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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data are comprised of the following sections:

Page No.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting77
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 34)78
Consolidated Balance Sheets82
Consolidated Statements of Operations84
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)85
Consolidated Statements of Equity86
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows88
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:90
1.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies90
2.Divestitures and Deconsolidation98
3.Investments99
4.Fair Value106
5.Receivables112
6.Property, Plant and Equipment112
7.Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets113
8.Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves and Future Policy Benefit Reserves114
9.Leases130
10.Income Taxes131
11.Debt135
12.Shareholders’ Equity137
13.Revenue from Contracts with Customers138
14.Statutory Accounting Practices139
15.Benefit Plans140
16.Reinsurance147
17.Legal Proceedings148
18.Commitments and Contingencies149
19.Segments149
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for us. Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any control system, however well designed, including the possibility of human error and the possible circumvention or overriding of controls. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Management must make judgments with respect to the relative cost and expected benefits of any specific control measure. The design of a control system also is based in part upon assumptions and judgments made by management about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that a control will be effective under all potential future conditions. As a result, even an effective system of internal control over financial reporting can provide no more than reasonable assurance with respect to the fair presentation of financial statements and the processes under which they were prepared.

Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). Based on this assessment, our management believes that, as of December 31, 2022, our internal control over financial reporting was effective.

Our independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, has issued an audit report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The report of Deloitte & Touche LLP follows this Report.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Loews Corporation

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Loews Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, of the Company and our report dated February 7, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

New York, NY

February 7, 2023

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Loews Corporation

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Loews Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes and the schedules listed in the Index at Item 15 (a) 2 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 7, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Claim and Claim adjustment expense reserves – Property & Casualty — Refer to Notes 1 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements.

Critical Audit Matter Description

The estimation of property and casualty claim and claim adjustment expense reserves (“P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves”), including those claims that are incurred but not reported, requires significant judgment. Estimating P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves is subject to a high degree of variability as it involves complex estimates that are generally derived using a variety of actuarial estimation techniques and numerous assumptions and expectations about future events, many of which are highly uncertain. Modest changes in judgments and assumptions can materially impact the valuation of these liabilities, particularly for claims with longer-tailed exposures such as workers’ compensation, general liability and professional liability claims.

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Given the significant judgments made by management in estimating P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves, auditing P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the involvement of our actuarial specialists.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves included the following, among others:

  • We tested the effectiveness of controls related to the determination of P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves, including those controls related to the estimation of and management’s review of P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves.

  • We tested the underlying data, including historical claims, that served as the basis for the actuarial analyses, to test that the inputs to the actuarial estimates were accurate and complete.

  • With the assistance of our actuarial specialists:

◦We developed a range of independent estimates of P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves and compared our estimates to the recorded reserves.

◦We compared our prior year estimates of expected incurred losses to actual experience during the most recent year to identify potential bias in the Company’s determination of P&C claim and claim adjustment expense reserves.

Future policy benefit reserves – Long Term Care — Refer to Notes 1 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The estimation of long term care future policy benefit reserves (“LTC future policy benefit reserves”) requires significant judgment in the selection of key assumptions, including morbidity, persistency (inclusive of mortality), discount rate and future premium rate increases.

A gross premium valuation (“GPV”) is performed annually to assess the adequacy of the LTC future policy benefit reserves. The actuarial assumptions underlying the recorded LTC future policy benefit reserves are “locked-in” absent an indicated premium deficiency. If the GPV indicates the recorded LTC future policy benefit reserves are not adequate (i.e. a premium deficiency exists), the assumptions are “unlocked” and the LTC future policy benefit reserves are increased to eliminate the premium deficiency.

Estimating future experience for long term care policies is subject to significant estimation risk as the required projection period spans several decades. Morbidity and persistency experience can be volatile while discount rates and premium rate increases can be difficult to predict. Modest changes in each of these assumptions can materially impact the valuation of these liabilities.

Given the significant judgments made by management in estimating LTC future policy benefit reserves, auditing LTC future policy benefit reserves required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the involvement of our actuarial specialists.

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How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to LTC future policy benefit reserves included the following, among others:

  • We tested the effectiveness of controls related to the determination of LTC future policy benefit reserves, including those controls related to the estimation of and management’s review of LTC future policy benefit reserves.

  • We tested the underlying data, including demographic and historical claims data, that served as the basis for the actuarial analyses, to test that the inputs to the actuarial estimates were accurate and complete.

  • With the assistance of our actuarial specialists:

◦We independently recalculated a sample of LTC future policy benefit reserves and compared our estimates to the recorded reserves.

◦We evaluated the key assumptions applied in the GPV analysis, including comparing those assumptions to the Company’s historical experience, underlying portfolio yield and market data.

◦We assessed the Company’s projection of future cash flows to evaluate the adequacy of recorded reserves using “locked-in” assumptions.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

New York, NY

February 7, 2023

We have served as the Company's auditor since 1969.

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Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Assets:
December 3120222021
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)
Investments:
Fixed maturities, amortized cost of $41,102 and $39,952, less allowance for credit loss of $1 and $18$37,697$44,380
Equity securities, cost of $1,161 and $1,5461,1391,674
Limited partnership investments1,9541,933
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans, less allowance for credit loss of $24 and $161,1241,091
Short term investments4,8544,860
Total investments46,76853,938
Cash532621
Receivables9,4039,273
Property, plant and equipment10,0279,888
Goodwill346349
Deferred non-insurance warranty acquisition expenses3,6713,476
Deferred acquisition costs of insurance subsidiaries806737
Other assets3,9413,344
Total assets$75,494$81,626

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Liabilities and Equity:
December 3120222021
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)
Insurance reserves:
Claim and claim adjustment expense$25,099$24,174
Future policy benefits10,15113,236
Unearned premiums6,3745,761
Total insurance reserves41,62443,171
Payable to brokers13390
Short term debt85493
Long term debt8,1658,986
Deferred income taxes2431,079
Deferred non-insurance warranty revenue4,7144,503
Other liabilities4,2834,529
Total liabilities60,01662,451
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value:
Authorized – 100,000,000 shares
Common stock, $0.01 par value:
Authorized – 1,800,000,000 shares
Issued – 236,159,866 and 248,467,051 shares22
Additional paid-in capital2,7482,885
Retained earnings15,14414,776
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(3,284)186
14,61017,849
Less treasury stock, at cost (198,875 and 50,000 shares)(12)(3)
Total shareholders’ equity14,59817,846
Noncontrolling interests8801,329
Total equity15,47819,175
Total liabilities and equity$75,494$81,626

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions, except per share data)
Revenues:
Insurance premiums$8,667$8,175$7,649
Net investment income1,8022,2591,995
Investment gains (losses) (Note 2)(199)660(1,246)
Non-insurance warranty revenue1,5741,4301,252
Operating revenues and other2,2002,1332,933
Total14,04414,65712,583
Expenses:
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits6,3866,3496,170
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs1,4901,4431,410
Non-insurance warranty expense1,4711,3281,159
Operating expenses and other3,0772,9574,720
Equity method (income) loss(139)(26)73
Interest378424515
Total12,66312,47514,047
Income (loss) before income tax1,3812,182(1,464)
Income tax (expense) benefit(278)(479)173
Net income (loss)1,1031,703(1,291)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests(91)(125)360
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation$1,012$1,578$(931)
Basic net income (loss) per share$4.17$6.08$(3.32)
Diluted net income (loss) per share$4.16$6.07$(3.32)
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding242.83259.67280.32
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding243.28260.20280.32

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Net income (loss)$1,103$1,703$(1,291)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
Changes in:
Net unrealized losses on investments with an allowance for credit losses(5)(2)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on other investments(3,777)(706)720
Total unrealized gains (losses) on investments(3,782)(708)720
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges2017(17)
Pension and postretirement benefits15266(24)
Foreign currency translation(111)(20)48
Other comprehensive income (loss)(3,858)(445)727
Comprehensive income (loss)(2,755)1,258(564)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests297(75)282
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation$(2,458)$1,183$(282)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

Loews Corporation Shareholders
TotalCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Common Stock Held in TreasuryNoncontrolling Interests
(In millions)
Balance, January 1, 2020, as adjusted$21,925$3$3,374$15,818$(68)$(13)$2,811
Net loss(1,291)(931)(360)
Other comprehensive income72764978
Dividends paid ($0.25 per share)(169)(70)(99)
Deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore(1,087)(1,087)
Purchase of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests(37)5(42)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock(917)(917)
Retirement of treasury stock—(256)(667)923
Stock-based compensation26818
Other422
Balance, December 31, 2020$19,181$3$3,133$14,150$581$(7)$1,321
Net income1,7031,578125
Other comprehensive loss(445)(395)(50)
Dividends paid ($0.25 per share)(129)(65)(64)
Purchase of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests(18)(18)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock(1,132)(1,132)
Retirement of treasury stock—(1)(246)(889)1,136
Stock-based compensation15(2)17
Other—2(2)
Balance, December 31, 2021$19,175$2$2,885$14,776$186$(3)$1,329

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

Loews Corporation Shareholders
TotalCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Common Stock Held in TreasuryNoncontrolling Interests
(In millions)
Balance, December 31, 2021$19,175$2$2,885$14,776$186$(3)$1,329
Net income1,1031,01291
Other comprehensive loss(3,858)(3,470)(388)
Dividends paid ($0.25 per share)(159)(61)(98)
Purchase of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests(66)4(70)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock(738)(738)
Retirement of treasury stock—(146)(583)729
Stock-based compensation21318
Other—2(2)
Balance, December 31, 2022$15,478$2$2,748$15,144$(3,284)$(12)$880

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)$1,103$1,703$(1,291)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Investment (gains) losses199(660)1,246
Equity method investees236(74)102
Amortization of investments(129)(81)(67)
Depreciation and amortization509515734
Asset impairments3310810
Provision for deferred income taxes5213(235)
Other non-cash items577161
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables(316)(1,409)(425)
Deferred acquisition costs(79)(30)(43)
Insurance reserves1,7912,4631,681
Other assets(391)(946)(513)
Other liabilities137897256
Trading securities159(49)(571)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities3,3142,6231,745
Investing Activities:
Purchases of fixed maturities(9,821)(9,307)(10,269)
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities5,9093,8165,904
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities2,3584,4643,760
Purchases of equity securities(294)(304)(452)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities509316355
Purchases of limited partnership investments(337)(440)(224)
Proceeds from sales of limited partnership investments171307398
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(660)(482)(710)
Acquisitions(58)
Dispositions168065
(Investment in) sale of interest in Altium Packaging(79)417
Deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore(483)
Change in short term investments(27)(141)427
Other, net(92)87(127)
Net cash flow used by investing activities$(2,347)$(1,187)$(1,414)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Financing Activities:
Dividends paid$(61)$(65)$(70)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests(98)(64)(99)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock(729)(1,136)(923)
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests(66)(18)(37)
Principal payments on debt(640)(1,193)(1,726)
Issuance of debt5731,1992,659
Other, net(16)(12)(2)
Net cash flow used by financing activities(1,037)(1,289)(198)
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash(19)(4)9
Net change in cash(89)143142
Cash, beginning of year621478336
Cash, end of year$532$621$478

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of presentation − Loews Corporation is a holding company. Its consolidated operating subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business: commercial property and casualty insurance (CNA Financial Corporation (“CNA”), a 90.0% owned subsidiary); transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids (Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (“Boardwalk Pipelines”), a wholly owned subsidiary) and the operation of a chain of hotels (Loews Hotels Holding Corporation (“Loews Hotels & Co”), a wholly owned subsidiary). Unless the context otherwise requires, as used herein, the term “Company” means Loews Corporation including its consolidated subsidiaries, the term “Parent Company” means Loews Corporation excluding its subsidiaries, the term “Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation” means Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation shareholders and the term “subsidiaries” means Loews Corporation’s consolidated subsidiaries.

On April 1, 2021, Loews Corporation sold 47% of Altium Packaging LLC (“Altium Packaging”), previously a 99% owned subsidiary. In the second quarter of 2020, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (“Diamond Offshore”), previously a 53% owned subsidiary, was deconsolidated from the Company’s consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 for further discussion.

Accounting estimates and principles of consolidation – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported on the consolidated financial statements and the related notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Consolidated Financial Statements include all subsidiaries and intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Investments – Fixed maturity securities are classified as either available-for-sale or trading, and as such, they are carried at fair value. Short term investments are carried at fair value. Changes in fair value of trading securities are reported within Net investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in fair value related to available-for-sale securities are reported as a component of Other comprehensive income.

The cost of fixed maturity securities classified as available-for-sale is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, which are included in Net investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The amortization of premium and accretion of discount for fixed maturity securities takes into consideration call and maturity dates that produce the lowest yield.

For asset-backed securities included in fixed maturity securities, income is recognized using an effective yield based on anticipated prepayments and the estimated economic life of the securities. When estimates of prepayments change, the effective yield is recalculated to reflect actual payments to date and anticipated future payments predominantly using the retrospective method.

To the extent that unrealized gains on fixed maturity securities supporting long term care reserves would result in a premium deficiency if realized, a related increase in Insurance reserves is recorded, after tax and noncontrolling interests, as a reduction of net unrealized gains (losses), through Other comprehensive income (loss). To the extent that unrealized gains or losses on fixed maturity securities supporting structured settlements not funded by annuities would impact the reserve balance if realized, a related increase or decrease in Insurance reserves is recorded, after tax and noncontrolling interests, as a reduction or increase of net unrealized gains (losses), through Other comprehensive income (“Shadow Adjustments”). Shadow Adjustments decreased $2.2 billion (after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $265 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, net unrealized gains on investments included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) were correspondingly reduced by Shadow Adjustments of $55 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $2.2 billion (after tax and noncontrolling interests).

Equity securities are carried at fair value. Non-redeemable preferred stock investments contain characteristics of debt securities, are priced similarly to bonds and are held primarily for income generation through periodic dividends. While recognition of gains and losses on these securities is not discretionary, the changes in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock are not considered to be reflective of its primary operations. As such, the changes in the fair value of these securities are recorded through Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company owns certain common stock with the intention of holding the securities primarily for market appreciation and as such, the changes in the fair value of these securities are recorded through Net investment income (loss).

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The Company’s carrying value of investments in limited partnerships is its share of the net asset value of each partnership, as determined by the general partner. Certain partnerships for which results are not available on a timely basis are reported on a lag, primarily three months or less. These investments are accounted for under the equity method and changes in net asset values are recorded within Net investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Mortgage loans are commercial in nature, are carried at unpaid principal balance, net of unamortized fees and an allowance for expected credit losses, and are recorded once funded. The allowance for expected credit losses on mortgage loans is developed by assessing the credit quality of pools of mortgage loans in good standing using debt service coverage ratios (“DSCR”) and loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratios. The DSCR compares a property’s net operating income to its debt service payments, including principal and interest. The LTV ratio compares the current unpaid principal balance of the loan to the estimated fair value of the underlying property collateralizing the loan. The pools developed to measure the credit loss allowance use increments of DSCR and LTV to draw distinctions between risk levels. Expected credit loss rates are applied by pool to the outstanding receivable balances. Changes in the allowance for mortgage loans are presented as a component of Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Mortgage loans are included in Other invested assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest income from mortgage loans is recognized on an accrual basis using the effective yield method.

Investments in derivative securities are carried at fair value with changes in fair value reported as a component of Investment gains (losses), Net investment income or Other comprehensive income (loss), depending on their hedge designation. A derivative is typically defined as an instrument whose value is “derived” from an underlying instrument, index or rate, has a notional amount, requires little or no initial investment and can be net settled. Derivatives include the following types of investments: interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and floors, put and call options, warrants, futures, forwards, commitments to purchase securities, credit default swaps and combinations of the foregoing. Derivatives embedded within non-derivative instruments (such as call options embedded in convertible bonds) must be split from the host instrument when the embedded derivative is not clearly and closely related to the host instrument.

An available-for-sale security is impaired if the fair value of the security is less than its cost adjusted for accretion, amortization and allowance for credit losses. When a security is impaired, it is evaluated to determine whether there is an intent to sell the security before recovery of amortized cost or whether a credit loss exists. Losses on securities that are intended to be sold are recognized as impairment losses within Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. If a credit loss exists, an allowance is established and the corresponding amount is recognized as an impairment loss within Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The allowance for credit losses related to available-for-sale fixed maturity securities is the difference between the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. In subsequent periods, the allowance is reviewed, with any changes in the allowance presented as a component of Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in the difference between the amortized cost basis, net of the allowance, and the fair value, are recognized in Other comprehensive income.

Significant judgment is required in the determination of whether an impairment loss has occurred for a security. A consistent and systematic process is followed for determining and recording an impairment loss, including the evaluation of securities in an unrealized loss position and securities with an allowance for credit losses on at least a quarterly basis.

The assessment of whether an impairment loss has occurred incorporates both quantitative and qualitative information. A credit loss exists if the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis. Significant assumptions enter into these cash flow projections including delinquency rates, probable risk of default, loss severity upon a default, over collateralization and interest coverage triggers and credit support from lower level tranches. All available evidence is considered when determining whether an investment requires a credit loss write-down or allowance to be recorded. Examples of such evidence may include the financial condition and near-term and long-term prospects of the issuer, whether the issuer is current with interest and principal payments, credit ratings on the security or changes in ratings over time, general market conditions and industry, sector or other specific factors and whether it is likely that the amortized cost will be recovered through the collection of cash flows.

