompanying consolidated financial
      statements for American Annuity Group, Inc. ("AAG" or the "Company") and
      subsidiaries are unaudited, but management believes that all adjustments
      (consisting only of normal recurring accruals unless otherwise disclosed
      herein) necessary for fair presentation have been made.  The results of
      operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results
      to be expected for the year.  The financial statements have been
      prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore
      do not include all information and footnotes necessary to be in
      conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.  Certain
      reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to the
      current year's presentation.

      In April 1995, American Financial Group, Inc. ("AFG") acquired 100% of
      the common stock (79% of the voting stock) of American Financial
      Corporation ("AFC").  AFG and its subsidiaries owned 31,872,721 shares
      (81%) of AAG's Common Stock at August 1, 1995.

      Investments  When available, fair values for investments are based on
      prices quoted in the most active market for each security.  If quoted
      prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on present
      values, fair values of comparable securities, or similar methods.

      AAG implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
      115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities",
      beginning December 31, 1993.  This standard requires that (i) debt
      securities be classified as "held to maturity" and reported at amortized
      cost if AAG has the positive intent and ability to hold them to
      maturity, (ii) debt and equity securities be classified as "trading" and
      reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in
      earnings, if they are bought and held principally for selling in the
      near term and (iii) debt and equity securities not classified as held to
      maturity or trading be classified as "available for sale" and reported
      at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate
      component of stockholders' equity.  Only in certain limited
      circumstances, such as significant issuer credit deterioration or if
      required by insurance or other regulators, may a company change its
      intent to hold a certain security to maturity without calling into
      question its intent to hold other debt securities to maturity in the
      future.

      Short-term investments are carried at cost; mortgage loans on real
      estate are generally carried at amortized cost; policy loans are stated
      at the aggregate unpaid balance.  Carrying amounts of these investments
      approximate their fair value.

      Gains or losses on sales of securities are recognized at the time of
      disposition with the amount of gain or loss determined on the specific
      identification basis.  When a decline in the value of a specific
      investment is considered to be other than temporary, a provision for
      impairment is charged to earnings and the carrying value of that
      investment is reduced.  Premiums and discounts on CMOs are amortized
      over their expected average lives using the interest method.

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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued


      Investment in Affiliate  AAG's investments in equity securities of
      companies that are 20% to 50% owned by AFG and its subsidiaries are
      carried at cost, adjusted for a proportionate share of their
      undistributed earnings or losses.  

      Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs ("DPAC")  DPAC (principally
      commissions, advertising, policy issuance and sales expenses that vary
      with and are primarily related to the production of new business) is
      deferred and amortized, with interest, in relation to the present value
      of expected gross profits on the policies.  These gross profits consist
      principally of net investment income and future surrender charges, less
      interest on policyholders' funds and future policy administration
      expenses.  DPAC is reported net of unearned revenue relating to certain
      policy charges that represent compensation for future services.  These
      unearned revenues are recognized as income using the same assumptions
      and factors used to amortize DPAC.

      To the extent that unrealized gains (losses) from securities classified
      as "available for sale" would result in adjustments to DPAC, unearned
      revenues and policyholder liabilities had those gains (losses) actually
      been realized, such balance sheet amounts are adjusted, net of deferred
      taxes.

      Annuity Policyholders' Funds Accumulated  Annuity receipts and benefit
      payments are generally recorded as increases or decreases in "annuity
      policyholders' funds accumulated" rather than as revenue and expense. 
      Increases in this liability for interest credited are charged to expense
      and decreases for surrender charges are credited to other income.

      Income Taxes  AAG and its 80%-owned subsidiaries are consolidated with
      AFC for federal income tax purposes.

      AAG and Great American Life Insurance Company ("GALIC") have separate
      tax allocation agreements with AFC which designate how tax payments are
      shared by members of the tax group.  In general, both companies compute
      taxes on a separate return basis.  GALIC is obligated to make payments
      to (or receive benefits from) AFC based on taxable income without regard
      to temporary differences.  In accordance with terms of AAG's indentures,
      AAG receives GALIC's tax allocation payments for the benefit of AAG's
      deductions arising from current operations.  If GALIC's taxable income
      (computed on a statutory accounting basis) exceeds a current period net
      operating loss of AAG, the taxes payable by GALIC associated with the
      excess are payable to AFC.  If the AFC tax group utilizes any of AAG's
      net operating losses or deductions that originated prior to 1993, AFC
      will pay to AAG an amount equal to the benefit received.

