UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020

OR

☐  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From ____________ to _____________

Commission File Number 1-6541

LOEWS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
  
13-2646102
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065-8087
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(212) 521-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
L
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒
  
No ☐
    

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☒
  
No ☐
    
Not Applicable ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ☒
Accelerated filer  ☐
Non-accelerated filer  ☐
Smaller reporting company  ☐

 
Emerging growth company  ☐
  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ☐
  
No  ☒
    

As of July 24, 2020, there were 280,444,197 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.


Index

INDEX
Page
No.
Part I. Financial Information
  
   
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
  
   
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
3
June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019
  
   
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
4
Three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
  
   
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
5
Three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
  
   
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Equity
6
Three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
  
   
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
8
Six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
  
   
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
9
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
37
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
58
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
58
   
Part II. Other Information
58
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
58
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors
59
   
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
64
   
Item 6. Exhibits
64

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.

Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

  
June 30, 2020
    
December 31, 2019
  
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)
            
             
Assets:
            
             
Investments:
            
Fixed maturities, amortized cost of $38,414 and $38,157, less allowance for credit loss of $51 and $0
  
$
42,799
    
$
42,240
  
Equity securities, cost of $1,349 and $1,244
    
1,305
      
1,306
  
Limited partnership investments
    
1,742
      
2,004
  
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans, less allowance for credit loss of $20 and $0
    
1,125
      
1,072
  
Short term investments
    
4,515
      
4,628
  
Total investments
    
51,486
      
51,250
  
Cash
    
668
      
336
  
Receivables
    
8,431
      
7,675
  
Property, plant and equipment
    
10,475
      
15,568
  
Goodwill
    
764
      
767
  
Deferred non-insurance warranty acquisition expenses
    
2,916
      
2,840
  
Deferred acquisition costs of insurance subsidiaries
    
699
      
662
  
Other assets
    
3,000
      
3,145
  
Total assets
  
$
78,439
    
$
82,243
  
                 
Liabilities and Equity:
                
                 
Insurance reserves:
                
Claim and claim adjustment expense
  
$
22,270
    
$
21,720
  
Future policy benefits
    
12,596
      
12,311
  
Unearned premiums
    
4,996
      
4,583
  
Total insurance reserves
    
39,862
      
38,614
  
Payable to brokers
    
985
      
108
  
Short term debt
    
47
      
77
  
Long term debt
    
9,958
      
11,456
  
Deferred income taxes
    
875
      
1,168
  
Deferred non-insurance warranty revenue
    
3,852
      
3,779
  
Other liabilities
    
4,447
      
5,111
  
Total liabilities
    
60,026
      
60,313
  
                 
Commitments and contingent liabilities
                
                 
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value:
                
Authorized – 100,000,000 shares
    
     
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value:
    
     
 
Authorized – 1,800,000,000 shares
                
Issued – 291,393,899 and 291,210,222 shares
    
3
      
3
  
Additional paid-in capital
    
3,371
      
3,374
  
Retained earnings
    
14,316
      
15,823
  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    
5
      
(68
)
     
17,695
      
19,132
  
Less treasury stock, at cost (10,949,702 and 240,000 shares)
    
(491
)
    
(13
)
Total shareholders’ equity
    
17,204
      
19,119
  
Noncontrolling interests
    
1,209
      
2,811
  
Total equity
    
18,413
      
21,930
  
Total liabilities and equity
  
$
78,439
    
$
82,243
  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions, except per share data)
                        
                         
Revenues:
                        
Insurance premiums
  
$
1,850
    
$
1,824
    
$
3,719
    
$
3,627
  
Net investment income
    
644
      
551
      
807
      
1,208
  
Investment gains (losses) (Note 2)
    
(1,142
)
    
2
      
(1,358
)
    
33
  
Non-insurance warranty revenue
    
308
      
285
      
609
      
566
  
Operating revenues and other
    
650
      
961
      
1,632
      
1,946
  
Total
    
2,310
      
3,623
      
5,409
      
7,380
  
                                 
Expenses:
                                
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits
    
1,642
      
1,352
      
3,067
      
2,709
  
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
    
342
      
338
      
686
      
680
  
Non-insurance warranty expense
    
285
      
263
      
566
      
523
  
Operating expenses and other
    
992
      
1,231
      
3,018
      
2,380
  
Interest
    
123
      
164
      
267
      
305
  
Total
    
3,384
      
3,348
      
7,604
      
6,597
  
Income (loss) before income tax
    
(1,074
)
    
275
      
(2,195
)
    
783
  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    
228
      
(50
)
    
305
      
(162
)
Net income (loss)
    
(846
)
    
225
      
(1,890
)
    
621
  
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
11
      
24
      
423
      
22
  
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
(835
)
  
$
249
    
$
(1,467
)
  
$
643
  
                                 
Basic net income (loss) per share
  
$
(2.96
)
  
$
0.82
    
$
(5.16
)
  
$
2.10
  
                                 
Diluted net income (loss) per share
  
$
(2.96
)
  
$
0.82
    
$
(5.16
)
  
$
2.09
  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                                
Shares of common stock
    
281.48
      
303.84
      
284.26
      
306.82
  
Dilutive potential shares of common stock
            
0.70
              
0.62
  
Total weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution
    
281.48
      
304.54
      
284.26
      
307.44
  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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Index

Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Net income (loss)
  
$
(846
)
  
$
225
    
$
(1,890
)
  
$
621
  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
                                
Changes in:
                                
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments with an allowance for credit losses
    
2
              
(9
)
        
Net unrealized gains on other investments
    
1,191
      
436
      
147
      
966
  
Total unrealized gains on investments
    
1,193
      
436
      
138
      
966
  
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges
            
(6
)
    
(19
)
    
(12
)
Pension and postretirement benefits
    
6
      
7
      
20
      
15
  
Foreign currency translation
    
29
      
3
      
(55
)
    
20
  
                                 
Other comprehensive income
    
1,228
      
440
      
84
      
989
  
                                 
Comprehensive income (loss)
    
382
      
665
      
(1,806
)
    
1,610
  
                                 
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
(119
)
    
(23
)
    
412
      
(84
)
                                 
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
263
    
$
642
    
$
(1,394
)
  
$
1,526
  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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Index

Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited)

        
Loews Corporation Shareholders
        
   
Total
    
Common
Stock
    
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    
Retained
Earnings
    
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    
Common
Stock
Held in
Treasury
    
Noncontrolling
Interests
  
(In millions)
                                          
                                           
Balance, April 1, 2019
  
$
21,902
    
$
3
    
$
3,607
    
$
16,144
    
$
(390
)
  
$
(327
)
  
$
2,865
  
Net income
    
225
                      
249
                      
(24
)
Other comprehensive income
    
440
                              
393
              
47
  
Dividends paid ($0.0625 per share)
    
(29
)
                    
(19
)
                    
(10
)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock
    
(151
)
                                    
(151
)
        
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests
    
(2
)
                                            
(2
)
Stock-based compensation
    
7
              
6
                              
1
  
Other
    
2
              
(1
)
                            
3
  
Balance, June 30, 2019
  
$
22,394
    
$
3
    
$
3,612
    
$
16,374
    
$
3
    
$
(478
)
  
$
2,880
  
                                                         
Balance, April 1, 2020
  
$
19,178
    
$
3
    
$
3,347
    
$
15,167
    
$
(1,093
)
  
$
(458
)
  
$
2,212
  
Net loss
    
(846
)
                    
(835
)
                    
(11
)
Other comprehensive income
    
1,228
                              
1,098
              
130
  
Dividends paid ($0.0625 per share)
    
(27
)
                    
(18
)
                    
(9
)
Deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore
    
(1,087
)
                                            
(1,087
)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock
    
(33
)
                                    
(33
)
        
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests
    
(19
)
            
5
                              
(24
)
Stock-based compensation
    
13
              
13
                                  
Other
    
6
              
6
      
2
                      
(2
)
Balance, June 30, 2020
  
$
18,413
    
$
3
    
$
3,371
    
$
14,316
    
$
5
    
$
(491
)
  
$
1,209
  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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Index

Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited)

        
Loews Corporation Shareholders
        
   
Total
    
Common
Stock
    
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    
Retained
Earnings
    
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    
Common
Stock
Held in
Treasury
    
Noncontrolling
Interests
  
(In millions)
                                          
                                           
Balance, January 1, 2019
  
$
21,386
    
$
3
    
$
3,627
    
$
15,773
    
$
(880
)
  
$
(5
)
  
$
2,868
  
Net income
    
621
                      
643
                      
(22
)
Other comprehensive income
    
989
                              
883
              
106
  
Dividends paid ($0.125 per share)
    
(116
)
                    
(38
)
                    
(78
)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock
    
(473
)
                                    
(473
)
        
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests
    
(16
)
                                            
(16
)
Stock-based compensation
    
8
              
(13
)
                            
21
  
Other
    
(5
)
            
(2
)
    
(4
)
                    
1
  
Balance, June 30, 2019
  
$
22,394
    
$
3
    
$
3,612
    
$
16,374
    
$
3
    
$
(478
)
  
$
2,880
  
                                                         
Balance, December 31, 2019, as reported
  
$
21,930
    
$
3
    
$
3,374
    
$
15,823
    
$
(68
)
  
$
(13
)
  
$
2,811
  
Cumulative effect adjustment from change in accounting standards (Note 1)
    
(5
)
                    
(5
)
                        
Balance, January 1, 2020, as adjusted
    
21,925
      
3
      
3,374
      
15,818
      
(68
)
    
(13
)
    
2,811
  
Net loss
    
(1,890
)
                    
(1,467
)
                    
(423
)
Other comprehensive income
    
84
                              
73
              
11
  
Dividends paid ($0.125 per share)
    
(114
)
                    
(36
)
                    
(78
)
Deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore
    
(1,087
)
                                            
(1,087
)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock
    
(478
)
                                    
(478
)
        
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests
    
(37
)
            
5
                              
(42
)
Stock-based compensation
    
9
              
(9
)
                            
18
  
Other
    
1
              
1
      
1
                      
(1
)
Balance, June 30, 2020
  
$
18,413
    
$
3
    
$
3,371
    
$
14,316
    
$
5
    
$
(491
)
  
$
1,209
  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

7
Index

Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
            
             
Operating Activities:
            
             
Net income (loss)
  
$
(1,890
)
  
$
621
  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities, net
    
2,430
      
604
  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
                
Receivables
    
(574
)
    
(79
)
Deferred acquisition costs
    
(41
)
    
(47
)
Insurance reserves
    
1,181
      
203
  
Other assets
    
(280
)
    
(296
)
Other liabilities
    
(46
)
    
73
  
Trading securities
    
(340
)
    
(605
)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
    
440
      
474
  
                 
Investing Activities:
                
                 
Purchases of fixed maturities
    
(5,356
)
    
(4,896
)
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities
    
3,773
      
3,858
  
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities
    
1,622
      
1,374
  
Purchases of limited partnership investments
    
(90
)
    
(139
)
Proceeds from sales of limited partnership investments
    
259
      
559
  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    
(440
)
    
(505
)
Acquisitions
            
(256
)
Dispositions
    
11
      
136
  
Deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore
    
(483
)
        
Change in short term investments
    
526
      
6
  
Other, net
    
(147
)
    
(93
)
Net cash flow (used) provided by investing activities
    
(325
)
    
44
  
                 
Financing Activities:
                
                 
Dividends paid
    
(36
)
    
(38
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
    
(78
)
    
(78
)
Purchases of Loews Corporation treasury stock
    
(491
)
    
(478
)
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests
    
(37
)
    
(16
)
Principal payments on debt
    
(465
)
    
(1,394
)
Issuance of debt
    
1,342
      
1,534
  
Other, net
    
(13
)
    
(15
)
Net cash flow provided (used) by financing activities
    
222
      
(485
)
                 
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash
    
(5
)
    
2
  
                 
Net change in cash
    
332
      
35
  
Cash, beginning of period
    
336
      
405
  
Cash, end of period
  
$
668
    
$
440
  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation


Loews Corporation is a holding company. Its consolidated subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business: commercial property and casualty insurance (CNA Financial Corporation (“CNA”), a 89.6% owned subsidiary); transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids (Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (“Boardwalk Pipelines”), a wholly owned subsidiary); the operation of a chain of hotels (Loews Hotels Holding Corporation (“Loews Hotels & Co”), a wholly owned subsidiary); and the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging solutions (Altium Packaging LLC (“Altium Packaging”), a 99% owned subsidiary). Unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” as used herein means Loews Corporation including its consolidated subsidiaries and the term “Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation” as used herein means Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation shareholders.


In the second quarter of 2020, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (“Diamond Offshore”) was deconsolidated from the Company’s consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 for further discussion.


In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and results of operations, comprehensive income and changes in shareholders’ equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Net income (loss) for the second quarter and first half of each of the years is not necessarily indicative of net income (loss) for that entire year. These Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.


The Company presents basic and diluted net income (loss) per share on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations. Basic net income (loss) per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. There were no shares attributable to employee stock-based compensation awards excluded from the diluted weighted average shares outstanding amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 because the effect would have been antidilutive.


Accounting changes – In June of 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The updated accounting guidance requires changes to the recognition of credit losses on financial instruments not accounted for at fair value through net income. For financial assets measured at cost, the expected credit loss model requires immediate recognition of estimated credit losses over the life of the asset and presentation of the asset at the net amount expected to be collected. This new guidance applies to mortgage loan investments, reinsurance and insurance receivables and other financing and trade receivables. For available-for-sale fixed maturity securities carried at fair value, estimated credit losses will continue to be measured at the present value of expected cash flows, however, the other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) concept has been eliminated. Under the previous guidance, estimated credit impairments resulted in a write down of amortized cost. Under the new guidance, estimated credit losses are recognized through an allowance and reversals of the allowance are permitted if the estimate of credit losses declines. For available-for-sale fixed maturity securities where there is an intent to sell, impairment will continue to result in a write down of amortized cost.


On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted the updated guidance using a modified retrospective method with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to beginning Retained earnings. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous accounting guidance. A prospective transition approach is required for available-for-sale fixed maturity securities that were purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD assets”) or have recognized an OTTI write down prior to the effective date. The cumulative effect of the accounting change resulted in a $5 million decrease in Retained earnings, after tax and noncontrolling interests.


The allowance for doubtful accounts for insurance, reinsurance and trade receivables was unchanged as a result of adopting the new guidance. At adoption, an allowance for credit losses of $6 million was established for available-for-sale fixed maturity securities that were PCD assets, with a corresponding increase to amortized cost, resulting in no adjustment to the carrying value of the securities. Below is a summary of the significant accounting policies impacted by the adoption of ASU 2016-13.

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The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is reported as a reduction of a financial asset’s cost basis and is 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 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.


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 Condensed Balance Sheet.


See Notes 3 and 10 for more information on credit losses.


Recently issued ASUs – In August of 2018, the 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. The guidance requires entities to update annually cash flow assumptions, including morbidity and persistency, and 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 (“OCI”). This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, however the FASB has proposed a one year deferral of the effective date. Early adoption is permitted. The Company may elect to apply the guidance using either a modified retrospective transition method or a full retrospective transition method. The guidance requires restatement of prior periods presented. The Company plans to use the modified retrospective transition method at adoption and is currently evaluating the effect the updated guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, including increased disclosure requirements. The annual updating of cash flow assumptions is expected to increase income statement volatility. While the requirements of the new guidance represent a material change from existing accounting guidance, the underlying economics of the business and related cash flows will be unchanged.

2.  Deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore


On April 26, 2020 (the “Filing Date”), Diamond Offshore and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas seeking relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Chapter 11 Filing”). As a result of Diamond Offshore’s Chapter 11 Filing and applicable U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, Loews Corporation no longer controls Diamond Offshore for accounting purposes and, therefore, Diamond Offshore was deconsolidated from its consolidated financial statements effective as of the Filing Date. See Note 14 for Diamond Offshore’s revenues and expenses through the Filing Date.


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 three and six months ended June 30, 2020, which is reported within Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations. This loss represents the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value, which was immaterial, of Loews Corporation’s investment in equity securities of Diamond Offshore as of the Filing Date.

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3. Investments


Net investment income is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30
  
 
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Fixed maturity securities
  
$
430
    
$
455
    
$
868
    
$
910
  
Limited partnership investments
    
57
      
43
      
(45
)
    
124
  
Short term investments
    
2
      
14
      
9
      
29
  
Equity securities
    
50
      
16
      
6
      
46
  
Income (loss) from trading portfolio (a)
    
107
      
29
      
(22
)
    
110
  
Other
    
16
      
12
      
30
      
26
  
Total investment income
    
662
      
569
      
846
      
1,245
  
Investment expenses
    
(18
)
    
(18
)
    
(39
)
    
(37
)
Net investment income
  
$
644
    
$
551
    
$
807
    
$
1,208
  

(a)
Net unrealized gains (losses) related to changes in fair value on securities still held were $80 and $8 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $7 and $48 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.


