American National (ANG-PB) 8-KChanges in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated July 23, 2024, of American National Group Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the third through seventh paragraphs on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Des Moines, Iowa

July 23, 2024