Sep 30, 2023

CNA Q3 2023 Earnings Report

CNA reported a strong third quarter with increased net income and core income, driven by growth in P&C segments and improved investment income.

Key Takeaways

CNA Financial announced a net income of $258 million and core income of $289 million for Q3 2023, marking a significant improvement compared to the prior year. The P&C segments drove core income growth, supported by higher net investment income and lower catastrophe losses, while the Life & Group segment showed improved performance.

Net income reached $258 million, or $0.95 per share, compared to a net loss of $42 million in the prior year quarter.

Core income increased to $289 million, or $1.06 per share, up from $43 million in the prior year quarter.

P&C core income rose by 35% to $351 million, driven by higher net investment income, record high pretax underlying underwriting income, and lower catastrophe losses.

The P&C combined ratio was 94.3%, with an underlying combined ratio of 90.4%.

Total Revenue
$3.34B
Previous year: $2.96B
+12.8%
EPS
$1.06
Previous year: $0.78
+35.9%
Commercial Combined Ratio
98.9%
Previous year: 101.9%
-2.9%
Specialty Combined Ratio
90.1%
Previous year: 88.7%
+1.6%
International Combined Ratio
88.3%
Previous year: 94.4%
-6.5%
Gross Profit
$3B
Previous year: $2.81B
+6.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$485M
Previous year: $503M
-3.6%
Free Cash Flow
$804M
Previous year: $721M
+11.5%
Total Assets
$56.5B
Previous year: $60.2B
-6.2%

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Forward Guidance

CNA Financial does not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report. However, the CEO expressed confidence in the company's ability to leverage favorable market conditions and continue to cover long-run loss cost trends.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued strong results with a significant increase in core income.
  • 31% increase in net investment income.
  • Record levels of P&C underlying underwriting gain.
  • Lower levels of catastrophe loss.
  • Improved results in Life & Group.

Challenges Ahead

  • No specific negative aspects were mentioned in the forward guidance.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income