Investment gains (losses) are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30
  
 
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Fixed maturity securities
  
$
17
    
$
(3
)
  
$
(58
)
  
$
(9
)
Equity securities
    
63
      
11
      
(70
)
    
53
  
Derivative instruments
    
(10
)
    
(6
)
    
(5
)
    
(11
)
Short term investments and other
    
(1
)
            
(14
)
        
Deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore (see Note 2)
    
(1,211
)
            
(1,211
)
        
Investment gains (losses) (a)
  
$
(1,142
)
  
$
2
    
$
(1,358
)
  
$
33
  

(a)
Gross investment gains on available-for-sale securities were $102 and $28 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $131 and $64 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Gross investment losses on available-for-sale securities were $85 and $31 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $189 and $73 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, $63 of investment gains and $70 of investment losses were recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock still held as of June 30, 2020. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, $11 and $53 of investment gains were recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock still held as of June 30, 2019.



The allowance for credit loss 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. 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 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. Changes in the allowance are presented as a component of Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations.
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The following table presents 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 $373 million and is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses and the amortized cost basis in the tables within this Note.

Three months ended June 30, 2020
  
Corporate and
Other Bonds
    
Asset-
backed
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                  
                   
Allowance for credit losses:
                  
Balance as of April 1, 2020
  
$
49
    
$
-
    
$
49
  
Additions to the allowance for credit losses:
                        
For securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded
    
10
      
12
      
22
  
For available-for-sale securities accounted for as PCD assets
    
1
              
1
  
                         
Reductions to the allowance for credit losses:
                        
Securities sold during the period (realized)
    
1
              
1
  
                         
Additional increases or (decreases) to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period
    
(20
)
            
(20
)
Total allowance for credit losses
  
$
39
    
$
12
    
$
51
  

Six months ended June 30, 2020
                  
                   
Allowance for credit losses:
                  
Balance as of December 31, 2019
  
$
-
    
$
-
    
$
-
  
Additions to the allowance for credit losses:
                        
Impact of adopting ASC 326
    
6
              
6
  
For securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded
    
58
      
12
      
70
  
For available-for-sale securities accounted for as PCD assets
    
2
              
2
  
                         
Reductions to the allowance for credit losses:
                        
Securities sold during the period (realized)
    
6
              
6
  
Intent to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis
    
1
              
1
  
                         
Additional increases or (decrease) to the allowance for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period
    
(20
)
            
(20
)
Total allowance for credit losses
  
$
39
    
$
12
    
$
51
  


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

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
                        
Corporate and other bonds
  
$
(1
)
  
$
6
    
$
90
    
$
12
  
Asset-backed
    
12
              
13
      
8
  
Impairment losses recognized in earnings
  
$
11
    
$
6
    
$
103
    
$
20
  

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

June 30, 2020
  
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
    
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    
Allowance
for Credit
Losses (a)
    
Estimated
Fair Value
  
(In millions)
                              
                               
Fixed maturity securities:
                              
Corporate and other bonds
  
$
20,305
    
$
2,680
    
$
143
    
$
39
    
$
22,803
  
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
    
9,426
      
1,702
      
1
              
11,127
  
Asset-backed:
                                        
Residential mortgage-backed
    
3,617
      
169
      
2
              
3,784
  
Commercial mortgage-backed
    
2,151
      
70
      
93
      
12
      
2,116
  
Other asset-backed
    
1,940
      
52
      
33
              
1,959
  
Total asset-backed
    
7,708
      
291
      
128
      
12
      
7,859
  
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
    
491
      
7
                      
498
  
Foreign government
    
457
      
26
                      
483
  
Fixed maturities available-for-sale
    
38,387
      
4,706
      
272
      
51
      
42,770
  
Fixed maturities trading
    
27
      
2
                      
29
  
Total fixed maturity securities
  
$
38,414
    
$
4,708
    
$
272
    
$
51
    
$
42,799
  

December 31, 2019
  
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
    
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    
Estimated
Fair Value
    
Unrealized
OTTI Losses
(Gains) (a)
  
                               
Fixed maturity securities:
                              
Corporate and other bonds
  
$
19,789
    
$
2,292
    
$
32
    
$
22,049
        
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
    
9,093
      
1,559
              
10,652
        
Asset-backed:
                                      
Residential mortgage-backed
    
4,387
      
133
      
1
      
4,519
    
$
(17
)
Commercial mortgage-backed
    
2,265
      
86
      
5
      
2,346
      
1
  
Other asset-backed
    
1,925
      
41
      
4
      
1,962
      
(3
)
Total asset-backed
    
8,577
      
260
      
10
      
8,827
      
(19
)
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
    
146
      
1
      
2
      
145
          
Foreign government
    
491
      
14
      
1
      
504
          
Redeemable preferred stock
    
10
                      
10
          
Fixed maturities available-for-sale
    
38,106
      
4,126
      
45
      
42,187
      
(19
)
Fixed maturities trading
    
51
      
2
              
53
          
Total fixed maturities
  
$
38,157
    
$
4,128
    
$
45
    
$
42,240
    
$
(19
)

(a)
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13; see Note 1. The Unrealized OTTI Losses (Gains) column that tracked subsequent valuation changes on securities for which a credit loss had previously been recorded has been replaced with the Allowance for Credit Losses column. Prior period amounts were not adjusted for the adoption of this standard.


The net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments included in the tables above are recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”). When presented in AOCI, these amounts are net of tax and noncontrolling interests and any required Shadow Adjustments. To the extent that unrealized gains on fixed income securities supporting long term care products and structured settlements not funded by annuities would result in a premium deficiency if those gains were realized, a related increase in Insurance reserves is recorded, net of tax and noncontrolling interests, as a reduction of net unrealized gains through Other comprehensive income (loss) (“Shadow Adjustments”). As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the net unrealized gains on investments included in AOCI were correspondingly reduced by Shadow Adjustments of $2.1 billion and $2.0 billion (after tax and noncontrolling interests).
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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 Months
    
12 Months
or Longer
    
Total
  
June 30, 2020
  
Estimated
Fair Value
    
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    
Estimated
Fair Value
    
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    
Estimated
Fair Value
    
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Fixed maturity securities:
                                    
Corporate and other bonds
  
$
2,095
    
$
137
    
$
56
    
$
6
    
$
2,151
    
$
143
  
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
    
94
      
1
                      
94
      
1
  
Asset-backed:
                                                
Residential mortgage-backed
    
53
      
1
      
21
      
1
      
74
      
2
  
Commercial mortgage-backed
    
971
      
92
      
14
      
1
      
985
      
93
  
Other asset-backed
    
746
      
32
      
14
      
1
      
760
      
33
  
Total asset-backed
    
1,770
      
125
      
49
      
3
      
1,819
      
128
  
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
    
4
                              
4
          
Foreign government
    
4
                              
4
          
Total fixed maturity securities
  
$
3,967
    
$
263
    
$
105
    
$
9
    
$
4,072
    
$
272
  
                                                 
December 31, 2019
                                                
                                                 
Fixed maturity securities:
                                                
Corporate and other bonds
  
$
914
    
$
21
    
$
186
    
$
11
    
$
1,100
    
$
32
  
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
    
34
                              
34
          
Asset-backed:
                                                
Residential mortgage-backed
    
249
      
1
      
30
              
279
      
1
  
Commercial mortgage-backed
    
381
      
3
      
20
      
2
      
401
      
5
  
Other asset-backed
    
449
      
3
      
33
      
1
      
482
      
4
  
Total asset-backed
    
1,079
      
7
      
83
      
3
      
1,162
      
10
  
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
    
62
      
2
      
2
              
64
      
2
  
Foreign government
    
59
      
1
      
1
              
60
      
1
  
Total fixed maturity securities
  
$
2,148
    
$
31
    
$
272
    
$
14
    
$
2,420
    
$
45
  


Based on current facts and circumstances, the Company believes the unrealized losses presented in the June 30, 2020 securities in a gross unrealized loss position table above are not indicative of the ultimate collectability of the current amortized cost of the securities, but rather are attributable to changes in interest rates, credit spreads and other factors. The Company has no current intent to sell securities with unrealized losses, nor is it more likely than not that it will be required to sell prior to recovery of amortized cost; accordingly, the Company has determined that there are no additional impairment losses to be recorded as of June 30, 2020.

Contractual Maturity


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

 
June 30, 2020
    
December 31, 2019
  
   
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
    
Estimated
Fair
Value
    
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
    
Estimated
Fair
Value
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Due in one year or less
  
$
1,472
    
$
1,469
    
$
1,334
    
$
1,356
  
Due after one year through five years
    
11,040
      
11,622
      
9,746
      
10,186
  
Due after five years through ten years
    
13,335
      
14,414
      
14,892
      
15,931
  
Due after ten years
    
12,540
      
15,265
      
12,134
      
14,714
  
Total
  
$
38,387
    
$
42,770
    
$
38,106
    
$
42,187
  


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.

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Mortgage Loans


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. Changes in the allowance for mortgage loans are presented as a component of Investment gains (losses) on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations. Mortgage loans are included in Other invested assets on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.


The following table presents the amortized cost basis of mortgage loans for each credit quality indicator by year of origination:

 
Mortgage Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (a)
  
As of June 30, 2020
  
2020
    
2019
    
2018
    
2017
    
2016
    
Prior
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                                          
                                           
DSCR ≥1.6x
                                          
LTV less than 55%
  
$
60
    
$
33
    
$
19
    
$
100
    
$
41
    
$
129
    
$
382
  
LTV 55% to 65%
            
32
      
29
      
41
      
4
              
106
  
LTV greater than 65%
            
5
                                      
5
  
DSCR 1.2x - 1.6x
                                                        
LTV less than 55%
            
32
      
10
      
13
      
16
      
125
      
196
  
LTV 55% to 65%
            
83
      
32
      
32
                      
147
  
LTV greater than 65%
    
19
      
74
                                      
93
  
DSCR ≤1.2x
                                                        
LTV less than 55%
            
2
      
11
                      
9
      
22
  
LTV 55% to 65%
            
14
      
14
                              
28
  
LTV greater than 65%
            
22
              
37
      
24
              
83
  
Total
  
$
79
    
$
297
    
$
115
    
$
223
    
$
85
    
$
263
    
$
1,062
  

(a)
The values in the table above reflect DSCR on a standardized amortization period and LTV based on the most recent appraised values trended forward using changes in a commercial real estate price index.



There were loans with an amortized cost of $22 million that were less than 90 days past due as of June 30, 2020, none of which were placed on nonaccrual status. No interest income was written off for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

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Derivative Financial Instruments


A summary of the aggregate contractual or notional amounts and gross estimated fair values related to derivative financial instruments follows. The contractual or notional amounts for derivatives are used to calculate the exchange of contractual payments under related agreements and may not be representative of the potential for gain or loss on these instruments. Gross estimated fair values of derivative positions are currently presented in Equity securities, Receivables and Payable to brokers on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.

 
June 30, 2020
    
December 31, 2019
  
   
Contractual/
Notional
  
Estimated Fair Value
    
Contractual/
Notional
    
Estimated Fair Value
  
   
Amount
  
Asset
  
(Liability)
    
Amount
    
Asset
    
(Liability)
  
(In millions)
                                
                                 
With hedge designation:
                                
                                 
Interest rate swaps
  
$
675
      
$
(29
)
  
$
715
          
$
(8
)
                                         
Without hedge designation:
                                        
                                         
Equity Options – purchased
                      
57
    
$
1
          
         – written
                      
100
              
(1
)
Interest rate swaps
    
80
        
(4
)
                        
Embedded derivative on funds withheld liability
    
197
        
(12
)
    
182
              
(7
)

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 privately placed debt securities. As of June 30, 2020, commitments to purchase or fund were approximately $1.2 billion and to sell were approximately $50 million under the terms of these investments.

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.

●
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, the Company seeks to price securities 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 the Company believes market participants 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 the Company performs an independent analysis of the inputs and assumptions used to price individual securities.

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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.

June 30, 2020
  
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Fixed maturity securities:
                        
Corporate bonds and other
  
$
519
    
$
22,710
    
$
555
    
$
23,784
  
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
            
11,127
              
11,127
  
Asset-backed
            
7,637
      
222
      
7,859
  
Fixed maturities available-for-sale
    
519
      
41,474
      
777
      
42,770
  
Fixed maturities trading
            
25
      
4
      
29
  
Total fixed maturities
  
$
519
    
$
41,499
    
$
781
    
$
42,799
  
                                 
Equity securities
  
$
642
    
$
636
    
$
27
    
$
1,305
  
Short term and other
    
4,349
      
60
              
4,409
  
Payable to brokers
    
(46
)
    
(33
)
            
(79
)
                                 
December 31, 2019
                                
                                 
Fixed maturity securities:
                                
Corporate bonds and other
  
$
175
    
$
22,065
    
$
468
    
$
22,708
  
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
            
10,652
              
10,652
  
Asset-backed
            
8,662
      
165
      
8,827
  
Fixed maturities available-for-sale
    
175
      
41,379
      
633
      
42,187
  
Fixed maturities trading
            
49
      
4
      
53
  
Total fixed maturities
  
$
175
    
$
41,428
    
$
637
    
$
42,240
  
                                 
Equity securities
  
$
629
    
$
658
    
$
19
    
$
1,306
  
Short term and other
    
3,138
      
1,383
              
4,521
  
Receivables
            
2
              
2
  
Payable to brokers
    
(18
)
    
(10
)
            
(28
)
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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 three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

       
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
    
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
on Level 3
Assets and
  
2020
  
Balance,
April 1
    
Included in
Net Income
(Loss)
    
Included in
OCI
    
Purchases
    
Sales
    
Settlements
    
Transfers
into
Level 3
    
Transfers
out of
Level 3
    
Balance,
June 30
    
Liabilities
Held at
June 30
    
Liabilities
Held at
June 30
  
(In millions)
                                                                  
                                                                   
Fixed maturity securities:
                                                                  
Corporate bonds and other
  
$
496
          
$
59
    
$
4
          
$
(4
)
              
$
555
          
$
58
  
Asset-backed
    
197
            
18
      
35
    
$
(9
)
    
(5
)
        
$
(14
)
    
222
            
18
  
Fixed maturities available-for-sale
    
693
    
$
-
      
77
      
39
      
(9
)
    
(9
)
  
$
-
      
(14
)
    
777
    
$
-
      
76
  
Fixed maturities trading
    
3
      
1
                                                      
4
      
1
          
Total fixed maturities
  
$
696
    
$
1
    
$
77
    
$
39
    
$
(9
)
  
$
(9
)
  
$
-
    
$
(14
)
  
$
781
    
$
1
    
$
76
  
                                                                                         
Equity securities
  
$
16
    
$
(4
)
                                  
$
15
            
$
27
    
$
(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
    
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
on Level 3
Assets and
  
2019
  
Balance,
April 1
    
Included in
Net Income
(Loss)
    
Included in
OCI
    
Purchases
    
Sales
    
Settlements
    
Transfers
into
Level 3
    
Transfers
out of
Level 3
    
Balance,
June 30
    
Liabilities
Held at
June 30
    
Liabilities
Held at
June 30
  
(In millions)
                                                                  
                                                                   
                                                                   
Fixed maturity securities:
                                                                  
Corporate bonds and other
  
$
253
          
$
12
    
$
76
          
$
(2
)
        
$
(1
)
  
$
338
          
$
10
  
Asset-backed
    
184
            
4
                    
(4
)
  
$
40
      
(31
)
    
193
            
5
  
Fixed maturities available-for-sale
    
437
    
$
-
      
16
      
76
    
$
-
      
(6
)
    
40
      
(32
)
    
531
    
$
-
      
15
  
Fixed maturities  trading
    
5
      
(1
)
                                                    
4
      
(1
)
        
Total fixed maturities
  
$
442
    
$
(1
)
  
$
16
    
$
76
    
$
-
    
$
(6
)
  
$
40
    
$
(32
)
  
$
535
    
$
(1
)
  
$
15
  
                                                                                         
Equity securities
  
$
21
                    
$
2
                                    
$
23
                  
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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
    
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
on Level 3
Assets and
  
2020
  
Balance,
January 1
    
Included in
Net Income
(Loss)
    
Included in
OCI
    
Purchases
    
Sales
    
Settlements
    
Transfers
into
Level 3
    
Transfers
out of
Level 3
    
Balance,
June 30
    
Liabilities
Held at
June 30
    
Liabilities
Held at
June 30
  
(In millions)
                                                                  
                                                                   
Fixed maturity securities:
                                                                  
Corporate bonds and other
  
$
468
          
$
22
    
$
71
          
$
(6
)
              
$
555
          
$
24
  
Asset-backed
    
165
            
10
      
80
    
$
(9
)
    
(9
)
        
$
(15
)
    
222
            
10
  
Fixed maturities available-for-sale
    
633
    
$
-
      
32
      
151
      
(9
)
    
(15
)
  
$
-
      
(15
)
    
777
    
$
-
      
34
  
Fixed maturities trading
    
4
                                                              
4
                  
Total fixed maturities
  
$
637
    
$
-
    
$
32
    
$
151
    
$
(9
)
  
$
(15
)
  
$
-
    
$
(15
)
  
$
781
    
$
-
    
$
34
  
                                                                                         
Equity securities
  
$
19
    
$
(7
)
                                  
$
15
            
$
27
    
$
(7
)
        
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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
    
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
on Level 3
Assets and
  
2019
  
Balance,
January 1
    
Included in
Net Income
(Loss)
    
Included in
OCI
    
Purchases
    
Sales
    
Settlements
    
Transfers
into
Level 3
    
Transfers
out of
Level 3
    
Balance,
June 30
    
Liabilities
Held at
June 30
    
Liabilities
Held at
June 30
  
(In millions)
                                                                  
                                                                   
Fixed maturity securities:
                                                                  
Corporate bonds and other
  
$
222
          
$
20
    
$
132
          
$
(4
)
        
$
(32
)
  
$
338
          
$
17
  
Asset-backed
    
197
            
7
      
20
            
(8
)
  
$
45
      
(68
)
    
193
            
8
  
Fixed maturities available-for-sale
    
419
    
$
-
      
27
      
152
    
$
-
      
(12
)
    
45
      
(100
)
    
531
    
$
-
      
25
  
Fixed maturities  trading
    
6
      
(2
)
                                                    
4
      
(2
)
        
Total fixed maturities
  
$
425
    
$
(2
)
  
$
27
    
$
152
    
$
-
    
$
(12
)
  
$
45
    
$
(100
)
  
$
535
    
$
(2
)
  
$
25
  
                                                                                         
Equity securities
  
$
19
    
$
2
            
$
2
                                    
$
23
    
$
3
          


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

Major Category of Assets and Liabilities
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Line Items
   
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
Investment gains (losses)
Fixed maturity securities trading
Net investment income
Equity securities
Investment gains (losses) and Net investment income
Other invested assets
Investment gains (losses) and Net investment income
Derivative financial instruments held in a trading portfolio
Net investment income
Derivative financial instruments, other
Investment 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 commercial paper, 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 in the Consolidated Condensed 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.