Credit losses - The allowances for credit losses on fixed maturity securities, mortgage loans, reinsurance receivables, insurance receivables and trade receivables are valuation accounts that are reported as a reduction of a financial asset’s cost basis and are measured on a pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The allowance is estimated using relevant available information from both internal and external sources. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses and adjustments may be made to reflect current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for additional factors that come to the Company’s attention. This could include significant shifts in counterparty financial strength ratings, aging of past due receivables, amounts sent to collection agencies, or other underlying portfolio changes. Current and forecast economic conditions are considered, using a variety of economic metrics and forecast indices. The sensitivity of expected credit

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losses relative to changes to the forecast of economic conditions can vary by financial asset class. A reasonable and supportable forecast period is up to 24 months from the balance sheet date. After the forecast period, the Company reverts to historical credit experience. Collateral arrangements such as letters of credit and amounts held in beneficiary trusts to mitigate credit risk are considered in the estimate of the net amount expected to be collected. Amounts are written off against the allowance when determined to be uncollectible.

A policy election has been made to present accrued interest balances separately from the amortized cost basis of assets, and a practical expedient has been elected to exclude the accrued interest from the tabular disclosures for mortgage loans and available-for-sale securities. An election has been made not to estimate an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivables. The accrual of interest income is discontinued and the asset is placed on nonaccrual status within 90 days of the interest becoming delinquent. Interest accrued but not received for assets on nonaccrual status is reversed through Net investment income. Interest received for assets that are on nonaccrual status is recognized as payment is received. The asset is returned to accrual status when the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, and future payments are expected. Interest receivables are presented in Receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Equity method investments – Loews Hotels & Co has interests in operating joint ventures related to hotel properties over which it exercises significant influence, but does not have control over them. Loews Hotels & Co uses the equity method of accounting for these investments. In addition, effective April 1, 2021, following Loews Corporation’s sale of 47% of Altium Packaging to GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, Loews Corporation’s investment in Altium Packaging is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. See Note 2 for further discussion. The Company’s total investment in entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting, excluding limited partnership investments, was $880 million and $734 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and is reported in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Equity method (income) loss for investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, excluding limited partnerships, was $(139) million, $(26) million and $73 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 and is reported separately in expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Equity method investments are reviewed for impairment when changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. See Note 3 for a discussion of limited partnership investments.

Hedging – The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedging transactions. The Company also formally assesses (both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis) whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of hedged items and whether those derivatives may be expected to remain highly effective in future periods. When it is determined that a derivative for which hedge accounting has been designated is not (or ceases to be) highly effective, the Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively. See Note 3 for additional information on the Company’s use of derivatives.

Securities lending activities – The Company lends securities for the purpose of enhancing income or to finance positions to unrelated parties who have been designated as primary dealers by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Borrowers of these securities must deposit and maintain collateral with the Company of no less than 100% of the fair value of the securities loaned. United States of America (“U.S.”) Government securities and cash are accepted as collateral. The Company maintains effective control over loaned securities and, therefore, continues to report such securities as investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Securities lending is typically done on a matched-book basis where the collateral is invested to substantially match the term of the loan. This matching of terms tends to limit risk. In accordance with the Company’s lending agreements, securities on loan are returned immediately to the Company upon notice. Collateral is not reflected as an asset of the Company. There was no collateral held at December 31, 2022 and 2021.

Revenue recognition – Premiums on property and casualty insurance contracts are recognized in proportion to the underlying risk insured and are principally earned ratably over the term of the policies. Premiums on long term care contracts are earned ratably over the policy year in which they are due. The reserve for unearned premiums represents the portion of premiums written relating to the unexpired terms of coverage.

Property and casualty contracts that are retrospectively rated or subject to audit premiums contain provisions that result in an adjustment to the initial policy premium depending on the contract provisions. These provisions stipulate the adjustment due to loss experience of the insured during the coverage period, or changes in the level of exposure to insurance risk. For such contracts, CNA estimates the amount of ultimate premiums that it may earn upon completion of the coverage period and recognizes either an asset or a liability for the difference between the initial policy premium and the estimated ultimate premium. CNA either adjusts such estimated ultimate premium amounts during the course of the coverage period based on actual results to date or by conducting premium audits after the policy has expired to determine

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the final exposure to insured risks. The resulting adjustment is recorded as either a reduction of or an increase to the earned premiums for the period.

Insurance receivables include balances due currently or in the future, including amounts due from insureds related to paid losses under high deductible policies, and are presented at unpaid balances, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. As of December 31, 2022, an allowance for doubtful accounts of $29 million for insurance receivables has been established using a loss rate methodology to determine expected credit losses for premium receivables. This methodology uses CNA’s historical annual credit losses relative to gross premium written to develop a range of credit loss rates for each dollar of gross written premium underwritten. Additionally, an expected credit loss for amounts due from insureds under high deductible and retrospectively rated policies is calculated on a pool basis, informed by historical default rate data obtained from major rating agencies. Changes in the allowance are presented as a component of Other operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Amounts are considered past due based on policy payment terms. Insurance receivables and any related allowance are written off after collection efforts are exhausted or a negotiated settlement is reached.

CNA’s non-insurance warranty revenues are primarily generated from separately-priced service contracts that provide mechanical breakdown and other coverages to vehicle or consumer goods owners, which generally provide coverage from one month to ten years. For warranty products where CNA acts as the principal in the transaction, Non-insurance warranty revenue is reported on a gross basis, with amounts paid by customers reported as Non-insurance warranty revenue and commissions paid to agents reported as Non-insurance warranty expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Additionally, CNA provides warranty administration services for dealer and manufacturer warranty products. Non-insurance revenues are recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract with CNA’s customers are satisfied, which is generally over time as obligations are fulfilled. CNA recognizes non-insurance warranty revenue over the service period in proportion to the actuarially determined expected claims emergence pattern. Customers predominantly pay in full at the inception of the warranty contract. The liability for unearned warranty revenue, reported as Deferred non-insurance warranty revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, represents the unearned portion of revenue in advance of CNA’s performance, including amounts which are refundable upon cancellation.

Contract costs to obtain or fulfill non-insurance warranty contracts with customers are deferred and recorded as Deferred non-insurance warranty acquisition expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These costs are expected to be recoverable over the term of the contract and are amortized in the same manner the related revenue is recognized. CNA evaluates deferred costs for recoverability including consideration of anticipated investment income. Adjustments to deferred costs, if necessary, are recorded in the current period results of operations.

Diamond Offshore’s contract drilling revenues primarily resulted from providing a drilling rig and the crew and supplies necessary to operate the rig, mobilizing and demobilizing the rig to and from the drill site and performing rig preparation activities and/or modifications required for the contract. Consideration received for performing these activities may have consisted of dayrate drilling revenue, mobilization and demobilization revenue, contract preparation revenue and reimbursement revenue for the purchase of supplies, equipment, personnel services and other services requested by the customer. Diamond Offshore accounted for these integrated services provided within its drilling contracts as a single performance obligation satisfied over time and comprised of a series of distinct time increments in which drilling services are provided. The total transaction price was determined for each individual contract by estimating both fixed and variable consideration expected to be earned over the term of the contract. The standard contract term ranged from two to 60 months.

Boardwalk Pipelines primarily earns revenues by providing transportation and storage services for natural gas and natural gas liquids and hydrocarbons (referred to together as “NGLs”) on a firm and interruptible basis and provides interruptible natural gas parking and lending services. The majority of Boardwalk Pipelines’ operating subsidiaries are subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) regulations and certain revenues collected, under certain circumstances, may be subject to possible refunds to its customers. An estimated refund liability is recorded considering regulatory proceedings, advice of counsel and estimated total exposure. The majority of Boardwalk Pipelines’ revenues are from firm service contracts which are accounted for as a single promise to stand ready each month of the contract term to provide the committed capacity for either transportation or storage services. The transaction price is comprised of a fixed fee based on the capacity reserved plus a usage fee paid on the volume of commodity transported or injected and withdrawn from storage. Both the fixed and the usage fees are allocated to the single performance obligation of providing transportation or storage service and recognized over time as control is passed to the customer. These service contracts can range in term from one to 20 years and are invoiced monthly.

Loews Hotels & Co provides lodging and related goods and services as well as management and marketing services. Lodging and related revenues are recognized as the guest takes possession of the goods or receives the services. Management and marketing services revenues are recognized as the services are provided and billed on a monthly basis. In

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addition, Loews Hotels & Co recognizes revenue for the reimbursement of payroll and other expenses as they are incurred on behalf of the owners of joint venture and managed hotel properties.

Altium Packaging is a packaging solutions provider and manufacturer in North America, serving a diverse customer base in the pharmaceutical, dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water and beverage/juice segments. Altium Packaging recognizes revenue when obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer have been satisfied. This occurs at the time control is transferred to the customer, which generally occurs upon delivery or completion of the manufacturing process.

Claim and claim adjustment expense reserves – Claim and claim adjustment expense reserves, except reserves for structured settlements not associated with asbestos and environmental pollution (“A&EP”), workers’ compensation lifetime claims and long term care claims, are not discounted and are based on (i) case basis estimates for losses reported on direct business, adjusted in the aggregate for ultimate loss expectations; (ii) estimates of incurred but not reported losses; (iii) estimates of losses on assumed reinsurance; (iv) estimates of future expenses to be incurred in the settlement of claims; (v) estimates of salvage and subrogation recoveries and (vi) estimates of amounts due from insureds related to losses under high deductible policies. Management considers current conditions and trends as well as past CNA and industry experience in establishing these estimates. The effects of inflation, which can be significant, are implicitly considered in the reserving process and are part of the recorded reserve balance. Ceded claim and claim adjustment expense reserves are reported as a component of Receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Claim and claim adjustment expense reserves are presented net of anticipated amounts due from insureds related to losses under deductible policies of $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. A significant portion of these amounts are supported by collateral. CNA also has an allowance for uncollectible deductible amounts, which is presented as a component of the allowance for doubtful accounts included in Receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Structured settlements have been negotiated for certain property and casualty insurance claims. Structured settlements are agreements to provide fixed periodic payments to claimants. CNA’s obligations for structured settlements not funded by annuities are included in claim and claim adjustment expense reserves and are discounted at a weighted average interest rate of 6.4% as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the discounted reserves for unfunded structured settlements were $485 million and $503 million, net of discount of $590 million and $621 million. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the amount of interest recognized on the discounted reserves of unfunded structured settlements was $36 million, $36 million and $35 million. This interest accretion is presented as a component of Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Operations but is excluded from the disclosure of prior year loss reserve development.

Workers’ compensation lifetime claim reserves are calculated using mortality assumptions determined through statutory regulation and economic factors. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, workers’ compensation lifetime claim reserves are discounted at a 3.5% interest rate. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the discounted reserves for workers’ compensation lifetime claim reserves were $211 million and $228 million, net of discount of $93 million and $97 million. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the amount of interest accretion recognized on the discounted reserves of workers’ compensation lifetime claim reserves was $9 million, $12 million and $15 million. This interest accretion is presented as a component of Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, but is excluded from the Company’s disclosure of prior year loss reserve development.

Long term care claim reserves for policyholders that are currently receiving benefits are calculated using mortality and morbidity assumptions based on CNA and industry experience. These long term care claim reserves are discounted at a weighted average interest rate of 5.9% and 5.8% as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, such discounted reserves totaled $2.8 billion and $2.7 billion, net of discounts of $450 million and $428 million.

Future policy benefit reserves – Future policy benefit reserves represent the active life reserves related to CNA’s long term care policies for policyholders that are not currently receiving benefits and are computed using the net level premium method, which incorporates actuarial assumptions as to morbidity, persistency, inclusive of mortality, discount rate, future premium rate adjustments and expenses. Expense assumptions primarily relate to claim adjudication. These assumptions are locked in over the life of the policy; however if a premium deficiency emerges, the assumptions are unlocked, and the future policy benefit reserves are increased. The September 30, 2022 gross premium valuation (“GPV”) indicated the recorded reserves included a margin of approximately $125 million. Long term care active life reserves for policyholders not currently receiving benefits are discounted at a weighted average interest rate of 5.3% as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.

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In circumstances where the cash flow projections supporting future policy benefit reserves are expected to result in profits being recognized in early future years followed by losses in later future years, the future policy benefit reserves are increased by an amount necessary to offset losses that are projected to be recognized in later future years. CNA has not recorded additional future policy benefit reserves for profits followed by losses.

Insurance-related assessments – Liabilities for insurance-related assessments are accrued when an assessment is probable, when it can be reasonably estimated and when the event obligating the entity to pay an imposed or probable assessment has occurred. Liabilities for insurance-related assessments are not discounted and are included as part of Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the liability balances were $74 million and $79 million.

Reinsurance – Reinsurance accounting allows for contractual cash flows to be reflected as premiums and losses. To qualify for reinsurance accounting, reinsurance agreements must include risk transfer. To meet risk transfer requirements, a reinsurance contract must include both insurance risk, consisting of underwriting and timing risk, and a reasonable possibility of a significant loss for the assuming entity.

Reinsurance receivables related to paid losses are presented at unpaid balances. Reinsurance receivables related to unpaid losses are estimated in a manner consistent with claim and claim adjustment expense reserves or future policy benefit reserves. Reinsurance receivables are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cost of reinsurance is primarily accounted for over the life of the underlying reinsured policies using assumptions consistent with those used to account for the underlying policies or over the reinsurance contract period. The ceding of insurance does not discharge the primary liability of CNA.

As of December 31, 2022, an allowance for doubtful accounts of $22 million for reinsurance receivables has been established which relates to both amounts already billed on ceded paid losses as well as ceded reserves that will be billed when losses are paid in the future. For assessing expected credit losses, CNA separates reinsurance receivables into two pools: voluntary reinsurance receivables and involuntary receivables related to mandatory pools. CNA has not recorded an allowance for involuntary pools as there is no perceived credit risk. The principal credit quality indicator used in the valuation of the allowance on voluntary reinsurance receivables is the financial strength rating of the reinsurer sourced from major rating agencies. If the reinsurer is unrated, an internal financial strength rating is assigned based on CNA’s historical loss experience and the assessment of reinsurance counterparty risk profile, which generally corresponds with a B rating. Reinsurer financial strength ratings are updated and reviewed on an annual basis or sooner if CNA becomes aware of significant changes related to a reinsurer. The allowance for doubtful accounts on reinsurance receivables is estimated on the basis of periodic evaluations of balances due from reinsurers, reinsurer financial strength rating and solvency, industry experience and current and forecast economic conditions. Because billed receivables generally approximate 5% or less of total reinsurance receivables, the age of the reinsurance receivables related to paid losses is not a significant input into the allowance analysis. Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts on reinsurance receivables are presented as a component of Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Amounts are considered past due based on the reinsurance contract terms. Reinsurance receivables related to paid losses and any related allowance are written off after collection efforts have been exhausted or a negotiated settlement is reached with the reinsurer. Reinsurance receivables from insolvent insurers related to paid losses are written off when the settlement due from the estate can be reasonably estimated. At the time reinsurance receivables related to paid losses are written off, any required adjustment to reinsurance receivables related to unpaid losses is recorded as a component of Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

A loss portfolio transfer is a retroactive reinsurance contract. If the cumulative claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses ceded under a loss portfolio transfer exceed the consideration paid, the resulting gain from such excess is deferred and amortized into earnings in future periods in proportion to actual recoveries under the loss portfolio transfer. In any period in which there is a revised estimate of claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses and the loss portfolio transfer is in a gain position, the deferred gain is recalculated as if the revised estimate was available at the inception date of the loss portfolio transfer and the change in the deferred gain is recognized in earnings.

Deferred acquisition costs – Deferrable acquisition costs include commissions, premium taxes and certain underwriting and policy issuance costs which are incremental direct costs of successful contract acquisitions. Acquisition costs related to property and casualty business are deferred and amortized ratably over the period the related premiums are earned. Deferred acquisition costs are presented net of ceding commissions and other ceded acquisition costs.

CNA evaluates deferred acquisition costs for recoverability. Anticipated investment income is considered in the determination of the recoverability of deferred acquisition costs. Adjustments, if necessary, are recorded in current period results of operations.

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Policyholder dividends – Policyholder dividends are paid to participating policyholders within the workers’ compensation and surety lines of business. Net written premiums for participating dividend policies were approximately 2%, 1% and 1% of total net written premiums for each of the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Dividends to policyholders are accrued according to CNA’s best estimate of the amount to be paid in accordance with contractual provisions and applicable state laws. Dividends to policyholders are presented as a component of Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Goodwill and other intangible assets – Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets of acquired entities. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when certain triggering events require additional tests. Subsequent reversal of a goodwill impairment charge is not permitted.

Other intangible assets are reported within Other assets. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Indefinite-lived other intangible assets are tested for impairment annually or when certain triggering events require such tests. See Note 7 for additional information on goodwill and other intangible assets.

Property, plant and equipment – Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of properties. Leaseholds and leasehold improvements are depreciated or amortized over the terms of the related leases (including optional renewal periods, where appropriate) or the estimated lives of improvements, if less than the lease term.

The principal service lives used in computing provisions for depreciation are as follows:

Years
Pipeline equipment30to50
Hotel properties and other3to40

Impairment of long-lived assets – Long-lived and finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets and intangibles with finite lives, under certain circumstances, are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value. Assets to be disposed of and assets not expected to provide any future service potential are recorded at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

Income taxes − The Company and its eligible subsidiaries file a consolidated tax return. Deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the financial statement and tax return bases of assets and liabilities, based on enacted tax rates and other provisions of the tax law. The effect of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which such change is enacted. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for any portion of a deferred tax asset that management believes may not be realized.

The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions that it has taken or expects to take on a tax return. The tax benefit of a qualifying position is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. See Note 10 for additional information on the provision for income taxes.