      The Company recognizes deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not
      that a benefit will be realized.  Deferred income tax assets and
      liabilities are determined based on differences between financial
      reporting and tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates. 
      Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are aggregated with
      other amounts receivable or payable to affiliates.




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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued


      Statement of Cash Flows  For cash flow purposes, "investing activities"
      are defined as making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing
      of debt or equity instruments and property and equipment.  "Financing
      activities" include annuity receipts, surrenders and withdrawals and
      obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on
      their investments.  All other activities are considered "operating". 
      Short term investments having original maturities of three months or
      less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents for purposes
      of financial statements.

      Benefit Plans  AAG and certain of its subsidiaries provide certain
      benefits to former employees.  Effective January 1, 1994, AAG
      implemented SFAS No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment
      Benefits".

      AAG sponsors an Employee Stock Ownership Retirement Plan ("ESORP")
      covering all employees who are qualified as to age and length of
      service.  The ESORP, which invests primarily in securities of AAG, is a
      trusteed, noncontributory plan for the benefit of the employees of AAG
      and its participating subsidiaries.  Contributions are discretionary by
      the directors of AAG and are charged against earnings in the year for
      which they are declared.  Qualified employees having vested rights in
      the plan are entitled to benefit payments at age 60.  

   B. 1995 Acquisition

      On May 25, 1995, AAG entered into an agreement to acquire Laurentian
      Capital Corporation ("Laurentian" or "LCC"), a Philadelphia-based life
      insurance holding company with total assets of approximately $1.0
      billion and 1994 revenues of $138 million and revenues of $76 million in
      the first six months of 1995.  Laurentian's principal insurance
      subsidiaries are Loyal American Life Insurance Company ("Loyal") and
      Prairie States Life Insurance Company ("Prairie").

      Loyal, located in Mobile, Alabama, markets various forms of life,
      accident and health insurance and annuities, principally with the
      sponsorship of credit unions and banks that endorse Loyal's products to
      their members.  It also writes life and health insurance through
      independent brokers.

      Prairie, located in Rapid City, South Dakota, provides individual life
      insurance and annuity products to fund pre-need contracts entered into
      by funeral directors to provide funeral services at a later date.

      AAG will pay approximately $106 million for the outstanding common stock
      of Laurentian and will repay $45 million of Laurentian indebtedness
      concurrently with the acquisition.  GALIC will provide approximately $90
      million of the purchase price in exchange for Loyal and Prairie.  AAG
      will fund the balance of the cost of acquiring Laurentian with the
      proceeds from a Common Stock Rights Offering, borrowings under its line
      of credit and proceeds from dividend payments received from GALIC.  AAG
      expects the acquisition will be completed in the third quarter of 1995.




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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued


   C. Investments

      The carrying value of AAG's fixed maturity portfolio was comprised of
      the following at June 30, 1995:

                                            Held to Available
                                           Maturity for Sale  Total  
         U. S. Government and government
           agencies and authorities            0%       2%       2%  
         Public utilities                     10        1       11   
         Mortgage-backed securities           16       13       29   
         All other corporate                  45       13       58   
                                              71%      29%     100%  


       "Investing activities" related to fixed maturity investments in AAG's
       Statement of Cash Flows consisted of the following (in millions):

                                            Held to Available
                                           Maturity for Sale  Total  
         1995
         Purchases                         ($172.7) ($230.1) ($402.8)
         Maturities and paydowns              33.2     38.2     71.4 
         Sales                                 6.2    145.3    151.5 

         1994
         Purchases                         ($475.1) ($282.3) ($757.4)
         Maturities and paydowns              21.6    115.0    136.6 
         Sales                                 5.4    452.2    457.6 

   D.  Investment in Affiliate

       AAG's investment in affiliate (carrying value of $23.4 million at June
       30, 1995) reflects AAG's 5% ownership (2.7 million shares) of the
       common stock of Chiquita Brands International ("Chiquita") which is
       accounted for under the equity method.  American Financial Group and
       its other subsidiaries own an additional 39% interest in the common
       stock of Chiquita.  Chiquita is a leading international marketer,
       processor and producer of quality food products.  The market value of
       AAG's investment in Chiquita was approximately $37 million at June 30,
       1995 and $43 million at August 4, 1995, compared to $36 million at
       December 31, 1994.  

