---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000021175-24-000079"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "CNA"
cik: "0000021175"
company_name: "CNA FINANCIAL CORP"
filed_at: "2024-10-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T20:50:08.170126+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CNA transfers $1.045B pension obligations to MetLife; expects $370M non-cash charge in Q4

## Summary
- Entered commitment agreement with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. on Oct 3, 2024 to buy group annuity contract transferring ~$1,045M of pension obligations.
- Transaction covers ~7,600 participants (~60% of Plan's obligations); payments effective Jan 1, 2025.
- Closing expected Oct 10, 2024; no changes in benefits for transferred participants.
- One-time non-cash pretax charge ~$370M ($290M net of tax) in Q4 2024; no impact on core income or cash flow.
- Funded directly by Plan assets; no company cash contribution required.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000021175-24-000079
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: CNA
- cik: 0000021175
- company_name: CNA FINANCIAL CORP
- filed_at: 2024-10-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21175/000002117524000079/0000021175-24-000079-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21175/000002117524000079/cna-20240918.htm

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