Pension and postretirement benefits – The overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit plans is recognized in Other assets or Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in funded status related to prior service costs and credits and actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the year in which the changes occur through AOCI. Benefit plan assets and obligations are measured at December 31. Annual service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service costs and credits and amortization of actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Stock-based compensation – Loews Corporation records compensation expense upon issuance, modification or cancellation of all share-based payment awards granted, primarily on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, generally three years. Restricted Stock Units are valued using the grant-date fair value of Loews Corporation’s stock.

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period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue Loews Corporation common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.

For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, approximately 0.4 million and 0.5 million potential shares attributable to issuances and exercises under the Loews Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan and the prior plan were included in the calculation of diluted net income per share, and there were no shares attributable to employee stock-based compensation awards excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because the effect would have been antidilutive.

For the year ended December 31, 2020, 0.1 million potential shares attributable to issuances and exercises under the Loews Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan and the prior plan were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because the effect would have been antidilutive due to the net loss position of the Company. In addition, there were 0.2 million shares attributable to employee stock-based compensation awards excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because the effect would have been antidilutive due to the exercise price being higher than the market price.

Foreign currency – Foreign currency translation gains and losses are reflected in Shareholders’ equity as a component of AOCI. Foreign subsidiaries’ balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rates in effect at each reporting date and income statement accounts are translated at the average exchange rates during the reporting period. There were foreign currency transaction gains (losses) of $(20) million, $(1) million and $12 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Regulatory accounting – The majority of Boardwalk Pipelines’ operating subsidiaries are regulated by FERC. Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (“Texas Gas”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines, applies regulatory accounting to certain assets for GAAP purposes, which records certain assets and liabilities consistent with the economic effect of the manner in which independent third party regulators establish rates. Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC (“Gulf South”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines, has implemented fuel trackers, for which regulatory accounting is applied. Accordingly, the value of fuel received from customers paying the maximum tariff rate and the related value of fuel used in transportation are recorded to a regulatory asset or liability depending on whether Gulf South uses more fuel than it collects from customers or collects more fuel than it uses. Other than as described for Texas Gas and the fuel trackers for Gulf South, regulatory accounting is not applicable to Boardwalk Pipelines’ other FERC regulated entities or operations.

Supplementary cash flow information – Cash payments made for interest on long term debt, net of capitalized interest, amounted to $380 million, $391 million and $463 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Cash payments for federal, foreign, state and local income taxes amounted to $376 million, $256 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Investing activities exclude $33 million and $5 million of accrued capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and include $63 million of previously accrued capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Recently issued Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) – In August of 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2018-12, “Financial Services – Insurance (Topic 944): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts.” The updated accounting guidance requires changes to the measurement and disclosure of long-duration contracts. For the Company, this includes CNA’s long term care business. Entities will be required to review, and update if there is a change, cash flow assumptions (including morbidity and persistency) at least annually and to update quarterly discount rate assumptions using an upper-medium grade fixed-income instrument yield. The effect of changes in cash flow assumptions will be recorded in Net income and the effect of changes in discount rate assumptions will be recorded in Other comprehensive income. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted, and may be applied using either a modified retrospective transition method or a full retrospective transition method. Financial statements for prior periods presented will be adjusted to reflect the effects of applying the new accounting guidance.

The Company will adopt the new guidance effective January 1, 2023, using the modified retrospective method applied as of the transition date of January 1, 2021. A published spot rate curve constructed from A+, A and A- rated U.S. dollar denominated corporate bonds matched to the duration of the corresponding insurance liabilities will be used to calculate discount rates. Long-duration contracts will be grouped into calendar year cohorts based on the contract issue date.

The most significant impact at the transition date will be the effect of updating the discount rate assumption to reflect an upper-medium grade fixed-income instrument yield, which will be partially offset by the de-recognition of Shadow Adjustments associated with long-duration contracts. It is expected that the net impact of these changes will be a decrease

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of approximately $2.1 billion (after tax and noncontrolling interests) in AOCI as of the transition date of January 1, 2021. There is a minimal transition impact expected to retained earnings.

The requirement to review, and update if there is a change, cash flow assumptions at least annually is expected to change the pattern of earnings being recognized. Adoption will also significantly expand the Company’s disclosures, and will impact systems, processes and controls. While the requirements of the new guidance represent a material change from existing accounting guidance, the new guidance will not impact capital and surplus under statutory accounting practices, cash flows, or the underlying economics of the business.

In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-05, “Financial Services - Insurance (Topic 944): Transition for Sold Contracts.” This guidance permits companies to make an election to exclude from the scope of ASU 2018-12 any insurance contracts that have been de-recognized prior to the effective date of ASU 2018-12, assuming there is no significant continuing involvement with the de-recognized contracts. In the fourth quarter of 2022, CNA novated its block of legacy annuity business, which was fully-ceded prior to novation. The Company plans to elect the ASU 2022-05 transition relief, and will exclude the novated legacy annuity business from the scope of ASU 2018-12.

Progress continues to be made on implementation activities, including reviewing restated results and finalizing updates to internal controls associated with adoption of the new guidance.

Note 2. Divestitures and Deconsolidations

Altium Packaging

On April 1, 2021, Loews Corporation sold 47% of Altium Packaging to GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, for $420 million in cash consideration. Loews Corporation shares certain participating rights with GIC related to capital allocation and other decisions by Altium Packaging. Therefore, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 810 (“ASC 810”), “Consolidation,” Altium Packaging was deconsolidated from Loews Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. Effective April 1, 2021, Loews Corporation’s investment in Altium Packaging was accounted for under the equity method of accounting, with the investment reported in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Equity method (income) loss reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The transaction resulted in a gain of $555 million ($438 million after tax) for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was recorded in Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Loews Corporation’s retained investment in Altium Packaging was recorded at an estimated fair value of $473 million.

Diamond Offshore

As a result of the April 26, 2020 (“the Filing Date”) bankruptcy filing of Diamond Offshore and certain of its subsidiaries, Diamond Offshore was deconsolidated from Loews Corporation’s consolidated financial statements in the second quarter of 2020. Through the Filing Date, Diamond Offshore’s results were included in Loews Corporation’s consolidated financial statements and Loews Corporation recognized in its earnings its proportionate share of Diamond Offshore’s losses through such date. The deconsolidation resulted in the recognition of a loss of $1.2 billion ($957 million after tax) during the year ended December 31, 2020, which is reported within Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Loews Hotels & Co

Loews Hotels & Co received aggregate proceeds of $77 million and $57 million in 2021 and 2020 for the sales of owned hotels and other assets.

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Note 3. Investments

Net investment income is as follows:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities$1,787$1,707$1,728
Limited partnership investments(6)375127
Short term investments17210
Equity securities (a)238365
Income from trading portfolio (a)10683
Other656158
Total investment income1,8862,3342,071
Investment expenses(84)(75)(76)
Net investment income$1,802$2,259$1,995
(a) Net investment income recognized due to the change in fair value of equity and trading portfolio securities held as of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020$3$23$88

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, no investments in a single issuer exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity, other than investments in securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises.

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Investment gains (losses) are as follows:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities:
Gross gains$120$186$220
Gross losses(261)(90)(220)
Investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities(141)96—
Equity securities (a)(116)4(3)
Derivative instruments646(10)
Short term investments and other(6)14(22)
Altium Packaging (see Note 2)555
Diamond Offshore (see Note 2)(15)(1,211)
Investment gains (losses)$(199)$660$(1,246)
(a) Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock included within equity securities held as of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020$(75)$2$(3)

Investment gains (losses) for the year ended December 31, 2022 in the table above include an $18 million net gain related to the novation of a coinsurance agreement on CNA’s legacy annuity business, which was transacted on a funds withheld basis and gave rise to an embedded derivative. The net gain of $18 million is comprised of a $62 million gain on the associated embedded derivative partially offset by a $44 million loss on fixed maturity securities supporting the funds withheld liability, transferred with the novation, to recognize unrealized losses which had been included in AOCI since the inception of the coinsurance agreement. Taken together, this net gain is the final recognition of changes in the valuation of the funds held assets and offsets previously recognized investment losses on the associated embedded derivative.

The components of available-for-sale impairment losses (gains) recognized in earnings by asset type are presented in the following table. The table includes losses (gains) on securities with an intention to sell and changes in the allowance for credit losses on securities since acquisition date:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
Corporate and other bonds$62$11$87
Asset-backed2024
Impairment losses recognized in earnings$62$31$111

Losses of $8 million, gains of $10 million and losses of $21 million were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 related to mortgage loans primarily due to changes in expected credit losses.

The net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments, which consists solely of the change in unrealized gains on fixed maturity securities, was $(7.9) billion, $(1.3) billion and $1.6 billion for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

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The amortized cost and fair values of fixed maturity securities are as follows:

December 31, 2022Cost or Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesAllowance for Credit LossesEstimated Fair Value
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds$23,137$301$2,009$21,429
States, municipalities and political subdivisions8,9183389398,317
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed3,07354472,631
Commercial mortgage-backed1,88642551,635
Other asset-backed3,2872361$12,927
Total asset-backed8,246111,06317,193
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government sponsored enterprises11112110
Foreign government617143575
Redeemable preferred stock33
Fixed maturities available-for-sale41,0326524,056137,627
Fixed maturities trading7070
Total fixed maturity securities$41,102$652$4,056$1$37,697
December 31, 2021
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds$21,444$2,755$56$11$24,132
States, municipalities and political subdivisions10,3581,5991411,943
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed2,8937182,956
Commercial mortgage-backed1,98763192,031
Other asset-backed2,561541072,598
Total asset-backed7,4411883777,585
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government sponsored enterprises13213130
Foreign government570152583
Fixed maturities available-for-sale39,9454,5581121844,373
Fixed maturities trading77
Total fixed maturity securities$39,952$4,558$112$18$44,380
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The available-for-sale securities in a gross unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded are as follows:

Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
December 31, 2022Estimated Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds$15,946$1,585$1,634$424$17,580$2,009
States, municipalities and political subdivisions4,0797694561704,535939
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed1,4061441,1433032,549447
Commercial mortgage-backed1,167159408961,575255
Other asset-backed2,087262542992,629361
Total asset-backed4,6605652,0934986,7531,063
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises761161922
Foreign government47326781755143
Total fixed maturity securities$25,234$2,946$4,277$1,110$29,511$4,056
December 31, 2021
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds$2,389$48$136$8$2,525$56
States, municipalities and political subdivisions7301473014
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed1,04381,0438
Commercial mortgage-backed52771671269419
Other asset-backed840106290210
Total asset-backed2,41025229122,63937
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises6935743
Foreign government972972
Total fixed maturity securities$5,695$92$370$20$6,065$112
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The following table presents the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses of fixed maturity securities in a gross unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit loss has not been recorded, by ratings distribution.

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Estimated Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
(In millions)
U.S. Government, Government agencies and Government-sponsored enterprises$2,355$337$898$8
AAA1,5592983686
AA4,32781787517
A6,6157491,51623
BBB13,2261,6211,81242
Non-investment grade1,42923459616
Total$29,511$4,056$6,065$112

Based on current facts and circumstances, the unrealized losses presented in the December 31, 2022 securities in the gross unrealized loss position table above are not believed to be indicative of the ultimate collectibility of the current amortized cost of the securities, but rather are primarily attributable to changes in risk-free interest rates and a general market widening of credit spreads. In reaching this determination, the recent volatility in risk-free rates and credit spreads, as well as the fact that the unrealized losses are concentrated in investment grade issuers, were considered. Additionally, there is no current intent to sell securities with unrealized losses, nor is it more likely than not that sale will be required prior to recovery of amortized cost; accordingly, it was determined that there are no additional impairment losses to be recorded at December 31, 2022.

The following tables present the activity related to the allowance on available-for-sale securities with credit impairments and PCD assets. Accrued interest receivables on available-for-sale fixed maturity securities totaled $394 million and $369 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and are excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses and the amortized cost basis in the tables within this Note.

Year Ended December 31, 2022Corporate and Other BondsAsset-backedTotal
(In millions)
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance as of January 1, 2022$11$7$18
Additions to the allowance for credit losses:
Securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded—
Available-for-sale securities accounted for as PCD assets33
Reductions to the allowance for credit losses:
Securities sold during the period (realized)—
Write-offs charged against the allowance1212
Additional increases or (decreases) to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period1(9)(8)
Total allowance for credit losses$—$1$1
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Year Ended December 31, 2021Corporate and Other BondsAsset-backedTotal
(In millions)
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance as of January 1, 2021$23$17$40
Additions to the allowance for credit losses:
Securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded1414
Available-for-sale securities accounted for as PCD assets5611
Reductions to the allowance for credit losses:
Securities sold during the period (realized)71724
Write-offs charged against the allowance1616
Additional increases or (decreases) to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period(8)1(7)
Total allowance for credit losses$11$7$18

Contractual Maturity

The following table presents available-for-sale fixed maturity securities by contractual maturity.

December 3120222021
Cost or Amortized CostEstimated Fair ValueCost or Amortized CostEstimated Fair Value
(In millions)
Due in one year or less$1,012$1,001$1,603$1,624
Due after one year through five years9,8809,39910,63711,229
Due after five years through ten years13,78812,45313,29414,338
Due after ten years16,35214,77414,41117,182
Total$41,032$37,627$39,945$44,373

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid. Securities not due at a single date are allocated based on weighted average life.

Limited Partnerships

The carrying value of limited partnerships as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $2.0 billion and $1.9 billion, which includes net undistributed earnings of $183 million and $266 million. Limited partnerships comprising 27% of the total carrying value are reported on a current basis through December 31, 2022 with no reporting lag, 5% of the total carrying value are reported on a one month lag and the remainder are reported on more than a one month lag. The number of limited partnerships held and the strategies employed provide diversification to the limited partnership portfolio and the overall invested asset portfolio.

Limited partnerships comprising 75% and 65% of the carrying value at December 31, 2022 and 2021 were invested in private debt and equity. Limited partnerships comprising 25% and 35% of the carrying value as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 employ hedge fund strategies. Private debt and equity funds cover a broad range of investment strategies including buyout, co-investment, private credit, growth capital, distressed investing and real estate. Hedge fund strategies include both long and short positions in fixed income, equity and derivative instruments.

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The ten largest limited partnership positions held totaled $633 million and $665 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. Based on the most recent information available regarding percentage ownership of the individual limited partnerships, the carrying value reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets represents approximately 1% of the aggregate partnership equity at December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related income reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Operations represents approximately 2% of the changes in aggregate partnership equity for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

There are risks inherent in limited partnership investments which may result in losses due to short-selling, derivatives or other speculative investment practices. The use of leverage increases volatility generated by the underlying investment strategies.

Private debt, private equity and other non-hedge fund limited partnership investments generally do not permit voluntary withdrawals. Hedge fund limited partnership investments contain withdrawal provisions that generally limit liquidity for a period of thirty days up to one year or longer. Typically, hedge fund withdrawals require advance written notice of up to 90 days.

Mortgage Loans

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of mortgage loans for each credit quality indicator by year of origination. The primary credit quality indicators utilized are debt service coverage ratios (“DSCR”) and loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratios.

Mortgage Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (a)
As of December 31, 202220222021202020192018PriorTotal
(In millions)
DSCR ≥1.6x
LTV less than 55%$9$13$112$41$53$255$483
LTV 55% to 65%1313
LTV greater than 65%181129
DSCR 1.2x - 1.6x
LTV less than 55%54918431037162
LTV 55% to 65%86208114
LTV greater than 65%1515
DSCR ≤1.2x
LTV less than 55%355792
LTV 55% to 65%412138100
LTV greater than 65%2722756
Total$249$94$150$201$63$307$1,064
(a)The values in the table above reflect DSCR on a standardized amortization period and LTV ratios based on the most recent appraised values trended forward using changes in a commercial real estate price index.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivatives may be used in the normal course of business, primarily in an attempt to reduce exposure to market risk (principally interest rate risk, credit risk, equity price risk, commodity price risk and foreign currency risk) stemming from various assets and liabilities. The principal objective under such strategies is to achieve the desired reduction in economic risk, even if the position does not receive hedge accounting treatment.

Interest rate swaps, futures and forward commitments to purchase securities may be entered into to manage interest rate risk. Credit derivatives such as credit default swaps may be entered into to modify the credit risk inherent in certain investments. Forward contracts, futures, swaps and options may be used to manage foreign currency and commodity price risk.

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In addition to the derivatives used for risk management purposes described above, derivatives may also be used for purposes of income enhancement. Income enhancement transactions include interest rate swaps, call options, put options, credit default swaps, index futures and foreign currency forwards. See Note 4 for information regarding the fair value of derivative instruments.

The following tables present the aggregate contractual or notional amount and estimated fair value related to derivative financial instruments.

December 3120222021
Contractual/Notional AmountEstimated Fair ValueContractual/Notional AmountEstimated Fair Value
Asset(Liability)Asset(Liability)
(In millions)
Without hedge designation:
Equity markets:
Futures - short$169
Warrants117$6
Interest rate swaps24019$100
Currency forwards12$(1)
Embedded derivative on funds withheld liability270$(12)

As of December 31, 2021, CNA held an embedded derivative on a funds withheld liability related to a coinsurance agreement on its legacy annuity business. During the year ended December 31, 2022, CNA novated the coinsurance agreement, resulting in the settlement of the embedded derivative.

Investment Commitments

As part of the overall investment strategy, investments are made in various assets which require future purchase, sale or funding commitments. These investments are recorded once funded, and the related commitments may include future capital calls from various third-party limited partnerships, signed and accepted mortgage loan applications and obligations related to private placement securities. As of December 31, 2022, commitments to purchase or fund were approximately $1.5 billion and to sell were approximately $60 million under the terms of these investments.

Investments on Deposit

Securities with carrying values of approximately $2.8 billion and $3.0 billion were deposited by CNA’s insurance subsidiaries under requirements of regulatory authorities and others as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.