June 30, 2020
Estimated
Fair Value
  
Valuation
Techniques
  
Unobservable
Inputs
  
Range
(Weighted
Average)
 
(In millions)
            
                 
Fixed maturity securities
$
693
  
Discounted cash flow
  
Credit spread
  
1% – 9% (3%)
                 
December 31, 2019
                
                 
Fixed maturity securities
$
525
  
Discounted cash flow
  
Credit spread
  
1% – 6% (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 Condensed 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 Condensed 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
  
Estimated Fair Value
  
June 30, 2020
  
Amount
  
Level 1
  
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                          
                           
Assets:
                          
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans
  
$
1,042
            
$
1,104
    
$
1,104
  
                                 
Liabilities:
                                
Short term debt
    
45
      
$
8
      
37
      
45
  
Long term debt
    
9,947
        
10,038
      
738
      
10,776
  
                                   
December 31, 2019
                                  
                                   
Assets:
                                  
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans
  
$
994
              
$
1,025
    
$
1,025
  
                                   
Liabilities:
                                  
Short term debt
    
75
      
$
9
      
66
      
75
  
Long term debt
    
11,443
        
10,884
      
626
      
11,510
  


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5.  Property, Plant and Equipment

Asset Impairments


During the first quarter of 2020, the offshore drilling business climate experienced a significant adverse change, primarily as a result of the market impacts of the oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia and regulatory, market and commercial challenges arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, both of which resulted in a dramatic decline in oil prices. During the first quarter of 2020, five 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 an income approach, 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 management’s assumptions related to estimated dayrate revenue, rig utilization, estimated capital expenditures, repair and regulatory survey costs, as well as estimated proceeds that may be received on ultimate disposition of each rig. 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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and is reported within Operating expenses and other on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations.

6. Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense 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 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 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.


Catastrophes are an inherent risk of the property and casualty insurance business and have contributed to material period-to-period fluctuations in the Company’s results of operations and/or equity. The Company reported catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, of $301 million and $38 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $376 million and $96 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Net catastrophe losses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 included $182 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic, $61 million related to civil unrest and $58 million related primarily to severe weather-related events. Net catastrophe losses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 included $195 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic, $61 million related to civil unrest and $120 million related primarily to severe weather-related events. Net catastrophe losses in 2019 related primarily to U.S. weather-related events.
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Liability for Unpaid Claim and Claim Adjustment Expenses


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.

Six Months Ended June 30
  
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
            
             
Reserves, beginning of year:
            
Gross
  
$
21,720
    
$
21,984
  
Ceded
    
3,835
      
4,019
  
Net reserves, beginning of year
    
17,885
      
17,965
  
                 
Net incurred claim and claim adjustment expenses:
                
Provision for insured events of current year
    
2,899
      
2,615
  
Increase (decrease) in provision for insured events of prior years
    
19
      
(36
)
Amortization of discount
    
98
      
98
  
Total net incurred (a)
    
3,016
      
2,677
  
                 
Net payments attributable to:
                
Current year events
    
(256
)
    
(315
)
Prior year events
    
(2,342
)
    
(2,519
)
Total net payments
    
(2,598
)
    
(2,834
)
                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other
    
(35
)
    
55
  
                 
Net reserves, end of period
    
18,268
      
17,863
  
Ceded reserves, end of period
    
4,002
      
3,866
  
Gross reserves, end of period
  
$
22,270
    
$
21,729
  

(a)
Total net incurred above does not agree to Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits as reflected on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations due to amounts related to retroactive reinsurance deferred gain accounting, uncollectible reinsurance and benefit expenses related to future policy benefits, which are not reflected in the table above.

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.


Unfavorable net prior year development of $22 million and favorable net prior year development of $31 million was recorded for commercial property and casualty operations (“Property & Casualty Operations”) for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and unfavorable net prior year development of $7 million and favorable net prior year development of $45 million was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.


The following table and discussion present details of the net prior year claim and claim adjustment expense reserve development in Property & Casualty Operations:

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Medical professional liability
        
$
15
    
$
10
    
$
30
  
Other professional liability and management liability
  
$
(9
)
    
(7
)
    
(6
)
    
(19
)
Surety
            
(15
)
    
(30
)
    
(40
)
Commercial auto
    
15
      
(3
)
    
24
      
(8
)
General liability
    
50
      
13
      
50
      
(7
)
Workers’ compensation
    
(61
)
    
(7
)
    
(74
)
    
(5
)
Property and other
    
27
      
(27
)
    
33
      
4
  
Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable development
  
$
22
    
$
(31
)
  
$
7
    
$
(45
)
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Three Months

2020


Unfavorable development in commercial auto was due to unfavorable claim severity in CNA’s middle market and construction business in accident years 2017 through 2019.


Unfavorable development in general liability was driven by higher than expected emergence in mass tort exposures, primarily due to New York reviver statute-related claims from accident years prior to 2010.


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.

2019


Unfavorable development in medical professional liability was primarily due to unfavorable outcomes on individual claims and higher than expected severity emergence in accident year 2017 in CNA’s dentists business.


Favorable development in surety was due to lower than expected frequency for accident years 2015 and 2016.


Unfavorable development in general liability was primarily due to higher than expected large loss experience in CNA’s excess and umbrella business in accident year 2017.


Favorable development in other was primarily due to continued lower than expected claim severity in property from catastrophes in accident year 2017.

Six Months

2020


Favorable development in surety was primarily due to lower than expected frequency for accident years 2017 and prior.


Unfavorable development in commercial auto was due to unfavorable claim severity in CNA’s middle market and construction business in accident years 2017 through 2019.


Unfavorable development in general liability was driven by higher than expected emergence in mass tort exposures, primarily due to New York reviver statute-related claims from accident years prior to 2010.


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.

2019


Unfavorable development in medical professional liability was primarily due to higher than expected severity in accident year 2013 in CNA’s allied healthcare business, unfavorable outcomes on individual claims and higher than expected severity emergence in accident year 2017 in CNA’s dentists business.


Favorable development in other professional liability and management liability was primarily due to lower than expected claim frequency and favorable outcomes on individual claims in accident years 2017 and prior related to financial institutions.


Favorable development in surety was due to lower than expected frequency for accident years 2016 and prior.

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Asbestos and Environmental Pollution (“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 the legacy A&EP liabilities were ceded to NICO through a loss portfolio transfer (“loss portfolio transfer” or “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 Condensed Statements of Operations.


The impact of the LPT on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations was the recognition of a retroactive reinsurance benefit of $20 million and $14 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $34 million and $36 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the cumulative amounts ceded under the LPT were $3.2 billion. The unrecognized deferred retroactive reinsurance benefit was $358 million and $392 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and is included within Other liabilities on the Consolidated Condensed 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 $3.3 billion and $3.7 billion as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. 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 the majority of  the Company’s A&EP claims.


7. Debt


In May of 2020, Loews Corporation completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.2% senior notes due May 15, 2030. The proceeds of this offering are available for general corporate purposes.

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8. Shareholders’ Equity

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)


The tables below present the changes in AOCI by component for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020:

 
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
with OTTI
Losses
    
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Other
Investments
    
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hedges
    
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
    
Foreign
Currency
Translation
    
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Balance, April 1, 2019 (a)
  
$
18
    
$
527
    
$
(1
)
  
$
(786
)
  
$
(148
)
  
$
(390
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $(1), $(114), $2, $0 and $0
    
(1
)
    
434
      
(6
)
            
3
      
430
  
Reclassification of losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $0, $0, $0, $(3) and $0
    
1
      
2
              
7
              
10
  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    
-
      
436
      
(6
)
    
7
      
3
      
440
  
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
            
(46
)
            
(1
)
            
(47
)
Balance, June 30, 2019
  
$
18
    
$
917
    
$
(7
)
  
$
(780
)
  
$
(145
)
  
$
3
  

 
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
with an
Allowance for
Credit Losses
    
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Other
Investments
    
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hedges
    
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
    
Foreign
Currency
Translation
    
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Balance, April 1, 2020
  
$
(10
)
  
$
(15
)
  
$
(25
)
  
$
(842
)
  
$
(201
)
  
$
(1,093
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $0, $(321), $2, $0 and $0
    
(2
)
    
1,209
      
(1
)
    
(2
)
    
29
      
1,233
  
Reclassification of (income) losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $(1), $4, $(1), $(2) and $0
    
4
      
(18
)
    
1
      
8
              
(5
)
Other comprehensive income
    
2
      
1,191
      
-
      
6
      
29
      
1,228
  
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
            
(126
)
            
(1
)
    
(3
)
    
(130
)
Balance, June 30, 2020
  
$
(8
)
  
$
1,050
    
$
(25
)
  
$
(837
)
  
$
(175
)
  
$
5
  
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Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
with OTTI
Losses
    
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Other
Investments
    
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hedges
    
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
    
Foreign
Currency
Translation
    
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Balance, January 1, 2019 (a)
  
$
14
    
$
57
    
$
5
    
$
(793
)
  
$
(163
)
  
$
(880
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $(2), $(254), $4, $0 and $0
    
3
      
955
      
(12
)
    
(1
)
    
20
      
965
  
Reclassification of losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $0, $(1), $0, $(5) and $0
    
1
      
7
              
16
              
24
  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    
4
      
962
      
(12
)
    
15
      
20
      
989
  
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
            
(102
)
            
(2
)
    
(2
)
    
(106
)
Balance, June 30, 2019
  
$
18
    
$
917
    
$
(7
)
  
$
(780
)
  
$
(145
)
  
$
3
  

 
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
with an
Allowance for
Credit Losses
    
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Other
Investments
    
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hedges
    
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
    
Foreign
Currency
Translation
    
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Balance, January 1, 2020 (a)
  
$
-
    
$
918
    
$
(6
)
  
$
(855
)
  
$
(125
)
  
$
(68
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $13, $(34), $8, $0 and $0
    
(50
)
    
143
      
(20
)
    
(1
)
    
(55
)
    
17
  
Reclassification of losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $(11), $(2), $(1), $(5) and $0
    
41
      
4
      
1
      
21
              
67
  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    
(9
)
    
147
      
(19
)
    
20
      
(55
)
    
84
  
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
1
      
(15
)
            
(2
)
    
5
      
(11
)
Balance, June 30, 2020
  
$
(8
)
  
$
1,050
    
$
(25
)
  
$
(837
)
  
$
(175
)
  
$
5
  

(a)
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13; see Note 1. The Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments with OTTI Losses column that tracked the change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments with OTTI losses has been replaced with the Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments with an Allowance for Credit Losses column. The balance as of January 1, 2020 in the Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments with OTTI Losses column is now reported in the Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Other Investments column. Prior period amounts were not adjusted for the adoption of this standard.


Amounts reclassified from AOCI shown above are reported in Net income (loss) as follows:

Major Category of AOCI
Affected Line Item
   
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments with an allowance for credit losses, Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments with OTTI losses and Net unrealized gains (losses) on other investments
Investment gains (losses)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Operating revenues and other, Interest expense and Operating expenses and other
Pension and postretirement benefits
Operating expenses and other
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Treasury Stock


Loews Corporation repurchased 10.7 million and 9.8 million shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $478 million and $473 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.


9. 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 Condensed 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 14:

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Non-insurance warranty – CNA Financial
  
$
308
    
$
285
    
$
609
    
$
566
  
                                 
Transportation and storage of natural gas and NGLs and other services – Boardwalk Pipelines
    
286
      
321
      
618
      
660
  
Lodging and related services – Loews Hotels & Co
    
16
      
185
      
158
      
365
  
Rigid plastic packaging and recycled resin – Corporate
    
244
      
223
      
500
      
437
  
Contract drilling – Diamond Offshore (a)
    
71
      
216
      
300
      
450
  
Total revenues from contracts with customers
    
617
      
945
      
1,576
      
1,912
  
Other revenues
    
33
      
16
      
56
      
34
  
Operating revenues and other
  
$
650
    
$
961
    
$
1,632
    
$
1,946
  

(a)
Revenues presented for Diamond Offshore reflect the periods prior to the deconsolidation. See Notes 2 and 14 for further discussion.



Receivables from contracts with customers – As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, receivables from contracts with customers were approximately $237 million and $458 million and are included within Receivables on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.

.

Deferred revenue – As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, deferred revenue resulting from contracts with customers was approximately $3.9 billion and is reported as Deferred non-insurance warranty revenue and within Other liabilities on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Approximately $574 million and $533 million of revenues recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were included in deferred revenue as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.


Performance obligations – As of June 30, 2020, approximately $13.0 billion of estimated operating revenues is expected to be recognized in the future related to outstanding performance obligations. The balance relates primarily to transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids and hydrocarbons (“NGLs”) services and non-insurance warranty revenue. Approximately $1.2 billion will be recognized during the remaining six months of 2020, $2.1 billion in 2021 and the remainder in following years. The actual timing of recognition may vary due to factors outside of the Company’s control.

10.  Expected Credit Losses – Reinsurance and Insurance Receivables


As of June 30, 2020, an allowance for doubtful accounts of $24 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, reinsurance receivables are separated into two pools; voluntary reinsurance receivables and involuntary reinsurance exposures to mandatory pools. An allowance for involuntary pools has not been recorded 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 historical loss experience and assessment of the reinsurance counterparty risk profile, which generally corresponds with a B rating. Changes in the allowance are presented as a component of Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations.
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The following table summarizes the outstanding amount of voluntary reinsurance receivables, gross of any collateral arrangements, by financial strength rating:

As of June 30, 2020
      
(In millions)
      
       
A- to A++
  
$
2,717
  
B- to B++
    
926
  
Insolvent
    
4
  
Total voluntary reinsurance outstanding balance (a)
  
$
3,647
  

(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 6 for more information on the LPT. Also excluded are receivables from involuntary pools.


Voluntary reinsurance receivables within the B- to B++ rating distribution are primarily due from captive reinsurers and backed by collateral arrangements.


As of June 30, 2020, an allowance for doubtful accounts of $33 million for insurance receivables has been established using a loss rate methodology to determine expected credit losses for premium receivables. This methodology uses 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. The expected credit loss for loss sensitive business in good standing is calculated on a pool basis, using historical default rate data obtained from major rating agencies. Changes in the allowance are presented as a component of Operating expenses and other on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations.

11. Benefit Plans


The Company has several non-contributory defined benefit plans and postretirement benefit plans covering eligible employees and retirees.


The following table presents the components of net periodic (benefit) cost for the plans:

 
Pension Benefits
  
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Service cost
  
$
1
    
$
1
    
$
2
    
$
3
  
Interest cost
    
23
      
30
      
46
      
59
  
Expected return on plan assets
    
(44
)
    
(40
)
    
(87
)
    
(80
)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss
    
12
      
12
      
23
      
23
  
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
    
1
              
1
          
Settlement charge
    
3
      
2
      
7
      
2
  
Net periodic (benefit) cost
  
$
(4
)
  
$
5
    
$
(8
)
  
$
7
  

 
Other Postretirement Benefits
  
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
    
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Interest cost
  
$
1
          
$
1
    
$
1
  
Expected return on plan assets
    
(1
)
  
$
(1
)
    
(2
)
    
(2
)
Net periodic benefit
  
$
-
    
$
(1
)
  
$
(1
)
  
$
(1
)

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12. 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 “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.


On June 25, 2018, Plaintiffs and Defendants entered into a Stipulation and Agreement of Compromise and Settlement, subject to the approval of the 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 Court denied approval of the Proposed Settlement. On February 11, 2019, a substitute verified class action complaint was filed in this proceeding. The Defendants filed a motion to dismiss, which was heard by the Court in July of 2019. In October of 2019, the Court ruled on the motion and granted a partial dismissal, with certain aspects of the case proceeding to trial. The case has been set for trial in early 2021.


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 such litigation, management does not believe that the outcome of any such pending litigation will materially affect the Company’s results of operations or equity.

13. 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 June 30, 2020, the potential amount of future payments CNA could be required to pay under these guarantees was approximately $1.7 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.