   E.  Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

       The DPAC balances at June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 are shown net
       of unearned revenues of $153.5 million and $158.8 million,
       respectively.








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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued


   F.  Notes Payable

       Notes payable consisted of the following (in millions):

                                                   June 30, December 31,
           Direct obligations of AAG:                 1995         1994
             11-1/8% Senior Subordinated
               Notes due 2003                       $103.9       $103.9
             9-1/2% Senior Notes due 2001             41.5         44.0
             Bank Credit Line due 1998                17.5         30.0
           Subsidiary debt                             5.2          5.4
                Total                               $168.1       $183.3

       Loans under the credit agreement bear interest at floating rates based
       on prime or Eurodollar rates and are collateralized by 20% of the common
       stock of GALIC.

       In January 1995, AAG repurchased $2.5 million principal amount of its
       notes payable, realizing no material gain or loss.

       AAG has no scheduled principal payments on its 9-1/2% Notes and 11-1/8%
       Notes until 2001; its Bank Credit Line matures in 1998.

   G.  Stockholders' Equity

       The Company is authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock,
       par value $1.00 per share.  

       On March 31, 1994, AAG issued approximately 3.2 million shares of Common
       Stock in exchange for its outstanding Series A Preferred Stock.  The
       Preferred shares had a redemption value of $100 per share and paid
       dividends at the rate of $7.00 per share per annum.

       In July 1995, AAG issued rights to purchase approximately 3.95 million
       shares of Common Stock to existing shareholders at $9.50 per share. 
       Proceeds from the Rights Offering, which expires August 23, will be used
       to fund a portion of the cost of acquiring Laurentian.

   H.  Contingencies

       The Company is continuing its investigations and clean-up activities in
       accordance with consent agreements with state environmental agencies. 
       Based on the costs incurred over the past several years and discussions
       with independent environmental consultants, management does not believe
       that these clean-up activities will have a material effect upon the
       Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

       In 1991, the Company identified possible deficiencies in procedures for
       reporting quality assurance information to the Defense Electronics
       Supply Center ("DESC") with respect to the Company's former
       manufacturing operations.  Over the last several years, the Company has
       been engaged in negotiations with the United States Government with
       respect to the settlement of claims the Government might have arising
       out of the reporting deficiencies.  Based on these negotiations, the
       Company believed it had sufficient reserves to cover 

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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued


       the estimated settlement amount.  In March 1995, the Company received
       notification from the government indicating additional reporting
       deficiencies.  The Company is in the process of evaluating this
       information and is unable to ascertain the validity of these new claims
       or the amounts involved.  It is impossible to determine the impact, if
       any, of these alleged claims on the Company and its financial condition. 


   I.  Statutory Information

       GALIC is required to file financial statements with state insurance
       regulatory authorities prepared on an accounting basis prescribed or
       permitted by such authorities (statutory basis).  For the six months
       ended June 30, 1995, GALIC's statutory net income was $26.5 million
       compared to $29.3 million for the same period in 1994.  Certain
       statutory balance sheet amounts were as follows (in millions):

                                             June 30, December 31,
                                                1995         1994 
               Policyholders' surplus         $264.2       $255.9 
               Asset valuation reserve          81.5         79.5 
               Interest maintenance reserve     24.4         27.7 

       The amount of dividends which can be paid by GALIC without prior
       approval of regulatory authorities is subject to restrictions relating
       to capital and surplus and statutory net income.  Based on earned
       surplus at December 31, 1994, GALIC may pay approximately $49.7 million
       in dividends in 1995 without prior approval.  In the first six months of
       1995, AAG received $19.8 million in capital distributions from GALIC.



