Cash and securities with carrying values of approximately $0.9 billion and $1.2 billion were deposited with financial institutions in trust accounts or as collateral for letters of credit to secure obligations with various third parties as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.

Note 4. Fair Value

Fair value is the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The following fair value hierarchy is used in selecting inputs, with the highest priority given to Level 1, as these are the most transparent or reliable:

  • Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

  • Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets.

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  • Level 3 – Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable.

Prices may fall within Level 1, 2 or 3 depending upon the methodology and inputs used to estimate fair value for each specific security. In general, securities are priced using third party pricing services. Securities not priced by pricing services are submitted to independent brokers for valuation and, if those are not available, internally developed pricing models are used to value assets using a methodology and inputs that market participants presumably would use to value the assets. Prices obtained from third-party pricing services or brokers are not adjusted.

Control procedures are performed over information obtained from pricing services and brokers to ensure prices received represent a reasonable estimate of fair value and to confirm representations regarding whether inputs are observable or unobservable. Procedures may include: (i) the review of pricing service methodologies or broker pricing qualifications, (ii) back-testing, where past fair value estimates are compared to actual transactions executed in the market on similar dates, (iii) exception reporting, where period-over-period changes in price are reviewed and challenged with the pricing service or broker based on exception criteria and (iv) detailed analysis, where an independent analysis of the inputs and assumptions used to price individual securities is performed.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following tables. Corporate bonds and other includes obligations of the U.S. Treasury, government-sponsored enterprises, foreign governments and redeemable preferred stock.

December 31, 2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate bonds and other$120$21,187$810$22,117
States, municipalities and political subdivisions8,274438,317
Asset-backed6,4057887,193
Fixed maturities available-for-sale12035,8661,64137,627
Fixed maturities trading16970
Total fixed maturities$121$35,935$1,641$37,697
Equity securities$669$435$35$1,139
Short term and other4,5391674,706
Receivables1919
Payable to brokers(82)(82)
December 31, 2021
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate bonds and other$140$23,768$937$24,845
States, municipalities and political subdivisions11,8875611,943
Asset-backed7,0295567,585
Fixed maturities available-for-sale14042,6841,54944,373
Fixed maturities trading77
Total fixed maturities$140$42,691$1,549$44,380
Equity securities$924$721$29$1,674
Short term and other4,696744,770
Payable to brokers(70)(70)
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The following tables present reconciliations for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) and Net Change in Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Net Income (Loss) on Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Held at December 31Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)on Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Held at December 31
2022Balance, January 1Included in Net IncomeIncluded in OCIPurchasesSalesSettlementsTransfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Balance, December 31
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate bonds and other$937$(1)$(184)$137$(5)$(84)$10$810$(183)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions56(13)43(13)
Asset-backed55625(126)424(2)(70)75$(94)788(125)
Fixed maturities available-for-sale1,54924(323)561(7)(154)85(94)1,641$—(321)
Fixed maturities trading——
Total fixed maturities$1,549$24$(323)$561$(7)$(154)$85$(94)$1,641$—$(321)
Equity securities$29$(9)$19$(3)$9$(10)$35$(4)
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Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) and Net Change in Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Net Income (Loss) on Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Held at December 31Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)on Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Held at December 31
2021Balance, January 1Included in Net IncomeIncluded in OCIPurchasesSalesSettlementsTransfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Balance, December 31
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate bonds and other$770$(10)$(32)$312$(3)$(68)$20$(52)$937$(32)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions46(1)12(1)56(1)
Asset-backed3087(10)287(9)(61)109(75)556(11)
Fixed maturities available-for-sale1,124(3)(43)611(12)(130)129(127)1,549$—(44)
Fixed maturities trading8(6)(2)—
Total fixed maturities$1,132$(9)$(43)$611$(12)$(132)$129$(127)$1,549$—$(44)
Equity securities$43$(15)$11$(21)$21$(10)$29$(2)

Net investment gains and losses are reported in Net income as follows:

Major Category of Assets and LiabilitiesConsolidated Statements of Operations Line Items
Fixed maturity securities available-for-saleInvestment gains (losses)
Fixed maturity securities tradingNet investment income
Equity securitiesInvestment gains (losses) and Net investment income
Other invested assetsInvestment gains (losses) and Net investment income
Derivative financial instruments held in a trading portfolioNet investment income
Derivative financial instruments, otherInvestment gains (losses) and Operating revenues and other
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Securities may be transferred in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy based on the availability of observable market information and quoted prices used to determine the fair value of the security. The availability of observable market information and quoted prices varies based on market conditions and trading volume.

Valuation Methodologies and Inputs

The following section describes the valuation methodologies and relevant inputs used to measure different financial instruments at fair value, including an indication of the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the instruments are generally classified.

Fixed Maturity Securities

Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities and exchange traded bonds valued using quoted market prices. Level 2 securities include most other fixed maturity securities as the significant inputs are observable in the marketplace. All classes of Level 2 fixed maturity securities are valued using a methodology based on information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets, a discounted cash flow methodology or a combination of both when necessary. Common inputs for all classes of fixed maturity securities include prices from recently executed transactions of similar securities, marketplace quotes, benchmark yields, spreads off benchmark yields, interest rates and U.S. Treasury or swap curves. Specifically for asset-backed securities, key inputs include prepayment and default projections based on past performance of the underlying collateral and current market data. Fixed maturity securities are primarily assigned to Level 3 in cases where broker/dealer quotes are significant inputs to the valuation, and there is a lack of transparency as to whether these quotes are based on information that is observable in the marketplace. Level 3 securities also include private placement debt securities whose fair value is determined using internal models with some inputs that are not market observable.

Equity Securities

Level 1 securities include publicly traded securities valued using quoted market prices. Level 2 securities are primarily valued using pricing for similar securities, recently executed transactions and other pricing models utilizing market observable inputs. Level 3 securities are primarily priced using broker/dealer quotes and internal models with some inputs that are not market observable.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Equity options are valued using quoted market prices and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter derivatives, principally interest rate swaps, currency forwards, total return swaps, commodity swaps, equity warrants and options, are valued using inputs including broker/dealer quotes and are classified within Level 2 or Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, depending on the amount of transparency as to whether these quotes are based on information that is observable in the marketplace.

Short Term and Other Invested Assets

Securities that are actively traded or have quoted prices are classified as Level 1. These securities include money market funds, treasury bills and exchange traded open-end funds valued using quoted market prices. Level 2 primarily includes non-U.S. government securities for which all inputs are market observable. Fixed maturity securities purchased within one year of maturity are classified consistent with fixed maturity securities discussed above. Short term investments as presented in the tables above differ from the amounts presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets because certain short term investments, such as time deposits, are not measured at fair value.

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Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following tables present quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets. Valuations for assets and liabilities not presented in the tables below are primarily based on broker/dealer quotes for which there is a lack of transparency as to inputs used to develop the valuations. The quantitative detail of unobservable inputs from these broker quotes is neither provided nor reasonably available. The weighted average rate is calculated based on fair value.

December 31, 2022Estimated Fair ValueValuation TechniquesUnobservable InputsRange (Weighted Average)
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities$1,177Discounted cash flowCredit spread1%—8%(2%)
December 31, 2021
Fixed maturity securities$1,225Discounted cash flowCredit spread1%—7%(2%)

For fixed maturity securities, an increase to the credit spread assumptions would result in a lower fair value measurement.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

The carrying amount, estimated fair value and the level of the fair value hierarchy of the financial assets and liabilities which are not measured at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are presented in the following tables. The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of short term debt and long term debt exclude finance lease obligations. The carrying amounts reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and short term investments not carried at fair value and certain other assets and liabilities approximate fair value due to the short term nature of these items.

Carrying AmountEstimated Fair Value
December 31, 2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In millions)
Assets:
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans$1,040$973$973
Liabilities:
Short term debt853$744111855
Long term debt8,1607,0355867,621
December 31, 2021
Assets:
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans$973$1,018$1,018
Liabilities:
Short term debt939393
Long term debt8,981$9,1706119,781
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The fair values of debt were based on observable market prices when available. When observable market prices were not available, the fair values of debt were based on observable market prices of comparable instruments adjusted for differences between the observed instruments and the instruments being valued or is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Note 5. Receivables

December 3120222021
(In millions)
Reinsurance (Note 16)$5,438$5,484
Insurance3,1872,974
Receivable from brokers151280
Accrued investment income403377
Federal income taxes2811
Other, primarily customer accounts248200
Total9,4559,326
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts on reinsurance receivables2221
allowance for other doubtful accounts3032
Receivables$9,403$9,273

Note 6. Property, Plant and Equipment

December 3120222021
(In millions)
Pipeline equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $4,105 and $3,742)$8,224$8,308
Hotel properties (net of accumulated depreciation of $522 and $472)916959
Other (net of accumulated depreciation of $520 and $522)374281
Construction in process513340
Property, plant and equipment$10,027$9,888

Depreciation expense and capital expenditures are as follows:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
Depre-ciationCapital Expend.Depre-ciationCapital Expend.Depre-ciationCapital Expend.
(In millions)
CNA Financial$49$50$51$26$56$25
Boardwalk Pipelines394352368340361415
Loews Hotels & Co64264631006388
Corporate2921237490
Diamond Offshore (a)11952
Total$509$675$503$489$673$670
(a)Amounts presented for Diamond Offshore reflect the period prior to deconsolidation. See Note 2 for further discussion.
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Capitalized interest related to the construction and upgrade of qualifying assets amounted to approximately $17 million, $12 million and $14 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

Asset Impairments

Loews Hotels & Co evaluates properties with indications that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. It was determined that the carrying values of two properties in 2022 and one property and capitalized costs related to a potential development project in 2020 were impaired. Loews Hotels & Co recorded aggregate impairment charges of $25 million ($19 million after tax) and $30 million ($22 million after tax) for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2020, which are reported within Operating expenses and other on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Loews Hotels & Co utilizes an undiscounted probability-weighted cash flow analysis in testing the recoverability of its long-lived assets for potential impairment. Assumptions and estimates underlying this analysis include, among other things, (i) room revenue based on occupancy and average room rates, (ii) other revenue generated by the property, including food and beverage sales and ancillary services, as well as property specific revenue sources, (iii) operating expenses, including management and marketing fees and (iv) expenditures for repairs and refurbishments to maintain the asset’s value. When necessary, scenarios are developed using multiple assumptions of expected future events which Loews Hotels & Co assigns a probability of occurrence based on management’s expectations. This initial analysis results in a projected probability-weighted cash flow of the property, which is compared to the carrying value of the asset to assess recoverability. If the long-lived asset’s carrying value exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, Loews Hotels & Co compares the long-lived asset’s carrying value to fair value, estimating the fair value of the asset by discounting future cash flows using market participant assumptions or third-party indicators of fair value such as a recent independent appraisal. These calculations, at times, utilize significant unobservable inputs, including estimating the growth in the asset’s revenue and cost structure and are therefore considered Level 3 fair value measurements.

During the first quarter of 2020, five Diamond Offshore drilling rigs that had indicators of impairment were evaluated. Based on the assumptions and analysis at that time, it was determined that the carrying values of four of these rigs were impaired. The fair values of these rigs were estimated using multiple probability-weighted cash flow analyses, whereby the fair value of each rig was estimated based on a calculation of the rig’s future net cash flows. These calculations utilized significant unobservable inputs, including utilization and dayrate scenarios, as well as management’s assumptions related to future oil and gas prices. These fair value estimates were representative of Level 3 fair value measurements due to the significant level of estimation involved and the lack of transparency as to the inputs used. An aggregate asset impairment charge of $774 million ($408 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2020 and is reported within Operating expenses and other on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill is as follows:

CNA FinancialBoardwalk PipelinesCorporateTotal
(In millions)
Balance, December 31, 2020$112$237$436$785
Deconsolidation of Altium Packaging (see Note 2)(436)(436)
Balance, December 31, 2021112237—349
Other adjustments(3)(3)
Balance, December 31, 2022$109$237$—$346
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A summary of the net carrying amount of other intangible assets is as follows:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization
(In millions)
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships$59$19$59$17
Other17141915
Total finite-lived intangible assets76337832
Indefinite-lived intangible assets6863
Total other intangible assets$144$33$141$32

Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 of $3 million, $3 million and $61 million is reported in Operating expenses and other on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. At December 31, 2022, estimated amortization expense in each of the next five years is approximately $3 million.

Note 8. Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves and Future Policy Benefit Reserves

Property and casualty insurance claim and claim adjustment expense reserves represent the estimated amounts necessary to resolve all outstanding claims, including incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) claims as of the reporting date. Reserve projections are based primarily on detailed analysis of the facts in each case, experience with similar cases and various historical development patterns. Consideration is given to historical patterns such as claim reserving trends and settlement practices, loss payments, pending levels of unpaid claims and product mix, as well as court decisions and economic conditions including inflation, social inflation and public attitudes. All of these factors can affect the estimation of claim and claim adjustment expense reserves.

Establishing claim and claim adjustment expense reserves, including claim and claim adjustment expense reserves for catastrophic events that have occurred, is an estimation process. Many factors can ultimately affect the final settlement of a claim and, therefore, the necessary reserve. Changes in the law, results of litigation, medical costs, the cost of repair materials and labor rates can affect ultimate claim costs. In addition, time can be a critical part of reserving determinations since the longer the span between the incidence of a loss and the payment or settlement of the claim, the more variable the ultimate settlement amount can be. Accordingly, short-tail claims, such as property damage claims, tend to be more reasonably estimable than long-tail claims, such as long term care, workers’ compensation, general liability and professional liability claims. Adjustments to prior year reserve estimates, if necessary, are reflected in the results of operations in the period that the need for such adjustments is determined. There can be no assurance that the ultimate cost for insurance losses will not exceed current estimates.

CNA’s commercial property and casualty insurance operations (“Property & Casualty Operations”) include its Specialty, Commercial and International lines of business. CNA’s Other Insurance Operations outside of Property & Casualty Operations include its long term care business that is in run-off, certain corporate expenses, including interest on CNA’s corporate debt, and certain property and casualty businesses in run-off, including CNA Re, A&EP, a legacy portfolio of excess workers’ compensation policies and certain legacy mass tort reserves.

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Liability for Unpaid Claim and Claim Adjustment Expenses

The table below reconciles the net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses to the amount presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

December 312022
(In millions)
Net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses:
Property & Casualty Operations$15,996
Other Insurance Operations (a)3,912
Total net claim and claim adjustment expenses19,908
Reinsurance receivables: (b)
Property & Casualty Operations2,680
Other Insurance Operations (c)2,511
Total reinsurance receivables5,191
Total gross liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expenses$25,099
(a)Other Insurance Operations amounts are primarily related to long term care claim reserves for policyholders on claim, which are long duration insurance contracts, but also include amounts related to unfunded structured settlements arising from short duration insurance contracts.
(b)Reinsurance receivables presented are gross of the allowance for uncollectible reinsurance and do not include reinsurance receivables related to paid losses.
(c)The Other Insurance Operations reinsurance receivables are primarily related to A&EP claims covered under the loss portfolio transfer (“LPT”).
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The following table presents a reconciliation between beginning and ending claim and claim adjustment expense reserves, including claim and claim adjustment expense reserves of Other Insurance Operations.

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Reserves, beginning of year:
Gross$24,174$22,706$21,720
Ceded4,9694,0053,835
Net reserves, beginning of year19,20518,70117,885
Reduction of net reserves due to the excess workers’ compensation loss portfolio transfer(632)
Net incurred claim and claim adjustment expenses:
Provision for insured events of current year6,2435,9705,793
Decrease in provision for insured events of prior years(187)(104)(119)
Amortization of discount170174183
Total net incurred (a)6,2266,0405,857
Net payments attributable to:
Current year events(913)(1,014)(948)
Prior year events(4,348)(3,830)(4,216)
Total net payments(5,261)(4,844)(5,164)
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other(262)(60)123
Net reserves, end of year19,90819,20518,701
Ceded reserves, end of year5,1914,9694,005
Gross reserves, end of year$25,099$24,174$22,706
(a)Total net incurred above does not agree to Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits as reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to amounts related to retroactive reinsurance deferred gain accounting, the loss on the excess workers’ compensation loss portfolio transfer, uncollectible reinsurance and benefit expenses related to future policy benefits, which are not reflected in the table above.

Reserving Methodology

In developing claim and claim adjustment expense (“loss” or “losses”) reserve estimates, CNA’s actuaries perform detailed reserve analyses that are staggered throughout the year. The data is organized at a reserve group level. Every reserve group is reviewed at least once during the year, but most are reviewed more frequently. The analyses generally review losses gross of ceded reinsurance and apply the ceded reinsurance terms to the gross estimates to establish estimates net of reinsurance. Factors considered include, but are not limited to, the historical pattern and volatility of the actuarial indications, the sensitivity of the actuarial indications to changes in paid and incurred loss patterns, the consistency of claims handling processes, the consistency of case reserving practices, changes in CNA’s pricing and underwriting, pricing and underwriting trends in the insurance market and legal, judicial, social and economic trends. In addition to the detailed analyses, CNA reviews actual loss emergence for all products each quarter.

In developing the loss reserve estimates for property and casualty contracts, CNA generally projects ultimate losses using several common actuarial methods as listed below. CNA reviews the various indications from the various methods and applies judgment to select an actuarial point estimate. The carried reserve may differ from the actuarial point estimate as a result of CNA’s consideration of the factors noted above as well as the potential volatility of the projections associated with

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the specific product being analyzed and other factors affecting claims costs that may not be quantifiable through traditional actuarial analysis. The indicated required reserve is the difference between the selected ultimate loss and the inception-to-date paid losses. The difference between the selected ultimate loss and the case incurred or reported loss is IBNR. IBNR includes a provision for development on known cases as well as a provision for late reported incurred claims.

