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	June 30,			December 31,
	2016			2015		June 30,			December 31,
						2017			2016
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)

Assets:

Investments:
Fixed maturities, amortized cost of $38,285 and $37,407		$ 42,307			$ 39,701
Equity securities, cost of $642 and $824		667			752
Fixed maturities, amortized cost of $38,982 and $38,947						$	42,065		$	41,494
Equity securities, cost of $603 and $571							607			549
Limited partnership investments		3,355			3,313		3,254			3,220
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans		696			824		748			683
Short term investments		5,334			4,810		4,932			4,765

Total investments		52,359			49,400		51,606			50,711
Cash		348			440		357			327
Receivables		8,616			8,041		7,977			7,644
Property, plant and equipment		15,126			15,477		15,447			15,230
Goodwill		348			351		647			346
Other assets		1,766			1,699		2,420			1,736
Deferred acquisition costs of insurance subsidiaries		620			598		647			600

Total assets		$ 79,183			$ 76,006	$	79,101		$	76,594


Liabilities and Equity:

Insurance reserves:
Claim and claim adjustment expense		$ 22,975			$ 22,663	$	22,179		$	22,343
Future policy benefits		11,140			10,152		10,824			10,326
Unearned premiums		3,865			3,671		4,107			3,762

Total insurance reserves		37,980			36,486		37,110			36,431
Payable to brokers		1,310			567		478			150
Short term debt		330			1,040		192			110
Long term debt		10,735			9,520		11,094			10,668
Deferred income taxes		604			382		852			636
Other liabilities		5,193			5,201		5,269			5,238

Total liabilities		56,152			53,196		54,995			53,233


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 – 339,941,534 and 339,897,547 shares		3			3
Issued – 336,724,742 and 336,621,358 shares							3			3
Additional paid-in capital		3,197			3,184		3,178			3,187
Retained earnings		14,724			14,731		15,677			15,196
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		119			(357)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss							(36	)		(223	)
							18,822			18,163
		18,043			17,561
Less treasury stock, at cost (2,552,593 shares)		(98	)

Less treasury stock, at cost (123,500 shares)							(6	)
Total shareholders’ equity		17,945			17,561		18,816			18,163
Noncontrolling interests		5,086			5,249		5,290			5,198

Total equity		23,031			22,810		24,106			23,361

Total liabilities and equity		$ 79,183			$ 76,006	$	79,101		$	76,594


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,					Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	2016			2015			2016			2015		June 30,						June 30,
												2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions, except per share data)

Revenues:
Insurance premiums	$	1,730		$	1,735		$	3,429		$	3,422	$	1,734		$	1,730		$	3,379		$	3,429
Net investment income		587			510			1,009			1,098		478			587			1,082			1,009
Investment gains (losses):
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(15	)		(31	)		(38	)		(43)		(2	)		(15	)		(4	)		(38	)
Other net investment gains		16			29			11			51		45			16			81			11

Total investment gains (losses)		1			(2	)		(27	)		8		43			1			77			(27	)
Contract drilling revenues		357			617			801			1,217		392			357			756			801
Other revenues		632			575			1,268			1,168		712			632			1,365			1,268

Total		3,307			3,435			6,480			6,913		3,359			3,307			6,659			6,480


Expenses:
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits		1,339			1,469			2,747			2,808		1,280			1,339			2,573			2,747
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		305			314			612			617		312			305			617			612
Contract drilling expenses		198			344			411			695		196			198			400			411
Other operating expenses (Note 4)		1,611			879			2,518			2,128
Other operating expenses (Note 5)													1,085			1,611			1,931			2,518
Interest		130			134			273			265		139			130			281			273

Total		3,583			3,140			6,561			6,513		3,012			3,583			5,802			6,561

Income (loss) before income tax		(276	)		295			(81	)		400		347			(276	)		857			(81	)
Income tax expense		(12	)		(48	)		(8	)		(104)		(69	)		(12	)		(188	)		(8	)

Net income (loss)		(288	)		247			(89	)		296		278			(288	)		669			(89	)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		223			(77	)		126			(17)		(47	)		223			(143	)		126

Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation	$	(65	)	$	170		$	37		$	279	$	231		$	(65	)	$	526		$	37


Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share	$	(0.19	)	$	0.46		$	0.11		$	0.75	$	0.69		$	(0.19	)	$	1.56		$	0.11


Dividends per share	$	0.0625		$	0.0625		$	0.125		$	0.125	$	0.0625		$	0.0625		$	0.125		$	0.125


Weighted average shares outstanding:
Shares of common stock		338.72			369.61			338.91			371.21		336.91			338.72			336.90			338.91
Dilutive potential shares of common stock					0.36			0.19			0.36		0.81						0.80			0.19

Total weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution		338.72			369.97			339.10			371.57		337.72			338.72			337.70			339.10


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
												Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	2016			2015			2016			2015		June 30,						June 30,
												2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Net income (loss)	$	(288	)	$	247		$	(89	)	$	296	$	278		$	(288	)	$	669		$	(89	)


Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
Changes in:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments with other- than-temporary impairments		(1	)		(4	)		4			(5)					(1	)		(4	)		4
Net other unrealized gains (losses) on investments		321			(363	)		549			(253)

Total unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments		320			(367	)		553			(258)
Net other unrealized gains on investments													77			321			144			549
Total unrealized gains onavailable-for-sale investments													77			320			140			553
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges					1			1			4											1
Pension liability		5			43			13			47		7			5			15			13
Foreign currency		(48	)		49			(34	)		(47)
Foreign currency translation													42			(48	)		53			(34	)


Other comprehensive income (loss)		277			(274	)		533			(254)

Other comprehensive income													126			277			208			533

Comprehensive income (loss)		(11	)		(27	)		444			42		404			(11	)		877			444

Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		191			(48	)		69			9		(60	)		191			(164	)		69

Total comprehensive income attributable to Loews Corporation												$	344		$	180		$	713		$	513

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation	$	180		$	(75	)	$	513		$	51


																							Loews Corporation Shareholders
																															Accumulated			Common
					Loews Corporation Shareholders																				Additional						Other			Stock
	Total			Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Common Stock Held in Treasury			Noncontrolling Interests					Common		Paid-in			Retained			Comprehensive			Held in			Noncontrolling
																				Total			Stock		Capital			Earnings			Income (Loss)			Treasury			Interests
(In millions)

Balance, January 1, 2015	$	24,650		$	4	$	3,481		$	15,515		$	280		$	-		$	5,370
Net income		296								279									17
Other comprehensive loss		(254	)										(228	)					(26)
Dividends paid		(156	)							(46	)								(110)
Issuance of equity securities by subsidiary		115					(2	)					1						116
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests		(26	)				3												(29)
Purchases of Loews treasury stock		(305	)													(305	)
Issuance of Loews common stock		7					7
Stock-based compensation		12					12
Other		(7	)				(18	)		(1	)								12

Balance, June 30, 2015	$	24,332		$	4	$	3,483		$	15,747		$	53		$	(305	)	$	5,350


Balance, January 1, 2016	$	22,810		$	3	$	3,184		$	14,731		$	(357	)	$	-		$	5,249	$	22,810		$	3	$	3,184		$	14,731		$	(357	)	$	-		$	5,249
Net income (loss)		(89	)							37									(126)		(89	)							37									(126	)
Other comprehensive income		533											476						57		533											476						57
Dividends paid		(136	)							(42	)								(94)		(136	)							(42	)								(94	)
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests		(9	)				3												(12)		(9	)				3												(12	)
Purchases of Loews treasury stock		(98	)													(98	)				(98	)													(98	)
Stock-based compensation		24					23												1		24					23												1
Other		(4	)				(13	)		(2	)								11		(4	)				(13	)		(2	)								11

Balance, June 30, 2016	$	23,031		$	3	$	3,197		$	14,724		$	119		$	(98	)	$	5,086	$	23,031		$	3	$	3,197		$	14,724		$	119		$	(98	)	$	5,086


Balance, January 1, 2017																				$	23,361		$	3	$	3,187		$	15,196		$	(223	)	$	-		$	5,198
Net income																					669								526									143
Other comprehensive income																					208											187						21
Dividends paid																					(138	)							(42	)								(96	)
Purchases of Loews treasury stock																					(6	)													(6	)
Stock-based compensation																					14					(9	)											23
Other																					(2	)							(3	)								1
Balance, June 30, 2017																				$	24,106		$	3	$	3,178		$	15,677		$	(36	)	$	(6	)	$	5,290


Six Months Ended June 30	2016			2015		2017			2016

(In millions)

Operating Activities:

Net income (loss)	$	(89	)	$	296	$	669		$	(89	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities, net		1,389			803		614			1,389
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables		(429	)		(243)		(223	)		(429	)
Deferred acquisition costs		(25	)		(8)		(41	)		(25	)
Insurance reserves		666			451		262			666
Other assets		(87	)		(102)		(108	)		(87	)
Other liabilities		(106	)		(120)		(79	)		(106	)
Trading securities		(548	)		10		137			(548	)

Net cash flow operating activities		771			1,087		1,231			771


Investing Activities:

Purchases of fixed maturities		(4,874	)		(5,029)		(4,840	)		(4,874	)
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities		3,070			2,859		3,142			3,070
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		1,247			2,304		1,770			1,247
Purchases of limited partnership investments		(280	)		(78)		(47	)		(280	)
Proceeds from sales of limited partnership investments		124			85		119			124
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(974	)		(1,227)		(476	)		(895	)
Acquisitions							(1,222	)		(79	)
Dispositions		274			20		69			274
Change in short term investments		148			119		(29	)		148
Other, net		148			(87)		(40	)		148

Net cash flow investing activities		(1,117	)		(1,034)		(1,554	)		(1,117	)


Financing Activities:

Dividends paid		(42	)		(46)		(42	)		(42	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		(94	)		(110)		(96	)		(94	)
Purchases of subsidiary stock from noncontrolling interests		(8	)		(24)					(8	)
Purchases of Loews treasury stock		(86	)		(287)		(6	)		(86	)
Issuance of Loews common stock					7
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary stock					114
Principal payments on debt		(2,352	)		(1,329)		(908	)		(2,352	)
Issuance of debt		2,843			1,503		1,401			2,843
Other, net		(1	)		6		(1	)		(1	)

Net cash flow financing activities		260			(166)		348			260


Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash		(6	)		(2)		5			(6	)


Net change in cash		(92	)		(115)		30			(92	)
Cash, beginning of period		440			364		327			440

Cash, end of period	$	348		$	249	$	357		$	348

Loews Corporation is a holding company. Its subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business: commercial property and casualty insurance (CNA Financial Corporation (“CNA”), a 90% owned subsidiary); the operation of offshore oil and gas drilling rigs (Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (“Diamond Offshore”), a 53% owned subsidiary); transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids ~~and gathering and processing of natural gas~~ (Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (“Boardwalk Pipeline”), a 51% owned subsidiary); ~~and~~ the operation of a chain of hotels (Loews Hotels Holding Corporation (“Loews ~~Hotels”~~Hotels & Co”), a wholly owned subsidiary); and the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging solutions (Consolidated Container Company LLC, a 99% owned subsidiary). Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Company,” “Loews” and “Registrant” 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.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of ~~only~~ normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and December 31, ~~2015,~~2016, results of operations and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016 and changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015.~~2016. 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 Form10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2015.~~2016.

The Company presents basic and diluted net income (loss) per share on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income. 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. ~~Shares~~0.6 million and 4.7 million shares for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 and 0.6 million and 5.1 million shares for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 attributable to employee stock-based compensation ~~plans of 4.7 million, 3.7 million, 5.1 million and 3.6 million shares~~awards were not included in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding amounts ~~for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015~~ because the effect would have been antidilutive.