14. Segments


Loews Corporation has five reportable segments comprised of three individual consolidated operating subsidiaries, CNA, Boardwalk Pipelines and Loews Hotels & Co; the Corporate segment and Diamond Offshore. The Corporate segment is primarily comprised of Loews Corporation excluding its subsidiaries and the operations of Altium Packaging. Diamond Offshore was deconsolidated during the second quarter of 2020. See Note 2 for further information on the deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore. Each of the operating subsidiaries and Diamond Offshore are 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. For additional disclosures regarding the composition of Loews Corporation’s segments, see Note 20 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.


The following tables present the reportable segments and their contribution to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. Amounts presented will not necessarily be the same as those in the individual financial statements of the subsidiaries due to adjustments for purchase accounting, income taxes and noncontrolling interests.
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Total assets by segment are presented in the following tables.

 June 30, 2020
  
CNA
Financial
    
Boardwalk
Pipelines
    
Loews
Hotels & Co
    
Corporate
    
Diamond
Offshore
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Total assets
  
$
62,055
    
$
9,321
    
$
1,697
    
$
5,366
    
$
-
    
$
78,439
  
                                                 
December 31, 2019
                                                
                                                 
Total assets
  
$
60,583
    
$
9,248
    
$
1,728
    
$
4,850
    
$
5,834
    
$
82,243
  

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

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
  
CNA
Financial
    
Boardwalk
Pipelines
    
Loews
Hotels & Co
    
Corporate
    
Diamond
Offshore (a)
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Revenues:
                                    
                                     
Insurance premiums
  
$
1,850
                            
$
1,850
  
Net investment income
    
534
                
$
110
            
644
  
Investment gains (losses)
    
69
                  
(1,211
)
          
(1,142
)
Non-insurance warranty revenue
    
308
                                
308
  
Operating revenues and other
    
5
    
$
296
    
$
34
      
244
    
$
71
      
650
  
Total
    
2,766
      
296
      
34
      
(857
)
    
71
      
2,310
  
                                                 
Expenses:
                                                
                                                 
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits
    
1,642
                                      
1,642
  
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
    
342
                                      
342
  
Non-insurance warranty expense
    
285
                                      
285
  
Operating expenses and other
    
283
      
210
      
123
      
260
      
116
      
992
  
Interest
    
31
      
41
      
8
      
32
      
11
      
123
  
Total
    
2,583
      
251
      
131
      
292
      
127
      
3,384
  
Income (loss) before income tax
    
183
      
45
      
(97
)
    
(1,149
)
    
(56
)
    
(1,074
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
    
(32
)
    
(11
)
    
25
      
241
      
5
      
228
  
Net income (loss)
    
151
      
34
      
(72
)
    
(908
)
    
(51
)
    
(846
)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
(16
)
                            
27
      
11
  
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
135
    
$
34
    
$
(72
)
  
$
(908
)
  
$
(24
)
  
$
(835
)

(a)
Amounts presented for Diamond Offshore reflect the periods prior to the deconsolidation.
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
  
CNA
Financial
    
Boardwalk
Pipelines
    
Loews
Hotels & Co
    
Corporate
    
Diamond
Offshore (a)
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Revenues:
                                    
                                     
Insurance premiums
  
$
1,824
                            
$
1,824
  
Net investment income
    
515
          
$
1
    
$
33
    
$
2
      
551
  
Investment gains
    
2
                                    
2
  
Non-insurance warranty revenue
    
285
                                    
285
  
Operating revenues and other
    
4
    
$
327
      
185
      
223
      
222
      
961
  
Total
    
2,630
      
327
      
186
      
256
      
224
      
3,623
  
                                                 
Expenses:
                                                
                                                 
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits
    
1,352
                                      
1,352
  
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
    
338
                                      
338
  
Non-insurance warranty expense
    
263
                                      
263
  
Operating expenses and other
    
279
      
209
      
163
      
245
      
335
      
1,231
  
Interest
    
55
      
46
      
5
      
27
      
31
      
164
  
Total
    
2,287
      
255
      
168
      
272
      
366
      
3,348
  
Income (loss) before income tax
    
343
      
72
      
18
      
(16
)
    
(142
)
    
275
  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    
(64
)
    
(19
)
    
(6
)
    
3
      
36
      
(50
)
Net income (loss)
    
279
      
53
      
12
      
(13
)
    
(106
)
    
225
  
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
(30
)
                            
54
      
24
  
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
249
    
$
53
    
$
12
    
$
(13
)
  
$
(52
)
  
$
249
  
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
  
CNA
Financial
    
Boardwalk
Pipelines
    
Loews
Hotels & Co
    
Corporate
    
Diamond
Offshore (a)
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Revenues:
                                    
                                     
Insurance premiums
  
$
3,719
                            
$
3,719
  
Net investment income (loss)
    
863
                
$
(56
)
          
807
  
Investment losses
    
(147
)
                
(1,211
)
          
(1,358
)
Non-insurance warranty revenue
    
609
                                
609
  
Operating revenues and other
    
13
    
$
637
    
$
176
      
501
    
$
305
      
1,632
  
Total
    
5,057
      
637
      
176
      
(766
)
    
305
      
5,409
  
                                                 
Expenses:
                                                
                                                 
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits
    
3,067
                                      
3,067
  
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
    
686
                                      
686
  
Non-insurance warranty expense
    
566
                                      
566
  
Operating expenses and other
    
583
      
421
      
290
      
528
      
1,196
      
3,018
  
Interest
    
62
      
83
      
16
      
63
      
43
      
267
  
Total
    
4,964
      
504
      
306
      
591
      
1,239
      
7,604
  
Income (loss) before income tax
    
93
      
133
      
(130
)
    
(1,357
)
    
(934
)
    
(2,195
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
    
(4
)
    
(34
)
    
33
      
284
      
26
      
305
  
Net income (loss)
    
89
      
99
      
(97
)
    
(1,073
)
    
(908
)
    
(1,890
)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
(9
)
                            
432
      
423
  
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
80
    
$
99
    
$
(97
)
  
$
(1,073
)
  
$
(476
)
  
$
(1,467
)
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
  
CNA
Financial
    
Boardwalk
Pipelines
    
Loews
Hotels & Co
    
Corporate
    
Diamond
Offshore (a)
    
Total
  
(In millions)
                                    
                                     
Revenues:
                                    
                                     
Insurance premiums
  
$
3,627
                            
$
3,627
  
Net investment income
    
1,086
          
$
1
    
$
117
    
$
4
      
1,208
  
Investment gains
    
33
                                    
33
  
Non-insurance warranty revenue
    
566
                                    
566
  
Operating revenues and other
    
13
    
$
673
      
365
      
439
      
456
      
1,946
  
Total
    
5,325
      
673
      
366
      
556
      
460
      
7,380
  
                                                 
Expenses:
                                                
                                                 
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits
    
2,709
                                      
2,709
  
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
    
680
                                      
680
  
Non-insurance warranty expense
    
523
                                      
523
  
Operating expenses and other
    
563
      
404
      
319
      
476
      
618
      
2,380
  
Interest
    
89
      
91
      
10
      
54
      
61
      
305
  
Total
    
4,564
      
495
      
329
      
530
      
679
      
6,597
  
Income (loss) before income tax
    
761
      
178
      
37
      
26
      
(219
)
    
783
  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    
(141
)
    
(46
)
    
(12
)
    
(5
)
    
42
      
(162
)
Net income (loss)
    
620
      
132
      
25
      
21
      
(177
)
    
621
  
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
(66
)
                            
88
      
22
  
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
554
    
$
132
    
$
25
    
$
21
    
$
(89
)
  
$
643
  

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1 of this Report, Risk Factors included under Part II, Item 1A of this Report, Risk Factors included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and the Consolidated Financial Statements, Risk Factors, and MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. This MD&A is comprised of the following sections:
Page
 
No.
   
Overview
  
37
Results of Operations
  
38
Consolidated Financial Results
  
38
CNA Financial
  
39
Boardwalk Pipelines
  
47
Loews Hotels & Co
  
50
Corporate
  
51
Diamond Offshore
  
52
Liquidity and Capital Resources
  
52
Parent Company
  
52
Subsidiaries
  
52
Investments
  
54
Critical Accounting Estimates
  
57
Accounting Standards Update
  
58
Forward-Looking Statements
  
58

OVERVIEW

Loews Corporation is a holding company and has five reportable segments comprised of three individual consolidated operating subsidiaries, CNA Financial Corporation (“CNA”), Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (“Boardwalk Pipelines”) and Loews Hotels Holding Corporation (“Loews Hotels & Co”); the Corporate segment and Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (“Diamond Offshore”). The Corporate segment is primarily comprised of Loews Corporation excluding its subsidiaries and the operations of Altium Packaging LLC (“Altium Packaging”). Diamond Offshore was deconsolidated during the second quarter of 2020. Each of the operating subsidiaries and Diamond Offshore are 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.

On April 26, 2020 (the “Filing Date”), Diamond Offshore and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas seeking relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Chapter 11 Filing”). As a result of the Chapter 11 Filing and applicable U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, Loews Corporation no longer controls Diamond Offshore for accounting purposes, and therefore, Diamond Offshore was deconsolidated from its consolidated financial statements effective as of the Filing Date.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” as used herein means Loews Corporation including its subsidiaries, the terms “Parent Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or like terms as used herein mean Loews Corporation excluding its subsidiaries and the term “Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation” as used herein means Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation shareholders.

We rely upon our invested cash balances and distributions from our subsidiaries to generate the funds necessary to meet our obligations and to declare and pay any dividends to shareholders. The ability of subsidiaries to pay dividends is subject to, among other things, the availability of sufficient earnings and funds in such subsidiaries, 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 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019) and compliance with covenants in their respective loan agreements. Claims of creditors of our subsidiaries will generally have priority as to the assets of such subsidiaries over our claims and those of our creditors and shareholders.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Financial Results

The following table summarizes net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation by segment and net income (loss) per share attributable to Loews Corporation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions, except per share data)
                        
                         
CNA Financial
  
$
135
    
$
249
    
$
80
    
$
554
  
Boardwalk Pipelines
    
34
      
53
      
99
      
132
  
Loews Hotels & Co
    
(72
)
    
12
      
(97
)
    
25
  
Corporate
    
(908
)
    
(13
)
    
(1,073
)
    
21
  
Diamond Offshore (a)
    
(24
)
    
(52
)
    
(476
)
    
(89
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
(835
)
  
$
249
    
$
(1,467
)
  
$
643
  
                                 
Basic net income (loss) per share
  
$
(2.96
)
  
$
0.82
    
$
(5.16
)
  
$
2.10
  
                                 
Diluted net income (loss) per share
  
$
(2.96
)
  
$
0.82
    
$
(5.16
)
  
$
2.09
  

(a)
Amounts presented for Diamond Offshore reflect the periods prior to deconsolidation. See Notes 2 and 14 of the Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1.

Net loss attributable to Loews Corporation for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $835 million, or $2.96 per share, compared to net income of $249 million, or $0.82 per share in the comparable 2019 period. Net loss attributable to Loews Corporation for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $1.5 billion, or $5.16 per share, compared to net income of $643 million, or $2.09 per share, in the comparable 2019 period.

The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was driven by (i) the investment loss of $957 million to write down the carrying value of our interest in Diamond Offshore as a result of its bankruptcy filing on April 26, 2020, (ii) significant catastrophe losses at CNA, and (iii) operating losses at Loews Hotels & Co. These factors were partially offset by increased investment income at CNA and the parent company as well as investment gains at CNA.

The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was caused by (i) the investment loss from the write down of our Diamond Offshore carrying value discussed above, (ii) Diamond Offshore drilling rig impairment charges of $408 million in the first quarter of 2020, (iii) catastrophe losses at CNA, (iv) operating losses at Loews Hotels & Co, and (v) investment losses at CNA in 2020 as compared to gains in the first six months of 2019.

The economic disruption caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and measures to mitigate the spread of the virus significantly affected Loews’s results in the first half of 2020. The full impact of COVID-19 on Loews and our businesses will be dependent on the pandemic’s duration and scope and economic policies and other responses to the pandemic.
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CNA Financial

The following table summarizes the results of operations for CNA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 as presented in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1 of this Report. For further discussion of Net investment income and Investment gains (losses), see the Investments section of this MD&A.

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Revenues:
                        
Insurance premiums
  
$
1,850
    
$
1,824
    
$
3,719
    
$
3,627
  
Net investment income
    
534
      
515
      
863
      
1,086
  
Investment gains (losses)
    
69
      
2
      
(147
)
    
33
  
Non-insurance warranty revenue
    
308
      
285
      
609
      
566
  
Other revenues
    
5
      
4
      
13
      
13
  
Total
    
2,766
      
2,630
      
5,057
      
5,325
  
Expenses:
                                
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits
    
1,642
      
1,352
      
3,067
      
2,709
  
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
    
342
      
338
      
686
      
680
  
Non-insurance warranty expense
    
285
      
263
      
566
      
523
  
Other operating expenses
    
283
      
279
      
583
      
563
  
Interest
    
31
      
55
      
62
      
89
  
Total
    
2,583
      
2,287
      
4,964
      
4,564
  
Income before income tax
    
183
      
343
      
93
      
761
  
Income tax expense
    
(32
)
    
(64
)
    
(4
)
    
(141
)
Net income
    
151
      
279
      
89
      
620
  
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
(16
)
    
(30
)
    
(9
)
    
(66
)
Net income attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
135
    
$
249
    
$
80
    
$
554
  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to 2019

Net income attributable to Loews Corporation was $135 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with $249 million in the 2019 period. The decrease was primarily due to net catastrophe losses of $301 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $38 million in the 2019 period and unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development. Net catastrophe losses in 2020 include $182 million related to COVID-19, $61 million related to civil unrest and $58 million related primarily to severe weather-related events. These results were partially offset by favorable net investment income driven by limited partnership and common stock returns, favorable non-catastrophe current accident year underwriting results and higher investment gains. Investment gains were driven by the favorable change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock and higher gains on sales of fixed maturity securities. The prior year period included a $15 million charge (after tax and noncontrolling interests) related to the early retirement of debt.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to 2019

Net income attributable to Loews Corporation was $80 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with $554 million in the 2019 period. The decrease was primarily due to net catastrophe losses of $376 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $96 million in the prior year period, lower net investment income and investment losses in the first six months of 2020 as compared with investment gains in the prior year period. Net catastrophe losses in 2020 include $195 million related to COVID-19, $61 million related to civil unrest and $120 million related primarily to severe weather-related events. Net investment income decreased driven by lower limited partnership and common stock returns and the investment losses were driven by the unfavorable change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock and higher impairment losses on fixed maturity securities.

Recent Developments

During the second quarter of 2020, CNA’s underwriting results were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and the related depressed economic conditions. In many geographic locations, the virus’ spread continues to accelerate. Areas where the virus has largely been brought under control continue to be at risk of a second wave. Accordingly, it remains
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the case that several months past the initial identification of the threat, all of the direct and indirect consequences and implications of COVID-19 are not yet known and may not emerge for some time. Until the virus is brought under control, the timing of any economic recovery remains uncertain. As a result, the impact to CNA’s results in the first and second quarters of 2020 may not be indicative of its impacts for the remainder of 2020 or thereafter. See the Liquidity and Capital Resources and Investments sections of this MD&A and Risk Factors included under Part II, Item 1A of this Report for further discussion of the risks associated with COVID-19 and measures to mitigate the spread of the virus.

CNA experienced year-over-year growth in gross and net written premiums, excluding third party captives driven by rate increases across its property and casualty insurance lines of business. Depressed economic conditions generally have had an unfavorable impact on premium exposures, including audit premium adjustments, policy endorsements and mid-term cancellations and adjustments. This is particularly the case in CNA’s Commercial lines of business where shelter in place restrictions and reduced economic activity has caused businesses to reduce payroll or otherwise shutter operations. As a result, CNA recorded a decrease in its estimated audit premiums during the second quarter of 2020 impacting its net earned premiums. If general economic conditions do not improve in the latter half of 2020 or thereafter, CNA’s net written premiums and net earned premiums may continue to be unfavorably impacted as a result.

Net written premiums are also impacted by the terms and conditions and related cost of reinsurance programs. In the second quarter of 2020, CNA renewed multiple property and casualty reinsurance treaties at higher costs as well as purchased additional coverage, which will have an unfavorable impact on CNA’s net earned premiums in future quarters. Lower net earned premiums had an unfavorable impact on CNA’s expense ratio in the second quarter of 2020. CNA’s expense ratio was also unfavorably impacted by an increase in its allowance for doubtful accounts for insurance receivables as certain customers, across a broad spectrum of industries and markets, have been impacted by lost business, affecting CNA’s ability to collect amounts owed to it. These impacts could continue through the remainder of 2020, and possibly thereafter, as the situation continues to evolve.

While CNA’s losses incurred during the first six months of 2020 related to COVID-19 represent CNA’s best estimate of ultimate insurance losses resulting from events occurring in the first six months of 2020 due to the pandemic and the consequent economic crisis, given the unprecedented nature of this event, a high level of uncertainty exists as to the potential impact on insurance losses from these events or other events that might occur for the remainder of the year and thereafter. The scope, duration and magnitude of the direct and indirect effects continue to rapidly evolve, and could materially impact CNA’s ultimate loss estimate, including in lines of business where losses have already been incurred as well as the potential for impacts in other lines unknown at this time. Continued spread of the virus as well as additional or extended shelter in place restrictions and business closures, could cause CNA to experience additional COVID-19 related catastrophe losses in future quarters.