The most frequently utilized methods to project ultimate losses include the following:

  • Paid development**: The paid development method estimates ultimate losses by reviewing paid loss patterns and applying them to accident years with further expected changes in paid losses.

  • Incurred development**: The incurred development method is similar to the paid development method, but it uses case incurred losses instead of paid losses.

  • Loss ratio**: The loss ratio method multiplies premiums by an expected loss ratio to produce ultimate loss estimates for each accident year.

  • Bornhuetter-Ferguson paid loss**: The Bornhuetter-Ferguson paid loss method is a combination of the paid development approach and the loss ratio approach. This method normally determines expected loss ratios similar to the approach used to estimate the expected loss ratio for the loss ratio method.

  • Bornhuetter-Ferguson incurred loss**: The Bornhuetter-Ferguson incurred loss method is similar to the Bornhuetter-Ferguson using premiums and paid loss method except that it uses case incurred losses.

  • Frequency times severity**: The frequency times severity method multiplies a projected number of ultimate claims by an estimated ultimate average loss for each accident year to produce ultimate loss estimates.

  • Stochastic modeling**: The stochastic modeling produces a range of possible outcomes based on varying assumptions related to the particular product being modeled.

For many exposures, especially those that can be considered long-tail, a particular accident or policy year may not have a sufficient volume of paid losses to produce a statistically reliable estimate of ultimate losses. In such a case, CNA’s actuaries typically assign more weight to the incurred development method than to the paid development method. As claims continue to settle and the volume of paid loss increases, the actuaries may assign additional weight to the paid development method. For most of CNA’s products, even the incurred losses for accident or policy years that are early in the claim settlement process will not be of sufficient volume to produce a reliable estimate of ultimate losses. In these cases, CNA may not assign much, if any weight to the paid and incurred development methods. CNA may use the loss ratio, Bornhuetter-Ferguson and/or frequency times severity methods. For short-tail exposures, the paid and incurred development methods can often be relied on sooner, primarily because CNA’s history includes a sufficient number of years to cover the entire period over which paid and incurred losses are expected to change. However, CNA may also use the loss ratio, Bornhuetter-Ferguson and/or frequency times severity methods for short-tail exposures. For other more complex reserve groups where the above methods may not produce reliable indications, CNA uses additional methods tailored to the characteristics of the specific situation.

CNA’s reserving methodologies for mass tort and A&EP are similar as both are based on detailed reviews of large accounts with estimates of ultimate payments based on the facts in each case and CNA’s view of applicable law and coverage litigation.

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Gross and Net Carried Reserves

The following tables present the gross and net carried reserves:

December 31, 2022Property and Casualty OperationsOther Insurance OperationsTotal
(In millions)
Gross Case Reserves$5,502$4,885$10,387
Gross IBNR Reserves13,1741,53814,712
Total Gross Carried Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves$18,676$6,423$25,099
Net Case Reserves$4,805$3,514$8,319
Net IBNR Reserves11,19139811,589
Total Net Carried Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves$15,996$3,912$19,908
December 31, 2021
Gross Case Reserves$5,621$4,934$10,555
Gross IBNR Reserves11,9821,63713,619
Total Gross Carried Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves$17,603$6,571$24,174
Net Case Reserves$4,932$3,437$8,369
Net IBNR Reserves10,33849810,836
Total Net Carried Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves$15,270$3,935$19,205

Net Prior Year Development

Changes in estimates of claim and claim adjustment expense reserves, net of reinsurance, for prior years are defined as net prior year loss reserve development. These changes can be favorable or unfavorable.

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The following table and discussion present details of the net prior year loss reserve development in Property & Casualty Operations and Other Insurance Operations:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Medical professional liability$18$23$35
Other professional liability and management liability5024(15)
Surety(83)(73)(69)
Commercial auto495333
General liability671515
Workers’ compensation(152)(82)(96)
Property and other(45)(9)27
Other insurance operations646050
Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable development$(32)$11$(20)

Development Tables

For CNA’s Property & Casualty Operations, the following tables present further detail and commentary on the development reflected in the financial statements for each of the periods presented. Also presented are loss reserve development tables that illustrate the change over time of reserves established for claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses arising from short-duration insurance contracts for certain lines of business within CNA’s Property & Casualty Operations. Not all lines of business are presented based on their context to CNA’s overall loss reserves, calendar year reserve development, or calendar year net earned premiums. Insurance contracts are considered to be short-duration contracts when the contracts are not expected to remain in force for an extended period of time.

The Cumulative Net Incurred Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses tables, reading across, show the cumulative net incurred claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses relating to each accident year at the end of the stated calendar year. Changes in the cumulative amount across time are the result of CNA’s expanded awareness of additional facts and circumstances that pertain to the unsettled claims. The Cumulative Net Paid Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses tables, reading across, show the cumulative amount paid for claims in each accident year as of the end of the stated calendar year. The Net Strengthening or (Releases) of Prior Accident Year Reserves tables, reading across, show the net increase or decrease in the cumulative net incurred accident year claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses during each stated calendar year and indicates whether the reserves for that accident year were strengthened or released.

The information in the tables is reported on a net basis after reinsurance and does not include the effects of discounting. The information contained in calendar years 2021 and prior is unaudited. To the extent CNA enters into a commutation, the transaction is reported on a prospective basis. To the extent that CNA enters into a disposition, the effects of the disposition are reported on a retrospective basis by removing the balances associated with it.

The amounts reported for the cumulative number of reported claims include direct and assumed open and closed claims by accident year at the claimant level. The number excludes claim counts for claims within a policy deductible where the insured is responsible for payment of losses in the deductible layer. Claim count data for certain assumed reinsurance contracts is unavailable.

In the loss reserve development tables, IBNR includes reserves for incurred but not reported losses and expected development on case reserves. CNA does not establish case reserves for allocated loss adjusted expenses (“ALAE”), therefore ALAE reserves are also included in the estimate of IBNR.

2022

Unfavorable development in medical professional liability was due to higher than expected large loss activity in multiple accident years.

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Unfavorable development in other professional liability and management liability was due to higher than expected claim severity and frequency in CNA’s cyber and professional errors and omissions (“E&O”) businesses in multiple accident years.

Favorable development in surety was primarily due to lower than expected frequency and lack of systemic activity in recent accident years.

Unfavorable development in commercial auto and general liability was due to higher than expected claim severity across multiple accident years.

Favorable development in workers’ compensation was due to favorable medical trends driving lower than expected severity in multiple accident years.

Favorable development in property and other was primarily due to lower than expected loss emergence in recent accident years.

Unfavorable development in other insurance operations was largely associated with legacy mass tort abuse claims, including the Diocese of Rochester proposed settlement.

2021

Unfavorable development in medical professional liability was due to higher than expected large loss activity in recent accident years.

Unfavorable development in other professional liability and management liability was due to higher than expected frequency of large losses in multiple accident years and higher than expected claim severity and frequency in CNA’s cyber business in recent accident years.

Favorable development in surety was primarily due to lower than expected frequency and lack of systemic activity in recent accident years.

Unfavorable development in commercial auto was due to higher than expected claim severity in CNA’s middle market and construction businesses in multiple accident years.

Unfavorable development in general liability was due to higher than expected claim severity in CNA’s construction and umbrella businesses in multiple accident years.

Favorable development in workers’ compensation was due to favorable medical trends driving lower than expected severity in multiple accident years.

Unfavorable development in other insurance operations was due to legacy mass tort exposures, primarily related to abuse.

2020

Unfavorable development in medical professional liability was primarily due to higher than expected frequency of large losses in recent accident years and unfavorable outcomes on specific claims in older accident years.

Favorable development in other professional liability and management liability was primarily due to lower than expected loss emergence in accident year 2017 and accident years prior to 2010.

Favorable development in surety was due to lower than expected frequency and lack of systemic loss activity for accident years 2019 and prior.

Unfavorable development in commercial auto was due to higher than expected claim severity in CNA’s middle market and construction businesses in recent accident years.

Unfavorable development in general liability was driven by increased bodily injury severities in accident years 2012 through 2016 and higher than expected frequency and severity in CNA’s umbrella business in accident years 2015 through 2019.

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Favorable development in workers’ compensation was due to favorable medical trends driving lower than expected severity in multiple accident years.

Unfavorable development in property and other was primarily due to higher than expected large loss activity in accident year 2019 in CNA’s middle market, national accounts and marine business units.

Unfavorable development in other insurance operations was due to legacy mass tort exposures, primarily related to abuse.

Property & Casualty Operations – Line of Business Composition

The table below presents the net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses, by line of business for Property & Casualty Operations:

December 312022
(In millions)
Medical professional liability$1,526
Other professional liability and management liability3,514
Surety396
Commercial auto787
General liability3,206
Workers’ compensation3,739
Property and other2,828
Total net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses$15,996
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Medical Professional Liability

Cumulative Net Incurred Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment ExpensesDecember 31, 2022
December 312013 (a)2014 (a)2015 (a)2016 (a)2017 (a)2018 (a)2019 (a)2020 (a)2021 (a)2022IBNRCumulative Number of Claims
(In millions, except reported claims data)
Accident Year
2013$462$479$500$513$525$535$545$531$530$530$519,587
20144504895375305355295275245271219,818
20154334995104944885105014982218,203
20164274874854995085105081216,136
20174124494584604554603015,288
20184044294314484703115,163
201943044545847110114,189
202047747645522610,679
20213773762598,801
20223292906,717
Total$4,624$988
Cumulative Net Paid Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses
Accident Year
2013$17$119$255$355$414$462$495$508$512$517
201423136258359417472489497504
201522101230313384420444458
201618121246339401436460
201719107235308355388
201821115211290349
20191791183280
20201161139
20211149
202210
Total$3,154
Net liability for unpaid claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses for the accident years presented$1,470
Net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 201325
Liability for unallocated claim adjustment expenses for accident years presented31
Total net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses$1,526
Net Strengthening (Releases) of Prior Accident Year Reserves
Years Ended December 31Total
Accident Year
2013$17$21$13$12$10$10$(14)$(1)$—$68
20143948(7)5(6)(2)(3)377
20156611(16)(6)22(9)(3)65
201660(2)1492(2)81
20173792(5)548
2018252172266
201915131341
2020(1)(21)(22)
2021(1)(1)
Total net development for the accident years presented above341316
Total net development for accident years prior to 201313(3)
Total unallocated claim adjustment expense development—75
Total$35$23$18
(a)Data presented for these calendar years is required supplemental information, which is unaudited.
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Other Professional Liability and Management Liability

Cumulative Net Incurred Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment ExpensesDecember 31, 2022
December 312013 (a)2014 (a)2015 (a)2016 (a)2017 (a)2018 (a)2019 (a)2020 (a)2021 (a)2022IBNRCumulative Number of Claims
(In millions, except reported claims data)
Accident Year
2013$884$894$926$885$866$863$850$846$833$829$2117,953
20148788988858318358548458418422917,583
20158888928778328078138368553017,452
20169019009009049078918885717,976
201784784581379177575810718,181
201885086486990692314219,995
201983784585687617319,447
202093094495140819,333
20211,0371,03870617,983
20221,1201,00015,327
Total$9,080$2,673
Cumulative Net Paid Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses
Accident Year
2013$54$249$447$618$702$754$771$779$787$791
201451223392515647707743787802
201560234404542612677725794
201664248466625701736784
201757222394498557596
201854282473599706
201964263422567
202067248400
202158217
202264
Total$5,721
Net liability for unpaid claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses for the accident years presented$3,359
Net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 201399
Liability for unallocated claim adjustment expenses for accident years presented56
Total net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses$3,514
Net Strengthening (Releases) of Prior Accident Year Reserves
Years Ended December 31Total
Accident Year
2013$10$32$(41)$(19)$(3)$(13)$(4)$(13)$(4)$(55)
201420(13)(54)419(9)(4)1(36)
20154(15)(45)(25)62319(33)
2016(1)—43(16)(3)(13)
2017(2)(32)(22)(16)(17)(89)
2018145371773
20198112039
202014721
202111
Total net development for the accident years presented above(13)3641
Total net development for accident years prior to 2013(2)(14)9
Total unallocated claim adjustment expense development—2—
Total$(15)$24$50
(a)Data presented for these calendar years is required supplemental information, which is unaudited.
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Surety

Cumulative Net Incurred Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment ExpensesDecember 31, 2022
December 312013 (a)2014 (a)2015 (a)2016 (a)2017 (a)2018 (a)2019 (a)2020 (a)2021 (a)2022IBNRCumulative Number of Claims
(In millions, except reported claims data)
Accident Year
2013$120$121$115$106$91$87$83$82$82$82$25,092
20141231249469604545434235,127
2015131131104796358534515,074
20161241241098467645855,544
201712011510384716645,855
2018114108916256166,196
20191191129887216,033
202012811981514,452
20211371291054,168
20221551432,772
Total$801$351
Cumulative Net Paid Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses
Accident Year
2013$16$40$69$78$78$78$77$78$79$79
201473038363838393938
2015726384042444242
20165374545434341
2017233741464962
2018525343940
201912344459
202042028
2021520
202212
Total$421
Net liability for unpaid claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses for the accident years presented$380
Net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2013(4)
Liability for unallocated claim adjustment expenses for accident years presented20
Total net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses$396
Net Strengthening (Releases) of Prior Accident Year Reserves
Years Ended December 31Total
Accident Year
2013$1$(6)$(9)$(15)$(4)$(4)$(1)$—$—$(38)
20141(30)(25)(9)(15)—(2)(1)(81)
2015—(27)(25)(16)(5)(5)(8)(86)
2016—(15)(25)(17)(3)(6)(66)
2017(5)(12)(19)(13)(5)(54)
2018(6)(17)(29)(6)(58)
2019(7)(14)(11)(32)
2020(9)(38)(47)
2021(8)(8)
Total net development for the accident years presented above(66)(75)(83)
Total net development for accident years prior to 2013(3)2—
Total unallocated claim adjustment expense development———
Total$(69)$(73)$(83)
(a)Data presented for these calendar years is required supplemental information, which is unaudited.
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Commercial Auto

Cumulative Net Incurred Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment ExpensesDecember 31, 2022
December 312013 (a)2014 (a)2015 (a)2016 (a)2017 (a)2018 (a)2019 (a)2020 (a)2021 (a)2022IBNRCumulative Number of Claims
(In millions, except reported claims data)
Accident Year
2013$246$265$265$249$245$245$241$241$241$243$339,431
2014234223212205205201201202201133,631
2015201199190190183181183182330,430
2016198186186186190195200730,452
2017199198200221232239330,947
2018229227227245254534,319
20192572662893232737,237
20203103033045629,070
202139738815332,575
202243726330,229
Total$2,771$521
Cumulative Net Paid Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses
Accident Year
2013$74$135$168$200$225$234$238$239$239$239
201464102137166187196198199199
20155296130153172175178179
20165293126154175185190
201758107150178203225
201866128175212238
201977147203257
202071134197
202183168
2022112
Total$2,004
Net liability for unpaid claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses for the accident years presented$767
Net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 20134
Liability for unallocated claim adjustment expenses for accident years presented16
Total net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses$787
Net Strengthening (Releases) of Prior Accident Year Reserves
Years Ended December 31Total
Accident Year
2013$19$—$(16)$(4)$—$(4)$—$—$2$(3)
2014(11)(11)(7)—(4)—1(1)(33)
2015(2)(9)—(7)(2)2(1)(19)
2016(12)——4552
2017(1)22111740
2018(2)—18925
20199233466
2020(7)1(6)
2021(9)(9)
Total net development for the accident years presented above325347
Total net development for accident years prior to 20131—2
Total unallocated claim adjustment expense development———
Total$33$53$49
(a)Data presented for these calendar years is required supplemental information, which is unaudited.
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General Liability

Cumulative Net Incurred Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment ExpensesDecember 31, 2022
December 312013 (a)2014 (a)2015 (a)2016 (a)2017 (a)2018 (a)2019 (a)2020 (a)2021 (a)2022IBNRCumulative Number of Claims
(In millions, except reported claims data)
Accident Year
2013$650$655$650$655$613$623$620$623$624$629$3233,738
20146536586546316356586596596763428,131
20155815765745896006026176253324,200
20166236596676716736836844324,699
20176326326326346306523222,359
201865364464663965012720,242
201968068268269122719,265
202072372272643413,998
202178278452713,775
202292983510,572
Total$7,046$2,324
Cumulative Net Paid Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses
Accident Year
2013$31$128$240$352$450$510$551$572$582$586
201431119247376481547569607624
201519110230357446501530561
201632163279407481524582
201723118250399471553
201833107228307428
20192598181322
20202399192
202126140
202229
Total$4,017
Net liability for unpaid claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses for the accident years presented$3,029
Net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2013118
Liability for unallocated claim adjustment expenses for accident years presented59
Total net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses$3,206

Net Strengthening (Releases) of Prior Accident Year Reserves

Years Ended December 31Total
Accident Year
2013$5$(5)$5$(42)$10$(3)$3$1$5$(21)
20145(4)(23)4231—1723
2015(5)(2)1511215844
20163684210161
2017——2(4)2220
2018(9)2(7)11(3)
20192—911
2020(1)43
202122
Total net development for the accident years presented above141479
Total net development for accident years prior to 20131(1)(12)
Total unallocated claim adjustment expense development—2—
Total$15$15$67
(a)Data presented for these calendar years is required supplemental information, which is unaudited.
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Workers’ Compensation

Cumulative Net Incurred Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment ExpensesDecember 31, 2022
December 312013 (a)2014 (a)2015 (a)2016 (a)2017 (a)2018 (a)2019 (a)2020 (a)2021 (a)2022IBNRCumulative Number of Claims
(In millions, except reported claims data)
Accident Year
2013$537$572$592$618$593$582$561$552$548$537$8238,979
20144674804794524504464394484307633,522
20154224314064083943823723538031,899
20164264053963823663553317731,991
20174404324214004023998133,130
20184504404284154159334,875
201945244943743610534,324
202047746644618229,392
202146845420229,886
202249730828,753
Total$4,298$1,286
Cumulative Net Paid Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses
Accident Year
2013$80$213$300$370$417$419$411$414$417$423
201461159215258282290297306312
201551131180212231243251256
201653129169198219227234
201763151207243265279
201868163229259280
201971169223262
202065147200
202167164
202279
Total$2,489
Net liability for unpaid claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses for the accident years presented$1,809
Net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 20131,874
Other (b)(20)
Liability for unallocated claim adjustment expenses for accident years presented76
Total net liability for unpaid claim and claim adjustment expenses$3,739

Net Strengthening (Releases) of Prior Accident Year Reserves

Years Ended December 31Total
Accident Year
2013$35$20$26$(25)$(11)$(21)$(9)$(4)$(11)$—
201413(1)(27)(2)(4)(7)9(18)(37)
20159(25)2(14)(12)(10)(19)(69)
2016(21)(9)(14)(16)(11)(24)(95)
2017(8)(11)(21)2(3)(41)
2018(10)(12)(13)—(35)
2019(3)(12)(1)(16)
2020(11)(20)(31)
2021(14)(14)
Total net development for the accident years presented above(80)(50)(110)
Adjustment for development on a discounted basis22(3)
Total net development for accident years prior to 2013(18)(34)(49)
Total unallocated claim adjustment expense development——10
Total$(96)$(82)$(152)
(a)Data presented for these calendar years is required supplemental information, which is unaudited.
(b)Other includes the effect of discounting lifetime claim reserves.
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The table below presents information about average historical claims duration as of December 31, 2022 and is presented as required supplementary information, which is unaudited.