Accounting changes – – In ~~April~~March of ~~2015,~~2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting ~~Standards~~Standard Update (“ASU”) ~~2015-03, “Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30)~~2016-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): ~~Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.~~Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” The updated accounting guidance ~~requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in~~simplifies the ~~balance sheet as a direct deduction from~~accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including income tax consequences and classification on the ~~carrying amount~~statement of ~~that debt liability, rather than as a deferred asset.~~cash flows. As ~~required,~~of January 1, 2017, the ~~Company’s Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet has been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the effect of the adoption of~~Company adopted the updated accounting guidance ~~which resulted in~~and began recognizing excess tax benefits or deficiencies on vesting or settlement of awards as an income tax benefit or expense within net income and the related cash flows classified within operating activities. The change impacted the amount and timing of income tax expense recognition as well as the calculation of diluted earnings per share. The accounting change did not have a ~~decrease of $23 million in Other assets and Long term debt at December 31, 2015.~~material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Recently issued ASUs –In May of 2014, the FASB issued ASU2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” The core principle of the new accounting guidance is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new accounting guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized and requires enhanced disclosures about revenue. In August of 2015, the FASB formally amended the effective date of this update to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim ~~periods, and it~~periods. The guidance can be adopted either retrospectively or with a cumulative effect adjustment at the date of adoption. The Company ~~is currently evaluating~~expects the ~~effect that adopting this new accounting~~updated guidance will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

~~In May of 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-09, “Financial Services~~– Insurance (Topic 944): Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts.” The updated accounting guidance requires enhanced disclosures to provide additional information about insurance liabilities for short-duration contracts. The guidance is effective for annual periods

beginning after December 15, 2015 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the updated guidance will have on its financial statement disclosures, but expects to provide additional incurred and paid claims development information by accident year, quantitative information about claim frequency and the history of claims duration for significant lines of business within the annual financial statements.

In January of 2016, the FASB issued ASU2016-01, “Financial Instruments– Overall (Subtopic825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” The updated accounting guidance requires changes to the reporting model for financial instruments. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company ~~is currently evaluating the effect the guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, and~~ expects the primary change to be the requirement for equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net ~~income (loss).~~income.

In February of 2016, the FASB issued ASU2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” The updated guidance requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for most operating leases. In addition, the updated guidance requires that lessors separate lease and nonlease components in a contract in accordance with the new revenue guidance in ASU2014-09. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the ~~updated~~ guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In June of 2016, the FASB issued ASU2016-13, “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 (loss).~~income. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, and expects the primary changes to be the use of the expected credit loss model for the mortgage loan portfolio and reinsurance receivables and the presentation of credit losses within theavailable-for-sale fixed maturities portfolio through an allowance method rather than as a direct write-down. The expected credit loss model will require a financial asset to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. ~~The~~Under the allowance method foravailable-for-sale debt securities ~~will allow~~ the Company towill record reversals of credit losses ~~when~~if the estimate of credit losses declines.

On May 22, 2017, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of CCC Acquisition Holdings, Inc. for $1.2 billion, subject to closing adjustments. CCC Acquisition Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Consolidated Container Company LLC (“Consolidated Container”), is a rigid plastic packaging and recycled resins manufacturer that provides packaging solutions to end markets such as beverage, food and household chemicals through a network of manufacturing locations across North America. The results of Consolidated Container are included in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements since the acquisition date in the Corporate segment. Consolidated Container’s revenues were $91 million and, as a result of purchase accounting charges and acquisition costs, net income was not significant for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. For the year ended December 31, 2016, Consolidated Container reported total revenues of $788 million.

The acquisition was funded with approximately $620 million of parent company cash and debt financing proceeds at Consolidated Container of $600 million, as described below. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value as of the acquisition date and is subject to change within the measurement period. The primary areas that are not yet finalized relate to working capital at closing and determination of tax bases of net assets acquired.

Customer relationships were valued using an income approach, which values the intangible asset at the present value of the related incremental after tax cash flows. The customer relationships intangible asset will be amortized over a useful life of 21 years. The trade name was valued using an income approach, which values the intangible asset based on an estimate of cost savings, or a relief from royalty. The trade name will be amortized over a useful life of 10 years. Goodwill includes value associated with the assembled workforce and Consolidated Container’s future growth and profitability. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the acquisition did not result in a step up of tax basis and approximately $94 million of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

Consolidated Container entered into a credit agreement providing for a $605 million term loan and a five year $125 million asset based lending facility (“ABL facility”) in conjunction with the acquisition. The term loan is a variable rate facility which bears interest at a floating rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus an applicable margin of 3.5%, subject to a 1.0% floor. The term loan matures on May 22, 2024 and requires annual principal amortization of 1.0% of the original loan amount beginning December 31, 2017. Consolidated Container recorded approximately $19 million of debt issuance costs, which will be amortized over the terms of the facilities. Consolidated Container entered into interest rate swaps for a notional amount of $500 million to hedge its cash flow exposure to the variable rate debt. These swaps effectively fix the interest rate on the hedged portion of the term loan at approximately 5.6%. As of June 30, 2017, Consolidated Container had no borrowings outstanding under its ABL facility.


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015			Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
													2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities	$	449		$	452		$	895		$	895		$	457		$	449		$	912		$	895
Limited partnership investments		47			50			7			210			23			47			139			7
Short term investments		2						5			3			4			2			8			5
Equity securities		4			3			7			6			2			4			3			7
Income (loss) from trading portfolio (a)		87			11			102			(4	)		(1	)		87			33			102
Other		13			9			22			17			8			13			16			22

Total investment income		602			525			1,038			1,127			493			602			1,111			1,038
Investment expenses		(15	)		(15	)		(29	)		(29	)		(15	)		(15	)		(29	)		(29)

Net investment income	$	587		$	510		$	1,009		$	1,098		$	478		$	587		$	1,082		$	1,009


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,					Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015		2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities	$	4		$	(12	)	$	(13	)			$	44		$	4		$	76		$	(13)
Equity securities		3			(1	)		(2	)	$	(1)					3						(2)
Derivative instruments		(6	)		11			(13	)		10		(3	)		(6	)		(2	)		(13)
Short term investments and other								1			(1)		2						3			1

Investment gains (losses) (a)	$	1		$	(2	)	$	(27	)	$	8	$	43		$	1		$	77		$	(27)

The components of ~~net~~ other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses recognized in earnings by asset type are as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015		2017		2016		2017		2016
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
Corporate and other bonds	$	13	$	11	$	29	$	16	$	2	$	13	$	4	$	29
States, municipalities and political subdivisions				13				18
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		1		5		1		6				1				1
Other asset-backed		1		1		3		1				1				3

Total asset-backed		2		6		4		7		-		2		-		4

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale		15		30		33		41		2		15		4		33

Equity securities available-for-sale - common stock						5		1								5
Short term investments				1				1

Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings	$	15	$	31	$	38	$	43	$	2	$	15	$	4	$	38


June 30, 2016	Cost or Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized OTTI Losses (Gains)

June 30, 2017											Cost or Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized OTTI Losses (Gains)
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds		$ 17,613		$ 1,684		$ 93		$ 19,204		$ (1)	$	17,823	$	1,589	$	29	$	19,383
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		11,661		2,114		2		13,773		(25)		12,461		1,380		15		13,826	$	(13	)
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		4,994		215		20		5,189		(21)		4,835		124		38		4,921		(27	)
Commercial mortgage-backed		2,080		91		8		2,163				1,907		59		14		1,952
Other asset-backed		928		8		5		931				1,050		16		5		1,061

Total asset-backed		8,002		314		33		8,283		(21)		7,792		199		57		7,934		(27	)
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		81		11				92				113		4		2		115
Foreign government		438		22				460				438		12		1		449
Redeemable preferred stock		33		2				35				18		1				19

Fixed maturities available-for-sale		37,828		4,147		128		41,847		(47)
Fixed maturities available-for-sale												38,645		3,185		104		41,726		(40	)
Fixed maturities trading		457		4		1		460				337		3		1		339

Total fixed maturities		38,285		4,151		129		42,307		(47)		38,982		3,188		105		42,065		(40	)

Equity securities:
Common stock		20		5		2		23				17		5				22
Preferred stock		97		6		3		100				91		6		1		96

Equity securities available-for-sale		117		11		5		123		-		108		11		1		118		-
Equity securities trading		525		108		89		544				495		79		85		489

Total equity securities		642		119		94		667		-		603		90		86		607		-

Total		$ 38,927		$ 4,270		$ 223		$ 42,974		$ (47)	$	39,585	$	3,278	$	191	$	42,672	$	(40	)


December 31, 2015

(In millions)
December 31, 2016

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds		$ 17,097		$ 1,019		$ 347		$ 17,769			$	17,711	$	1,323	$	76	$	18,958	$	(1	)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		11,729		1,453		8		13,174		$ (4)		12,060		1,213		33		13,240		(16	)
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		4,935		154		17		5,072		(37)		5,004		120		51		5,073		(28	)
Commercial mortgage-backed		2,154		55		12		2,197				2,016		48		24		2,040
Other asset-backed		923		6		8		921				1,022		8		5		1,025

Total asset-backed		8,012		215		37		8,190		(37)		8,042		176		80		8,138		(28	)
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		62		5				67				83		10				93
Foreign government		334		13		1		346				435		13		3		445
Redeemable preferred stock		33		2				35				18		1				19

Fixed maturities available-for-sale		37,267		2,707		393		39,581		(41)		38,349		2,736		192		40,893		(45	)
Fixed maturities, trading		140				20		120

Fixed maturities trading												598		3				601
Total fixed maturities		37,407		2,707		413		39,701		(41)		38,947		2,739		192		41,494		(45	)

Equity securities:
Common stock		46		3		1		48				13		6				19
Preferred stock		145		7		3		149				93		2		4		91

Equity securities available-for-sale		191		10		4		197		-		106		8		4		110		-
Equity securities, trading		633		56		134		555

Equity securities trading												465		60		86		439
Total equity securities		824		66		138		752		-		571		68		90		549		-

Total		$ 38,231		$ 2,773		$ 551		$ 40,453		$ (41)	$	39,518	$	2,807	$	282	$	42,043	$	(45	)

The net unrealized gains on investments included in the tables above are recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (“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 certain long term care products ~~within CNA’s Life & Group Non-Core business~~ would result in a premium deficiency if

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 (“Shadow Adjustments”). As of June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and December 31, ~~2015,~~2016, the net unrealized gains on investments included in AOCI were correspondingly reduced by Shadow Adjustments of ~~$1.5~~$1.1 billion and ~~$996 million.~~$909 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests).

