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Benefit Plans
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Benefit Plans Benefit Plans
The components of net periodic pension cost (benefit) are presented in the following table.
Three months ended March 31
(In millions)20262025
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation$8 $9 
Expected return on plan assets(14)(14)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) 2 2 
Total net periodic pension cost (benefit)$(4)$(3)
The following table indicates the line items in which the non-service cost (benefit) is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Three months ended March 31
(In millions)20262025
Non-service cost (benefit):
Insurance claims and policyholder's benefits$(1)$(1)
Other operating expenses(3)(2)
Total net periodic pension cost (benefit)$(4)$(3)

    
CNA sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan, the CNA Retirement Plan (the Plan), covering certain eligible employees. The plan has been closed to new entrants since 2000. In the first quarter of 2026, a subsidiary of CNAF, as sponsor of the Plan, approved the decision to pursue termination of the Plan, effective June 30, 2026. The Plan will continue to be reflected in CNA's consolidated financial statements until the termination process, including the settlement or transfer of remaining benefit obligations, has been completed, which the Company currently anticipates will be in approximately 18 months.