Average Annual Percentage Payout of Ultimate Net Incurred Claim and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses in Year:
12345678910
Medical professional liability3.6%17.0%23.0%18.0%11.9%8.2%4.7%2.3%1.0%0.9%
Other professional liability and management liability6.621.020.716.210.36.04.34.81.40.5
Surety (a)19.040.520.23.62.14.8(1.7)0.4(0.6)—
Commercial auto26.122.017.613.910.44.81.70.5——
General liability3.913.717.118.814.39.45.74.62.10.6
Workers’ compensation15.322.313.79.46.12.31.11.41.01.1

(a)Due to the nature of the Surety business, average annual percentage payout of ultimate net incurred claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses has been calculated using only the payouts of mature accident years presented in the loss reserve development tables.

A&EP Reserves

In 2010, Continental Casualty Company (“CCC”) together with several insurance subsidiaries completed a transaction with National Indemnity Company (“NICO”), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., under which substantially all of their legacy A&EP liabilities were ceded to NICO through a loss portfolio transfer (“LPT”). At the effective date of the transaction, approximately $1.6 billion of net A&EP claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserves were ceded to NICO under a retroactive reinsurance agreement with an aggregate limit of $4.0 billion. The $1.6 billion of claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserves ceded to NICO was net of $1.2 billion of ceded claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserves under existing third party reinsurance contracts. The NICO LPT aggregate reinsurance limit also covers credit risk on the existing third party reinsurance related to these liabilities. NICO was paid a reinsurance premium of $2.0 billion and billed third party reinsurance receivables related to A&EP claims with a net book value of $215 million were transferred to NICO, resulting in total consideration of $2.2 billion.

In years subsequent to the effective date of the LPT, adverse prior year development on A&EP reserves was recognized resulting in additional amounts ceded under the LPT. As a result, the cumulative amounts ceded under the LPT have exceeded the $2.2 billion consideration paid, resulting in the NICO LPT moving into a gain position, requiring retroactive reinsurance accounting. Under retroactive reinsurance accounting, this gain is deferred and only recognized in earnings in proportion to actual paid recoveries under the LPT. Over the life of the contract, there is no economic impact as long as any additional losses incurred are within the limit of the LPT. In a period in which a change in the estimate of A&EP reserves is recognized that increases or decreases the amounts ceded under the LPT, the proportion of actual paid recoveries to total ceded losses is affected and the change in the deferred gain is recognized in earnings as if the revised estimate of ceded losses was available at the effective date of the LPT. The effect of the deferred retroactive reinsurance benefit is recorded in Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table presents the impact of the Loss Portfolio Transfer on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Additional amounts ceded under LPT:
Net A&EP adverse development before consideration of LPT$92$143$125
Provision for uncollectible third-party reinsurance on A&EP(5)(5)(25)
Total additional amounts ceded under LPT87138100
Retroactive reinsurance benefit recognized(91)(107)(94)
Pretax impact of deferred retroactive reinsurance$(4)$31$6
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Net unfavorable prior year development of $92 million, $143 million and $125 million was recognized before consideration of cessions to the LPT for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. The unfavorable development in 2022, 2021 and 2020 was primarily driven by higher than anticipated defense and indemnity costs on known direct asbestos and environmental accounts and a reduction in estimated reinsurance recoverable. Additionally, in 2022, 2021 and 2020, $5 million, $5 million and $25 million of the provision for uncollectible third-party reinsurance was released.

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the cumulative amounts ceded under the LPT were $3.5 billion and $3.4 billion. The unrecognized deferred retroactive reinsurance benefit was $425 million and $429 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and is included within Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

NICO established a collateral trust account as security for its obligations under the LPT. The fair value of the collateral trust account was $2.4 billion as of December 31, 2022. In addition, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. guaranteed the payment obligations of NICO up to the aggregate reinsurance limit as well as certain of NICO’s performance obligations under the trust agreement. NICO is responsible for claims handling and billing and collection from third-party reinsurers related to A&EP claims.

Excess Workers’ Compensation LPT

On February 5, 2021, CNA completed a transaction with Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (“Cavello”), a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited, under which certain legacy excess workers’ compensation (“EWC”) liabilities were ceded to Cavello. Under the terms of the transaction, based on reserves in place as of January 1, 2020, approximately $690 million of net EWC claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserves were ceded to Cavello under a loss portfolio transfer (“EWC LPT”) with an aggregate limit of $1.0 billion. Cavello was paid a reinsurance premium of $697 million, less claims paid between January 1, 2020 and the closing date of the agreement of $64 million. After transaction costs, a loss of approximately $11 million (after tax and noncontrolling interest) was recognized in Other Insurance Operations in the first quarter of 2021 related to the EWC LPT.

As of December 31, 2022, the cumulative amount ceded under the EWC LPT was $690 million.

Cavello established a collateral trust as security for its obligations. The fair value of the collateral trust was $608 million as of December 31, 2022.

Life & Group Policyholder Reserves

CNA’s Life & Group business includes its run-off long term care business as well as structured settlement obligations not funded by annuities related to certain property and casualty claimants. Long term care policies provide benefits for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home health care subject to various daily and lifetime caps. Generally, policyholders must continue to make periodic premium payments to keep the policy in force and CNA has the ability to increase policy premiums, subject to state regulatory approval.

CNA maintains both claim and claim adjustment expense reserves as well as future policy benefit reserves for policyholder benefits for its Life & Group business. Claim and claim adjustment expense reserves consist of estimated reserves for long term care policyholders that are currently receiving benefits, including claims that have been incurred but are not yet reported. In developing the claim and claim adjustment expense reserve estimates for long term care policies, CNA’s actuaries perform a detailed claim reserve review on an annual basis. The review analyzes the sufficiency of existing reserves for policyholders currently on claim and includes an evaluation of expected benefit utilization and claim duration. In addition, claim and claim adjustment expense reserves are also maintained for the structured settlement obligations. In developing the claim and claim adjustment expense reserve estimates for structured settlement obligations, CNA’s actuaries review mortality experience on an annual basis. CNA’s recorded claim and claim adjustment expense reserves reflect management’s best estimate after incorporating the results of the most recent reviews.

CNA’s most recent annual claim reserve reviews were completed in the third quarter of 2022. The long term care claim reserve review resulted in a $25 million pretax reduction in reserves driven by a $107 million favorable impact from the release of all remaining IBNR reserves established during 2020 and 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic partially offset by an $82 million unfavorable impact from higher claim severity, including utilization and cost of care inflation, than anticipated in the reserve estimates. The structured settlement claim reserve review resulted in a $5 million pretax reduction in reserves due to discount rate assumption changes. CNA’s 2021 annual claim reserve reviews were completed in the third quarter of 2021 resulting in a $40 million pretax reduction in long term care reserves primarily due to lower claim severity than anticipated in the reserve estimates and a $2 million pretax increase in the structured settlement claim reserves primarily due to lower discount rate assumptions and mortality assumption changes.

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Future policy benefit reserves consist of active life reserves related to CNA’s long term care policies for policyholders that are not currently receiving benefits and represent the present value of expected future benefit payments and expenses less expected future premium. The determination of these reserves requires management to make estimates and assumptions about expected investment and policyholder experience over the life of the contract. Since many of these contracts may be in force for several decades, these assumptions are subject to significant estimation risk.

The actuarial assumptions that CNA believes are subject to the most variability are morbidity, persistency, discount rates and anticipated future premium rate increases. Morbidity is the frequency and severity of injury, illness, sickness and diseases contracted. Persistency is the percentage of policies remaining in force and can be affected by policy lapses, benefit reductions and death. Discount rates are influenced by the investment yield on assets supporting long term care reserves which is subject to interest rate and market volatility and may also be affected by changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Future premium rate increases are generally subject to regulatory approval, and therefore the exact timing and size of the approved rate increases are unknown. As a result of this variability, CNA’s long term care reserves may be subject to material increases if actual experience develops adversely to CNA’s expectations.

Annually, in the third quarter, CNA assesses the adequacy of its long term care future policy benefit reserves by performing a gross premium valuation (“GPV”) to determine if there is a premium deficiency. Under the GPV, management estimates required reserves using best estimate assumptions as of the date of the assessment without provisions for adverse deviation. The GPV required reserves are then compared to the existing recorded reserves. If the GPV required reserves are greater than the existing recorded reserves, the existing assumptions are unlocked and future policy benefit reserves are increased to the greater amount. Any such increase is reflected in the Company’s results of operations in the period in which the need for such adjustment is determined. If the GPV required reserves are less than the existing recorded reserves, assumptions remain locked in and no adjustment is made.

The GPV for the long term care future policy benefit reserves, performed in the third quarters of 2022 and 2021, indicated recorded reserves included a pretax margin of approximately $125 million and $72 million as of September 30, 2022 and 2021.

Note 9. Leases

Lease agreements primarily cover office facilities and machinery and equipment and expire at various dates. Leases, predominantly operating leases, are included in Other assets and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The lease agreements do not contain significant residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants.

Operating lease right of use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The discount rate used to determine the commencement date present value of lease payments is typically the secured borrowing rate, as most of the leases do not provide an implicit rate. The operating lease right of use asset was $328 million and $272 million and the operating lease liability was $397 million and $363 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021.

Total lease expense was $89 million, $92 million and $110 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 which includes operating lease expense of $60 million, $66 million and $84 million, variable lease expense of $26 million, $23 million and $22 million and short term lease expense of $3 million, $3 million and $4 million. Cash paid for amounts included in operating lease liabilities was $64 million, $65 million and $86 million for year ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Operating lease right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations was $118 million, $35 million and $40 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

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The table below presents the maturities of lease liabilities:

Operating
As of December 31, 2022Leases
(In millions)
2023$60
202453
202546
202643
202741
Thereafter312
Total555
Less: discount158
Total lease liabilities$397

The table below presents the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases and weighted average discount rate used in calculating the operating lease asset and liability.

As of December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term10.7 years
Weighted average discount rate3.8%

Note 10. Income Taxes

Loews Corporation and its eligible subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Loews Corporation has entered into a separate tax allocation agreement with CNA, a majority-owned subsidiary in which its ownership exceeds 80%. The agreement provides that Loews Corporation will: (i) pay to CNA the amount, if any, by which Loews Corporation’s consolidated federal income tax is reduced by virtue of inclusion of CNA in Loews Corporation’s return or (ii) be paid by CNA an amount, if any, equal to the federal income tax that would have been payable by CNA if it had filed a separate consolidated return. The agreement may be canceled by either of the parties upon thirty days written notice.

For 2020 through 2022, the Company participates in the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Compliance Assurance Process (“CAP”), which is a voluntary program for large corporations. Under CAP, the IRS conducts a real-time audit and works contemporaneously with the Company to resolve any issues prior to the filing of the tax return. For 2020 and 2021, the Company was selected to participate in the phase of CAP reserved for taxpayers whose risk of noncompliance does not support use of IRS resources. The Company believes that participation in CAP should reduce tax-related uncertainties, if any. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Company believes that any adjustments resulting from audits will not have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The Company and/or its subsidiaries also file income tax returns in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. These returns, with few exceptions, are no longer subject to examination by the various taxing authorities before 2018.

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The current and deferred components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Income tax expense (benefit):
Federal:
Current$241$239$43
Deferred(5)197(260)
State and city:
Current25131
Deferred151313
Foreign21730
Total$278$479$(173)

The components of U.S. and foreign income before income tax and a reconciliation between the federal income tax expense at statutory rates and the actual income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Income (loss) before income tax:
U.S.$1,240$2,058$(768)
Foreign141124(696)
Total$1,381$2,182$(1,464)
Income tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate$290$458$(307)
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense (benefit) resulting from:
Exempt investment income(38)(48)(49)
Foreign related tax differential(15)(2)63
Taxes related to domestic affiliate40
Valuation allowance1155
Unrecognized tax positions, settlements and adjustments relating to prior years68
State taxes36244
Other46(7)
Income tax expense (benefit)$278$479$(173)

As of December 31, 2022, no deferred taxes are required on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries subject to tax.

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding tax carryforwards and interest and penalties, is as follows:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Balance at January 1$—$2$121
Additions for tax positions related to the current year68
Reduction due to deconsolidation of subsidiaries(2)(187)
Balance at December 31$—$—$2

As of December 31, 2022, there were no unrecognized tax benefits or related accrued interest and penalties that would affect the effective tax rate if recognized.

Accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits and tax refund claims is recognized in Income tax expense (benefit) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Penalties are recognized in Income tax expense (benefit) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No interest expense (benefit) and no penalties were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and amounts recorded were insignificant for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The following table summarizes deferred tax assets and liabilities:

December 3120222021
(In millions)
Deferred tax assets:
Insurance reserves:
Property and casualty claim and claim adjustment expense reserves$188$173
Unearned premium reserves190193
Deferred revenue7271
Employee benefits98111
Deferred retroactive reinsurance benefit8990
Net operating loss carryforwards5529
Net unrealized losses709
Other147132
Total deferred tax assets1,548799
Valuation allowance(16)(15)
Net deferred tax assets1,532784
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred acquisition costs(113)(99)
Net unrealized gains(275)
Property, plant and equipment(810)(751)
Basis differential in investment in subsidiary(502)(503)
Other liabilities(149)(190)
Total deferred tax liabilities(1,574)(1,818)
Net deferred tax liabilities (a)$(42)$(1,034)
(a) Includes deferred tax assets reflected in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2022 and 2021$201$45
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Net operating loss carryforwards in foreign tax jurisdictions of $205 million and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $6 million have no expiration.

Although realization of deferred tax assets is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the recognized deferred tax assets will be realized through recoupment of ordinary and capital taxes paid in prior carryback years and through future earnings, reversal of existing temporary differences and available tax planning strategies. Due to the mix of state tax jurisdictions in which our subsidiaries operate, as of December 31, 2022, a valuation allowance of $16 million was recorded related primarily to state net operating losses.

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Note 11. Debt

December 3120222021
(In millions)
Loews Corporation (Parent Company):
Senior:
2.6% notes due 2023 (effective interest rate of 2.8%) (authorized, $500)$500$500
3.8% notes due 2026 (effective interest rate of 3.9%) (authorized, $500)500500
3.2% notes due 2030 (effective interest rate of 3.3%) (authorized, $500)500500
6.0% notes due 2035 (effective interest rate of 6.2%) (authorized, $300)300300
4.1% notes due 2043 (effective interest rate of 4.3%) (authorized, $500)500500
CNA Financial:
Senior:
7.3% debentures due 2023 (effective interest rate of 7.3%) (authorized, $250)243243
4.0% notes due 2024 (effective interest rate of 4.0%) (authorized, $550)550550
4.5% notes due 2026 (effective interest rate of 4.5%) (authorized, $500)500500
3.5% notes due 2027 (effective interest rate of 3.5%) (authorized, $500)500500
3.9% notes due 2029 (effective interest rate of 3.9%) (authorized, $500)500500
2.1% notes due 2030 (effective interest rate of 2.1%) (authorized, $500)500500
Boardwalk Pipelines:
Senior:
4.0% notes due 2022 (effective interest rate of 4.4%) (authorized, $300)300
3.4% notes due 2023 (effective interest rate of 3.5%) (authorized, $300)300
5.0% notes due 2024 (effective interest rate of 5.2%) (authorized, $600)600600
6.0% notes due 2026 (effective interest rate of 6.2%) (authorized, $550)550550
4.5% notes due 2027 (effective interest rate of 4.6%) (authorized, $500)500500
7.3% debentures due 2027 (effective interest rate of 8.1%) (authorized, $100)100100
4.8% notes due 2029 (effective interest rate of 4.9%) (authorized, $500)500500
3.4% notes due 2031 (effective interest rate of 3.5%) (authorized, $500)500500
3.6% notes due 2032 (effective interest rate of 3.7%) (authorized, $500)500
Finance lease obligation56
Loews Hotels & Co:
Senior debt, principally mortgages (effective interest rates approximate 5.5% and 4.6%)732692
9,0809,141
Less unamortized discount and issuance costs6162
Debt$9,019$9,079
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December 31, 2022PrincipalUnamortized Discount and Issuance CostsNetShort Term DebtLong Term Debt
(In millions)
Loews Corporation$2,300$20$2,280$500$1,780
CNA Financial2,793122,7812432,538
Boardwalk Pipelines3,255213,2343,234
Loews Hotels & Co7328724111613
Total$9,080$61$9,019$854$8,165

At December 31, 2022, the aggregate long term debt maturing in each of the next five years is approximately as follows: $855 million in 2023, $1.5 billion in 2024, $3 million in 2025, $1.6 billion in 2026, $1.1 billion in 2027 and $4.0 billion thereafter. Long term debt is generally redeemable in whole or in part at the greater of the principal amount or the net present value of remaining scheduled payments discounted at the specified treasury rate plus a margin.