Theavailable-for-sale securities in a gross unrealized loss position are as follows:


	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or Longer				Total				Less than 12 Months				12 Months or Longer				Total

June 30, 2016	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses

June 30, 2017													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	$	1,032	$	43	$	562	$	50	$	1,594	$	93	$	1,314	$	26	$	52	$	3	$	1,366	$	29
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		68		2		10				78		2		742		15		24				766		15
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		293		8		234		12		527		20		1,722		34		141		4		1,863		38
Commercial mortgage-backed		386		7		118		1		504		8		473		8		125		6		598		14
Other asset-backed		306		5		5				311		5		159		4		14		1		173		5

Total asset-backed		985		20		357		13		1,342		33		2,354		46		280		11		2,634		57
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises														65		2						65		2
Foreign government		8				5				13				109		1						109		1

Total fixed maturity securities		2,093		65		934		63		3,027		128		4,584		90		356		14		4,940		104
Equity securities:
Common stock		4		2						4		2		1								1
Preferred stock		23		3						23		3		15		1						15		1

Total equity securities														16		1		-		-		16		1
Total	$	2,120	$	70	$	934	$	63	$	3,054	$	133	$	4,600	$	91	$	356	$	14	$	4,956	$	105


December 31, 2015

(In millions)
December 31, 2016

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds	$	4,882	$	302	$	174	$	45	$	5,056	$	347	$	2,615	$	61	$	254	$	15	$	2,869	$	76
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		338		8		75				413		8		959		32		23		1		982		33
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		963		9		164		8		1,127		17		2,136		44		201		7		2,337		51
Commercial mortgage-backed		652		10		96		2		748		12		756		22		69		2		825		24
Other asset-backed		552		8		5				557		8		398		5		24				422		5

Total asset-backed		2,167		27		265		10		2,432		37		3,290		71		294		9		3,584		80
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		4								4				5								5
Foreign government		54		1						54		1		108		3						108		3
Redeemable preferred stock		3								3

Total fixed maturity securities		7,448		338		514		55		7,962		393		6,977		167		571		25		7,548		192
Common stock		3		1						3		1
Preferred stock		13		3						13		3

Equity securities														12				13		4		25		4
Total	$	7,464	$	342	$	514	$	55	$	7,978	$	397	$	6,989	$	167	$	584	$	29	$	7,573	$	196

Based on current facts and circumstances, the Company believes the unrealized losses presented in the June 30, 2017 securities in a gross unrealized loss position table above are not indicative of the ultimate collectibility 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 OTTI losses to be recorded as of June 30, ~~2016.~~2017.

The following table presents the activity related to the pretax credit loss component reflected in Retained earnings on fixed maturity securities still held as of June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016 for which a portion of an OTTI loss was recognized in Other comprehensive income.


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016			2015			2016			2015			Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
													2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Beginning balance of credit losses on fixed maturity securities	$	48		$	61		$	53		$	62		$	32		$	48		$	36		$	53
Reductions for securities sold during the period		(7	)		(2	)		(12	)		(3	)		(2	)		(7	)		(6	)		(12	)

Ending balance of credit losses on fixed maturity securities	$	41		$	59		$	41		$	59		$	30		$	41		$	30		$	41

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


	June 30, 2016				December 31, 2015				June 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
									Cost or		Estimated		Cost or		Estimated
	Cost or Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Cost or Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
									Cost		Value		Cost		Value
(In millions)

Due in one year or less	$	1,817	$	1,855	$	1,574	$	1,595	$	1,590	$	1,628	$	1,779	$	1,828
Due after one year through five years		8,616		9,114		7,738		8,082		7,732		8,098		7,566		7,955
Due after five years through ten years		14,583		15,466		14,652		14,915		15,754		16,404		15,892		16,332
Due after ten years		12,812		15,412		13,303		14,989		13,569		15,596		13,112		14,778

Total	$	37,828	$	41,847	$	37,267	$	39,581	$	38,645	$	41,726	$	38,349	$	40,893

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.

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 the 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.

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:

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 by the Company.

The Company performs control procedures 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 ~~methodologies,~~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, (iv) detailed analysis, where the Company performs an independent analysis of the inputs and assumptions used to price individual securities and (v) pricing validation, where prices received are compared to prices independently estimated by the Company.

The fair values of CNA’s life settlement contracts are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Equity options purchased are included in Equity securities, and all other derivative assets are included in Receivables. Derivative liabilities are included in Payable to brokers. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are presented in the following tables:


June 30, 2016	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total

June 30, 2017										Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds				$	18,962	$	242	$	19,204				$	19,283	$	100	$	19,383
States, municipalities and political subdivisions					13,771		2		13,773					13,825		1		13,826
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed					5,055		134		5,189					4,798		123		4,921
Commercial mortgage-backed					2,152		11		2,163					1,939		13		1,952
Other asset-backed					886		45		931					979		82		1,061

Total asset-backed					8,093		190		8,283					7,716		218		7,934
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises	$	91			1				92	$	115							115
Foreign government					460				460					449				449
Redeemable preferred stock		35							35		19							19

Fixed maturities available-for-sale		126			41,287		434		41,847		134			41,273		319		41,726
Fixed maturities trading					454		6		460					334		5		339

Total fixed maturities	$	126		$	41,741	$	440	$	42,307	$	134		$	41,607	$	324	$	42,065


Equity securities available-for-sale	$	104				$	19	$	123	$	99				$	19	$	118
Equity securities trading		542					2		544		488					1		489

Total equity securities	$	646		$	-	$	21	$	667	$	587		$	-	$	20	$	607


Short term investments	$	4,289		$	950			$	5,239	$	3,858		$	981			$	4,839
Other invested assets		53			5				58		60			5				65
Receivables						$	1		1		1							1
Life settlement contracts							67		67						$	1		1
Payable to brokers		(657	)						(657)		(8	)						(8	)


December 31, 2015	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total

December 31, 2016										Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds				$	17,601	$	168	$	17,769				$	18,828	$	130	$	18,958
States, municipalities and political subdivisions					13,172		2		13,174					13,239		1		13,240
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed					4,938		134		5,072					4,944		129		5,073
Commercial mortgage-backed					2,175		22		2,197					2,027		13		2,040
Other asset-backed					868		53		921					968		57		1,025

Total asset-backed					7,981		209		8,190					7,939		199		8,138
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises	$	66			1				67	$	93							93
Foreign government					346				346					445				445
Redeemable preferred stock		35							35		19							19

Fixed maturities available-for-sale		101			39,101		379		39,581		112			40,451		330		40,893
Fixed maturities trading					35		85		120					595		6		601

Total fixed maturities	$	101		$	39,136	$	464	$	39,701	$	112		$	41,046	$	336	$	41,494


Equity securities available-for-sale	$	177				$	20	$	197	$	91				$	19	$	110
Equity securities trading		554					1		555		438					1		439

Total equity securities	$	731		$	-	$	21	$	752	$	529		$	-	$	20	$	549


Short term investments	$	3,600		$	1,134			$	4,734	$	3,833		$	853			$	4,686
Other invested assets		102			44				146		55			5				60
Receivables					9	$	3		12		1							1
Life settlement contracts							74		74						$	58		58
Payable to brokers		(196	)						(196)		(44	)						(44	)

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, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015:~~2016:


																								Unrealized																				Unrealized
																								Gains																				Gains
																								(Losses)																				(Losses)
			Net Realized Gains																					Recognized in				Net Realized Gains																Recognized in
			(Losses) and Net Change																					Net Income				(Losses) and Net Change																Net Income
			in Unrealized Gains																					(Loss) on Level				in Unrealized Gains																(Loss) on Level
			(Losses)																					3 Assets and				(Losses)																3 Assets and
			Included in														Transfers		Transfers					Liabilities				Included in										Transfers		Transfers				Liabilities
	Balance,		Net Income			Included in											into		out of			Balance,		Held at		Balance,		Net Income		Included in								into		out of		Balance,		Held at
2016	April 1		(Loss)			OCI			Purchases		Sales			Settlements			Level 3		Level 3			June 30		June 30

2017																										April 1		(Loss)		OCI		Purchases		Sales		Settlements		Level 3		Level 3		June 30		June 30
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds	$	193	$	1		$	3		$	94	$	(20	)	$	(7	)			$	(22	)	$	242			$	121									$	(11)			$	(10)	$	100
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		2																					2				1																1
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		128		1			(1	)		10					(4	)							134				126	$	1	$	1						(5)						123
Commercial mortgage- backed		27													(9	)	$	3		(10	)		11				13																13
Other asset-backed		50					2			35		(25	)		(1	)				(16	)		45				117					$	13				(2)	$	24		(70)		82

Total asset-backed		205		1			1			45		(25	)		(14	)		3		(26	)		190	$	-		256		1		1		13	$	-		(7)		24		(70)		218	$	-

Fixed maturities available-for-sale		400		2			4			139		(45	)		(21	)		3		(48	)		434				378		1		1		13				(18)		24		(80)		319
Fixed maturities trading		3		4								(1	)										6		4		5																5		(1)

Total fixed maturities	$	403	$	6		$	4		$	139	$	(46	)	$	(21	)	$	3	$	(48	)	$	440	$	4	$	383	$	1	$	1	$	13	$	-	$	(18)	$	24	$	(80)	$	324	$	(1)


Equity securities available-for-sale	$	19																				$	19			$	19			$	1			$	(1)							$	19
Equity securities trading		-	$	1					$	1													2	$	1		1																1

Total equity securities	$	19	$	1		$	-		$	1	$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-		$	21	$	1	$	20	$	-	$	1	$	-	$	(1)	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	20	$	-


Life settlement contracts	$	72	$	6										$	(11	)						$	67	$	(3)	$	46							$	(45)							$	1
Derivative financial instruments, net				(2	)												$	3					1		(3)


			Net Realized Gains (Losses) and Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses)														Transfers into Level 3		Transfers out of Level 3			Balance, June 30		Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Net Income on Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Held at June 30																				Unrealized
2015	Balance, April 1		Included in Net Income			Included in OCI			Purchases		Sales			Settlements
																																												Gains
																																												(Losses)
																												Net Realized Gains																Recognized in
																												(Losses) and Net Change																Net Income
																												in Unrealized Gains																(Loss) on Level
																												(Losses)																3 Assets and
																												Included in										Transfers		Transfers				Liabilities
																										Balance,		Net Income		Included in								into		out of		Balance,		Held at
2016																										April 1		(Loss)		OCI		Purchases		Sales		Settlements		Level 3		Level 3		June 30		June 30
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds	$	186	$	(2	)	$	(1	)						$	(7	)			$	(35	)	$	141		$ (3)	$	193	$	1	$	3	$	94	$	(20)	$	(7)			$	(22)	$	242
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		86													(1	)							85				2																2
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		232		1			(2	)							(11	)				(13	)		207				128		1		(1)		10				(4)						134
Commercial mortgage-backed		64		1			(1	)	$	9					(1	)	$	17		(2	)		87
Commercial mortgage- backed																											27										(9)	$	3		(10)		11
Other asset-backed		553		2			1			47	$	(90	)		(17	)				(6	)		490				50				2		35		(25)		(1)				(16)		45

Total asset-backed		849		4			(2	)		56		(90	)		(29	)		17		(21	)		784		-		205		1		1		45		(25)		(14)		3		(26)		190	$	-

Fixed maturities available-for-sale		1,121		2			(3	)		56		(90	)		(37	)		17		(56	)		1,010		(3)		400		2		4		139		(45)		(21)		3		(48)		434
Fixed maturities trading		89																					89				3		4						(1)								6		4

Total fixed maturities	$	1,210	$	2		$	(3	)	$	56	$	(90	)	$	(37	)	$	17	$	(56	)	$	1,099		$ (3)	$	403	$	6	$	4	$	139	$	(46)	$	(21)	$	3	$	(48)	$	440	$	4


Equity securities available-for-sale	$	13				$	3															$	16			$	19															$	19
Equity securities trading		1																					1				-	$	1			$	1										2	$	1

Total equity securities	$	14	$	-		$	3		$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-		$	17		$ -	$	19	$	1	$	-	$	1	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	21	$	1


Life settlement contracts	$	79	$	4										$	(8	)						$	75		$ (2)	$	72	$	6							$	(11)					$	67	$	(3)
Derivative financial instruments, net																													(2)									$	3				1		(3)


																					Unrealized																					Unrealized
																					Gains																					Gains
																					(Losses)																					(Losses)
			Net Realized Gains																		Recognized in				Net Realized Gains																	Recognized in
			(Losses) and Net Change																		Net Income				(Losses) and Net Change																	Net Income
			in Unrealized Gains																		(Loss) on Level				in Unrealized Gains																	(Loss) on Level
			(Losses)																		3 Assets and				(Losses)																	3 Assets and
			Included in												Transfers		Transfers				Liabilities				Included in											Transfers		Transfers				Liabilities
	Balance,		Net Income			Included in									into		out of		Balance,		Held at		Balance,		Net Income			Included in								into		out of		Balance,		Held at
2016	January 1		(Loss)			OCI		Purchases		Sales			Settlements		Level 3		Level 3		June 30		June 30

