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CNA FINANCIAL CORP – 10-Q – Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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The following discussion highlights significant factors affecting the Company. References to "we," "our," "us" or like terms refer to the business of CNA. Based on 2010 statutory net written premiums, we are the seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty insurance organization inthe United States of America . References to net operating income (loss), net realized investment gains (losses) and net income (loss) used in this MD&A reflect amounts attributable to CNA, unless otherwise noted. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and Item 1A Risk Factors and Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with theSEC for the year endedDecember 31, 2011 . We utilize the net operating income financial measure to monitor our operations. Net operating income is calculated by excluding from net income (loss) attributable to CNA the after-tax effects of 1) net realized investment gains or losses, 2) income or loss from discontinued operations and 3) any cumulative effects of changes in accounting guidance. See further discussion regarding how we manage our business in Note J to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1. In evaluating the results of our CNA Specialty and CNA Commercial segments, we utilize the loss ratio, the expense ratio, the dividend ratio and the combined ratio. These ratios are calculated using GAAP financial results. The loss ratio is the percentage of net incurred claim and claim adjustment expenses to net earned premiums. The expense ratio is the percentage of insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses, including the amortization of deferred acquisition costs, to net earned premiums. The dividend ratio is the ratio of policyholders' dividends incurred to net earned premiums. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss, expense and dividend ratios. Changes in estimates of claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserves and premium accruals, net of reinsurance, for prior years are defined as net prior year development within this MD&A. These changes can be favorable or unfavorable. Net prior year development does not include the impact of related acquisition expenses. Further information on our reserves is provided in Note F to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1. Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited OnMarch 21, 2012 , we announced an agreement to acquire Hardy, a specialized Lloyd's underwriter, in a cash acquisition for approximately$227 million . Hardy underwrote approximately$430 million in gross written premium in 2011. Subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions, the acquisition is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2012. As ofMarch 31, 2012 ,$230 million of our short-term investments were held in escrow in British pounds to fund the acquisition. Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts We have adjusted our previously reported financial information included herein, to reflect the change in accounting guidance for costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts. This MD&A gives effect to the adjustment of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note A to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 for additional information. 39
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