CNA has also experienced modest benefits in certain lines of business as a result of lower loss frequency from shelter in place restrictions. Those benefits only apply to a portion of CNA’s portfolio, as its larger portfolios, including healthcare, construction and property coverages, have seen limited benefit. In addition, the impact from lower frequency is mostly offset by higher severity in certain areas of the portfolio.

CNA’s Property & Casualty and Other Insurance Operations

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 and A&EP. CNA’s products and services are primarily marketed through independent agents, brokers and managing general underwriters to a wide variety of customers, including small, medium and large businesses, insurance companies, associations, professionals and other groups. We believe the presentation of CNA as one reportable segment is appropriate in accordance with applicable accounting standards on segment reporting. However, for purposes of this discussion and analysis of the results of operations, we provide greater detail with respect to CNA’s Property & Casualty Operations and Other Insurance Operations to enhance the reader’s understanding and to provide further transparency into key drivers of CNA’s financial results.
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In assessing its insurance operations, CNA utilizes the core income (loss) financial measure. Core income (loss) is calculated by excluding from net income (loss), investment gains or losses and any cumulative effects of changes in accounting guidance. In addition, core income (loss) excludes the effects of noncontrolling interests. The calculation of core income (loss) excludes investment gains or losses because investment gains or losses are generally driven by economic factors that are not necessarily reflective of CNA’s primary insurance operations. Core income (loss) is deemed to be a non-GAAP financial measure and management believes this measure is useful for investors to evaluate its insurance operations.

Property & Casualty Operations

In evaluating the results of Property & Casualty Operations, CNA utilizes 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. In addition, renewal premium change, rate, retention and new business are also utilized in evaluating operating trends. Renewal premium change represents the estimated change in average premium on policies that renew, including rate and exposure changes. Rate represents the average change in price on policies that renew excluding exposure change. For certain products within Small Business, where quantifiable, rate includes the influence of new business as well. Exposure represents the measure of risk used in the pricing of the insurance product. Retention represents the percentage of premium dollars renewed in comparison to the expiring premium dollars from policies available to renew. Renewal premium change, rate and retention presented for the prior period are updated to reflect subsequent activity on policies written in the period. New business represents premiums from policies written with new customers and additional policies written with existing customers. Gross written premiums, excluding third party captives, represents gross written premiums excluding business which is mostly ceded to third party captives, including business related to large warranty programs.
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The following tables summarize the results of CNA’s Property & Casualty Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
  
Specialty
    
Commercial
    
International
    
Total
  
(In millions, except %)
                        
                         
Gross written premiums
  
$
1,762
    
$
1,126
    
$
277
    
$
3,165
  
Gross written premiums excluding third
                                
  party captives
    
811
      
1,044
      
277
      
2,132
  
Net written premiums
    
742
      
949
      
239
      
1,930
  
Net earned premiums
    
705
      
795
      
224
      
1,724
  
Net investment income
    
133
      
177
      
14
      
324
  
Core income (loss)
    
90
      
20
      
(14
)
    
96
  
                                 
Other performance metrics:
                                
Loss ratio excluding catastrophes
                                
and development
    
59.9
%
    
59.0
%
    
59.9
%
    
59.5
%
Effect of catastrophe impacts
    
15.0
      
19.0
      
19.9
      
17.5
  
Effect of development-related items
    
(2.9
)
    
6.0
      
(1.2
)
    
1.4
  
Loss ratio
    
72.0
%
    
84.0
%
    
78.6
%
    
78.4
%
Expense ratio
    
32.0
      
33.9
      
36.7
      
33.6
  
Dividend ratio
    
0.2
      
0.6
              
0.3
  
Combined ratio
    
104.2
%
    
118.5
%
    
115.3
%
    
112.3
%
Combined ratio excluding catastrophes
                                
and development
    
92.1
%
    
93.5
%
    
96.6
%
    
93.4
%
                                 
Rate
    
12
%
    
9
%
    
13
%
    
11
%
Renewal premium change
    
11
      
8
      
11
      
9
  
Retention
    
85
      
83
      
74
      
83
  
New business
  
$
96
    
$
205
    
$
62
    
$
363
  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
                        
                         
Gross written premiums
  
$
1,724
    
$
1,024
    
$
287
    
$
3,035
  
Gross written premiums excluding third
                                
  party captives
    
755
      
958
      
287
      
2,000
  
Net written premiums
    
713
      
912
      
249
      
1,874
  
Net earned premiums
    
688
      
763
      
243
      
1,694
  
Net investment income
    
134
      
154
      
15
      
303
  
Core income
    
161
      
120
      
17
      
298
  
                                 
Other performance metrics:
                                
Loss ratio excluding catastrophes
                                
and development
    
59.9
%
    
61.7
%
    
60.1
%
    
60.8
%
Effect of catastrophe impacts
    
0.1
      
4.9
      
0.2
      
2.2
  
Effect of development-related items
    
(2.6
)
    
(0.1
)
    
(0.1
)
    
(1.1
)
Loss ratio
    
57.4
%
    
66.5
%
    
60.2
%
    
61.9
%
Expense ratio
    
33.1
      
32.6
      
37.3
      
33.4
  
Dividend ratio
    
0.2
      
0.6
              
0.4
  
Combined ratio
    
90.7
%
    
99.7
%
    
97.5
%
    
95.7
%
Combined ratio excluding catastrophes
                                
and development
    
93.2
%
    
94.9
%
    
97.4
%
    
94.6
%
                                 
Rate
    
4
%
    
3
%
    
7
%
    
4
%
Renewal premium change
    
5
      
5
      
8
      
6
  
Retention
    
89
      
87
      
70
      
84
  
New business
  
$
97
    
$
186
    
$
75
    
$
358
  

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
  
Specialty
    
Commercial
    
International
    
Total
  
(In millions, except %)
                        
                         
Gross written premiums
  
$
3,476
    
$
2,188
    
$
584
    
$
6,248
  
Gross written premiums excluding third
                                
  party captives
    
1,552
      
2,103
      
584
      
4,239
  
Net written premiums
    
1,436
      
1,899
      
458
      
3,793
  
Net earned premiums
    
1,390
      
1,613
      
463
      
3,466
  
Net investment income
    
189
      
224
      
29
      
442
  
Core income (loss)
    
186
      
44
      
(12
)
    
218
  
                                 
Other performance metrics:
                                
Loss ratio excluding catastrophes
                                
and development
    
59.7
%
    
60.1
%
    
60.1
%
    
59.9
%
Effect of catastrophe impacts
    
8.2
      
12.8
      
11.9
      
10.9
  
Effect of development-related items
    
(2.3
)
    
3.0
      
(0.7
)
    
0.4
  
Loss ratio
    
65.6
%
    
75.9
%
    
71.3
%
    
71.2
%
Expense ratio
    
32.1
      
33.6
      
36.1
      
33.2
  
Dividend ratio
    
0.2
      
0.6
              
0.4
  
Combined ratio
    
97.9
%
    
110.1
%
    
107.4
%
    
104.8
%
Combined ratio excluding catastrophes
                                
and development
    
92.0
%
    
94.3
%
    
96.2
%
    
93.5
%
                                 
Rate
    
10
%
    
9
%
    
11
%
    
10
%
Renewal premium change
    
10
      
8
      
9
      
9
  
Retention
    
85
      
84
      
72
      
82
  
New business
  
$
170
    
$
403
    
$
130
    
$
703
  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
                        
                         
Gross written premiums
  
$
3,425
    
$
1,965
    
$
611
    
$
6,001
  
Gross written premiums excluding third
                                
  party captives
    
1,485
      
1,891
      
611
      
3,987
  
Net written premiums
    
1,411
      
1,761
      
508
      
3,680
  
Net earned premiums
    
1,349
      
1,526
      
493
      
3,368
  
Net investment income
    
289
      
344
      
30
      
663
  
Core income
    
330
      
259
      
23
      
612
  
                                 
Other performance metrics:
                                
Loss ratio excluding catastrophes
                                
and development
    
60.2
%
    
61.9
%
    
58.5
%
    
60.7
%
Effect of catastrophe impacts
    
1.0
      
5.1
      
1.3
      
2.9
  
Effect of development-related items
    
(2.9
)
    
(0.3
)
    
2.7
      
(0.9
)
Loss ratio
    
58.3
%
    
66.7
%
    
62.5
%
    
62.7
%
Expense ratio
    
33.0
      
33.2
      
37.2
      
33.7
  
Dividend ratio
    
0.2
      
0.6
              
0.4
  
Combined ratio
    
91.5
%
    
100.5
%
    
99.7
%
    
96.8
%
Combined ratio excluding catastrophes
                                
and development
    
93.4
%
    
95.7
%
    
95.7
%
    
94.8
%
                                 
Rate
    
3
%
    
3
%
    
6
%
    
4
%
Renewal premium change
    
6
      
5
      
4
      
5
  
Retention
    
89
      
86
      
69
      
84
  
New business
  
$
182
    
$
350
    
$
155
    
$
687
  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to 2019

Total gross written premiums increased $130 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Total net written premiums increased $56 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period.

Gross written premiums, excluding third party captives, for Specialty increased $56 million for the three months

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ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period driven by strong rate. Net written premiums for Specialty increased $29 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The increase in net earned premiums for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was consistent with the trend in net written premiums in recent quarters for Specialty.

Gross written premiums for Commercial increased $102 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period driven by strong rate and higher new business. Net written premiums for Commercial increased $37 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The increase in net earned premiums for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was consistent with the trend in net written premiums partially offset by a reduction in the estimated audit premiums as a result of the economic slowdown arising from COVID-19 for Commercial.

Gross written premiums for International decreased $10 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rates, gross written premiums decreased $3 million driven by the continued impact of the strategic exit from certain Lloyd’s business classes, offset by growth in Europe and Canada. Net written premiums decreased $10 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rates, net written premiums decreased $6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The decrease in net earned premiums for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was consistent with the trend in net written premiums in recent quarters for International.

Core income decreased $202 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period due to higher net catastrophe losses and unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development, including a $50 million charge for mass tort exposures primarily due to New York reviver statute-related claims.

Net catastrophe losses were $301 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with $38 million in the 2019 period. Net catastrophe losses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 included $182 million related to COVID-19, $61 million related to civil unrest and $58 million related primarily to severe weather-related events. Specialty net catastrophe losses of $105 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 included $103 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specialty net catastrophe losses were $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Commercial net catastrophe losses of $151 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 included $43 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic, $61 million related to civil unrest and $47 million related primarily to severe weather-related events. Commercial net catastrophe losses were $37 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. International net catastrophe losses of $45 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 included $36 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic. International net catastrophe losses were $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

The COVID-19 losses in the second quarter of 2020 follow a detailed review and analysis of existing and potential exposures in light of current information, and represent CNA’s best estimate of its ultimate insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses, including defense costs resulting from the pandemic and the consequent economic crisis. The losses were substantially driven by healthcare professional liability with additional impacts from workers’ compensation, management liability, commercial property, trade credit and surety. Due to the recent timing of the event, emergence pattern of claims and long tail nature of certain exposures the losses are substantially classified as incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) reserves.

The COVID-19 catastrophe losses do not include the benefits of lower current accident year losses associated with lower loss frequency in certain lines of business as a result of shelter in place restrictions. Those benefits are modest and are partially offset by the impact of a reduction in the estimated audit premiums and an increase in the credit allowance for premiums receivables resulting from the depressed economic conditions.

Unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development of $22 million and favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $31 million was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Specialty recorded favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $20 million and $18 million and Commercial recorded unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development of $45 million as compared with favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $12 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, International recorded favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $3 million as compared with $1 million in the 2019 period. Further information on net prior year loss reserve development is included in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1.

Specialty’s combined ratio increased 13.5 points for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The loss ratio increased 14.6 points driven by higher net catastrophe losses, or 15.0 points of the loss ratio, for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The expense ratio improved 1.1 points for the three months ended

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June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period driven by lower underwriting expenses and higher net earned premiums.

Commercial’s combined ratio increased 18.8 points for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the 2019 period. The loss ratio increased 17.5 points driven by higher net catastrophe losses and unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development. The combined ratio excluding catastrophes and development improved 1.4 points for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period which reflects a 0.7 point net benefit related to COVID-19 from lower loss frequency as a result of shelter in place restrictions and an adverse impact from a reduction in estimated audit premiums. These items decreased the loss ratio by 1.8 points and increased the expense ratio by 1.1 points. Excluding the impacts of COVID-19, the combined ratio excluding catastrophes and development improved 0.7 points due to the loss ratio.

International’s combined ratio increased 17.8 points for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The loss ratio increased 18.4 points driven by higher net catastrophe losses, or 19.9 points of the loss ratio, for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The combined ratio excluding catastrophes and development improved 0.8 points for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period due to a 0.2 point improvement in the loss ratio excluding catastrophes and development primarily driven by lower loss frequency from the impact of COVID-19 as well as 0.6 points of improvement in the expense ratio driven by lower acquisition and underwriting expenses.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to 2019

Total gross written premiums increased $247 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Total net written premiums increased $113 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period.

Gross written premiums, excluding third party captives, for Specialty increased $67 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period driven by strong rate. Net written premiums for Specialty increased $25 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The increase in net earned premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was consistent with the trend in net written premiums in recent quarters for Specialty.

Gross written premiums for Commercial increased $223 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period driven by strong rate and higher new business. Net written premiums for Commercial increased $138 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The increase in net earned premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was consistent with the trend in net written premiums partially offset by a reduction in the estimated audit premiums as a result of the economic slowdown arising from COVID-19 for Commercial.

Gross written premiums for International decreased $27 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rates, gross written premiums decreased $18 million driven by the continued impact of the strategic exit from certain Lloyd’s business classes, offset by growth in Canada and Europe. Net written premiums decreased $50 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rates, net written premiums decreased $42 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The decrease in net earned premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was consistent with the trend in net written premiums in recent quarters for International.

Core income decreased $394 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period due to higher net catastrophe losses, lower net investment income driven by limited partnership and common stock returns and unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development in the current year period including a $50 million charge for mass tort exposures primarily due to New York reviver statute-related claims.

Net catastrophe losses were $376 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with $96 million in the 2019 period. Net catastrophe losses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 included $195 million related to COVID-19, $61 million related to civil unrest and $120 million related primarily to severe weather-related events.  Specialty net catastrophe losses of $113 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 included $109 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specialty net catastrophe losses were $13 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Commercial net catastrophe losses of $208 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 included $48 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic, $61 million related to civil unrest and $99 million related primarily to severe weather-related events. Commercial net catastrophe losses were $77 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. International net catastrophe losses of $55 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 included $38 million related

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to the COVID-19 pandemic. International net catastrophe losses were $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development of $7 million and favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $45 million was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Specialty recorded favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $31 million and $38 million and Commercial recorded unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development of $41 million as compared with favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $20 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, International recorded favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $3 million as compared with unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development of $13 million in the 2019 period. Further information on net prior year loss reserve development is included in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1.

Specialty’s combined ratio increased 6.4 points for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The loss ratio increased 7.3 points due to higher net catastrophe losses, or 8.2 points of the loss ratio, for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The expense ratio improved 0.9 points for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period driven by lower underwriting expenses and higher net earned premiums.

Commercial’s combined ratio increased 9.6 points for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the 2019 period. The loss ratio increased 9.2 points driven by higher net catastrophe losses and unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development. The combined ratio excluding catastrophes and development improved 1.4 points for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the 2019 period which reflects a 0.3 point net benefit related to COVID-19 from lower loss frequency as a result of shelter in place restrictions and an adverse impact from a reduction in the estimated audit premiums. These items decreased the loss ratio by 0.9 points and increased the expense ratio by 0.6 points. Excluding the impacts of COVID-19, the combined ratio excluding catastrophes and development improved 1.1 points due to the loss ratio.

International’s combined ratio increased 7.7 points for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The loss ratio increased 8.8 points driven by higher net catastrophe losses, or 11.9 points of the loss ratio, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, partially offset by favorable net prior year loss reserve development in the current year period. The expense ratio improved 1.1 points for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period driven by lower acquisition and underwriting expenses.

Other Insurance Operations

The following table summarizes the results of CNA’s Other Insurance Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Net earned premiums
  
$
126
    
$
130
    
$
253
    
$
260
  
Net investment income
    
210
      
212
      
421
      
423
  
Core income (loss)
    
3
      
(4
)
    
(11
)
        

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to 2019

Core income of $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily driven by better than expected persistency in the long term care business.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to 2019

Core loss of $11 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to interest expense on corporate debt partially offset by better than expected persistency in the long term care business and amortization of the deferred gain related to the A&EP loss portfolio transfer.

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Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Core Income (Loss) to Net Income

The following table reconciles core income (loss) to net income attributable to Loews Corporation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Core income (loss):
                        
Property & Casualty Operations
  
$
96
    
$
298
    
$
218
    
$
612
  
Other Insurance Operations
    
3
      
(4
)
    
(11
)
        
Total core income
    
99
      
294
      
207
      
612
  
Investment gains (losses)
    
53
      
1
      
(117
)
    
24
  
Consolidating adjustments including noncontrolling
                                
  interests
    
(17
)
    
(46
)
    
(10
)
    
(82
)
Net income attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
135
    
$
249
    
$
80
    
$
554
  

Boardwalk Pipelines

Current Events

In 2020, the world and the United States experienced the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. An excess supply of energy products has also led to a significant decrease in energy prices. Boardwalk Pipelines’ operations are considered essential critical infrastructure under current Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency guidelines, and it has taken measures to ensure the safety of its employees and operations while maintaining uninterrupted service to its customers.

