CNA Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had profit of $1. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, were $1.03 per share.
The insurance holding company posted revenue of $3.63 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $3.24 billion.
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