2017																							January 1		(Loss)			OCI		Purchases		Sales		Settlements		Level 3		Level 3		June 30		June 30
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds	$	168				$	7	$	147	$	(36	)	$	(10)			$	(34)	$	242			$	130				$	1	$	5	$	(1)	$	(25)			$	(10)	$	100
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		2																		2				1																	1
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		134	$	2			(1)		10					(9)				(2)		134				129	$	2			3						(11)						123
Commercial mortgage-backed		22							9					(9)	$	3		(14)		11				13																	13
Other asset-backed		53					2		35		(25	)		(1)		2		(21)		45				57		(1	)				51				(2)	$	52		(75)		82

Total asset-backed		209		2			1		54		(25	)		(19)		5		(37)		190	$	-		199		1			3		51		-		(13)		52		(75)		218	$	-

Fixed maturities available-for-sale		379		2			8		201		(61	)		(29)		5		(71)		434				330		1			4		56		(1)		(38)		52		(85)		319
Fixed maturities trading		85		5					2		(86	)								6		4		6		(1	)														5		(1)

Total fixed maturities	$	464	$	7		$	8	$	203	$	(147	)	$	(29)	$	5	$	(71)	$	440	$	4	$	336	$	-		$	4	$	56	$	(1)	$	(38)	$	52	$	(85)	$	324	$	(1)


Equity securities available-for-sale	$	20				$	(1)												$	19			$	19				$	2	$	1	$	(3)							$	19
Equity securities trading		1	$	1				$	1	$	(1	)								2	$	1		1																	1

Total equity securities	$	21	$	1		$	(1)	$	1	$	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	21	$	1	$	20	$	-		$	2	$	1	$	(3)	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	20	$	-


Life settlement contracts	$	74	$	10									$	(17)					$	67	$	(3)	$	58	$	6						$	(58)	$	(5)					$	1
Derivative financial instruments, net		3		(3	)					$	(2	)			$	3				1		(3)		-		1							(1)								-


																								Unrealized																				Unrealized
																								Gains																				Gains
																								(Losses)																				(Losses)
																								Recognized in				Net Realized Gains																Recognized in
			Net Realized Gains																					Net Income				(Losses) and Net Change																Net Income
			(Losses) and Net Change																					on Level				in Unrealized Gains																(Loss) on Level
			in Unrealized Gains																					3 Assets and				(Losses)																3 Assets and
			(Losses)														Transfers		Transfers					Liabilities				Included in										Transfers		Transfers				Liabilities
	Balance,		Included in			Included in											into		out of			Balance,		Held at		Balance,		Net Income		Included in								into		out of		Balance,		Held at
2015	January 1		Net Income			OCI			Purchases		Sales			Settlements			Level 3		Level 3			June 30		June 30

2016																										January 1		(Loss)		OCI		Purchases		Sales		Settlements		Level 3		Level 3		June 30		June 30
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds	$	162	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	12	$	(12	)	$	(21	)	$	37	$	(35	)	$	141	$	(3)	$	168			$	7	$	147	$	(36)	$	(10)			$	(34)	$	242
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		94		1											(10	)							85				2																2
Asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed		189		2			(2	)		72					(21	)				(33	)		207				134	$	2		(1)		10				(9)				(2)		134
Commercial mortgage-backed		83		2						15					(2	)		17		(28	)		87
Commercial mortgage- backed																											22						9				(9)	$	3		(14)		11
Other asset-backed		655		3			10			82		(234	)		(20	)				(6	)		490				53				2		35		(25)		(1)		2		(21)		45

Total asset-backed		927		7			8			169		(234	)		(43	)		17		(67	)		784		-		209		2		1		54		(25)		(19)		5		(37)		190	$	-

Fixed maturities available-for-sale		1,183		7			7			181		(246	)		(74	)		54		(102	)		1,010		(3)		379		2		8		201		(61)		(29)		5		(71)		434
Fixed maturities trading		90										(1	)										89				85		5				2		(86)								6		4

Total fixed maturities	$	1,273	$	7		$	7		$	181	$	(247	)	$	(74	)	$	54	$	(102	)	$	1,099	$	(3)	$	464	$	7	$	8	$	203	$	(147)	$	(29)	$	5	$	(71)	$	440	$	4


Equity securities available-for-sale	$	16																				$	16			$	20			$	(1)											$	19
Equity securities trading		1																					1				1	$	1			$	1	$	(1)								2	$	1

Total equity securities	$	17	$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-		$	17	$	-	$	21	$	1	$	(1)	$	1	$	(1)	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	21	$	1


Life settlement contracts	$	82	$	17										$	(24	)						$	75	$	(1)	$	74	$	10							$	(17)					$	67	$	(3)
Derivative financial instruments, net																											3		(3)					$	(2)			$	3				1		(3)

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

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. During the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016 there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels at the beginning of quarterly reporting periods.

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.

Level 1 securities include highly liquid and exchange traded bonds and redeemable preferred stock, 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 inputs that are not market observable.

Level 1 equity securities include publicly traded securities valued using quoted market prices. Level 2 securities are primarilynon-redeemable preferred stocks and common stocks 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 inputs that are not market observable.

Exchange traded derivatives are valued using quoted market prices and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 2 derivatives primarily include currency forwards valued using observable market forward rates.Over-the-counter derivatives, principally interest rate swaps, 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.

Securities that are actively traded or have quoted prices are classified as Level 1. These securities include money market funds and treasury bills. Level 2 primarily includes commercial paper, for which all inputs are market observable. Fixed maturity securities purchased within one year of maturity are ~~valued~~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.

Level 1 securities include exchange tradedopen-end funds valued using quoted market prices.

~~The~~CNA accounts for its investment in life settlement contracts using the fair ~~values~~value method. Historically, the fair value of life settlement contracts ~~are~~was determined as the present value of the anticipated death benefits less anticipated premium payments based on contract terms that are distinct for each insured, as well as CNA’s own assumptions for mortality, premium expense and the rate of return that a buyer would require on the contracts.

The entire portfolio of life settlement contracts was determined to be held for sale as of December 31, 2016 as CNA reached an agreement on terms to sell the portfolio. As such, CNA adjusted the fair value to the estimated sales proceeds less cost to sell. The definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) related to the portfolio was executed on March 7, 2017 (“sale date”). In connection therewith, the life settlement contracts and related sale proceeds were placed in escrow until the buyer is recognized as the owner and beneficiary of each individual life settlement contract by the life insurance company that issued the policy. All but $1 million of the contracts have been released from escrow as of June 30, 2017. CNA derecognized the released contracts and recorded the consideration, including a note receivable, which is payable over three years and is carried at amortized cost less any valuation allowance. The note receivable of $45 million is included within Other assets on the June 30, 2017 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet and interest income is accreted to the principal balance of the note receivable. The contracts remaining in escrow have not been derecognized, continue to be measured at the fair value per the PSA, and are expected to clear escrow in the third quarter of 2017.

The fair value of CNA’s investments in life settlement contracts were $1 million and $58 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Despite the sale, the contracts have been classified as Level 3 as there is not an active market for life settlement contracts. The cash receipts and payments related to the life settlement contracts prior to the sale date are included in operating activities on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows. Cash receipts related to the sale of the life settlement contracts as ~~no comparable market pricing data is available.~~well as principal payments on the note receivable are included in investing activities.

The following tables present quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company 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 to the Company. The valuation of life settlement contracts was based on the terms of the sale of the contracts to a third party; therefore the contracts are not included in the tables below.

For fixed maturity securities, an increase to the credit spread assumptions ~~would result in a lower fair value measurement. For life settlement contracts, an increase in the discount rate risk premium or decrease in the mortality assumption~~ would result in a lower fair value measurement.

The carrying amount, estimated fair value and the level of the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s 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 capital 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							Carrying			Estimated Fair Value
June 30, 2016	Amount		Level 1	Level 2		Level 3		Total
June 30, 2017										Amount			Level 1	Level 2			Level 3			Total
(In millions)

Assets:
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans	$	610				$	638	$	638		$	646						$	655		$	655

Liabilities:
Short term debt		329		$	327		2		329			190			$	154			40			194
Long term debt		10,721			10,267		648		10,915			11,075				10,074			1,217			11,291

December 31, 2015
December 31, 2016

Assets:
Other invested assets, primarily mortgage loans	$	678				$	688	$	688		$	591						$	594		$	594

Liabilities:
Short term debt		1,038		$	1,050		2		1,052			107			$	104			3			107
Long term debt		9,507			8,538		595		9,133			10,655				10,150			646			10,796

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of these financial assets and liabilities.

The fair ~~value~~values of mortgage loans, included in Other invested assets, ~~was~~were based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the current interest rate for similar financial instruments, adjusted for specific loan risk.

Fair value of debt was based on observable market prices when available. When observable market prices were not available, the fair value of debt was based on observable market prices of comparable instruments adjusted for differences between the observed instruments and the instruments being valued or is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

During the second quarter of 2017, Diamond Offshore evaluated seven drilling rigs with indicators of impairment. Due to the continued deterioration of market fundamentals in the contract drilling industry, as well as newly-available market projections, which indicated that a full market recovery is likely to occur further in the future than had previously been estimated, Diamond Offshore determined that the carrying values of one ultra-deepwater and one deepwater semisubmersible rig were impaired.

Diamond Offshore estimated the fair value of the rigs impaired in 2017 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 estimated proceeds that may be received on ultimate disposition of the rig, and are representative of Level 3 fair value measurements due to the significant level of estimation involved and lack of transparency as to the inputs used. During the second quarter of 2017, Diamond Offshore recorded an asset impairment charge of $72 million ($23 million after tax and noncontrolling interests), which is included in Other operating expenses on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income.

As of June 30, 2017, there were nine rigs in Diamond Offshore’s drilling fleet for which there were no current indicators that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable and, therefore, were not evaluated for impairment at that time. If market fundamentals in the offshore oil and gas industry deteriorate further or a projected market recovery is further delayed, additional impairment losses may be required to be recognized in future periods.

Diamond Offshore recorded aggregate asset impairment charges of $672 million ($263 million after tax and noncontrolling interests), which is included in Other operating expenses on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. See Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for further discussion of Diamond Offshore’s 2016 asset impairments.

In ~~February~~May of ~~2016, Diamond Offshore entered into~~2017, Boardwalk Pipeline sold a ~~ten-year agreement with a subsidiary of GE Oil & Gas (“GE”) to provide services with respect to certain blowout preventer~~processing plant and related well control equipment on four newly-built drillships. Such services include management of maintenance, certification and reliability with respect to such equipment. In connection with the contractual services agreement with GE, Diamond Offshore will sell the well control equipment toassets, for approximately $65 million, including customary adjustments. The sale resulted in a GE affiliate and subsequently lease back such equipment pursuant to separate ten-year operating leases. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, Diamond Offshore executed three sale and leaseback transactions and received $158 million in proceeds, which was less than the carrying value of the equipment. The

resulting difference was recorded as prepaid rent with no gain or loss recognized on the transactions, and will be amortized over the terms of the operating leases. Future commitments under the operating leases and contractual services agreements are estimated to aggregate approximately $491 million over the term of the agreements. Diamond Offshore expects to complete the remaining sale and leaseback transaction in the third quarter of 2016.