The following summarizes the material impacts to Boardwalk Pipelines’ business and the key actions it has taken to mitigate the current impacts from both the COVID-19 pandemic and the volatility in energy prices:

●
Boardwalk Pipelines’ business has not been significantly impacted by the recent volatility in commodity prices. However, some of its customers are directly impacted by changes in commodity prices, which may impact Boardwalk Pipelines’ ability to renew contracts at existing terms or may impact the customers’ ability to make payment for the services Boardwalk Pipelines provides. The COVID-19 pandemic and decreased energy prices could cause a disruption of the normal operations of many of Boardwalk Pipelines’ customers, including the temporary closure or reduction of plant operations or shut-in of production. While energy prices remain volatile, prices have somewhat improved from the level that they were during portions of the first and second quarters. If energy prices remain at current levels for a sustained period of time or decline again, Boardwalk Pipelines could be exposed to increased credit risk or the increased risk of customers filing for bankruptcy protection. During 2020, Boardwalk Pipelines has not had any significant customers declare bankruptcy.

●
Through the date of this Report, Boardwalk Pipelines has not experienced any significant operational disruptions and its pipeline throughput has remained stable. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, Boardwalk Pipelines transported approximately 1.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and approximately 44.3 million barrels of natural gas liquids and hydrocarbons (“NGLs”), an increase in excess of 7% from the comparable period in 2019 for each commodity. Boardwalk Pipelines’ results of operations for the second quarter of 2020 have not been materially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or the volatility in energy prices.

●
Boardwalk Pipelines did not experience any significant changes in its workforce composition and was able to implement its business continuity plans with no significant impact to its ability to maintain its operations. Boardwalk Pipelines continues to maintain strong physical and cybersecurity measures in order to both serve its operational needs with a remote workforce and keep its integrated pipeline and storage systems running to provide reliable service to its customers.

●
Through the date of this Report, Boardwalk Pipelines’ balance sheet remains strong and it continues to have sufficient liquidity and it expects to continue to fund its operations through its operating cash flows. Boardwalk Pipelines has approximately $1.2 billion of available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility and does not have any debt maturities until February of 2021.

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The safety of Boardwalk Pipelines’ employees and operations while providing uninterrupted service to its customers remains its primary focus. Although it is difficult to reasonably determine the ongoing and future impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the volatility in energy prices, an extended downturn in the economy and depressed energy prices could negatively affect Boardwalk Pipelines’ customers and their businesses and could in turn have a material adverse effect on Boardwalk Pipelines’ business.

Firm Agreements

A substantial portion of Boardwalk Pipelines’ transportation and storage capacity is contracted for under firm agreements. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2020, approximately 90% of Boardwalk Pipelines’ revenues were derived from fixed fees under firm agreements. Boardwalk Pipelines expects to earn revenues of approximately $9.3 billion from fixed fees under committed firm agreements in place as of June 30, 2020, including agreements for transportation, storage and other services, over the remaining term of those agreements. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, Boardwalk Pipelines added approximately $502 million from the comparable amount at December 31, 2019, from contracts entered into during 2020. For Boardwalk Pipelines’ customers that are charged its maximum applicable tariff rates related to its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) regulated operating subsidiaries, the revenues expected to be earned from fixed fees under committed firm agreements reflect the current tariff rate for such services for the term of the agreements, however, the tariff rates may be subject to future adjustment. The estimated revenues from fixed fees under committed firm agreements may also include estimated revenues that are anticipated under executed precedent transportation agreements for projects that are subject to regulatory approvals. The revenues expected to be earned from fixed fees under committed firm agreements do not include additional revenues Boardwalk Pipelines has recognized and may recognize under firm agreements based on actual utilization of the contracted pipeline or storage capacity, any expected revenues for periods after the expiration dates of the existing agreements, execution of precedent agreements associated with growth projects or other events that occurred or will occur subsequent to June 30, 2020.

Contract Renewals

Each year a portion of Boardwalk Pipelines’ firm transportation and storage agreements expire. The rates Boardwalk Pipelines is able to charge customers are heavily influenced by market trends (both short and longer term), including the available supply, geographical location of natural gas production, the competition between producing basins, competition with other pipelines for supply and markets, the demand for gas by end-users such as power plants, petrochemical facilities and liquefied natural gas export facilities and the price differentials between the gas supplies and the market demand for the gas (basis differentials). Boardwalk Pipelines’ storage rates are additionally impacted by natural gas price differentials between time periods, such as winter to summer (time period price spreads), and the volatility in time period price spreads. Demand for firm service is primarily based on market conditions which can vary across Boardwalk Pipelines’ pipeline systems. While Boardwalk Pipelines has not seen a significant change in the demand for its services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or the volatility in energy prices, if these conditions remain for an extended period of time or re-occur, Boardwalk Pipelines could see a decline in the demand for its services. Boardwalk Pipelines focuses its marketing efforts on enhancing the value of the capacity that is up for renewal and works with customers to match gas supplies from various basins to new and existing customers and markets, including aggregating supplies at key locations along its pipelines to provide end-use customers with attractive and diverse supply options. If the market perceives the value of Boardwalk Pipelines’ available capacity to be lower than its long term view of the capacity, Boardwalk Pipelines may seek to shorten contract terms until market perception improves.

Over the past several years, as a result of market conditions, Boardwalk Pipelines has renewed some expiring contracts at lower rates or for shorter terms than in the past. In addition to normal contract expirations, in the 2018 to 2020 timeframe, transportation agreements associated with its significant pipeline expansion projects that were placed into service in the 2007-2009 timeframe, have expired. A substantial portion of the capacity associated with the pipeline expansion projects was recontracted, usually at lower rates or lower volumes, which has negatively impacted Boardwalk Pipelines’ operating revenues.

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Results of Operations

The following table summarizes the results of operations for Boardwalk Pipelines for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 as presented in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1 of this Report:

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Revenues:
                        
Operating revenues and other
  
$
296
    
$
327
    
$
637
    
$
673
  
Total
    
296
      
327
      
637
      
673
  
Expenses:
                                
Operating and other
    
210
      
209
      
421
      
404
  
Interest
    
41
      
46
      
83
      
91
  
Total
    
251
      
255
      
504
      
495
  
Income before income tax
    
45
      
72
      
133
      
178
  
Income tax expense
    
(11
)
    
(19
)
    
(34
)
    
(46
)
Net income attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
34
    
$
53
    
$
99
    
$
132
  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to 2019

Total revenues decreased $31 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Including the effect of items in fuel and transportation expense and excluding net proceeds of approximately $26 million as a result of drawing on letters of credit due to a customer bankruptcy in 2019, operating revenues decreased $6 million driven by contract expirations that were recontracted at overall lower average rates, partially offset by revenues from recently completed growth projects and higher storage and parking and lending (“PAL”) revenues due to favorable market conditions.

Operating expenses were essentially flat for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Interest expense decreased $5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period primarily due to lower interest rates from borrowings under Boardwalk Pipelines’ revolving credit facility and higher capitalized interest.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to 2019

Total revenues decreased $36 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Including the effect of items in fuel and transportation expense and excluding the impact from the customer bankruptcy discussed above, operating revenues decreased $16 million driven by contract expirations that were recontracted at overall lower average rates, partially offset by revenues from recently completed growth projects and higher storage and PAL revenues due to favorable market conditions.

Operating expenses increased $17 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Excluding items offset in operating revenues, operating expenses increased $13 million, primarily due to an increased asset base from recently completed growth projects, higher litigation expenses and the expiration of property tax abatements. Interest expense decreased $8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period primarily due to lower interest rates from borrowings under Boardwalk Pipelines’ revolving credit facility and higher capitalized interest and allowance for funds used during construction related to Boardwalk Pipelines’ capital projects.

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Loews Hotels & Co

The following table summarizes the results of operations for Loews Hotels & Co for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 as presented in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1 of this Report:

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Revenues:
                        
Operating revenue
  
$
9
    
$
159
    
$
118
    
$
310
  
Gain on sale of hotel
    
13
              
13
          
Revenues related to reimbursable expenses
    
12
      
27
      
45
      
56
  
Total
    
34
      
186
      
176
      
366
  
Expenses:
                                
Operating and other:
                                
Operating
    
50
      
130
      
166
      
260
  
Asset impairments
    
20
      
7
      
20
      
10
  
Reimbursable expenses
    
12
      
27
      
45
      
56
  
Depreciation
    
16
      
15
      
30
      
31
  
Equity (income) loss from joint ventures
    
25
      
(16
)
    
29
      
(38
)
Interest
    
8
      
5
      
16
      
10
  
Total
    
131
      
168
      
306
      
329
  
Income (loss) before income tax
    
(97
)
    
18
      
(130
)
    
37
  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    
25
      
(6
)
    
33
      
(12
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
(72
)
  
$
12
    
$
(97
)
  
$
25
  

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, twenty hotels owned and/or operated by Loews Hotels & Co temporarily suspended operations in March of 2020, with two additional hotels suspending operations in April of 2020. Of these twenty-two hotels, one resumed operations in May, twelve in June and five in July, with the operations of the remaining four hotels still temporarily suspended. Only two owned hotels and two managed hotels did not suspend operations. Additionally, two hotels completed construction prior to the pandemic; one delayed opening until June, and the second is expected to open later this year. However, all operational hotels are experiencing very limited occupancy. Although Loews Hotels & Co has enacted significant measures to adjust the operating cost structure of each hotel during these suspensions and subsequent resumptions of operations, deferred most capital expenditures and reduced the operating costs of its management company, these measures could not offset the impact of significant lost revenues. Loews Hotels & Co has therefore incurred significant operating losses since the start of the pandemic.

The resumption of operations for the remaining four hotels that continue to have suspended operations, as well as the potential for hotels which have resumed operations to re-suspend operations, will depend on numerous factors, many of which are outside Loews Hotels & Co’s control. Although occupancy at operational hotel properties is expected to increase gradually, it is nonetheless highly dependent on the travel behavior of potential hotel guests, driven largely by factors outside Loews Hotels & Co’s control, including government capacity restrictions, travel restrictions and the duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and related financial impact cannot be estimated at this time, Loews Hotels & Co expects its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows will be materially adversely affected throughout 2020, and likely thereafter. The severity of the impact on Loews Hotels & Co will depend in large part on the duration of containment efforts, either mandated or voluntary, and the perceptions of health risks associated with COVID-19 related to business and leisure travel. In addition, once the COVID-19 outbreak is mitigated or contained, whenever that may be, historical travel patterns, both domestic and international, may continue to be disrupted either on a temporary basis or with longer term effects. These factors have contributed to impairment charges for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and may lead to additional impairment charges in future periods.

Reduced occupancy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation efforts as well as related operating cost reduction measures are the primary reasons for the decrease in operating revenues of $150 million and $192 million and operating expenses of $80 million and $94 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. Additionally, equity income from joint ventures decreased $41 million and $67 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period driven primarily by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Loews Hotels & Co considers events or changes in circumstances that indicate the carrying amount of its assets may not be recoverable. During the second quarter of 2020, Loews Hotels & Co recorded impairment charges of $20 million to reduce the carrying value of certain assets to their estimated fair value. The three and six months ended June 30, 2019 include impairment charges of $7 million and $10 million.

Loews Hotels & Co recorded a gain of $13 million on the sale of an owned hotel in the second quarter of 2020.

Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 increased $3 million and $6 million primarily due to the increase in debt balances and less capitalized interest related to recently completed hotel development projects as compared with the 2019 period.

Corporate

Corporate operations consist primarily of investment income at the Parent Company, operating results of Altium Packaging, Parent Company interest expense and other Parent Company administrative costs. Investment income includes earnings on cash and short term investments held at the Parent Company to meet current and future liquidity needs, as well as results of limited partnership investments and the trading portfolio held at the Parent Company.

The following table summarizes the results of operations for Corporate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 as presented in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1 of this Report:

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Revenues:
                        
Net investment income (loss)
  
$
110
    
$
33
    
$
(56
)
  
$
117
  
Investment loss
    
(1,211
)
            
(1,211
)
        
Operating revenues and other
    
244
      
223
      
501
      
439
  
Total
    
(857
)
    
256
      
(766
)
    
556
  
Expenses:
                                
Operating and other
    
260
      
245
      
528
      
476
  
Interest
    
32
      
27
      
63
      
54
  
Total
    
292
      
272
      
591
      
530
  
Income (loss) before income tax
    
(1,149
)
    
(16
)
    
(1,357
)
    
26
  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    
241
      
3
      
284
      
(5
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
(908
)
  
$
(13
)
  
$
(1,073
)
  
$
21
  

Net investment income for the Parent Company increased $77 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period primarily due to improved performance of equity based investments in the Parent Company trading portfolio. Net investment loss was $56 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with net investment income of $117 million in the 2019 period as a result of the significant decline in equity based investments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures.

Investment loss of $1.2 billion ($957 million after tax) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was due to the loss recognized upon deconsolidation of Diamond Offshore as a result of its Chapter 11 Filing.

Operating revenues and other include Altium Packaging revenues of $244 million and $223 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $500 million and $437 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The increase of $21 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period reflects an increase of $25 million related to acquisitions in 2019, partially offset by the pass-through effect of lower year-over-year resin prices and lower volumes. The increase of $63 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period reflects an increase of $60 million related to acquisitions in 2019 and higher volumes as a result of higher COVID-19 related demand in the first quarter of 2020 for household chemicals, water and beverage, partially offset by the pass-through effect of lower year-over-year resin prices. Altium Packaging’s contracts generally provide for resin price changes to be passed through to its customers on a short-term lag, generally about one month. When a pass-through occurs, revenues and expenses generally change by the same amount so that Altium Packaging’s gross margin returns to the same level as prior to the change in prices.

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Operating and other expenses include Altium Packaging operating expenses of $236 million and $222 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $482 million and $428 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, which include depreciation and amortization expense. The increase in operating expenses of $14 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period is primarily due to an increase of $24 million related to acquisitions in 2019, partially offset by lower resin prices and lower volumes. The increase in operating expenses of $54 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period is primarily due to acquisitions in 2019.

Interest expenses increased $5 million and $9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 periods due to the May of 2020 issuance of the Parent Company’s $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.2% senior notes due May 15, 2030 and incremental borrowings associated with funding Altium Packaging’s 2019 acquisitions.

Diamond Offshore

Contract drilling revenues were $69 million and $207 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $287 million and $434 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Contract drilling expenses were $69 million and $225 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and $254 million and $392 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 noted above, and included in our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, reflect only the periods through the April 26, 2020 deconsolidation and also reflect lower average daily revenue earned as compared with the 2019 periods. Operating and other expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 includes an aggregate asset impairment charge of $774 million ($408 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) recognized in the first quarter of 2020.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Parent Company

Parent Company cash and investments, net of receivables and payables, totaled $3.6 billion at June 30, 2020 as compared to $3.3 billion at December 31, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we received $665 million in dividends from CNA, including a special dividend of $485 million. Cash outflows during the six months ended June 30, 2020 included the payment of $491 million to fund treasury stock purchases, $36 million of cash dividends to our shareholders, $87 million of cash contributions to Loews Hotels & Co and $19 million to purchase common shares of CNA. Loews Corporation anticipates providing Loews Hotels & Co additional capital support during the remainder of 2020. As a holding company we depend on dividends from our subsidiaries and returns on our investment portfolio to fund our obligations. We also have an effective Registration Statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registering the future sale of an unlimited amount of our debt and equity securities from time to time. We are not responsible for the liabilities and obligations of our subsidiaries and there are no Parent Company guarantees.

In May of 2020, we completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.2% senior notes due May 15, 2030. The proceeds of this offering are available for general corporate purposes.

Depending on market and other conditions, we may purchase our shares and shares of our subsidiaries outstanding common stock in the open market or otherwise. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we purchased 10.7 million shares of Loews Corporation common stock and 564,430 shares of CNA common stock.

Future uses of our cash may include investing in our subsidiaries, new acquisitions, dividends and/or repurchases of our and our subsidiaries’ outstanding common stock. The declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of our common stock will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on many factors, including our earnings, financial condition and business needs.

Subsidiaries

Related to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, CNA cash flows have been and may continue to be adversely impacted by lower premium volumes, suspensions and cancellations of policies, return of premiums or premium refunds, and increased claim and defense cost payments. At this time, CNA does not believe these impacts would give rise to a material liquidity concern given its overall liquid assets and anticipated future cash flows.

CNA’s cash provided by operating activities was $650 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and $514 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was driven by

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lower net claim payments, an increase in premiums collected and lower income taxes paid, partially offset by a lower level of distributions from limited partnerships.

CNA paid dividends of $2.74 per share on its common stock, including a special dividend of $2.00 per share in the six months ended June 30, 2020. On July 31, 2020, CNA’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, payable September 3, 2020 to shareholders of record on August 17, 2020. CNA’s declaration and payment of future dividends is at the discretion of its Board of Directors and will depend on many factors, including CNA’s earnings, financial condition, business needs and regulatory constraints.

CNA has an effective shelf registration statement under which it may publicly issue debt, equity or hybrid securities from time to time.

Dividends from Continental Casualty Company (“CCC”), a subsidiary of CNA, 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 June 30, 2020, CCC was in a positive earned surplus position. CCC paid dividends of $815 million and $805 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. 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.

