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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 21, 2024

CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-582336-6169860
(State or other jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer
of incorporation)File Number)Identification No.)

151 N. Franklin
Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 822-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par value $2.50"CNA"New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On October 21, 2024, the registrant issued a press release announcing its preliminary third quarter 2024 pretax net catastrophe loss estimates and fourth quarter 2024 pretax net catastrophe loss estimates for Hurricane Milton. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information under Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information under Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits:
See Exhibit Index.




EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.Description
CNA Financial Corporation press release, issued October 21, 2024, providing preliminary information on the third quarter 2024 results of operations.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

CNA Financial Corporation
(Registrant)
Date:  October 21, 2024By/s/ Scott R. Lindquist
(Signature)
Scott R. Lindquist
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer








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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CNA FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2024 CATASTROPHE AND FOURTH QUARTER
2024 HURRICANE MILTON ESTIMATES
CHICAGO, October 21, 2024 --- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced that it expects to report pretax net catastrophe losses in the third quarter 2024 of $143 million. Approximately 75% of the catastrophe losses are associated with four larger events, including $55 million from Hurricane Helene. The remaining approximately $35 million of losses is spread across a number of additional events occurring during the quarter. Catastrophe losses are comprised of $127 million in the Commercial segment and $16 million in the International segment. The combined ratio impact of this third quarter catastrophe result is in line with CNA's third quarter average over the last five years.
Additionally, pretax net catastrophe losses related to Hurricane Milton, currently estimated between approximately $25 million to $55 million, are anticipated to be reflected in the fourth quarter 2024 results.
Dino E. Robusto, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of CNA Financial Corporation commented, "We are all saddened by the devastation and destruction from Hurricanes Helene and Milton as well as other catastrophic events during the third quarter. Our thoughts are with those that lost loved ones, homes, and businesses and everyone suffering and working to recover."
CNA will report its third quarter 2024 results before the market opens on Monday, November 4, 2024.
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About the Company
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com.
Contacts
Media:Analysts:
Kelly Messina | Vice President, Marketing
Ralitza K. Todorova | Vice President, Investor Relations & Rating Agencies
872-817-0350312-822-3834
For additional information, please refer to CNA's most recent 10-K on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the financial supplement, available at www.cna.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that relate to anticipated future events (forward-looking statements) rather than actual present conditions or historical events. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and generally include words such as “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to a variety of inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results projected. Many of these risks and uncertainties cannot be controlled by CNA. For a detailed description of these risks and uncertainties, please refer to CNA’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.cna.com.
Any forward-looking statements made in this press release are made by CNA as of the date of this press release. Further, CNA does not have any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, even if CNA’s expectations or any related events, conditions or circumstances change.
Any descriptions of coverage under CNA policies or programs in this press release are provided for convenience only and are not to be relied upon with respect to questions of coverage, exclusions or limitations. With regard to all such matters, the terms and provisions of relevant insurance policies are primary and controlling. In addition, please note that all coverages may not be available in all states.
“CNA" is a registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation. Certain CNA Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the "CNA" trademark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities. Copyright © 2024 CNA. All rights reserved.

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