During the second quarter of 2016, in response to the continuing decline in industry-wide utilization for semisubmersible rigs, further exacerbated by additional and more frequent contract cancelations by customers, declining dayrates, as well as the results of a third-party strategic review of Diamond Offshore’s long-term business plan completed in the second quarter of 2016, Diamond Offshore reassessed its projections for a recovery in the offshore drilling market. As a result, Diamond Offshore concluded that an expected market recovery is now likely further in the future than had previously been estimated. Consequently, Diamond Offshore believes its cold-stacked rigs, as well as those rigs expected to be cold-stacked in the near term after they come off contract, will likely remain cold-stacked for an extended period of time. Diamond Offshore also believes that the re-entry costs for these rigs will be higher than previously estimated, negatively impacting the undiscounted, projected probability-weighted cash flow projections utilized in its impairment analysis. In addition, in response to the declining market, Diamond Offshore also reduced anticipated market pricing and expected utilization of these rigs after reactivation. In the second quarter of 2016, Diamond Offshore evaluated 15 of its drilling rigs with indications that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Based on updated assumptions and analyses, Diamond Offshore determined that the carrying values of eight of these rigs, consisting of three ultra-deepwater, three deepwater and two mid-water semisubmersible rigs, were impaired.

Diamond Offshore estimated the fair value of the eight impaired rigs using an income approach. The fair value of each rig was estimated based on a calculation of the rig’s discounted future net cash flows over its remaining economic life, which utilized significant unobservable inputs, including, but not limited to, assumptions related to estimated dayrate revenue, rig utilization, estimated reactivation and regulatory survey costs, as well as estimated proceeds that may be received on ultimate disposition of the rig. The 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. During the second quarter of 2016, Diamond Offshore recognized an impairment loss of ~~$672~~$47 million ($~~263 million after tax and noncontrolling interests).~~

As of June 30, 2016, there were seven rigs in Diamond Offshore’s drilling fleet for which there were no indications that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable and, thus, were not evaluated for impairment at this time. If market fundamentals in the offshore oil and gas industry deteriorate further, Diamond Offshore may be required to recognize additional impairment losses in future periods.

During the first quarter of 2015, Diamond Offshore evaluated 17 of its drilling rigs with indications that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Based on this evaluation, Diamond Offshore determined that seven mid-water semisubmersibles as well as an older drillship were impaired and an impairment loss was recognized aggregating $359 million ($15815 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) ~~for the six months ended June 30, 2015.~~

~~See Note 6 of~~and is included in Other operating expenses on the Consolidated ~~Financial~~Condensed Statements ~~in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for further discussion~~ of ~~Diamond Offshore’s 2015 asset impairments.~~

CNA’s property and casualty insurance claim and claim adjustment expense reserves represent the estimated amounts necessary to resolve all outstanding claims, including ~~claims that are~~ incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) claims as of the reporting date. CNA’s reserve projections are based primarily on detailed analysis of the facts in each case, CNA’s experience with similar cases and various historical development patterns. Consideration is given to such historical patterns as ~~field~~claim reserving trends and ~~claims~~ settlement practices, loss payments, pending levels of unpaid claims and product mix, as well as court decisions, 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 all 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 CNA’s 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 materialperiod-to-period fluctuations in CNA’s results of operations and/or equity. CNA reported catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, of ~~$85~~$39 million and ~~$60~~$85 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 and ~~2015~~$73 million and $121 ~~million and $89~~ million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015.~~2016. Catastrophe losses in 2017 related primarily to U.S. weather-related events. Catastrophe losses in 2016 resulted primarily from U.S. weather-related events and the Fort McMurray wildfires.

The following table presents a reconciliation between beginning and ending claim and claim adjustment expense reserves, including claim and claim adjustment expense reserves ofnon-core operations.

Changes in estimates of claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserves and premium accruals, net of reinsurance, for prior years are defined as net prior year development. These changes can be favorable or unfavorable. The following ~~tables~~table and discussion present net prior year ~~development.~~development:


Three Months Ended June 30, 2016	Specialty		Commercial		International		Total
									Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
									June 30,						June 30,
									2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development		$ (65)		$ (18)		$ (15)		$ (98)	$	(55	)	$	(98	)	$	(112	)	$	(150	)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable premium development		(7)		(2)		1		(8)		(8	)		(8	)		17			(22	)

Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year development		$ (72)		$ (20)		$ (14)		$ (106)	$	(63	)	$	(106	)	$	(95	)	$	(172	)


Three Months Ended June 30, 2015


Pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development		$ (13)		$ 16		$ (8)		$ (5)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable premium development		(2)		(11)		(2)		(15)

Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year development		$ (15)		$ 5		$ (10)		$ (20)

Premium development can occur in the property and casualty business when there is a change in exposure on auditable policies or when premium accruals differ from processed premium. Audits on policies usually occur in a period after the expiration date of the policy. See Note 10 for further information on the premium development for the Small Business multi-peril package product and workers’ compensation policies for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016    Specialty    Commercial    International    Total

(In millions)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development
   $       (99)       $       (32)       $       (19)       $     (150)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable premium development
   (18)       (4)          (22)

Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year development
   $     (117)       $       (36)       $       (19)       $     (172)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

Pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development
   $       (11)       $     11       $ (12)       $ (12)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable premium development
   (8)       (12)       14       (6)

Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year development
   $       (19)       $       (1)       $ 2       $ (18)

The following table and discussion present ~~further detail~~details of the net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development (“development”) ~~recorded for the Specialty segment:~~:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
									Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	2016		2015		2016		2015		June 30,						June 30,
									2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Medical professional liability	$	(23)	$	(6)	$	(30)	$	8	$	3		$	(23	)	$	4		$	(30	)
Other professional liability and management liability		(41)		(1)		(50)		(4)		(37	)		(41	)		(69	)		(50	)
Surety								1
Warranty		3		1		5		1
Commercial auto													(20	)		(26	)		(35	)
General liability										(1	)		(37	)		(1	)		(52	)
Workers’ compensation										(46	)		50			(46	)		54
Other		(4)		(7)		(24)		(17)		26			(27	)		26			(37	)

Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable development	$	(65)	$	(13)	$	(99)	$	(11)	$	(55	)	$	(98	)	$	(112	)	$	(150	)

Favorable development in other professional liability and management liability was primarily due to lower than expected claim frequency in accident years 2013 through 2015 and lower than expected severity in accident years 2014 through 2016 for professional liability.

Favorable development for workers’ compensation was primarily related to decreases in frequency and severity in recent accident years, partially attributable to California reforms related to decreases in medical costs.

Unfavorable development for other coverages was primarily due to higher than expected severity in accident year 2016 for property and other, higher than expected severity in accident year 2015 arising from the management liability business for other professional liability and adverse large claims experience in the Hardy political risks portfolio, relating largely to accident year 2016. This unfavorable development was partially offset by favorable development in accident years 2014 and prior for other professional liability and better than expected frequency in accident years 2014 through 2016, for property and marine.

Favorable development in medical professional liability was due to lower than expected severity for individual healthcare professionals and allied facilities for accident years 2014 and prior.

Favorable development in other professional liability and management liability was primarily related to lower than expected frequency of claims in accident years 2010 through 2015, mainly driven by professional services. This was partially offset by unfavorable development in accident year 2015 related to an increase in management liability frequency of larger claims.

~~2015~~Favorable development for commercial auto was primarily due to favorable settlements on claims in accident years 2010 through 2014.

~~Overall, favorable~~Favorable development ~~in medical professional~~for general liability was primarily due to ~~lower~~better than expected claim settlements in accident years 2012 through 2014 and better than expected severity ~~for individual healthcare professionals and allied facilities~~on umbrella claims in accident years ~~2009~~2010 through ~~2012.~~ 2013.

Unfavorable development for workers’ compensation was ~~recorded related~~due to ~~increased claim frequency~~a reduction in ~~the aging services business in accident years 2009 and 2010.~~

~~Favorable~~estimated recoveries on war hazard claims for Defense Base Act contractors, which was partially offset by favorable development ~~of $38 million was recorded in other professional liability and management liability~~ related to lower than expected ~~severity~~frequencies for ~~professional services primarily~~the small and middle market businesses in accident years ~~2010 and prior. Unfavorable development of $37 million was recorded primarily related to increased claim frequency on public company management liability in accident years 2012~~2009 through 2014.

Favorable development for other coverages was primarily due to better than expected ~~claim frequency in property coverages provided to Specialty customers~~loss emergence in accident ~~year 2014.~~years 2013 through 2015 for property and other, better than expected severity in accident years 2013 and prior for liability and better than expected severity in auto liability in accident years 2011 through 2015, partially offset by unfavorable development for higher than expected large loss emergence in accident years 2011 through 2015 for other professional liability.

Favorable development in other professional liability and management liability was primarily due to favorable settlements on closed claims and a lower frequency of large losses for accident years 2011 through 2016 for professional and management liability, lower than expected claim frequency in accident years 2013 through 2015 for professional liability and lower than expected severity in accident years 2014 through 2016 for professional liability.

Favorable development for commercial auto was primarily due to lower than expected severity in accident years

The drivers of development for the six month period for other coverages were generally consistent with the three month summary above.

Favorable development for medical professional liability was primarily due to lower than expected ~~severities~~severity for individual healthcare professionals, allied facilities, and hospitals in accident years 2011 and prior. This was partially offset by unfavorable development in accident years 2012 and 2013 related to higher than expected large loss emergence in hospitals and higher than expected severity in accident years 2014 and 2015 in the aging services business.

Favorable development in other professional liability and management liability was primarily related to lower than expected frequency of claims in accident years 2010 through 2015, mainly driven by professional services. Additional favorable development was related to favorable outcomes on larger claims in 2013 and prior in professional services. This was partially offset by unfavorable development in accident years 2014 and 2015 related to an increase in management liability frequency of larger claims.

Favorable development for ~~other coverages was due to better than expected claim frequency in property coverages provided to Specialty customers in accident year 2015.~~

Overall, unfavorable development for medical professional liability was primarily related to increased claim frequency in the aging services business for accident years 2009 through 2014, partially offset by lower than expected severity in accident years 2010 and prior. Additional favorable development was due to lower than expected severity for individual healthcare professionals and allied facilities in accident years 2009 through 2012.

Favorable development of $41 million was recorded in other professional liability and management liability primarily related to lower than expected severity in accident years 2010 and prior for professional services. Unfavorable development of $37 million was recorded primarily related to increased claim frequency on public company management liability in accident years 2012 through 2014.

~~Favorable development for other coverages was primarily due to better than expected claim frequency in property coverages provided to Specialty customers in accident year 2014.~~

~~The following table and discussion present further detail of the development recorded for the Commercial segment:~~

~~Favorable development for commercial auto was primarily due to favorable settlements on claims in accident years 2010 through 2014.~~

Favorable development for general liability was primarily due to better than expected claim settlements in accident years 2012 through 2014 and better than expected severity on umbrella claims in accident years 2010 through 2013.

Unfavorable development for workers’ compensation was due to a reduction in estimated recoveries on war hazard claims for Defense Base Act contractors, which was partially offset by favorable development related to lower than expected frequencies for the small and middle market businesses in accident years 2009 through 2014.

~~Favorable development for property and other was primarily due to better than expected loss emergence in accident years 2013 through 2015.~~

In the aggregate, the unfavorable loss development of $16 million was driven by an extra contractual obligation loss and losses associated with premium development. The reserve development discussed below was largely offsetting.

~~Unfavorable development for workers’ compensation was primarily due to higher than expected severity related to Defense Base Act contractors in accident years 2008 through 2013.~~

Favorable development for property and other was primarily due to better than expected loss emergence from 2012 catastrophe events and better than expected claim frequency of large claims in accident year 2014.

~~Favorable development for~~ commercial auto was primarily due to favorable settlements on claims in accident years 2010 through 2014.

