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CNA Appoints New Leadership Amid 51% Q3 Profit Decline

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What happened

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CNA appointed Scott R. Lindquist as Chief Financial Officer and Douglas M. Worman as Chairman and CEO. The insurer reported a 51% drop in profits for the third quarter, reaching $196 million compared to $403 million the previous year. The company noted a $137 million after-tax charge related to changes in long-term care reserve assumptions, which contributed to a $171 million core loss in its life and group segment.

From businessinsurance.com

Why it matters

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The decline in profits was driven by worsening combined ratios and reserve increases in the long-term care business, which CNA updated due to inflation in the cost of care. The property/casualty combined ratio deteriorated to 97% from 92.8% year over year, while the commercial lines combined ratio reached 99.7%.

From businessinsurance.com

Who's involved

  • CNAInsurer that reported the Q3 financial results and leadership changes.
  • Loews CorporationParent company that owns CNA Financial Corporation.
  • MediacorpMedia company that owns CNA as a news brand and channel.
  • Deborah WongCorrespondent employed by CNA.
  • EcuadorJurisdiction where CNA operates as a national chamber of aquaculture.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • CNASpeculative

    CNA might rely on increases in future investment income to offset the reserve assumption changes that drove the quarter’s loss.

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