Loews Corp reported a decline in fourth-quarter core income for its insurance unit, driven by weaker underwriting and an unfavorable charge related to an asbestos and environmental pollution loss transfer. Despite this, the company’s net investment income saw an increase, contributing to a rise in net income attributable to Loews for the quarter. The diversified holding company attributes the overall increase in net income partly to a low comparison base from the previous year, which included a significant pension settlement charge at its CNA Financial subsidiary.
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Loews reports quarterly weakness on CNA's underwriting woes
Loews Corp reported a decline in fourth-quarter core income for its insurance unit, driven by weaker underwriting and an unfavorable charge related to an asbestos and environmental pollution loss transfer. Despite this, the company’s net investment income saw an increase, contributing to a rise in net income attributable to Loews for the quarter. The diversified holding company attributes the overall increase in net income partly to a low comparison base from the previous year, which included a significant pension settlement charge at its CNA Financial subsidiary.