$CNA

CNA Financial Corporation, a major U.S. commercial property insurer, filed a new commercial property insurance filing in California in August 2026. This move signals a potential shift in the California commercial property insurance market, which has been contracting due to wildfire risks and high reinsurance costs. CNA's entry could provide more options for small businesses and commercial property owners, who have faced higher premiums and fewer protections in the excess and surplus lines market

A review of Q2 earnings for 32 property and casualty insurers found group revenues 2.3% above consensus and next-quarter guidance 0.9% higher, while shares fell 1.1% on average. Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) reported $1.39B revenue (+4.6% YoY), beating revenue estimates; shares fell 6%. Essent (ESNT) rose 6% after a revenue beat; Radian (RDN) fell 5.4% after an EPS miss.

Simply Wall St highlights CNA Financial’s Q2 2026 results and a declared quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share. It notes a 16.97% 90-day share return and 63.87% three-year total shareholder return. The article cites a 11.2x P/E versus 11.3x industry, 16.5x peers, and a DCF value of $85.21 versus $51.15.

CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) reported Q2 2026 core income of $324 million, down from $335 million a year earlier, citing higher current accident year loss ratios and a $77 million after-tax legacy mass tort charge. Net written premium rose 4% to $2,965 million on record new business of $718 million. P&C all-in combined ratio was 96.5%, with $60 million catastrophe losses. Net investment income increased 6% to $701 million.

CNA Financial reported Q2 2026 results. Revenue rose 1.9% year over year to $3.83 billion, and non-GAAP EPS was $1.19, 13.3% above consensus. Management cited 4% higher net written premiums, 11% new business growth, and 6% higher net investment income, with expense ratio under 30%. Outlook focuses on underwriting discipline, AI efficiencies, and risks from social inflation and mass torts.

James Mark Steven (EVP, Chief Risk & Rein Off) sold 8,273 shares of CNA FINANCIAL CORP (CNA) at $53.15 ($0.44M total) on 2026-08-04.

Franzetti Daniel Paul (EVP & CAO) sold 22,656 shares of CNA FINANCIAL CORP (CNA) at $53.09 ($1.20M total) on 2026-08-04.

CNA Financial reported Q2 2026 core earnings of $1.19 per share, up 14.4% versus the $1.04 Zacks Consensus Estimate, though down 3.3% year over year. Revenues rose 3% to $3.46 billion. Net investment income increased 6% to $701 million, while the P&C combined ratio worsened to 96.5%. The board declared a 48-cent quarterly dividend.

CNA Financial’s second-quarter results show its International segment, including CNA Hardy’s Lloyd’s and UK operations, had a 2% dip in net written premium and continued rate softening, with margin pressure attributed to staff and technology investment. The group reported core income of $324m and a P&C combined ratio of 96.5%. US casualty rates remained firmer, while UK/Europe liability saw more room to negotiate.

CNA Financial reported Q2 2026 results on Aug. 3. Net income was $321 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, versus $299 million a year earlier. Core income was $324 million, or $1.19 per share, down from $335 million. CNA said it held casualty rates while easing property, workers’ comp and International, and posted record new business of $718 million (+11%).