---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000021175-24-000076"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CNA"
cik: "0000021175"
company_name: "CNA FINANCIAL CORP"
filed_at: "2024-09-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T04:04:34.067655+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CNA evaluating pension risk transfer for ~$1B obligations; expects Q4 charge of $300-400M

## Summary
- Plan may transfer ~$800M-$1B (50-60% of total obligations) to insurer covering 6,000-8,000 participants.
- Transaction funded by plan assets; no cash from CNA; anticipated Q4 2024 close, subject to finalization.
- One-time non-cash pretax charge of $300-400M ($235-315M net of tax) in Q4 2024; does not affect core income or cash flow.
- Charge accelerates actuarial pension loss recognition from AOCI to net income; no impact on stockholders' equity.
- No changes to benefit amounts; insurer solely responsible for payments after Jan 1, 2025.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000021175-24-000076
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CNA
- cik: 0000021175
- company_name: CNA FINANCIAL CORP
- filed_at: 2024-09-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21175/000002117524000076/0000021175-24-000076-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21175/000002117524000076/cna-20240918.htm

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