~~Unfavorable~~Favorable development for other coverages was primarily due to better than expected claim frequency in property coverages in accident year 2015, better than expected loss emergence in accident years 2013 through 2015 for property and other, better than expected severity in accident years 2013 and prior for liability and better than expected severity in auto liability in accident years 2011 through 2015. This favorable development was partially offset by unfavorable development which was primarily due to higher than expected severity from a 2015 catastrophe ~~event. Favorable development was primarily due to better than expected loss emergence in accident years 2013 through 2015.~~

~~In addition to the favorable property development noted in the three month discussion, there was additional favorable development~~event for property ~~related to better than expected loss emergence from 2014 catastrophe events.~~

~~The following table~~ and ~~discussion present further detail of the development recorded for the International segment:~~

~~Unfavorable development for~~ other ~~professional liability was primarily due to~~and higher than expected large loss emergence in accident years 2011 through ~~2015.~~

~~Favorable development for liability was primarily due to better than expected severity in accident years 2013 and prior.~~

~~Favorable development for other coverages was primarily due to better than expected severity in auto liability in accident years 2011 through 2015.~~

~~Favorable development in property and marine was due to better than expected emergence in accident years 2012 through 2014.~~

~~Unfavorable development in other is due to large losses in financial institutions and political risk primarily in accident year 2014.~~

~~Unfavorable development~~ for other professional ~~liability was primarily due to higher than expected large loss emergence in accident years 2011 through 2015.~~

~~Favorable development for liability was primarily due to better than expected severity in accident years 2013 and prior.~~

~~Favorable development for other coverages was primarily due to better than expected severity in auto liability in accident years 2011 through 2015.~~

~~Favorable development in property and marine was due to better than expected emergence in accident years 2012 through 2014.~~

~~Unfavorable development in other is due to large losses in financial institutions and political risk primarily in accident year 2014.~~liability.

In 2010, Continental Casualty Company (“CCC”) together with several of CNA’s insurance subsidiaries completed a transaction with National Indemnity Company (“NICO”), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., under which substantially all of CNA’s legacy A&EP liabilities were ceded to NICO through a loss portfolio transfer ~~(loss portfolio transfer or “LPT”~~(“LPT”). At the effective date of the transaction, CNA ceded approximately $1.6 billion of net A&EP claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserves 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. CNA paid NICO a reinsurance premium of $2.0 billion and transferred to NICO billed third

party reinsurance receivables related to A&EP claims with a net book value of $215 million, resulting in total consideration of $2.2 billion.

~~Through December 31, 2013,~~Subsequent to the effective date of the LPT, CNA recognized ~~$0.9 billion of~~adverse prior year development on its A&EP reserves which resulted in additional amounts ceded under the LPT. As a result, the cumulative amounts ceded under the LPT exceeded the $2.2 billion consideration paid, resulting in the NICO LPT moving into a gain position, requiring ~~deferred~~retroactive reinsurance accounting. Under retroactive reinsurance accounting, ~~treatment. This~~this gain is deferred ~~gain is~~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 CNA recognizes a change in the estimate of A&EP reserves that increases the amounts ceded ~~incurred~~under the LPT, the proportion of actual paid recoveries to total ceded losses is ~~recognized,~~impacted and the change toin the deferred gain is ~~cumulatively~~ 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 in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income.

The following table presents the impact of the loss portfolio transfer on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income.


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
									Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	2016		2015		2016		2015		June 30,						June 30,
									2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Net A&EP adverse development before consideration of LPT	$	-	$	150	$	200	$	150	$	-		$	-		$	60		$	200
Provision for uncollectible third party reinsurance on A&EP
Retroactive reinsurance benefit recognized										(3	)		(9	)		(43	)		(82	)
Pretax impact of A&EP reserve development and the LPT									$	(3	)	$	(9	)	$	17		$	118

Additional amounts ceded under LPT		-		150		200		150
Retroactive reinsurance benefit recognized	$	(9)		(66)		(82)		(71)

Pretax impact of unrecognized deferred retroactive reinsurance benefit	$	(9)	$	84	$	118	$	79

~~CNA completed its reserve review of A&EP reserves in the first quarter of 2016.~~ Based upon CNA’s annual A&EP reserve review, net unfavorable prior year development ~~prior to~~of $60 million and $200 million was recognized before consideration of cessions to the LPT for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. The 2017 unfavorable development was driven by modestly higher anticipated payouts on claims from known sources of ~~$200 million was recognized.~~asbestos exposure. The 2016 unfavorable development was driven by an increase in anticipated future expenses associated with determination of coverage, higher anticipated payouts associated with a limited number of historical accounts having significant asbestos exposures and higher than expected severity on pollution claims. ~~This~~While this unfavorable development was ceded to NICO under the LPT, ~~however~~ CNA’s reported earnings in both periods were negatively affected due to the application of retroactive reinsurance accounting, as only a portion of the additional amounts ceded under the LPT were recognized that quarter. All amounts recognized related to the LPT are recorded within Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income.accounting.

As of June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and December 31, ~~2015,~~2016, the cumulative amounts ceded under the LPT were ~~$2.8~~$2.9 billion and ~~$2.6~~$2.8 billion. The unrecognized deferred retroactive reinsurance benefit was ~~$359~~$351 million and ~~$241~~$334 million as of June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and December 31, ~~2015.~~2016.

NICO established a collateral trust account as security for its obligations to CNA. The fair value of the collateral trust account was ~~$2.6 billion and~~ $2.8 billion as of June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and December 31, ~~2015.~~2016. In addition, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. guaranteed the payment obligations of NICO up to the ~~full~~ 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 CNA’s A&EP claims.

~~The components of U.S. and foreign income before income tax and a reconciliation between the federal income tax expense at statutory rates and the actual income tax expense is as follows:~~

~~The effective tax rate is impacted by the change in the relative components of earnings or losses generated in foreign tax jurisdictions with lower tax rates.~~

In the second quarter of 2016, a valuation allowance of $77 million was established for the future tax benefit of foreign tax credits in the U.S. which Diamond Offshore no longer expects to be able to realize prior to their expiration.

In the first quarter of 2016, CNA completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.5% senior notes due March 1, 2026 and used the net proceeds to repay the entire $350 million outstanding principal amount of its 6.5% senior notes due August 15, 2016.

In the first quarter of 2016, Diamond Offshore cancelled its commercial paper program and repaid the $287 million in commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2015 with proceeds from Eurodollar loans under its revolving credit agreement. As of June 30, 2016, there was $327 million outstanding under the revolving credit agreement.

In May of 2016, Boardwalk Pipeline completed a public offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of 6.0% senior notes due June 1, 2026 and used the proceeds to reduce borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

In March of 2016, the Company completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.8% senior notes due April 1, 2026 and repaid in full the entire $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.3% senior notes at maturity.

The tables below ~~display~~present the changes in ~~Accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”)~~AOCI by component for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2015~~2016 and ~~2016:~~2017:


																																	Total
																																	Accumulated
													OTTI				Unrealized												Foreign				Other
	OTTI Gains (Losses)		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments		Cash Flow Hedges		Pension Liability		Foreign Currency Translation		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Gains				Gains (Losses)				Cash Flow				Pension				Currency				Comprehensive
													(Losses)				on Investments				Hedges				Liability				Translation				Income (Loss)
(In millions)

Balance, April 1, 2015		$ 31		$ 944		$ (3)		$ (636)		$ (38)		$ 298
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $2, $186, $0, $(18) and $0		(4)		(370)				37		49		(288)
Reclassification of losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $0, $(5), $0, $(4) and $0				7		1		6				14

Other comprehensive income (loss)		(4)		(363)		1		43		49		(274)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		1		38		(1)		(5)		(4)		29

Balance, June 30, 2015		$ 28		$ 619		$ (3)		$ (598)		$ 7		$ 53


Balance, April 1, 2016		$ 29		$ 554		$ (2)		$ (643)		$ (64)		$ (126)		$	29			$	554			$	(2	)		$	(643	)		$	(64	)		$	(126	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $1, $(164), $0, $0 and $0		(1)		322						(48)		273			(1	)			322												(48	)			273
Reclassification of (gains) losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $0, $6, $0, $(4) and $0				(1)				5				4							(1	)							5								4

Other comprehensive income (loss)		(1)		321		- ��		5		(48)		277			(1	)			321				-				5				(48	)			277
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests				(37)				(1)		6		(32)							(37	)							(1	)			6				(32	)

Balance, June 30, 2016		$ 28		$ 838		$ (2)		$ (639)		$ (106)		$ 119		$	28			$	838			$	(2	)		$	(639	)		$	(106	)		$	119


Balance, April 1, 2017														$	23			$	636			$	(2	)		$	(638	)		$	(168	)		$	(149	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $1, $(63), $0, $0 and $0															(1	)			108												42				149
Reclassification of (gains) losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $(1), $15, $0, $(3) and $0															1				(31	)							7								(23	)
Other comprehensive income															-				77				-				7				42				126
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests																			(8	)							(1	)			(4	)			(13	)
Balance, June 30, 2017														$	23			$	705			$	(2	)		$	(632	)		$	(130	)		$	(36	)


																																	Total
																																	Accumulated
													OTTI				Unrealized												Foreign				Other
	OTTI Gains (Losses)		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments		Cash Flow Hedges		Pension Liability		Foreign Currency Translation		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Gains				Gains (Losses)				Cash Flow				Pension				Currency				Comprehensive
													(Losses)				on Investments				Hedges				Liability				Translation				Income (Loss)
(In millions)

Balance, January 1, 2015		$ 32		$ 846		$ (6)		$ (641)		$ 49		$ 280
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $2, $124, $1, $(18) and $0		(5)		(251)		(2)		37		(47)		(268)
Reclassification of (gains) losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $0, $(5), $(2), $(7) and $0				(2)		6		10				14

Other comprehensive income (loss)		(5)		(253)		4		47		(47)		(254)
Issuance of equity securities by subsidiary								1				1
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		1		26		(1)		(5)		5		26

Balance, June 30, 2015		$ 28		$ 619		$ (3)		$ (598)		$ 7		$ 53


Balance, January 1, 2016		$ 24		$ 347		$ (3)		$ (649)		$ (76)		$ (357)		$	24			$	347			$	(3	)		$	(649	)		$	(76	)		$	(357	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $(1), $(272), $0, $0 and $0		2		539						(34)		507			2				539												(34	)			507
Reclassification of losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $(1), $(1), $0, $(7) and $0		2		10		1		13				26			2				10				1				13								26

Other comprehensive income (loss)		4		549		1		13		(34)		533			4				549				1				13				(34	)			533
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests				(58)				(3)		4		(57)							(58	)							(3	)			4				(57	)

Balance, June 30, 2016		$ 28		$ 838		$ (2)		$ (639)		$ (106)		$ 119		$	28			$	838			$	(2	)		$	(639	)		$	(106	)		$	119


Balance, January 1, 2017														$	27			$	576			$	(2	)		$	(646	)		$	(178	)		$	(223	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, after tax of $0, $(110), $0, $0 and $0															(1	)			193				(1	)							53				244
Reclassification of (gains) losses from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax of $1, $24, $0, $(7) and $0															(3	)			(49	)			1				15								(36	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)															(4	)			144				-				15				53				208
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests																			(15	)							(1	)			(5	)			(21	)
Balance, June 30, 2017														$	23			$	705			$	(2	)		$	(632	)		$	(130	)		$	(36	)

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

Loews purchased 0.3 million shares of CNA common stock at an aggregate cost of $8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016. The Company’s percentage ownership interest in CNA remained unchanged as a result of these transactions, at 90%. The Company’s purchase price of the shares was lower than the carrying value of its investment in CNA, resulting in an increase to Additional paid-in capital (“APIC”) of $3 million.

The Company repurchased ~~2.6~~0.1 million and ~~7.6~~2.6 million shares of Loews common stock at aggregate costs of ~~$98~~$6 million and ~~$305~~$98 million during the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015.~~2016.