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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

                       Management's Discussion and Analysis
                 of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   GENERAL

   AAG is organized as a holding company with nearly all of its operations
   being conducted by Great American Life Insurance Company ("GALIC").  The
   parent corporation, however, has continuing expenditures for administrative
   expenses, corporate services, liabilities in connection with discontinued
   operations and, most importantly, for the payment of interest and principal
   on borrowings.  Since its continuing business is financial in nature, AAG
   does not prepare its consolidated financial statements using a current-
   noncurrent format.  Consequently, certain traditional ratios and financial
   analysis tests are not meaningful.

   In May 1995, AAG entered into an agreement to acquire Laurentian Capital
   Corporation ("LCC") for $151 million (including the repayment of outstanding
   LCC debt).  AAG expects to finance the acquisition through sales of LCC
   subsidiaries to GALIC, bank borrowings, Common Stock Rights Offering and
   dividends from GALIC.  See Note B.

   LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES  

   Ratios  AAG's ratio of earnings to fixed charges was 4.6 for the first six
   months of 1995 compared to 3.6 for the first six months of 1994.  The ratio
   of AAG's consolidated debt to equity, excluding the effects of unrealized
   gains and losses on stockholders' equity, was .65 at June 30, 1995, compared
   to .79 at December 31, 1994 and 1.17 at December 31, 1993.  These same
   ratios including the effects of unrealized gains and losses were .57, .90,
   and .90, respectively.  

   The National Association of Insurance Commissioners' ("NAIC") risk-based
   capital ("RBC") formulas determine the amount of capital that an insurance
   company needs to ensure that it has an acceptably low expectation of
   becoming financially impaired.  At June 30, 1995, GALIC's capital ratios
   significantly exceeded RBC requirements.

   Sources and Uses of Funds  AAG's ability to make payments of interest and
   principal on its debt and other holding company costs is dependent on
   payments from GALIC in the form of capital distributions and income tax
   payments.  Through August 1, 1995, $38.3 million in such payments had been
   received from GALIC.

   The amount of capital distributions which can be paid by GALIC is subject to
   restrictions relating to capital and surplus and statutory net income.  In
   addition, any dividend or distribution paid from other than earned surplus
   is considered an extraordinary dividend and may be paid only after prior
   regulatory approval.  The maximum amount of dividends payable by GALIC in
   1995 without prior regulatory approval is approximately $49.7 million, of
   which $25.8 million was paid in the first seven months of 1995.

   AAG has a $50 million revolving bank line with three banks under which $17.5
   million was outstanding at June 30, 1995.  In July 1995, AAG borrowed an
   additional $10.5 million under the bank line.  Amounts outstanding under
   this agreement bear interest at variable rates tied to either Prime or
   LIBOR, at the discretion of the Company.  Borrowings thereunder may be used
   for general corporate purposes.  AAG has used the amounts borrowed under the
   bank line primarily to repurchase its outstanding debt.  

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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

                       Management's Discussion and Analysis
           of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Continued

   Based upon the current level of operations and anticipated growth, AAG
   believes that it will have sufficient resources to meet its liquidity
   requirements.

   Investments  The Ohio Insurance Code contains rules restricting the types
   and amounts of investments which are permissible for Ohio life insurers. 
   These rules are designed to ensure the safety and liquidity of insurers'
   investment portfolios.  The National Association of Insurance Commissioners
   ("NAIC") is considering the formulation of a model investment law which, if
   adopted, would have to be considered by Ohio for adoption.  The formulation
   is in the preliminary stages and management believes its impact on AAG's
   operations will not be material. 
    
   The NAIC assigns quality ratings to publicly traded as well as privately
   placed securities.  These ratings range from Class 1 (highest quality) to
   Class 6 (lowest quality).  The following table shows the Company's fixed
   maturity portfolio by NAIC designation (and comparable Standard & Poor's
   Corporation rating) as of June 30, 1995:

         NAIC                                       % of Total 
         Rating  Comparable S&P Rating             Market Value
            1    AAA, AA, A                               62%  
            2    BBB                                      33   
                      Total investment grade              95   
            3    BB                                        3   
            4    B                                         2   
            5    CCC, CC, C                                *   
            6    D                                         0   
                      Total non-investment grade           5   
                      Total fixed maturities             100%  
   [FN]                          
         * less than 1%

   Management believes that AAG's high quality investment portfolio should
   generate a stable and predictable overall investment return.

