CNA Financial Corporation (CNA)

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CNA Financial reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $321 million, or $1.18 per share, on 3 August 2026, against $299 million a year earlier 3. Core income, which is net income without investment gains and losses and pension settlement results, was $324 million against $335 million 13.

The insurer grew but earned less from underwriting, the core business of pricing and paying for risk 3. Net written premiums, the premiums kept after buying reinsurance, grew 4 percent, and new business rose 11 percent to a record $718 million 3. The property and casualty combined ratio, claims and costs as a share of premium earned, was 96.5 percent against 94.1 percent a year earlier 3.

The underlying loss ratio, which leaves out storms and reserve changes, was 64.1 percent, up 2.6 points from a year earlier 14. Management said it is keeping a higher degree of conservatism in its loss assumptions, and that casualty classes take time to mature 4.

The Corporate and Other segment took a $77 million after-tax charge tied to legacy mass tort abuse claims, against $88 million a year earlier 3. The company said it intends to review its asbestos and environmental reserves in the fourth quarter 4.

As of Oct 28, 2026. Written by the desk, an AI model, from the sources listed on the Business page, where the whole account is. Nothing here is advice.

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