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

The following table ~~provides~~presents the components of net periodic benefit cost for the plans:


	Pension Benefits

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Pension Benefits
									Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	2016		2015		2016		2015		June 30,				June 30,
									2017		2016		2017		2016
(In millions)

Service cost	$	2	$	4	$	4	$	8	$	2	$	2	$	4	$	4
Interest cost		32		32		64		64		29		32		59		64
Expected return on plan assets		(44)		(49)		(88)		(97)		(43)		(44)		(86)		(88)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss		12		12		23		23		11		12		22		23
Settlement charge		1				2				1		1		3		2

Net periodic benefit cost	$	3	$	(1)	$	5	$	(2)	$	-	$	3	$	2	$	5


	Other Postretirement Benefits

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Other Postretirement Benefits
									Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	2016		2015		2016		2015		June 30,				June 30,
									2017		2016		2017		2016
(In millions)

Interest cost					$	1	$	1					$	1	$	1
Expected return on plan assets	$	(1)	$	(1)		(2)		(2)	$	(1)	$	(1)		(2)		(2)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service benefit		(1)		(3)		(2)		(5)				(1)		(1)		(2)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss				1				1

Net periodic benefit cost	$	(2)	$	(3)	$	(3)	$	(5)	$	(1)	$	(2)	$	(2)	$	(3)

In September of 2016, a class action lawsuit was filed against CCC, Continental Assurance Company (“CAC”), CNA, the Investment Committee of the CNA 401(k) Plus Plan, The ~~Company’s segments~~Northern Trust Company and John Does1-10 (collectively “Defendants”) related to the CNA 401(k) Plus Plan. The complaint alleges that Defendants breached fiduciary duties to the CNA 401(k) Plus Plan and caused prohibited transactions in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 when the CNA 401(k) Plus Plan’s Fixed Income Fund’s annuity contract with CAC was canceled. The plaintiff alleges he and a proposed class of the CNA 401(k) Plus Plan participants who had invested in the Fixed Income Fund suffered lower returns in their CNA 401(k) Plus Plan investments as a consequence of these alleged violations and seeks relief on behalf of the putative class. This litigation is in its early stages, and as of yet no class has been certified. CCC and the other defendants are contesting the case. The parties are scheduled to attend a mediation in September of 2017.

CNA ~~Financial’s core property~~believes the likelihood of loss is reasonably possible; however, given the status of the litigation, the novel issues raised by the allegations and ~~casualty commercial~~the uncertainty as to how to assess potential damages, management is currently unable to predict the final outcome. The Plan trustees have provided notice to their fiduciary coverage insurance ~~operations which include Specialty, Commercial~~carriers. Based on CNA’s current assessment and ~~International; CNA’s Other Non-Core operations; Diamond Offshore; Boardwalk Pipeline; Loews Hotels; and Corporate and other. The Company’s reportable segments are primarily based~~consideration of available insurance coverage, CNA does not believe that the ultimate resolution of this matter will have a material impact on its ~~individual operating subsidiaries. Each~~condensed consolidated financial statements; however, the timing of ~~the principal operating subsidiaries is headed by a chief executive officer who is responsible for the operation~~recognition of ~~its business~~loss, if any, and has the duties and authority commensurate with that position. Investment gains (losses) and the related income taxes, excluding those of CNA, are included in the Corporate and other segment. For additional disclosures regarding the composition of the Company’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, 2015.insurance recovery, if any, may differ.

~~The following tables set forth the Company’s consolidated revenues and income (loss) by business segment:~~

~~(a)~~

~~Investment gains (losses) included in Revenues, Income (loss) before income tax and noncontrolling interests and Net income (loss) are as follows:~~

The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to other litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The outcome of this litigation will not, in the opinion of management, materially affect the Company’s results of operations or equity.

In the course of selling business entities and assets to third parties, CNA agreed to guarantee the performance of certain obligations of a previously owned ~~subsidiary~~subsidiaries and to indemnify purchasers for losses arising out of breaches of ~~representation~~representations and warranties with respect to the business entities or assets sold, including, in certain cases, losses arising from undisclosed liabilities or certain named litigation. Such guarantee and indemnification agreements in effect for sales of business entities, assets and third party loans may include provisions that survive indefinitely. As of June 30, ~~2016,~~2017, the aggregate amount related to quantifiable guarantees was ~~$375~~$434 million and the aggregate amount related to quantifiable indemnification agreements was ~~$259~~$254 million. ~~Should~~In certain cases, should CNA be required to make payments under ~~the~~any such guarantee, it would have the right to seek reimbursement ~~in certain cases~~ from an affiliate of a previously owned subsidiary.

In addition, CNA has agreed to provide indemnification to third party purchasers for certain losses associated with sold business entities or assets that are not limited by a contractual monetary amount. As of June 30, ~~2016,~~2017, CNA had outstanding unlimited indemnifications in connection with the sales of certain of its business entities or assets that included tax liabilities arising prior to a purchaser’s ownership of an entity or asset, defects in title at the time of sale, employee claims arising prior to closing and in some cases losses arising from certain litigation and undisclosed liabilities. Certain provisions of the indemnification agreements survive indefinitely while others survive until the applicable statutes of limitation expire, or until the agreed upon contract terms expire.

CNA also provided guarantees, if the primary obligor fails to perform, to holders of structured settlement annuities provided by a previously owned subsidiary. As of June 30, ~~2016,~~2017, the potential amount of future payments CNA could be required to pay under these guarantees was approximately ~~$2.0~~$1.8 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.

~~The following schedules present~~In prior quarters, CNA identified rating errors related to its multi-peril package product and workers’ compensation policies within its Small Business unit and CNA is in the ~~Company’s consolidating balance sheet information at June 30, 2016~~process of voluntarily issuing premium refunds related to affected policies. After the rating errors were identified, written and ~~December 31, 2015,~~earned premium have been reported net of any impact from the premium rate adjustments. Premium development recognized as a result of the rating errors was favorable of $1 million and ~~consolidating statements~~adverse of ~~income information~~$37 million for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017.

The estimated refund liability for the multi-peril product and ~~2015. These schedules~~workers’ compensation policies as of June 30, 2017 was $96 million. CNA has reduced pretax income by $1 million and $6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 for interest due to policyholders on the aggregate refund amounts.

The amount of the refund and corresponding liability will continue to increase until required changes to the automated rating processes are fully implemented. The required changes were implemented in the second quarter of 2017 for the multi-peril product and are expected to be implemented by the end of the third quarter of 2017 for workers’ compensation policies. Any fines or penalties related to the foregoing are reasonably possible, but are not expected to be material to the Company’s financial statements.

The Company has five reportable segments comprised of its four individual operating subsidiaries, CNA, Diamond Offshore, Boardwalk Pipeline and Loews Hotels & Co; and the Corporate segment. Each of the operating subsidiaries 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. The operations of Consolidated Container since the acquisition date are included in the Corporate segment. For additional disclosures regarding the composition of the Company’s segments, see Note 20 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The following tables present the ~~individual subsidiaries~~reportable segments of the Company and their contribution to the Consolidated Condensed ~~Financial Statements.~~Statements of Income. Amounts presented will not necessarily be the same as those in the individual financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries due to adjustments for purchase accounting, income taxes and noncontrolling interests. ~~In addition, many of the Company’s subsidiaries use a classified balance sheet which also leads to differences in amounts reported for certain line items.~~

The Corporate and other column primarily reflects the parent company’s investment in its subsidiaries, invested cash portfolio and corporate long term debt. The elimination adjustments are for intercompany assets and liabilities, interest and dividends, the parent company’s investment in capital stocks of subsidiaries, and various reclasses of debit or credit balances to the amounts in consolidation. Purchase accounting adjustments have been pushed down to the appropriate subsidiary.

~~Consolidating Balance Sheet Information~~Statements of Income by segment are presented in the following tables.

~~Loews Corporation~~


Three Months Ended June 30, 2016	CNA Financial			Diamond Offshore			Boardwalk Pipeline			Loews Hotels & Co			Corporate			Total
(In millions)

Revenues:

Insurance premiums	$	1,730														$	1,730
Net investment income		502											$	85			587
Investment gains (losses)		13		$	(12	)											1
Contract drilling revenues					357												357
Other revenues		103			33		$	308		$	189			(1	)		632
Total		2,348			378			308			189			84			3,307

Expenses:

Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits		1,339															1,339
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		305															305
Contract drilling expenses					198												198
Other operating expenses		376			825			198			180			32			1,611
Interest		38			24			45			5			18			130
Total		2,058			1,047			243			185			50			3,583
Income (loss) before income tax		290			(669	)		65			4			34			(276	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(80	)		99			(16	)		(3	)		(12	)		(12	)	��
Net income (loss)		210			(570	)		49			1			22			(288	)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		(21	)		276			(32	)								223
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation	$	189		$	(294	)	$	17		$	1		$	22		$	(65	)

~~Consolidating Balance Sheet Information~~


Six Months Ended June 30, 2017	CNA Financial			Diamond Offshore			Boardwalk Pipeline			Loews Hotels & Co			Corporate			Total
(In millions)

Revenues:

Insurance premiums	$	3,379														$	3,379
Net investment income		1,020		$	1								$	61			1,082
Investment gains		77															77
Contract drilling revenues					756												756
Other revenues		219			19		$	686		$	348			93			1,365
Total		4,695			776			686			348			154			6,659

Expenses:

Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits		2,573															2,573
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		617															617
Contract drilling expenses					400												400
Other operating expenses		707			305			455			296			168			1,931
Interest		83			55			90			13			40			281
Total		3,980			760			545			309			208			5,802

Income (loss) before income tax		715			16			141			39			(54	)		857
Income tax (expense) benefit		(182	)		21			(28	)		(19	)		20			(188	)
Net income (loss)		533			37			113			20			(34	)		669
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		(55	)		(18	)		(70	)								(143	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation	$	478		$	19		$	43		$	20		$	(34	)	$	526


Six Months Ended June 30, 2015	CNA Financial		Diamond Offshore		Boardwalk Pipeline		Loews Hotels		Corporate and Other		Eliminations		Total

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016															CNA Financial			Diamond Offshore			Boardwalk Pipeline			Loews Hotels & Co			Corporate			Total
(In millions)

Revenues:

Insurance premiums	$	3,422											$	3,422	$	3,429														$	3,429
Net investment income		1,058	$	1					$	39				1,098		937											$	72			1,009
Intercompany interest and dividends										650	$	(650)		-
Investment gains		8												8
Investment losses																(15	)	$	(12	)											(27	)
Contract drilling revenues				1,217										1,217					801												801
Other revenues		191		41	$	629	$	306		1				1,168		200			60		$	655		$	352			1			1,268

Total		4,679		1,259		629		306		690		(650)		6,913		4,551			849			655			352			73			6,480


Expenses:

Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits		2,808												2,808		2,747															2,747
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		617												617		612															612
Contract drilling expenses				695										695					411												411
Other operating expenses		697		696		423		272		40				2,128		756			974			403			328			57			2,518
Interest		78		49		91		10		37				265		88			50			88			11			36			273

Total		4,200		1,440		514		282		77		-		6,513		4,203			1,435			491			339			93			6,561

Income (loss) before income tax		479		(181)		115		24		613		(650)		400		348			(586	)		164			13			(20	)		(81	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(107)		22		(21)		(11)		13				(104)		(71	)		100			(35	)		(9	)		7			(8	)

Net income (loss)		372		(159)		94		13		626		(650)		296		277			(486	)		129			4			(13	)		(89	)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		(38)		78		(57)								(17)		(28	)		235			(81	)								126

Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation	$	334	$	(81)	$	37	$	13	$	626	$	(650)	$	279	$	249		$	(251	)	$	48		$	4		$	(13	)	$	37

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 inunder Item 1 of this Report, Risk Factors included inunder Part II, Item 1A of this Report, and the Consolidated Financial Statements, Risk Factors, and MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2015.~~2016. This MD&A is comprised of the following sections:

~~We are a holding company. Our subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business:~~

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Report to “Loews Corporation,” “the Company,” “Parent Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or like terms refer to the business of Loews Corporation excluding its subsidiaries.