   AAG invests primarily in fixed income investments which, including loans and
   short-term investments, comprised over 98% of its investment portfolio at
   June 30, 1995.  AAG generally invests in securities with intermediate-term
   maturities with an objective of optimizing interest yields while maintaining
   an appropriate relationship of maturities between AAG's assets and expected
   liabilities.  AAG's fixed maturity portfolio is classified into two
   categories:  "held to maturity" and "available for sale" (see Note A to the
   financial statements).

   As of June 30, 1995, the pretax unrealized gain on AAG's fixed maturity
   portfolio was $129.6 million compared to a pretax unrealized loss of
   ($279.1) million as of December 31, 1994.  This improvement, representing
   approximately 8% of the carrying value of AAG's bond portfolio, resulted
   from a decrease in the general level of interest rates.

   At June 30, 1995, none of the Company's fixed maturity investments were non-
   performing.  In addition, AAG has little exposure to mortgage loans and real
   estate, which represented only 1.5% of total assets at June 30, 1995.  The
   majority of mortgage loans and real estate was purchased within the last two
   years.
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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

                       Management's Discussion and Analysis
           of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Continued


   At June 30, 1995, AAG's mortgage-backed securities portfolio, which
   consisted primarily of collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"),
   represented approximately 29% of fixed maturity investments.  As of June 30,
   1995, interest only (I/O), principal only (P/O) and other "high risk" CMOs
   were less than two tenths of one percent of total assets.  AAG invests
   primarily in CMOs which are structured to minimize prepayment risk.  In
   addition, the majority of CMOs held by AAG were purchased at a discount to
   par value.  Management believes that the structure and discounted nature of
   the CMOs will minimize the effect of prepayments on earnings over the
   anticipated life of the CMO portfolio.

   Substantially all of AAG's CMOs are AAA-rated by Standard & Poor's
   Corporation and are collateralized primarily by GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC single-
   family residential pass-through certificates.  The market in which these
   securities trade is highly liquid.  Aside from interest rate risk, AAG does
   not believe a material risk (relative to earnings or liquidity) is inherent
   in holding such investments.

   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  

   Pretax Earnings and General  Pretax earnings from operations (before
   realized gains and non-recurring charges) for the second quarter and first
   six months of 1995 were $18.9 million and $36.3 million, respectively,
   compared to $17.1 million and $33.2 million for the same periods in 1994. 
   These improvements are attributable to the growth in invested assets.

   The following table summarizes GALIC's annuity receipts (in millions):

                                      Three months ended  Six months ended
                                               June 30,          June 30,    
                                             1995   1994      1995    1994
      Flexible Premium Deferred Annuities:
         First Year                          $ 13   $ 11      $ 24    $ 22
         Renewal                               56     59       108     114
                                               69     70       132     136
      Single Premium Deferred Annuities        57     46       113      75
         Total annuity receipts              $126   $116      $245    $211

   Annuity premiums increased 9% and 16%, respectively, during the second
   quarter and first six months of 1995 compared to the same periods in 1994
   due to strong growth in sales of single premium products.  In recent months
   the growth in Single Premium Deferred Annuity receipts has slowed, which
   management attributes to comparatively higher returns temporarily available
   on other investment alternatives.

   All of GALIC's products are fixed rate annuities which permit GALIC to
   change the crediting rate at any time (subject to minimum interest rate
   guarantees of 3% to 4% per annum).  As a result, management has been able to
   react to changes in interest rates and maintain a desired interest rate
   spread with little or no effect on persistency.





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   <PAGE>
                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q

                       Management's Discussion and Analysis
           of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Continued


   Net Investment Income  Net investment income increased 7% in both the second
   quarter and first six months of 1995 compared to the same periods in 1994
   due primarily to an increase in the Company's average fixed maturity
   investment base.  Investment income is reflected net of quarterly investment
   expenses of $1.2 million.

   Realized Gains  Individual securities are sold from time to time as market
   opportunities appear to present optimal situations under AAG's investment
   strategies.