Boardwalk Pipelines’ cash provided by operating activities decreased $45 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the 2019 period, primarily due to the change in net income and the timing of receivables and accrued liabilities.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Boardwalk Pipelines’ capital expenditures were $246 million and $180 million, consisting of a combination of growth and maintenance capital.

As of June 30, 2020, Boardwalk Pipelines had $215 million of outstanding borrowings under its credit facility. As of July 31, 2020, Boardwalk Pipelines had $240 million of outstanding borrowings and approximately $1.2 billion of available borrowing capacity under its credit facility. Boardwalk Pipelines anticipates that its existing capital resources, including its revolving credit facility and cash flows from operating activities, will be adequate to fund its operations and capital expenditures for 2020. Boardwalk Pipelines has an effective shelf registration statement under which it may publicly issue debt securities, warrants or rights from time to time.

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 contain a variety of financial and operational covenants. Loews Hotels & Co has proactively requested certain lenders, where applicable, to (1) temporarily waive certain covenants to avoid an event of default and/or further restriction of the hotel’s cash balances through the establishment of lockboxes and other measures; (2) temporarily allow funds previously restricted directly or indirectly under the hotel’s underlying loan agreement for the renewal, replacement and addition of building improvements, furniture and fixtures to be used instead for hotel operations and maintenance; (3) allow hotels under development to defer required completion and opening dates; and/or (4) defer certain interest and/or principal payments while the hotels operations are temporarily suspended or significantly impacted by a decline in occupancy. Loews Hotels & Co also continues to work with lenders on loans that are being reviewed for extension under the applicable loan agreements, even under current circumstances. These discussions with lenders are ongoing and may require Loews Hotels & Co to make principal paydowns or provide guaranties of a subsidiary’s debt to otherwise avoid an event of default. Through the date of this Report, there are no loans where a lender has notified Loews Hotels & Co of an event of default.

Additionally, due to temporary suspension of operations and lost revenues in certain joint venture entities, Loews Hotels & Co has received capital call notices in accordance with the underlying joint venture agreements to support the properties’ operations. Through July 31, 2020, Loews Hotels & Co funded approximately $27 million to these joint ventures in 2020.

Through July 31, 2020, Loews Hotels & Co received capital contributions of $112 million from Loews Corporation. Additional funding from Loews Corporation during the remainder of 2020 will be needed and will depend on numerous factors, including how quickly properties are able to return to sustainable operating levels.

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INVESTMENTS

Investment activities of non-insurance subsidiaries primarily consist of investments in fixed income securities, including short term investments. The Parent Company portfolio also includes equity securities, including short sales and derivative instruments, and investments in limited partnerships. These types of investments generally present greater volatility, less liquidity and greater risk than fixed income investments and are included within Results of Operations – Corporate.

We enter into short sales and invest in certain derivative instruments that are used for asset and liability management activities, income enhancements to the portfolio management strategy and to benefit from anticipated future movements in the underlying markets. If such movements do not occur as anticipated, then significant losses may occur. Monitoring procedures include senior management review of daily reports of existing positions and valuation fluctuations to seek to ensure that open positions are consistent with the portfolio strategy.

Credit exposure associated with non-performance by counterparties to derivative instruments is generally limited to the uncollateralized change in fair value of the derivative instruments recognized in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. We mitigate the risk of non-performance by monitoring the creditworthiness of counterparties and diversifying derivatives by using multiple counterparties. We occasionally require collateral from derivative investment counterparties depending on the amount of the exposure and the credit rating of the counterparty.

Insurance

CNA maintains a large portfolio of fixed maturity and equity securities, including large amounts of corporate and government issued debt securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, other asset-backed securities and investments in limited partnerships which pursue a variety of long and short investment strategies across a broad array of asset classes. CNA’s investment portfolio supports its obligation to pay future insurance claims and provides investment returns which are an important part of CNA’s overall profitability.

The financial market disruption in the first quarter of 2020 significantly impacted CNA’s investment portfolio. Losses from its limited partnership and common and preferred equity portfolios, as well as the recognition of impairment losses on certain fixed maturity holdings, negatively impacted net income for the three months ended March 31, 2020. While financial markets have partially recovered during the second quarter of 2020, there could be continued volatility in its investment portfolio.

Net Investment Income

The significant components of CNA’s net investment income are presented in the following table. Fixed income securities, as presented, include both fixed maturity securities and non-redeemable preferred stock.

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Fixed income securities:
                        
Taxable fixed income securities
  
$
360
    
$
385
    
$
731
    
$
768
  
Tax-exempt fixed income securities
    
80
      
80
      
158
      
162
  
Total fixed income securities
    
440
      
465
      
889
      
930
  
Limited partnership investments
    
44
      
37
      
(26
)
    
113
  
Common stock
    
40
      
6
      
(15
)
    
26
  
Other, net of investment expense
    
10
      
7
      
15
      
17
  
Pretax net investment income
  
$
534
    
$
515
    
$
863
    
$
1,086
  
Fixed income securities after tax and noncontrolling interests
  
$
323
    
$
341
    
$
651
    
$
681
  
Net investment income after tax and noncontrolling interests
  
$
385
    
$
376
    
$
634
    
$
791
  

Effective income yield for the fixed income securities
                        
portfolio, before tax
    
4.6
%
    
4.8
%
    
4.6
%
    
4.8
%
Effective income yield for the fixed income securities
                                
portfolio, after tax
    
3.8
%
    
3.9
%
    
3.8
%
    
3.9
%
Limited partnership and common stock return
    
5.0
%
    
2.1
%
    
(2.3
)%
    
6.8
%

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CNA’s pretax net investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 increased $19 million as compared with the 2019 period, driven by limited partnership and common stock returns offset by lower yields on the fixed income portfolio. The limited partnership returns for the three months ended June 30, 2020 include limited partnerships representing 55% reporting on a current basis with no reporting lag and 45% reporting on a lag, primarily three months or less. Limited partnerships reporting on a current basis include substantially all of CNA’s hedge funds.

CNA’s pretax net investment income decreased $223 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period, driven by limited partnership and common stock returns and lower yields in the fixed income portfolio.

Investment Gains (Losses)

The components of CNA’s investment gains (losses) are presented in the following table:

  
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
June 30,
  
   
2020
    
2019
    
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
Investment gains (losses):
                        
Fixed maturity securities:
                        
Corporate and other bonds
  
$
(40
)
  
$
(7
)
  
$
(119
)
  
$
(7
)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
    
33
      
4
      
33
      
12
  
Asset-backed
    
24
              
28
      
(14
)
Total fixed maturity securities
    
17
      
(3
)
    
(58
)
    
(9
)
Non-redeemable preferred stock
    
63
      
11
      
(70
)
    
53
  
Short term and other
    
(11
)
    
(6
)
    
(19
)
    
(11
)
Total investment gains (losses)
    
69
      
2
      
(147
)
    
33
  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    
(16
)
    
(1
)
    
30
      
(9
)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
    
(6
)
            
12
      
(2
)
Investment gains (losses) attributable to Loews Corporation
  
$
47
    
$
1
    
$
(105
)
  
$
22
  

CNA’s investment gains (losses) increased $67 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The increase was driven by the favorable change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock and higher net realized investment gains on sales of fixed maturity securities. Pretax impairment losses of $11 million on available-for-sale securities were recognized in the current quarter.

CNA’s investment gains (losses) decreased $180 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the 2019 period. The decrease was driven by higher impairment losses and the unfavorable change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock. Pretax impairment losses of $103 million on available-for-sale securities and $13 million of credit losses on mortgage loans were recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Further information on CNA’s investment gains and losses is set forth in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1.

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Portfolio Quality

The following table presents the estimated fair value and net unrealized gains (losses) of CNA’s fixed maturity securities by rating distribution:

  
June 30, 2020
    
December 31, 2019
  
         
Net
          
Net
  
         
Unrealized
          
Unrealized
  
   
Estimated
    
Gains
    
Estimated
    
Gains
  
   
Fair Value
    
(Losses)
    
Fair Value
    
(Losses)
  
(In millions)
                        
                         
U.S. Government, Government agencies and
                        
Government-sponsored enterprises
  
$
3,997
    
$
149
    
$
4,136
    
$
95
  
AAA
    
3,599
      
443
      
3,254
      
349
  
AA
    
6,717
      
920
      
6,663
      
801
  
A
    
9,257
      
1,218
      
9,062
      
1,051
  
BBB
    
16,867
      
1,742
      
16,839
      
1,684
  
Non-investment grade
    
2,338
      
(38
)
    
2,253
      
101
  
Total
  
$
42,775
    
$
4,434
    
$
42,207
    
$
4,081
  

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, 1% of CNA’s fixed maturity portfolio was rated internally. AAA rated securities included $1.9 billion and $1.5 billion of pre-funded municipal bonds as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

The following table presents CNA’s available-for-sale fixed maturity securities in a gross unrealized loss position by ratings distribution:

        
Gross
  
   
Estimated
    
Unrealized
  
June 30, 2020
  
Fair Value
    
Losses
  
(In millions)
            
             
U.S. Government, Government agencies and
            
Government-sponsored enterprises
  
$
7
        
AAA
    
40
    
$
1
  
AA
    
238
      
9
  
A
    
919
      
35
  
BBB
    
1,729
      
111
  
Non-investment grade
    
1,139
      
116
  
Total
  
$
4,072
    
$
272
  

The following table presents the maturity profile for these available-for-sale fixed maturity securities. Securities not due to mature on a single date are allocated based on weighted average life:

        
Gross
  
   
Estimated
    
Unrealized
  
June 30, 2020
  
Fair Value
    
Losses
  
(In millions)
            
             
Due in one year or less
  
$
158
    
$
16
  
Due after one year through five years
    
1,154
      
73
  
Due after five years through ten years
    
2,168
      
136
  
Due after ten years
    
592
      
47
  
Total
  
$
4,072
    
$
272
  

Duration

A primary objective in the management of CNA’s investment portfolio is to optimize return relative to the corresponding liabilities and respective liquidity needs. CNA’s views on the current interest rate environment, tax regulations, asset class valuations, specific security issuer and broader industry segment conditions as well as domestic

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and global economic conditions, are some of the factors that enter into an investment decision. CNA also continually monitors exposure to issuers of securities held and broader industry sector exposures and may from time to time adjust such exposures based on its views of a specific issuer or industry sector.

A further consideration in the management of CNA’s investment portfolio is the characteristics of the corresponding liabilities and the ability to align the duration of the portfolio to those liabilities and to meet future liquidity needs, minimize interest rate risk and maintain a level of income sufficient to support the underlying insurance liabilities. For portfolios where future liability cash flows are determinable and typically long term in nature, CNA segregates investments for asset/liability management purposes. The segregated investments support the long term care and structured settlement liabilities in Other Insurance Operations.

The effective durations of CNA’s fixed income securities and short term investments are presented in the following table. Amounts presented are net of payable and receivable amounts for securities purchased and sold, but not yet settled.
June 30, 2020
  
December 31, 2019
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Effective
Duration
(Years)
  
Estimated
Fair Value
Effective
Duration
(Years)
(In millions of dollars)
              
               
Investments supporting Other Insurance Operations
$
18,370
8.8
  
$
18,015
8.9
Other investments
  
26,165
4.1
    
26,813
4.1
Total
$
44,535
6.0
  
$
44,828
6.0

CNA’s investment portfolio is periodically analyzed for changes in duration and related price risk. Certain securities have duration characteristics that are variable based on market interest rates, credit spreads and other factors that may drive variability in the amount and timing of cash flows. Additionally, CNA periodically reviews the sensitivity of the portfolio to the level of foreign exchange rates and other factors that contribute to market price changes. A summary of these risks and specific analysis on changes is included in the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk included under Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Short Term Investments

The carrying value of the components of CNA’s Short term investments are presented in the following table:

  
June 30,
    
December 31,
  
   
2020
    
2019
  
(In millions)
            
             
Short term investments:
            
Commercial paper
        
$
1,181
  
U.S. Treasury securities
  
$
1,251
      
364
  
Other
    
207
      
316
  
Total short term investments
  
$
1,458
    
$
1,861
  

Beginning in early March and continuing into the second quarter of 2020, CNA shifted its commercial paper holdings to U.S. Treasury securities.

In addition to short term investments, CNA held $586 million and $242 million of cash as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Certain accounting policies require us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reflected in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. Such estimates and judgments necessarily involve varying, and possibly significant, degrees of uncertainty. Accordingly, certain amounts currently recorded in the financial statements will likely be adjusted in the future based on new available information and changes in other facts and circumstances. See the Critical Accounting Estimates and the Insurance Reserves sections of our MD&A included under Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

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ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATE

For a discussion of accounting standards updates that have been adopted or will be adopted in the future, please read Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this Report as well as in other SEC filings and periodic press releases and certain oral statements made by us and our subsidiaries and our and their officials during presentations may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact and may project, indicate or imply future results, events, performance or achievements. Such statements may contain the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. In addition, any statement concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible actions taken by us or our subsidiaries are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.

Developments in any of the risks or uncertainties facing us or our subsidiaries, including those described under Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors in this Report, Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and in our other filings with the SEC, could cause our results to differ materially from results that have been or may be anticipated or projected. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update these statements to reflect any change in our expectations or beliefs or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

There were no material changes in our market risk components as of June 30, 2020. See the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk included under Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information. Additional information related to portfolio duration and market conditions is discussed in the Investments section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included under Part I, Item 2.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), which is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, including this Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. These disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management on a timely basis to allow decisions regarding required disclosure.

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer (“CEO”) and principal financial officer (“CFO”) conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report and, based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2020.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 that have materially affected or that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Information on our legal proceedings is set forth in Note 12 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 include a detailed discussion of certain risk factors facing the company. The information presented below updates and supplements such risk factors and should be read in conjunction with the Risk Factors included under Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Risks Related to Us and Our Subsidiary, CNA Financial Corporation (“CNA”)

The coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) pandemic and measures to mitigate the spread of the virus have resulted in significant risk across CNA’s enterprise, which have had, and may continue to have, material adverse impacts on its business, results of operations and financial condition, the extent of which cannot be determined with any certainty at this time.

The COVID-19 outbreak, and actions seeking to mitigate the spread of the virus, accelerated in both breadth and scope through the month of February 2020, with the World Health Organization declaring it a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The situation has continued to evolve exponentially with implicated exposures increasing given sustained uncertainties across the global marketplace. Both the extensiveness of the pandemic itself, as well as the measures taken to mitigate the virus spread globally, are unprecedented and their effects continue to be pervasive. In many geographic locations, the virus’ spread continues to accelerate. Areas where the virus has largely been brought under control continue to be at risk of a second wave. Accordingly, it remains the case that several months past the initial identification of the threat, all of the direct and indirect consequences and implications of COVID-19 and measures to mitigate its spread are not yet known and may not emerge for some time.

Risks presented by the ongoing effects of COVID-19 that are known at this time include the following:

Broad economic impact:  The economic effect of the pandemic has been broad in nature and has significantly impacted business operations across all industries, including CNA. Depressed economic conditions have led to and may continue to lead to decreased insured exposures causing CNA to experience declines in premium volume, especially for lines of business that are sensitive to rates of economic growth and those that are impacted by audit premium adjustments. Significant decreases in premium volume directly and adversely impacts CNA’s underwriting expense ratio. In addition, certain customers, across a broad spectrum of industries and markets, have been and continue to be impacted by lost business, which may affect CNA’s ability to collect amounts owed by policyholders. CNA recorded a decrease in its estimated audit premiums during the second quarter of 2020 impacting its net earned premium and if general economic conditions do not improve in the latter half of 2020 or thereafter, CNA’s net written premiums and net earned premiums may continue to be depressed, which may have a material impact on its business, results of operations and financial condition, the extent of which cannot be determined with any certainty at this time.

While CNA’s losses incurred during the first six months of 2020 related to COVID-19 and measures to mitigate its spread represent CNA’s best estimate of its ultimate insurance losses resulting from events occurring in the first six months of 2020 due to the pandemic and the consequent economic crisis given the unprecedented nature of this event, a high level of uncertainty exists as to the potential impact on insurance losses from these events or other events that might occur for the remainder of the year and thereafter. The scope, duration and magnitude of the direct and indirect effects continue to rapidly evolve, and could materially impact CNA’s ultimate loss estimate, including in lines of business where losses have already been incurred, as well as the potential for impacts in other lines unknown at this time. Continued spread of the virus as well as additional or extended shelter in place restrictions and business closures, could cause CNA to experience additional COVID-19 related catastrophe losses in future quarters, which could be material.

Financial markets and investments:  The COVID-19 pandemic has also significantly impacted financial markets. As investors have embarked on a flight to quality, risk free rates have decreased. In addition, liquidity concerns and overall economic uncertainties drove increased volatility in credit spreads and equity markets. While government actions to date have provided some stability to financial markets, economic prospects in the short term continue to be depressed and CNA remains in a historically low interest rate environment. The unabated spread of the virus and the extension of efforts to mitigate the spread in numerous geographic areas, particularly in the U.S., will continue to cause substantial uncertainty on the timing and strength of any economic recovery and could continue to impact CNA’s investment portfolio results and valuations, and may result in additional volatility or losses in its investment portfolio, which could be material.