CNA is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (“FHLBC”). FHLBC membership provides participants with access to additional sources of liquidity through various programs and services. As a requirement of membership in the FHLBC, CNA held $5 million of FHLBC stock as of December 31, 2022, giving it access to approximately $106 million of additional liquidity. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, CNA had no outstanding borrowings from the FHLBC.

In 2019, CNA amended and restated its existing credit agreement with a syndicate of banks. The agreement provides a five-year $250 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility which is intended to be used for general corporate purposes. At CNA’s election, the commitments under the amended and restated credit agreement may be increased from time to time up to an additional aggregate amount of $100 million, and two one-year extensions are available prior to any anniversary of the closing date, each subject to applicable consents. As of December 31, 2022, CNA had no outstanding borrowings under the credit agreement and was in compliance with all covenants.

In February of 2022, Boardwalk Pipelines completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.6% senior notes due September 1, 2032. Boardwalk Pipelines used the proceeds to retire the outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.0% senior notes due June 2022 in March of 2022, to fund growth capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes. In November of 2022, Boardwalk Pipelines retired the outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.4% senior notes due February 1, 2023 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus unpaid and accrued interest. The retirement was funded from available cash.

Boardwalk Pipelines has a revolving credit facility that is evidenced by a credit agreement with a borrowing capacity of $1.0 billion through May 27, 2027. Interest rates are based on the term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). As of December 31, 2022, Boardwalk Pipelines had no outstanding borrowings and all of the $1.0 billion available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2022, Boardwalk Pipelines was in compliance with its covenants under the credit agreement.

Certain of the hotels wholly or partially owned by Loews Hotels & Co are financed by debt facilities, with a number of different lenders. Each of the loan agreements underlying these facilities contains a variety of financial and operational covenants. As of December 31, 2022, Loews Hotels & Co was in compliance with these covenants.

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Note 12. Shareholders’ Equity

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The tables below present the changes in AOCI by component for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022:

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments with an Allowance for Credit LossesNet Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Other InvestmentsUnrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesPension and Postretirement BenefitsForeign Currency TranslationTotal Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In millions)
Balance, January 1, 2020$—$918$(6)$(855)$(125)$(68)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $12, $(201), $8, $18 and $0(43)763(22)(66)48680
Reclassification of (gains) losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss, after tax of $(12), $12, $(2), $(11) and $043(43)54247
Other comprehensive income (loss)—720(17)(24)48727
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests(75)2(5)(78)
Balance, December 31, 2020$—$1,563$(23)$(877)$(82)$581
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $2, $167, $(2), $(59) and $0(7)(625)13220(20)(419)
Reclassification of (gains) losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss, after tax of $(1), $21, $(1), $(12) and $05(81)446(26)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(2)(706)17266(20)(445)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests73(25)250
Balance, December 31, 2021$(2)$930$(6)$(636)$(100)$186
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $0, $1,028, $(7), $1 and $0(3,903)20(3)(111)(3,997)
Reclassification of (gains) losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss, after tax of $1, $(21), $0, $(5) and $0(5)12618139
Other comprehensive income (loss)(5)(3,777)2015(111)(3,858)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests378(1)11388
Balance, December 31, 2022$(7)$(2,469)$14$(622)$(200)$(3,284)
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Amounts reclassified from AOCI shown above are reported in Net income (loss) as follows:

Major Category of AOCIAffected Line Item
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments with an allowance for credit losses and Net unrealized gains (losses) on other investmentsInvestment gains (losses)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedgesOperating revenues and other, Interest expense and Operating expenses and other
Pension and postretirement benefitsOperating expenses and other

Common Stock Dividends

Loews Corporation declared and paid dividends of $0.25 per share in the aggregate on its common stock in each of 2022, 2021 and 2020.

There are no restrictions on Loews Corporation’s retained earnings or net income with regard to payment of dividends. However, as a holding company, Loews Corporation relies upon invested cash balances and distributions from its subsidiaries to generate the funds necessary to declare and pay any dividends to holders of its common stock. The ability of Loews Corporation’s subsidiaries to pay dividends is subject to, among other things, the availability of sufficient earnings and funds in such subsidiaries, compliance with covenants in their respective credit agreements and applicable state laws, including in the case of the insurance subsidiaries of CNA, laws and rules governing the payment of dividends by regulated insurance companies. See Note 14 for a discussion of the regulatory restrictions on CNA’s availability to pay dividends.

Treasury Stock

Loews Corporation repurchased 12.7 million, 21.1 million and 22.0 million shares of its common stock at aggregate costs of $0.7 billion, $1.1 billion and $0.9 billion during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. On December 31, 2022, 12.5 million shares of Loews Corporation common stock were retired. Upon retirement, treasury stock was eliminated through a reduction to common stock, APIC and retained earnings. Loews Corporation purchased 0.7 million shares of CNA’s common stock at an aggregate cost of $26 million in 2022.

Note 13. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Disaggregation of revenues – Revenue from contracts with customers, other than insurance premiums, is reported as Non-insurance warranty revenue and within Operating revenues and other on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table presents revenues from contracts with customers disaggregated by revenue type along with the reportable segment and a reconciliation to Operating revenues and other as reported in Note 19:

Year Ended December 31202220212020
(In millions)
Non-insurance warranty – CNA Financial$1,574$1,430$1,252
Transportation and storage of natural gas and NGLs and other services – Boardwalk Pipelines$1,398$1,306$1,264
Lodging and related services – Loews Hotels & Co689419234
Rigid plastic packaging and recycled resin – Corporate (a)2801,022
Contract drilling – Diamond Offshore (b)300
Total revenues from contracts with customers2,0872,0052,820
Other revenues113128113
Operating revenues and other$2,200$2,133$2,933

(a)Revenues presented reflect the consolidated results of Altium Packaging through March 31, 2021. See Note 2 for further discussion.

(b)Revenues presented for Diamond Offshore reflects the period prior to deconsolidation. See Note 2 for further discussion.

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Receivables from contracts with customers – As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, receivables from contracts with customers were approximately $168 million and $145 million and are included within Receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Deferred revenue – As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, deferred revenue resulting from contracts with customers was approximately $4.8 billion and $4.6 billion and is reported as Deferred non-insurance warranty revenue and within Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Approximately $1.4 billion and $1.2 billion of revenues recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were included in deferred revenue as of January 1, 2022 and 2021.

Contract costs – As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had approximately $3.7 billion and $3.5 billion of costs to obtain contracts with customers related to CNA for amounts paid to dealers and other agents to obtain non-insurance warranty contracts, which are reported as Deferred non-insurance warranty acquisition expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, amortization expense of $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion is reported as Non-insurance warranty expense on the Consolidated Statement of Income. There were no adjustments to deferred costs recorded for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

Performance obligations – As of December 31, 2022, approximately $13.7 billion of estimated operating revenues is expected to be recognized in the future related to outstanding performance obligations. The balance relates primarily to revenues for transportation and storage of natural gas and NGLs at Boardwalk Pipelines and non-insurance warranty revenue at CNA. Approximately $2.8 billion will be recognized during 2023, $2.2 billion in 2024 and the remainder in following years. The actual timing of recognition may vary due to factors outside of the Company’s control.

Note 14. Statutory Accounting Practices

CNA’s insurance subsidiaries are domiciled in various jurisdictions. These subsidiaries prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the respective jurisdictions’ insurance regulators. Domestic prescribed statutory accounting practices are set forth in a variety of publications of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) as well as state laws, regulations and general administrative rules. These statutory accounting principles vary in certain respects from GAAP. In converting from statutory accounting principles to GAAP, the more significant adjustments include deferral of policy acquisition costs and the inclusion of net unrealized holding gains or losses in shareholders’ equity relating to certain fixed maturity securities.

CNA has a prescribed practice as it relates to the accounting under Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles No. 62R, Property and Casualty Reinsurance, paragraphs 88 and 89 in conjunction with the 2010 loss portfolio transfer with NICO which is further discussed in Note 8. The prescribed practice allows CNA to aggregate all third party A&EP reinsurance balances administered by NICO in Schedule F and to utilize the LPT as collateral for the underlying third-party reinsurance balances for purposes of calculating the statutory reinsurance penalty. This prescribed practice increased statutory capital and surplus by $74 million and $67 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021.

The payment of dividends by CNA’s insurance subsidiaries without prior approval of the insurance department of each subsidiary’s domiciliary jurisdiction is generally limited by formula. Dividends in excess of these amounts are subject to prior approval by the respective insurance regulator.

Dividends from CCC are subject to the insurance holding company laws of the State of Illinois, the domiciliary state of CCC. Under these laws, ordinary dividends, or dividends that do not require prior approval by the Illinois Department of Insurance (the “Department”) are determined based on the greater of the prior year’s statutory net income or 10% of statutory surplus as of the end of the prior year, as well as the timing and amount of dividends paid in the preceding 12 months. Additionally, ordinary dividends may only be paid from earned surplus, which is calculated by removing unrealized gains from unassigned surplus. As of December 31, 2022, CCC was in a positive earned surplus position. The maximum allowable dividend CCC could pay during 2023 that would not be subject to the Department’s prior approval is $1.1 billion, less dividends paid during the preceding 12 months measured at that point in time. CCC paid dividends of $990 million in 2022. The actual level of dividends paid in any year is determined after an assessment of available dividend capacity, holding company liquidity and cash needs as well as the impact the dividends will have on the statutory surplus of the applicable insurance company.

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Combined statutory capital and surplus and statutory net income for the Combined Continental Casualty Companies are presented in the table below, determined in accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance and/or other regulatory authorities.

Statutory Capital and SurplusStatutory Net Income
December 31Year Ended December 31
2022**(a)**20212022(a)20212020
(In millions)
Combined Continental Casualty Companies$10,572$11,321$1,072$1,253$800

(a)Information derived from the statutory-basis financial statements to be filed with insurance regulators.

CNA’s domestic insurance subsidiaries are subject to risk-based capital (“RBC”) requirements. RBC is a method developed by the NAIC to determine the minimum amount of statutory capital appropriate for an insurance company to support its overall business operations in consideration of its size and risk profile. The formula for determining the amount of RBC specifies various factors, weighted based on the perceived degree of risk, which are applied to certain financial balances and financial activity. The adequacy of a company’s actual capital is evaluated by a comparison to the RBC results, as determined by the formula. Companies below minimum RBC requirements are classified within certain levels, each of which requires specified corrective action.

The statutory capital and surplus presented above for CCC was approximately 238% and 264% of company action level RBC at December 31, 2022 and 2021. Company action level RBC is the level of RBC which triggers a heightened level of regulatory supervision. The statutory capital and surplus of CNA’s foreign insurance subsidiaries, which is not significant to the overall statutory capital and surplus, also met or exceeded their respective regulatory and other capital requirements.

Note 15. Benefit Plans

Pension Plans – Several non-contributory defined benefit plans are maintained for eligible employees. For benefits in certain plans, the accrued pension balance is credited with interest based on specified annual interest rates (which are established annually for all participants). The benefits for another plan which covers salaried employees are based on formulas which include, among others, years of service and average pay. The funding policy is to make contributions in accordance with applicable governmental regulatory requirements.

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans – Several postretirement benefit plans cover eligible employees and retirees. Participants generally become eligible after reaching age 55 with required years of service. Actual requirements for coverage vary by plan. Benefits for retirees who were covered by bargaining agreements vary by each unit and contract. Benefits for certain retirees are in the form of a health care account.

Benefits for retirees reaching age 65 are generally integrated with Medicare. Other retirees, based on plan provisions, must use Medicare as their primary coverage, with a portion of the unpaid amount being reimbursed by the employer; or are reimbursed for the Medicare Part B premium or have no employer coverage. The benefits provided are basically health and, for certain retirees, life insurance type benefits.

Certain of these benefit plans are funded and postretirement benefits are accrued during the active service of those employees who would become eligible for such benefits when they retire. December 31 is used as the measurement date for the plans.

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Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:

Pension BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
December 31202220212020202220212020
Discount rate5.2%2.6%2.1%5.4%2.6%2.2%
Interest crediting rate3.4%3.0%3.0%
Rate of compensation increase0.0% to 4.5%0.0% to 3.0%0.0% to 3.0%

Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:

Pension BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
Year Ended December 31202220212020202220212020
Discount rate3.4%2.1%3.0%2.6%2.2%2.9%
Expected long term rate of return on plan assets6.3%6.7%7.2%2.0%2.8%3.6%
Interest crediting rate3.0%3.0%3.7%
Rate of compensation increase0.0% to 3.0%0.0% to 3.0%0.0% to 3.0%

In determining the discount rate assumption, current market and liability information is utilized, including a discounted cash flow analysis of the pension and postretirement obligations. In particular, the basis for the discount rate selection was the yield on indices of highly rated fixed income debt securities with durations comparable to that of plan liabilities. The yield curve was applied to expected future retirement plan payments to adjust the discount rate to reflect the cash flow characteristics of the plans. The yield curves and indices evaluated in the selection of the discount rate are comprised of high quality corporate bonds that are rated AA by an accepted rating agency.

The expected long term rate of return for plan assets is determined based on widely-accepted capital market principles, long term return analysis for global fixed income and equity markets as well as the active total return oriented portfolio management style. Long term trends are evaluated relative to market factors such as inflation, interest rates and fiscal and monetary policies, in order to assess the capital market assumptions as applied to the plan. Consideration of diversification needs and rebalancing is maintained.

Assumed health care cost trend rates:

December 31202220212020
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year4.0% to 6.5%4.0% to 7.0%4.0% to 7.5%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)4.0% to 5.5%4.0% to 5.0%4.0% to 5.0%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate2023-20262022-20262021-2026
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Net periodic (benefit) cost components:

Pension BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
Year Ended December 31202220212020202220212020
(In millions)
Service cost$2$3$3
Interest cost767092$1$1$2
Expected return on plan assets(165)(169)(173)(2)(3)(3)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss324948(1)
Settlements and curtailments5310(1)
Regulatory asset decrease3
Net periodic (benefit) cost$(50)$(41)$(20)$(1)$(2)$(3)

The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations and plan assets:

Pension BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
2022202120222021
(In millions)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at January 1$2,916$3,243$44$51
Deconsolidation(98)
Service cost23
Interest cost767011
Plan participants’ contributions34
Actuarial (gain) loss(557)(89)(6)(2)
Benefits paid from plan assets(181)(193)(9)(10)
Settlements and curtailments(23)(19)
Foreign exchange(13)(1)
Benefit obligation at December 31$2,220$2,916$33$44
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1$2,816$2,739$93$96
Deconsolidation(85)
Actual return on plan assets(405)355(9)
Company contributions192033
Plan participants' contributions34
Benefits paid from plan assets(181)(193)(9)(10)
Settlements(23)(19)
Foreign exchange(14)(1)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31$2,212$2,816$81$93
Funded status$(8)$(100)$48$49
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Pension BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
2022202120222021
(In millions)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
Other assets$149$90$57$62
Other liabilities(157)(190)(9)(13)
Net amount recognized$(8)$(100)$48$49
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), not yet recognized in net periodic (benefit) cost:
Net actuarial loss$811$837$(5)
Net amount recognized$811$837$—$(5)
Information for plans with projected and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation$234$292
Accumulated benefit obligation231286$10$13
Fair value of plan assets78104

The benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $2.2 billion and $2.9 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021. Changes for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 include actuarial gains of $557 million and $89 million primarily driven by changes in the discount rate used to determine the benefit obligations.

A total return approach is employed whereby a mix of equity, limited partnerships and fixed maturity securities are used to maximize the long term return of plan assets for a prudent level of risk and to manage cash flows according to plan requirements. The target allocation of plan assets is 0% to 40% invested in equity securities and limited partnerships, with the remainder primarily invested in fixed maturity securities. The intent of this strategy is to minimize expenses by generating investment returns that exceed the growth of the plan liabilities over the long run. Risk tolerance is established after careful consideration of the plan liabilities, plan funded status and corporate financial conditions. The investment portfolios contain a diversified blend of fixed maturity, equity and short term securities. Alternative investments, including limited partnerships, are used to enhance risk adjusted long term returns while improving portfolio diversification. At December 31, 2022, $122 million is committed to fund future capital calls from various third party limited partnership investments in exchange for an ownership interest in the related partnerships. Investment risk is monitored through annual liability measurements, periodic asset/liability studies and quarterly investment portfolio reviews.

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The table below presents the estimated future minimum benefit payments at December 31, 2022.

Expected future benefit paymentsPension BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
(In millions)
2023$241$3
20241963
20251963
20261973
20271953
2028 – 203284411

In 2023, it is expected that contributions of approximately $17 million will be made to pension plans and $1 million to postretirement health care and life insurance benefit plans.

Pension plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below.

