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%.
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.