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impaired due to deterioration in the financial condition of issuers of the investments it holds or in the underlying collateral of the security or loan, particularly in industries heavily impacted by COVID-19 and mitigating actions, including energy, retail, travel, entertainment, and real estate. CNA’s municipal bond portfolio is also subject to risks of default by state and local governments and agencies that are under increased strain related to the pandemic.

These significant financial market disruptions may have a material impact on CNA’s business, results of operations and financial condition, the extent of which cannot be determined with any certainty at this time.

Claims and related litigation:  Claim activity and related litigation has increased, and may continue to increase significantly, in certain lines of business as a result of the pandemic and mitigating actions. CNA has experienced, and is likely to continue to experience, increased frequency in claim submissions in product lines that are implicated by the virus and the mitigating activities taken by its customers and governmental authorities in response to its spread, as well as increased litigation related to denial of claims based on policy coverage. These lines include primarily healthcare professional liability and workers’ compensation, as well as commercial property-related business interruption coverage, management liability (directors and officers, employment practices, and professional liability lines) and trade credit. In addition, CNA’s surety lines may continue to experience increased losses, particularly in construction surety, where there is significant risk that contractors will be adversely and materially impacted by general economic conditions. CNA has recorded significant losses in these areas in the first half of 2020 and may experience continued losses, which could be material.

Increased frequency or severity in any or all of the foregoing lines, or others where the exposure has yet to emerge, may have a material impact on CNA’s business, results of operations and financial condition, the extent of which cannot be determined with any certainty at this time.

CNA has also begun to incur substantial expenses related to litigation activity in connection with COVID-related legal claims. These actions primarily relate to denial of claims submitted as a result of the pandemic and the mitigating actions under commercial property policies for business interruption coverage, including lockdowns and closing of certain businesses. The significance of such litigation, both in substance and volume, and the resultant activities CNA has initiated, including external counsel engagement, and the costs related thereto, may have a material impact on CNA’s business, results of operations and financial condition, the extent of which cannot be determined with any certainty at this time.

Regulatory impact: The regulatory environment is rapidly evolving in direct response to the pandemic and the mitigating actions being taken. Numerous regulatory authorities to which CNA’s business is subject have implemented or are contemplating broad and significant regulations restricting and governing insurance company operations during the pandemic crisis. Such actions include, but are not limited to, premium moratoriums, premium refunds and reductions, restrictions on policy cancellations and potential legislation-driven expansion of policy terms. To date, certain state authorities have ordered premium refunds and certain regulatory and legislative bodies have proposed requiring insurers to cover business interruption under policies that were not written to provide for such coverage under the current circumstances. In addition, certain states have directed expansion of workers’ compensation coverage through presumption of compensability of claims for a broad category of workers. This highly fluid and challenging regulatory environment, and the new regulations CNA is now, and may be, subject to may have a material impact on its business, results of operations and financial condition, the extent of which cannot be determined with any certainty at this time.

Risks Related to Us and Our Subsidiary, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (“Boardwalk Pipelines”)

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 could materially adversely affect Boardwalk Pipelines’ business, financial condition and results of operations.

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 is materially negatively impacting worldwide economic and commercial activity and financial markets, as well as global demand for oil and petrochemical products. COVID-19 has also resulted in significant business and operational disruptions, including business closures, supply chains disruptions, travel restrictions, stay-at-home orders and limitations on the availability of workforces. If significant portions of Boardwalk Pipelines’ workforce are unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, facility closures or other restrictions in connection with COVID-19, Boardwalk Pipelines’ business could be materially adversely affected. Boardwalk Pipelines may also be unable to perform fully on its contracts and its costs may increase as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. These cost increases may not be fully recoverable. It is possible that the continued spread of COVID-19 could also further cause disruption in Boardwalk Pipelines’ customers’ business; cause delay, or limit the ability of its customers to perform, including making timely payments to Boardwalk Pipelines; and cause other unpredictable events. The impact of COVID-19 has impacted capital markets, which may impact Boardwalk Pipelines’ customers’ financial position, and recoverability of its receivables from its customers may be at

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risk. The full impact of COVID-19 is unknown and is rapidly evolving. The extent to which COVID-19 negatively impacts Boardwalk Pipelines’ business and operations will depend on the severity, location and duration of the effects and spread of COVID-19, the actions undertaken by federal, state and local governments and health officials to contain the virus or treat its effects, and how quickly and to what extent economic conditions improve and normal business and operating conditions resume.

Boardwalk Pipelines is exposed to credit risk relating to default or bankruptcy by its customers.

Credit risk relates to the risk of loss resulting from the default by a customer of its contractual obligations or the customer filing bankruptcy. Boardwalk Pipelines has credit risk with both its existing customers and those supporting its growth projects. Credit risk exists in relation to its growth projects, both because the expansion customers make long term firm capacity commitments to Boardwalk Pipelines for such projects and certain of those expansion customers agree to provide credit support as construction for such projects progresses. If a customer fails to post the required credit support or defaults during the growth project process, overall returns on the project may be reduced to the extent an adjustment to the scope of the project occurs or Boardwalk Pipelines is unable to replace the defaulting customer with a customer willing to pay similar rates. In 2019, Boardwalk Pipelines had an expansion customer declare bankruptcy for which it was able to use the credit support obtained during the growth project process to cover a portion of their remaining long-term commitment.

Natural gas producers comprise a significant portion of Boardwalk Pipelines’ revenues and have supported several of its growth projects. As of June 30, 2020, approximately 35% of Boardwalk Pipelines’ projected operating revenues under committed firm agreements will be generated from contracts with natural gas producers. During the first quarter of 2020, the prices of oil and natural gas declined significantly because of worldwide competition in the oil markets and continued increases in domestic oil and gas supplies. Should the prices of natural gas and oil remain at current levels for a sustained period of time or decline again, Boardwalk Pipelines could be exposed to increased credit risk associated with its producer customer group, including the increased risk of customers filing for bankruptcy protection, which could materially adversely impact its business.

Boardwalk Pipelines’ credit exposure also includes receivables for services provided, future performance under firm agreements and volumes of gas owed by customers for imbalances or gas loaned by Boardwalk Pipelines to them under certain no-notice and parking and lending services.

Changes in energy prices, including natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids and hydrocarbons (“NGLs”), impact the supply of and demand for those commodities, which could impact Boardwalk Pipelines’ business.

Boardwalk Pipelines’ customers, especially producers and certain plant operators, are directly impacted by changes in commodity prices. The prices of natural gas, oil and NGLs fluctuate in response to changes in both domestic and worldwide supply and demand, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors, including for natural gas the realization of potential liquefied natural gas exports and demand growth within the power generation market. The declines in the pricing levels of natural gas, oil and NGLs prices experienced during the first quarter of 2020 and in recent history have adversely affected the businesses of Boardwalk Pipelines’ producer customers and historically, has reduced the demand for its services and could result in defaults or the non-renewal of its contracted capacity when existing contracts expire. The current erosion in commodity prices could affect the operations of certain of Boardwalk Pipelines’ industrial customers, including the temporary closure or reduction of plant operations, resulting in decreased deliveries to those customers. Future increases in the price of natural gas and NGLs could make alternative energy and feedstock sources more competitive and reduce demand for natural gas and NGLs. A reduced level of demand for natural gas and NGLs could reduce the utilization of capacity on Boardwalk Pipelines’ systems and reduce the demand for its services.

Risks Related to Us and Our Subsidiary, Loews Hotels Holding Corporation (“Loews Hotels & Co”)

The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus have had, and are expected to continue to have, a material adverse impact on Loews Hotels & Co’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

In response to the spread of COVID-19, governments across the globe implemented measures to mitigate the spread, such as through city, regional or national lockdowns or stay-at-home orders, narrowly defined and widespread business closures, restrictions on travel, limitations on large group gatherings and quarantines, among others. Beyond the existence of governmental restrictions, the perception of health risks associated with COVID-19 continues to further limit business and leisure travel. Furthermore, theme parks in Orlando, Florida, which temporarily closed and reopened with capacity restrictions, now operate at reduced capacity levels. In addition, certain coastal beaches repeatedly have been ordered closed and professional sports leagues suspended or deferred the start of their seasons with no spectators anticipated to be permitted in attendance. The spread of the coronavirus, including its resurgence, and the containment

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efforts have had, and continue to have, macro-economic implications, including increased unemployment levels, declines in economic growth rates and possibly a global recession, the effects of which could be felt well beyond the time the spread of the virus is mitigated or contained. These developments have caused unprecedented disruptions to the global economy and normal business operations across sectors, including the hospitality industry that depends on active levels of business and leisure travel, very little of which is occurring in the current environment.

Loews Hotels & Co suspended operations at all but four hotels during the first half of 2020, two of which are owned properties and two of which are managed hotels. Along with the four Loews Hotels & Co hotels that remained open, 18 have reopened, 6 of which are owned properties, 9 are joint venture properties and 3 are managed; however, occupancy rates at all of these hotels remain substantially lower than those from the prior year, or even occupancy rates prior to March of 2020. As such, revenues have been substantially lower and may be insufficient to offset certain fixed costs, such as insurance and property taxes. The remaining hotels continue to be evaluated to determine when it is prudent to resume operations, which may not be until after 2020. The potential for the suspension or resuspension of operations at operating hotels varies by hotel property and will depend on numerous factors, many of which are outside Loews Hotels & Co’s control. In addition, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Loews Hotels & Co has had to implement a number of new measures for the health and safety of its guests and employees. These new measures, which may need to remain in place for the foreseeable future, have resulted and will continue to result in increased costs.

Given that Loews Hotels & Co owns and leases, relative to some of its competitors, a higher proportion of its hotel properties, compared to the number of properties that it manages for third-party owners, it may as a result of COVID-19 and mitigation measures face increased risks associated with mortgage debt, including the possibility of default, cash trap periods, the inability to draw further loan disbursements and reduced availability of replacement financing at reasonable rates or at all; difficulty reducing costs; declines in real estate values and potential additional impairments in the value of Loews Hotels & Co’s assets; and a limited ability to respond to market conditions by, for instance, restricting its growth strategy. In addition, uncertain or fluctuating real estate valuations and the inability for third party purchasers to obtain capital may prevent us from selling properties on acceptable terms.

While the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and related financial impact cannot be estimated at this time, Loews Hotels & Co expects its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows will be materially adversely affected throughout 2020, and likely thereafter. The severity of the impact on Loews Hotels & Co will depend in large part on the duration of containment efforts, either mandated or voluntary, and the perceptions of health risks associated with COVID-19 related to business and leisure travel. In addition, once the COVID-19 outbreak is mitigated or contained, whenever that may be, historical travel patterns, both domestic and international, may continue to be disrupted either on a temporary basis or with longer term effects. For example, certain travel is dependent on commercial airlines restoring capacity, and their inability to restore full capacity could impact demand for Loews Hotels & Co’s services. Additionally, businesses now forced to rely on remote working and videoconferences may reduce the level of business travel both to save costs and to reduce the risk of exposure for their employees, and they may also seek alternatives to large public gatherings such as industry conferences. Leisure travelers may also be less inclined to travel or gather in large groups out of ongoing safety concerns, regardless of the lifting of mandated or recommended restrictions. In addition, with the expected adverse impact on jobs and the economy more broadly, at least in the short term, leisure travel will likely be further impacted due to economic reasons. Any of these trends could have continuing material adverse effects on Loews Hotels & Co’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.

As part of cost containment efforts, Loews Hotels & Co put a substantial number of its employees on unpaid leaves of absence or have severed them from the organization. When conditions warrant the resumption of operations that necessitate increased staffing levels, it may not be able to find or attract sufficient talent to fill the roles that have been furloughed or eliminated. Additionally, many of its service providers and suppliers have also put their employees on leaves of absence or have severed employees. Should they be unable to find or attract sufficient talent to fill the roles that they have furloughed or eliminated, Loews Hotels & Co may not have the requisite services or supplies available to resume operations at the time or in the manner of its choosing.

Loews Hotels & Co continues to evaluate spending and manage operating expenses, including eliminating non-essential spending, reducing costs related to marketing, sales, and technology and deferring planned renovations, all of which could impair its ability to compete effectively and harm its business. It has received and may receive additional demands or requests from labor unions that represent our employees, whether in the course of its periodic renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements or otherwise, for additional compensation, healthcare benefits, operational protocols or other terms that could increase costs, and could experience labor disputes or disruptions as it continues to implement mitigation plans. Some actions Loews Hotels & Co has taken, or may take in the future, to reduce costs for it or its third-party owners may negatively impact guest loyalty, owner preference, and its ability to attract and retain employees, and its reputation and market share may suffer as a result. Further, once the effects of the pandemic subside, the recovery period could be extended and certain operational changes, particularly with respect

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to enhanced health and safety measures, may continue to be necessary and could increase ongoing costs.

Hotels are buildings designed to remain open every hour of every day. As Loews Hotels & Co has not previously suspended the operations of its hotels (other than in connection with planned renovations) for an extended period of time, there may be mechanical systems that require material repair and maintenance to restart for hotels that remain under a suspension of operations, or for facilities and outlets within operational hotels that continue to not be utilized.

Loews Hotels & Co and its partners are constructing hotels in various markets. Those construction projects could be delayed as a result of COVID-19 and containment efforts associated with it, including those applicable to or affecting contractors, suppliers and inspectors required to review projects.

As a manager of hotels owned by joint ventures that Loews Hotels & Co invests in and by third parties, Loews Hotels & Co earns fees based on the revenues that those managed hotels generate. As a result of reduced revenues described above due to COVID-19 and mitigating measures, Loews Hotels & Co’s fee-based revenues are also materially reduced. These properties also have contracts that require payments by Loews Hotels & Co to preserve its management of the hotel if the hotel’s operating results do not achieve certain performance levels. These payments may be uneconomical for Loews Hotels & Co and lead to Loews Hotels & Co no longer managing one or more of those properties.

In properties in which Loews Hotels & Co has an ownership interest, Loews Hotels & Co leases space to third-party tenants and earns both fixed and variable amounts of rent, depending on each underlying lease arrangement. Some of these tenants informed Loews Hotels & Co that their operations are similarly impacted by COVID-19 business restrictions causing rent abatement periods in certain circumstances. In addition, variable rent, which is generally tied to the tenant’s sales, is materially adversely affected by the effects of the pandemic.

Risks Related to Us and Our Subsidiary, Altium Packaging LLC (“Altium Packaging”)

The COVID-19 pandemic may have an adverse impact on Altium Packaging.

Altium Packaging manufactures packaging that is used with products in critical infrastructure sectors, such as the pharmaceutical, household and industrial cleaning and food and beverage markets, and is thus an essential business as contemplated by state and local orders. It therefore continues to operate nearly all of its manufacturing facilities at full capacity to support those sectors. However, certain of Altium Packaging’s end markets, such as its commercial food services, institutional food and automotive customers, are being negatively impacted and its sales to those customers are being adversely affected. In addition, if widespread infections were to affect any of its facilities or workers, including those supporting critical infrastructure sectors, it may be required to temporarily shut down or otherwise modify the working conditions at such facilities to address the infections. Any such changes could cause Altium Packaging to be unable to meet demand from its customers if it cannot provide support from other facilities in its network.

Risks Related to Us and Our Subsidiaries Generally

The COVID-19 pandemic is having widespread impacts on the way we and our subsidiaries operate.

The spread of COVID-19 and mitigating measures has had, and continues to have, macroeconomic implications, including increased unemployment levels, declines in economic growth rates and possibly a global recession, the effects of which could be felt well beyond the time during which the spread of the virus is continuing. These developments have caused unprecedented disruptions to the global economy and normal business operations across sectors and countries, including the sectors and countries in which we and our subsidiaries operate. Because of the size and breadth of the pandemic, all of the direct and indirect consequences of COVID-19 are not yet known and may not emerge for some time.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic workplace restrictions, both voluntary and those imposed by governmental authorities, large portions of our and our subsidiaries’ employees are working from home, which may disrupt their productivity. Similar workplace restrictions are in place at many of our and our subsidiaries’ critical vendors, which may result in interruptions in service delivery or failure by vendors to properly perform required services. In addition, having shifted to remote working arrangements and being more dependent on internet and telecommunications access and capabilities, we and our subsidiaries also face a heightened risk of cybersecurity attacks or data security incidents. We and our subsidiaries also self-insure our health benefits and therefore may experience increased medical claims as a result of the pandemic.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Items 2 (a) and (b) are inapplicable.

(c) STOCK REPURCHASES

Period
(a) Total number
of shares
purchased
(b) Average
price paid per
share
(c) Total number of
shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced plans or
programs
(d) Maximum number of shares
(or approximate dollar value)
of shares that may yet be
purchased under the plans or
programs (in millions)
         
April 1, 2020 -
        
April 30, 2020
N/A
    N/A
N/A
N/A
         
May 1, 2020 -
        
May 31, 2020
200,000
$   28.58
N/A
N/A
         
June 1, 2020 -
        
June 30, 2020
798,380
    33.48
N/A
N/A

Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Description of Exhibit
Number
   
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)
31.1*
   
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)
31.2*
   
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
32.1*
   
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
32.2*
   
XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.INS *
   
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.SCH *
   
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.CAL *
   
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.DEF *
   
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase
101.LAB *
   
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.PRE *
   
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
104*

*Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 
LOEWS CORPORATION
 
(Registrant)
     
     
     
Dated:  August 3, 2020
By:
/s/ David B. Edelson
   
DAVID B. EDELSON
   
Senior Vice President and
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(Duly authorized officer
   
and principal financial
   
officer)


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