December 31, 2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In millions)
Plan assets at fair value:
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds$859$7$866
States, municipalities and political subdivisions4949
Asset-backed1579166
Total fixed maturities$—1,065161,081
Equity securities23613249
Short term investments1941195
Fixed income mutual funds4242
Other assets (a)2125771
Total plan assets at fair value$474$1,091$73$1,638
Plan assets at net asset value: (b)
Equity securities21
Limited partnerships553
Total plan assets$474$1,091$73$2,212
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December 31, 2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In millions)
Plan assets at fair value:
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds$645$8$653
States, municipalities and political subdivisions3030
Asset-backed110110
Total fixed maturities$—7858793
Equity securities801141942
Short term investments4747
Fixed income mutual funds111111
Other assets2810
Total plan assets at fair value$961$934$8$1,903
Plan assets at net asset value: (b)
Equity securities20
Limited partnerships893
Total plan assets$961$934$8$2,816

(a)In November 2022, the Company elected to de-risk a portion of the pension assets and purchased an annuity contract.

(b)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table for these investments are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the statement of financial position.

The limited partnership investments held within the plans are recorded at fair value, which represents the plans’ shares of the net asset value of each partnership, as determined by the general partner. Limited partnerships comprising 62% and 34% of the carrying value as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 were invested in private debt and equity. Limited partnerships comprising 38% and 66% of the carrying value as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 employ hedge fund strategies. Private debt and equity funds cover a broad range of investment strategies including buyout, private credit, growth capital and distressed investing. Hedge fund strategies include both long and short positions in fixed income, equity and derivative instruments. Within hedge fund strategies, approximately 64% were equity related, 24% pursued a multi-strategy approach and 12% were focused on distressed investments at December 31, 2022.

For a discussion of the valuation methodologies used to measure fixed maturity securities, equities and short term investments, see Note 4.

Other postretirement benefits plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below.

December 31, 2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds$55$55
States, municipalities and political subdivisions3434
Asset-backed11
Total fixed maturities$—90$—90
Short term investments22
Fixed income mutual funds22
Total assets$4$90$—$94
Other liabilities$(13)$(13)
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December 31, 2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds$31$31
States, municipalities and political subdivisions3232
Asset-backed77
Total fixed maturities$—70$—70
Short term investments44
Fixed income mutual funds1919
Total$23$70$—$93

There were no Level 3 assets at December 31, 2022 and 2021.

Savings Plans – Several contributory savings plans are maintained which allow employees to make regular contributions based upon a percentage of their salaries. Matching contributions are made up to specified percentages of employees’ contributions. In addition, eligible employees also receive a contribution of a percentage of their annual eligible compensation. Employer contributions to these plans amounted to $90 million, $83 million and $90 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

Stock-based Compensation – In 2016, shareholders approved the Loews Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2016 Loews Plan”) which replaced a previously existing equity plan. The aggregate number of shares of Loews Corporation common stock authorized under the 2016 Loews Plan is 6,000,000 shares, plus up to 3,000,000 shares that may be forfeited under the prior plan. The maximum number of shares of Loews Corporation common stock with respect to which awards may be granted to any individual in any calendar year is 500,000 shares. In accordance with the 2016 Loews Plan and the prior equity plan, Loews Corporation stock-based compensation consists of the following:

SARs: SARs were granted under the prior equity plan. The exercise price per share may not be less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Generally, SARs vested ratably over a four-year period and expire in ten years.

Time-based Restricted Stock Units: Time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are granted under the 2016 Loews Plan and represent the right to receive one share of Loews Corporation common stock for each vested RSU. Generally, RSUs vest 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 50% on the third anniversary of the grant date.

Performance-based Restricted Stock Units: Performance-based RSUs (“PSUs”) are granted under the 2016 Loews Plan and represent the right to receive one share of Loews Corporation common stock for each vested PSU, subject to the achievement of specified performance goals by the Company. Generally, performance-based RSUs vest, if performance goals are satisfied, 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 50% on the third anniversary of the grant date.

In 2022, Loews Corporation granted an aggregate of 180,825 RSUs and PSUs at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $61.05 per unit. 12,289 RSUs were forfeited during the year. 816,250 SARs were outstanding at December 31, 2022 with a weighted average exercise price of $41.65.

The Company recognized compensation expense in connection with stock-based compensation that decreased net income by $34 million, $33 million and $37 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. CNA also maintains their own stock-based compensation plan. Such amounts include Loews Corporation’s share of expense related to this plan.

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Note 16. Reinsurance

CNA cedes insurance to reinsurers to limit its maximum loss, provide greater diversification of risk, minimize exposures on larger risks and to exit certain lines of business. The ceding of insurance does not discharge the primary liability of CNA. A credit exposure exists with respect to reinsurance ceded to the extent that any reinsurer is unable to meet its obligations. A collectability exposure also exists to the extent that the reinsurer disputes the liabilities assumed under reinsurance agreements. Property and casualty reinsurance coverages are tailored to the specific risk characteristics of each product line and CNA’s retained amount varies by type of coverage. Reinsurance contracts are purchased to protect specific lines of business such as property and workers’ compensation. Corporate catastrophe reinsurance is also purchased for property and workers’ compensation exposure. CNA also utilizes facultative reinsurance in certain lines. In addition, CNA assumes reinsurance, primarily through Hardy and as a member of various reinsurance pools and associations.

The following table presents the amounts receivable from reinsurers:

December 3120222021
(In millions)
Reinsurance receivables related to insurance reserves:
Ceded claim and claim adjustment expenses$5,191$4,969
Ceded future policy benefits288
Reinsurance receivables related to paid losses247227
Reinsurance receivables5,4385,484
Less allowance for doubtful accounts2221
Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$5,416$5,463

CNA has established an allowance for doubtful accounts on voluntary reinsurance receivables which relates to both amounts already billed on ceded paid losses as well as ceded reserves that will be billed when losses are paid in the future. The following table summarizes the outstanding amount of voluntary reinsurance receivables, gross of any collateral arrangements, by financial strength rating:

As of December 31, 2022
(In millions)
A- to A++$3,785
B- to B++1,020
Insolvent3
Total voluntary reinsurance outstanding balance (a)$4,808
(a)Expected credit losses for legacy A&EP receivables are ceded to NICO and the reinsurance limit on the LPT has not been exhausted, therefore no allowance is recorded for these receivables and they are excluded from the table above. See Note 8 for more information on the LPT. Also excluded are receivables from involuntary pools.

CNA attempts to mitigate its credit risk related to reinsurance by entering into reinsurance arrangements with reinsurers that have credit ratings above certain levels and by obtaining collateral. On a limited basis, CNA may enter into reinsurance agreements with reinsurers that are not rated, primarily captive reinsurers. Receivables from captive reinsurers are backed by collateral arrangements and comprise the majority of the voluntary reinsurance receivables within the B- to B++ rating distribution in the table above. The primary methods of obtaining collateral are through reinsurance trusts, letters of credit and funds withheld balances. Such collateral, limited by the balance of open recoverables, was approximately $3.7 billion and $4.0 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021.

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CNA’s largest recoverables from a single reinsurer, including ceded unearned premium reserves as of December 31, 2022 were approximately $1.9 billion from subsidiaries of the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group, $598 million from Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited and $446 million from the Gateway Rivers Insurance Company. These amounts are substantially collateralized or otherwise secured. The recoverable from subsidiaries of the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group includes amounts related to third party reinsurance for which NICO has assumed the credit risk under the terms of the loss portfolio transfer as discussed in Note 8.

The effects of reinsurance on earned premiums are presented in the following table:

Assumed/
DirectAssumedCededNetNet %
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Property and casualty$13,097$231$5,134$8,1942.8%
Long term care427464739.7
Earned premiums$13,524$277$5,134$8,6673.2%
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Property and casualty$12,554$240$5,110$7,6843.1%
Long term care443484919.8
Earned premiums$12,997$288$5,110$8,1753.5%
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Property and casualty$11,547$238$4,640$7,1453.3%
Long term care454505049.9
Earned premiums$12,001$288$4,640$7,6493.8%

Included in the direct and ceded earned premiums for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are $3.3 billion, $3.6 billion and $3.5 billion related to property business that is 100% reinsured under a significant third party captive program. The third party captives that participate in this program are affiliated with the non-insurance company policyholders, therefore this program provides a means for the policyholders to self-insure this property risk. CNA receives and retains a ceding commission.

Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations are net of estimated reinsurance recoveries of $2.6 billion, $3.1 billion and $3.2 billion for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, including $1.8 billion, $2.0 billion and $2.4 billion related to the significant third party captive program discussed above.

Long term care premiums are from long-duration contracts; property and casualty premiums are from short-duration contracts.

Note 17. Legal Proceedings

On May 25, 2018, plaintiffs Tsemach Mishal and Paul Berger (on behalf of themselves and the purported class, “Plaintiffs”) initiated a purported class action in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Trial Court”) against the following defendants: Boardwalk Pipelines, Boardwalk GP, LP (“General Partner”), Boardwalk GP, LLC and Boardwalk Pipelines Holding Corp. (“BPHC”) (together, “Defendants”), regarding the potential exercise by the General Partner of its right to purchase all of the issued and outstanding common units representing limited partnership interests in Boardwalk Pipelines not already owned by the General Partner or its affiliates.

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On June 25, 2018, Plaintiffs and Defendants entered into a Stipulation and Agreement of Compromise and Settlement, subject to the approval of the Trial Court (the “Proposed Settlement”). Under the terms of the Proposed Settlement, the lawsuit would be dismissed, and related claims against the Defendants would be released by the Plaintiffs, if BPHC, the sole member of the General Partner, elected to cause the General Partner to exercise its right to purchase the issued and outstanding common units of Boardwalk Pipelines pursuant to Boardwalk Pipelines’ Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, as amended (“Limited Partnership Agreement”), within a period specified by the Proposed Settlement. On June 29, 2018, the General Partner elected to exercise its right to purchase all of the issued and outstanding common units representing limited partnership interests in Boardwalk Pipelines not already owned by the General Partner or its affiliates pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement within the period specified by the Proposed Settlement. The transaction was completed on July 18, 2018.

On September 28, 2018, the Trial Court denied approval of the Proposed Settlement. On February 11, 2019, a substitute verified class action complaint was filed in this proceeding, which among other things, added the Parent Company as a Defendant. The Defendants filed a motion to dismiss, which was heard by the Trial Court in July of 2019. In October of 2019, the Trial Court ruled on the motion and granted a partial dismissal, with certain aspects of the case proceeding to trial. A trial was held the week of February 22, 2021 and post-trial oral arguments were held on July 14, 2021.

On November 12, 2021, the Trial Court issued a ruling in the case. The Trial Court held that the General Partner breached the Limited Partnership Agreement and awarded Plaintiffs approximately $690 million, plus pre-judgment interest (approximately $166 million), post-judgment interest and attorneys’ fees.

The Company believed that the Trial Court ruling included factual and legal errors. Therefore, on January 3, 2022, the Defendants appealed the Trial Court’s ruling to the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware (the “Supreme Court”). On January 17, 2022, the Plaintiffs filed a cross-appeal to the Supreme Court contesting the calculation of damages by the Trial Court. Oral arguments were held on September 14, 2022, and on December 19, 2022, the Supreme Court reversed the Trial Court’s ruling and remanded the case to the Trial Court for further proceedings related to claims not decided by the Trial Court’s ruling.

The Company is from time to time party to other litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. While it is difficult to predict the outcome or effect of any litigation, management does not believe that the outcome of any pending litigation, including the Boardwalk Pipelines matter described above, will materially affect the Company’s results of operations or equity.

Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies

CNA Guarantees

CNA has provided guarantees, if the primary obligor fails to perform, to holders of structured settlement annuities issued by a previously owned subsidiary. As of December 31, 2022, the potential amount of future payments CNA could be required to pay under these guarantees was approximately $1.6 billion, which will be paid over the lifetime of the annuitants. CNA does not believe any payment is likely under these guarantees, as CNA is the beneficiary of a trust that must be maintained at a level that approximates the discounted reserves for these annuities.

Loews Hotels & Co

Loews Hotels & Co contributed $41 million to two joint venture development projects expected to open in 2025. These projects are currently estimated to require an aggregate additional investment of approximately $160 million in capital contributions from Loews Hotels & Co.

Note 19. Segments

Loews Corporation has four reportable segments comprised of three individual consolidated operating subsidiaries, CNA, Boardwalk Pipelines and Loews Hotels & Co; and the Corporate segment. In the first quarter of 2020, Diamond Offshore was a reportable segment; Diamond Offshore was deconsolidated during the second quarter of 2020. The Corporate segment is primarily comprised of Loews Corporation, excluding its subsidiaries, the consolidated operations of Altium Packaging through March 31, 2021 and the equity method of accounting for Altium Packaging subsequent to its deconsolidation on April 1, 2021. For further information on the deconsolidations of Diamond Offshore and Altium Packaging see Note 2. Each of the operating subsidiaries is headed by a chief executive officer who is responsible for the operation of its business and has the duties and authority commensurate with that position.

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CNA’s business is the sale of property and casualty insurance products and services, including surety, primarily through a network of independent agents, brokers and managing general underwriters. CNA’s operations also include its long term care business that is in run-off, certain corporate expenses, including interest on CNA’s corporate debt, and the results of certain property and casualty businesses in run-off, including CNA Re, A&EP, a legacy portfolio of EWC policies and certain legacy mass tort reserves.

Boardwalk Pipelines operates in the midstream portion of the natural gas and NGLs industry, providing transportation and storage for those commodities. Boardwalk Pipelines owns approximately 13,965 miles of natural gas and NGL pipelines and underground storage caverns. Boardwalk Pipelines’ natural gas pipeline systems are located in the Gulf Coast region, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, and its NGL pipelines and storage facilities are located in Louisiana and Texas.

Loews Hotels & Co operates a chain of 26 hotels, 25 of which are in the United States and one of which is in Canada.

The Corporate segment consists of investment income from the Parent Company’s cash and investments, Parent Company interest expense and other unallocated Parent Company expenses. Corporate also includes the consolidated operations of Altium Packaging through March 31, 2021 and the equity method of accounting for Altium Packaging subsequent to its deconsolidation on April 1, 2021. See Note 2 for further information. Purchase accounting adjustments have been pushed down to the appropriate subsidiary.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1.

In the following tables certain financial measures are presented to provide information used by management to monitor the Company’s operating performance. These schedules present the reportable segments of the Company and their contribution to the consolidated financial statements. Amounts presented will not necessarily be the same as those in the individual financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries due to adjustments for purchase accounting, income taxes and noncontrolling interests.

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Statements of Operations and Total assets by segment are presented in the following tables.

Year Ended December 31, 2022CNA FinancialBoardwalk PipelinesLoews Hotels & CoCorporateTotal
(In millions)
Revenues:
Insurance premiums$8,667$8,667
Net investment income (loss)1,805$3$1$(7)1,802
Investment losses(199)(199)
Non-insurance warranty revenue1,5741,574
Operating revenues and other321,44372052,200
Total11,8791,446721(2)14,044
Expenses:
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits6,3866,386
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs1,4901,490
Non-insurance warranty expense1,4711,471
Operating expenses and other1,339950697913,077
Equity method (income) loss(148)9(139)
Interest1121661189378
Total10,7981,11656018912,663
Income (loss) before income tax1,081330161(191)1,381
Income tax (expense) benefit(188)(83)(44)37(278)
Net income (loss)893247117(154)1,103
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests(91)(91)
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation$802$247$117$(154)$1,012
December 31, 2022
Total assets$60,872$9,640$1,935$3,047$75,494
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Year Ended December 31, 2021CNA FinancialBoardwalk PipelinesLoews Hotels & CoCorporate (a)Total
(In millions)
Revenues:
Insurance premiums$8,175$8,175
Net investment income2,159$1$992,259
Investment gains120540660
Non-insurance warranty revenue1,4301,430
Operating revenues and other24$1,3494792812,133
Total11,9081,34948092014,657
Expenses:
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits6,3496,349
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs1,4431,443
Non-insurance warranty expense1,3281,328
Operating expenses and other1,1918855033782,957
Equity method (income) loss(47)21(26)
Interest11316136114424
Total10,4241,04649251312,475
Income (loss) before income tax1,484303(12)4072,182
Income tax expense(282)(68)(2)(127)(479)
Net income (loss)1,202235(14)2801,703
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests(125)(125)
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation$1,077$235$(14)$280$1,578
December 31, 2021
Total assets$66,588$9,418$1,671$3,949$81,626
(a)Amounts include the consolidated results of Altium Packaging through March 31, 2021. Beginning April 1, 2021, Altium Packaging is recorded as an equity method investment.
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CNABoardwalkLoewsDiamond
Year Ended December 31, 2020FinancialPipelinesHotels & CoCorporate (a)Offshore (b)Total
(In millions)
Revenues:
Insurance premiums$7,649$7,649
Net investment income1,935$1$591,995
Investment losses(35)(1,211)(1,246)
Non-insurance warranty revenue1,2521,252
Operating revenues and other26$1,3022771,023$3052,933
Total10,8271,302278(129)30512,583
Expenses:
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits6,1706,170
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs1,4101,410
Non-insurance warranty expense1,1591,159
Operating expenses and other1,1258554461,0981,1964,720
Equity method loss7373
Interest1421703312743515
Total10,0061,0255521,2251,23914,047
Income (loss) before income tax821277(274)(1,354)(934)(1,464)
Income tax (expense) benefit(131)(71)6228726173
Net income (loss)690206(212)(1,067)(908)(1,291)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests(72)432360
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation$618$206$(212)$(1,067)$(476)$(931)
(b)Amounts presented for Diamond Offshore reflects the period prior to its deconsolidation.
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