   Equity in Net Earnings of Affiliate  Chiquita's quarterly results are
   subject to significant seasonal variations and are not necessarily
   indicative of its results of operations for a full fiscal year.  Seasonal
   pricing generally produces stronger earnings in the first six months of the
   year.

   Benefits to Annuity Policyholders  Benefits to annuity policyholders
   increased approximately 7% over the comparable three month and six month
   periods in 1994 due primarily to an increase in average annuity policyholder
   funds accumulated.  The rate at which GALIC credits interest on annuity
   policyholders' funds is subject to change based on management's judgment of
   market conditions.

   Interest on Borrowings and Other Debt Expenses  Interest expense decreased
   over 20% in the second quarter and first six months of 1995 compared to the
   same periods in 1994 due to debt repurchases. 

   Other Operating and General Expenses  Other operating and general expenses
   increased in the second quarter and first six months of 1995 over the
   comparable 1994 periods due primarily to an increase in marketing expenses
   related to new distribution channels.

   Discontinued Operations  During the second quarter of 1994, AAG recorded a
   $4.0 million pretax charge primarily related to additional reserves for
   potential environmental liabilities associated with the Company's former
   manufacturing facilities.

   Extraordinary Items  On March 31, 1994, AAG retired approximately $7.1
   million principal amount of its 11-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes realizing
   a pretax loss of approximately $570,000. In addition, AAG recorded a pretax
   charge of approximately $1.1 million in the first quarter of 1994,
   representing AAG's proportionate share of Chiquita's extraordinary loss on
   the retirement of certain of its debt in the first quarter of 1994.

   Accounting Change  Effective January 1, 1994, AAG implemented SFAS No. 112,
   "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits", and recorded a pretax
   charge of $740,000 for the projected future costs of providing certain
   benefits to former employees of GALIC.







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   <PAGE>
                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q
                                     PART II
                                OTHER INFORMATION


                                      ITEM 4

               Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders


   The Registrant's annual shareholders' meeting was held May 23, 1995. 
   Proxies were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14 under the Securities
   Exchange Act of 1934.  All of the nine nominees for director proposed by the
   Registrant were elected to the Board of Directors.

   In addition to the election of directors, shareholders also voted (a) to
   approve the AAG Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Proposal No. 2], and (b) to
   approve the amendment to the 1993 Stock Appreciation Rights Plan to increase
   the maximum number of SARs to be granted from 1.5 million to 2.0 million
   [Proposal No. 3].  The votes cast for, against or withheld, the number of
   abstentions and broker non-votes as to each matter voted on at the 1995
   Annual Meeting is set forth below:

                                                Against/
                                       For      Withheld    Abstain   Non-Votes
   Election of Directors:
     Carl H. Lindner                37,990,753     NA         39,803     NA
     S. Craig Lindner               37,988,485     NA         42,071     NA
     Robert A. Adams                37,995,557     NA         34,999     NA
     John T. Lawrence III           37,996,785     NA         33,771     NA
     A. Leon Fergenson              37,994,529     NA         36,027     NA
     Ronald G. Joseph               37,995,964     NA         34,592     NA
     William R. Martin              37,994,317     NA         36,239     NA
     Alfred W. Martinelli           37,993,132     NA         37,424     NA
     Ronald F. Walker               37,995,717     NA         34,839     NA
   Proposal No. 2                   37,594,853   420,213      15,489      1
   Proposal No. 3                   37,206,957   781,233      42,365      1

   _______________________
[FN]
   NA - Not Applicable


                                      ITEM 6

                         Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


   (a) Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule as of June 30, 1995.  For
       submission in electronic filing only.

   (b) Report on Form 8-K:

       Date of Report             Items Reported
            June 5, 1995          Agreement to acquire Laurentian Capital
                                  Corporation







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                        AMERICAN ANNUITY GROUP, INC. 10-Q
                                     PART II
                                OTHER INFORMATION


                                    Signature



   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 duly authorized.


                                      American Annuity Group, Inc.



   August 14, 1995                    BY:/s/William J. Maney             
                                         William J. Maney
                                         Senior Vice President, Treasurer
                                           and Chief Financial Officer







































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