Top 7 largest US financial companies – January 2023

To give you more perspective on what companies are in the finance field in the US, details about the thirty largest American finance companies, components of the S&P 500 index, have been listed hereafter. Each financial company is detailed with presentations of its industry, activities, market capitalization, a direct link to its website, logo, and stock ticker.

The financial companies listed hereafter are ranked by market capitalization in United States Dollars, as of effective close on January 1st, 2023.

For more information on other world-leading companies, check our series of posts on Top Companies, and for more information on the country, read our articles on Top Business Resources for the US.

Note that if you are searching for information on these companies to invest in their stocks, make sure you know what you are doing as your investment will be subject to significant risks with the evolution of stock prices.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

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Country: United States | Sector: Financials | Industry: Insurance Brokers

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., often abbreviated AJG, is a global insurance brokerage and risk management services company. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, AJG has become one of the largest insurance brokers in the world, operating in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania through local insurance brokering subsidiaries.

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

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Country: United States | Sector: Financials | Industry: Insurance—Property & Casualty

The Travelers Companies, Inc., better known as Travelers, is an insurance company headquartered in New York City, particularly involved in commercial property-casualty insurance. One of the largest insurers in the US, Travelers operates in personal insurance, business insurance, and bonds. It has expanded in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, China, Canada, and Brazil.

Aflac Incorporated

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Country: United States | Sector: Financials | Industry: Insurance—Life

Aflac Inc. is an insurance company, especially involved in supplemental insurance. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, Aflac provides insurance and payroll deduction insurance coverage for accidents or illnesses. Aflac operates with licensed sales associates in the United States and sales agencies in Japan.

American International Group, Inc.

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Country: United States | Sector: Financials | Industry: Insurance—Diversified

AIG is a global insurance company offering a diverse range of insurance products, including general liability, environmental, casualty, professional liability, and property insurance to commercial, institutional, and individual customers, alongside an array of specialized insurances and life and retirement services.

AgriBank, FCB

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Country: United States | Sector: Financials | Industry: Credit Services

AgriBank, FCB, serves as a funding bank, providing financial and risk management services to Farm Credit Associations which aid farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses across multiple states. It specializes in wholesale funding and retail bank support services, including product development, business services, and financial reporting. It is a subsidiary of Farm Credit System.

Moody’s Corporation

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Country: United States | Sector: Financials | Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

Moody’s Corporation, often simply called Moody’s, is a business and financial services holding company. Founded in 1909, it has evolved to be split into t<o businesses: a leading credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service, and a provider of financial analysis software and services, Moody’s Analytics. Moody’s has also recently acquired the California-based climate risk data firm Four Twenty Seven.

Truist Financial Corporation

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Country: United States | Sector: Financials | Industry: Banks—Regional

Truist Financial is the result of the acquisition of SunTrust Banks, Inc, by BB&T Corporation. The two banks continue to operate as two brands, operating more than 2,000 branches in the US. BB&T provides consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage, and SunTrust Bank was originally more focused on deposits, lending, credit cards, and trust and investment services. Truist Financial is also engaged in insurance corporate and investment banking, capital market services, mortgage banking, and wealth management through its subsidiaries.