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was $65 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to net income of $170 million, or $0.46 per share, in the prior year period. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $37 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to $279 million, or $0.75 per share, in the prior year period.

Results include asset impairment charges at Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. of $267 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and $158 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

~~Book value per share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) increased to $52.84 at June 30, 2016 from $52.72 at December 31, 2015.~~

Results for the three months ended June 30, 2016 decreased $235 million as compared to the prior year due to an asset impairment charge at Diamond Offshore partially offset by higher earnings at CNA and improved results from the parent company investment portfolio due to higher income from equity securities.

CNA’s earnings increased due to the impact of a $49 million charge (after tax and noncontrolling interests) in 2015 related to the 2010 retroactive reinsurance agreement to cede its legacy asbestos and environmental pollution liabilities (loss portfolio transfer or LPT). CNA’s earnings also benefited from increased favorable net prior year development.

Diamond Offshore’s earnings decreased due to an asset impairment charge of $680 million ($267 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) related to the carrying value of Diamond Offshore’s drilling rigs. Absent this charge, Diamond Offshore’s earnings declined due to a substantial reduction in the number of rigs operating as compared to the year ago period partially offset by lower depreciation expense resulting mainly from the asset impairment charges recorded in 2015.

Boardwalk Pipeline’s earnings increased partially due to new rates in effect following the Gulf South rate case and proceeds received from a one-time legal settlement. Additionally, the Evangeline pipeline, which was placed into service in mid-2015, and new growth projects contributed to earnings.

~~Loews Hotels’ earnings decreased due to an impairment charge related to a joint venture property.~~

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 decreased primarily due to lower earnings at CNA and Diamond Offshore partially offset by higher earnings at Boardwalk Pipeline and improved results from the parent company investment portfolio due to higher income from equity securities.

CNA’s earnings decreased due to lower net investment income driven by limited partnership investment results, realized investment losses in 2016 as compared to gains in 2015 and a higher LPT charge in 2016 as compared to the prior year period. These items were partially offset by increased favorable net prior year development.

Diamond Offshore’s earnings decreased due to increased asset impairment charges. Excluding these impairment charges, year-over-year earnings decreased as a result of a substantial reduction in the number of operating rigs partially offset by revenue earned by newbuild drillships and lower depreciation expense as a result of the asset impairment charges recorded in 2015.

~~The change in Boardwalk Pipeline’s and Loews Hotels’ results are primarily due to the reasons discussed above in the three month comparison.~~

We are a holding company and ~~derive substantially all~~have five reportable segments comprised of our ~~cash flow from~~four individual operating subsidiaries, CNA Financial Corporation (“CNA”), Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (“Diamond Offshore”), Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (“Boardwalk Pipeline”) and Loews Hotels Holding Corporation (“Loews Hotels & Co”); and our ~~subsidiaries.~~ Corporate segment. The results of operations of Consolidated Container Company LLC since the acquisition date are included in the Corporate segment. Each of our operating subsidiaries is 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.

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 our shareholders. The ability of our 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 13 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016) 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.

~~CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES~~Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Report to “Loews Corporation,” “the Company,” “Parent Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or like terms refer to the business of Loews Corporation excluding its subsidiaries.

The following table summarizes net income (loss) attributable to ~~make judgments that affect~~Loews Corporation by segment and net income (loss) per share attributable to Loews Corporation for the ~~amounts reflected~~three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:

Net income attributable to Loews Corporation for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $231 million, or $0.69 per share, compared to a net loss of $65 million, or $0.19 per share in the ~~Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. Such estimates and judgments necessarily involve varying, and possibly significant, degrees of uncertainty. Accordingly, certain amounts currently recorded~~2016 period. Net income attributable to Loews Corporation for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $526 million, or $1.56 per share, compared to $37 million, or $0.11 per share, in the ~~financial statements will likely be adjusted~~2016 period. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 include asset impairment charges at Diamond Offshore of $23 million as compared with $267 million (both after tax and noncontrolling interests) in the ~~future based on new available information~~2016 periods.

Excluding the impairment charges at Diamond Offshore, net income attributable to Loews Corporation increased $52 million and changes in other facts and circumstances. See the Critical Accounting Estimates section and the Results of Operations by Business Segment – CNA Financial – Reserves – Estimates and Uncertainties section of our MD&A included under Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K$245 million for the ~~year~~three and six months ended ~~December 31, 2015 for further information.~~

~~RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT~~June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 periods due to higher earnings at CNA, Diamond Offshore and Loews Hotels & Co. These increases were partially offset by lower earnings at Boardwalk Pipeline and lower income generated by the parent company investment portfolio.

Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein to net operating income (loss), net realized investment results and net income (loss) reflect amounts attributable to Loews Corporation shareholders.

On May 22, 2017, we completed the previously announced acquisition of CCC Acquisition Holdings, Inc. for $1.2 billion, subject to closing adjustments. CCC Acquisition Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Consolidated Container Company LLC (“Consolidated Container”), is a rigid plastic packaging and recycled resins manufacturer and provides packaging solutions to end markets such as beverage, food and household chemicals through a network of manufacturing locations across North America.

The following table summarizes the results of operations for CNA for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016 as presented in Note 1311 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included inunder Item 1 of this Report. For further discussion of Net investment income and Net realized investment results, see the Investments section of this MD&A.


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
												Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	2016			2015			2016			2015		June 30,						June 30,
												2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Revenues:
Insurance premiums		$ 1,730			$ 1,735			$ 3,429			$ 3,422	$	1,734		$	1,730		$	3,379		$	3,429
Net investment income		502			500			937			1,058		475			502			1,020			937
Investment gains (losses)		13			(2	)		(15	)		8		43			13			77			(15	)
Other revenues		103			94			200			191		114			103			219			200

Total		2,348			2,327			4,551			4,679		2,366			2,348			4,695			4,551

Expenses:
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits		1,339			1,469			2,747			2,808		1,280			1,339			2,573			2,747
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		305			314			612			617		312			305			617			612
Other operating expenses		376			340			756			697		364			376			707			756
Interest		38			39			88			78		40			38			83			88

Total		2,058			2,162			4,203			4,200		1,996			2,058			3,980			4,203

Income before income tax		290			165			348			479		370			290			715			348
Income tax expense		(80	)		(27	)		(71	)		(107)		(98	)		(80	)		(182	)		(71	)

Net income		210			138			277			372		272			210			533			277
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		(21	)		(14	)		(28	)		(38)		(28	)		(21	)		(55	)		(28	)

Net income attributable to Loews Corporation		$ 189			$ 124			$ 249			$ 334	$	244		$	189		$	478		$	249

Net income increased ~~$65~~$55 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same~~2016 period, primarily due to improved current accident year underwriting results and higher net realized investment results, driven by higher net realized investment gains on sales of securities and lower other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses recognized in ~~2015. Results~~earnings. These increases were partially offset by lower net investment income driven primarily by limited partnership investments. Favorable net prior year development of $63 million and $106 million was recorded in ~~2015 were negatively affected by a $49 million (after tax~~the three months ended June 30, 2017 and ~~noncontrolling interests) charge related to the application of retroactive reinsurance accounting to adverse reserve~~2016. Further information on net prior year development ~~ceded under the 2010 asbestos and environmental pollution (“A&EP”) loss portfolio transfer, as further discussed~~is included in Note 56 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1. In addition, the current year benefitted from improved underwriting results largely due to favorable net prior year development of $106 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to $20 million in 2015 and improved results from the long term care business, partially offset by foreign currency exchange rate losses.

Net income ~~decreased $85~~increased $229 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same~~2016 period in 2015. Net income in 2016 and 2015 was negatively affected by a $74 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) charge and a $49 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) charge related to the loss portfolio transfer. Net income also decreasedprimarily due to ~~lower~~higher net investment income, ~~primarily due to lower~~driven by limited partnership ~~returns,~~investments and ~~higher non-catastrophe current accident year losses. These decreases were partially offset by higher~~improved underwriting results despite less favorable net prior year loss reserve development. In addition, results reflect the favorable period over period effect of foreign currency exchange gains and losses and lower adverse prior year reserve development ~~of $172 million for~~in the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 under the 2010 A&EP loss portfolio transfer as compared ~~to $18~~with the 2016 period. Earnings also benefited from improved net realized investment results driven by higher net realized investment gains on sales of securities and lower OTTI losses recognized in earnings. Favorable net prior year development of $95 million ~~in 2015~~ and ~~improved results~~$172 million was recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.

CNA’s core business is its property and casualty insurance operations that include its Specialty, Commercial and International lines of business. CNA’snon-core operations include its long term care ~~business.~~business that is inrun-off, certain corporate expenses, including interest on CNA’s corporate debt, and certain property and casualty businesses inrun-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 core andnon-core operations to enhance the reader’s understanding and to provide further transparency into key drivers of CNA’s financial results.

~~CNA~~In assessing CNA’s insurance operations, the Company utilizes the net operating income (loss) financial ~~measure to monitor its operations.~~measure. Net operating income (loss) is calculated by excluding from net income (loss) the after tax and noncontrolling interests effects of (i) net realized investment gains or losses, (ii) income or loss from discontinued operations and (iii) any cumulative effects of changes in accounting guidance. The calculation of net operating income excludes net realized investment gains or losses because net realized investment gains or losses are largely discretionary, except for some losses related to OTTI, and are generally driven by economic factors that are not necessarily consistent with key drivers of underwriting performance, and are therefore not considered an indication of trends in insurance operations. Net operating income (loss) is deemed to be anon-GAAP financial measure and management believes this measure is useful to investors as management uses this measure to assess financial performance.

CNA’s three business segments: Specialty, Commercial and International, are aggregated and reported in CNA’s core property and casualty insurance operations, CNA’s Life & Group, Non-Core and Other operations are reported in Other Non-Core.

In evaluating the results of the property and casualty ~~businesses,~~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, CNA also utilizes renewal premium change, rate, retention and new business 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. 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. Rate, renewal premium change and retention presented for the prior year is 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.

The following tables summarize the results of CNA’s property and casualty operations for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015:~~2016:


Three Months Ended June 30, 2016	Specialty		Commercial		International		Total

Three Months Ended June 30, 2017									Specialty			Commercial			International			Total
(In millions, except %)

Net written premiums		$ 691		$ 740		$ 194		$ 1,625	$	716		$	767		$	219		$	1,702
Net earned premiums		702		696		197		1,595		689			705			206			1,600
Net investment income		133		164		13		310		120			143			13			276
Net operating income (loss)		147		83		(24)		206
Net operating income										121			104			9			234
Net realized investment gains		3		3		3		9		9			11			5			25
Net income (loss)		150		86		(21)		215
Net income										130			115			14			259

Other performance metrics:
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio		53.9%		67.4%		79.8%		63.0%		57.7	%		60.0	%		62.8	%		59.4	%
Expense ratio		31.3		35.7		38.8		34.2		32.0			34.5			37.3			33.8
Dividend ratio		0.2		0.4				0.2		0.2			0.6						0.3

Combined ratio		85.4%		103.5%		118.6%		97.4%		89.9	%		95.1	%		100.1	%		93.5	%


Rate		1%		0%		(2)%		0%		1%			0%			0%			0%
Renewal premium change										1			2			4			2
Retention		86		83		70		82		88			82			78			84
New business (a)		$ 61		$ 146		$ 62		$ 269
New business									$	66		$	153		$	73		$	292

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015                  Specialty      Commercial    International            Total

(In millions, except %)

Net written premiums
               $ 672          $ 717          $ 249           $ 1,638
Net earned premiums
   689          703          207           1,599
Net investment income
   134          169          13           316
Net operating income
   123          72          19           214
Net realized investment gains
   1                1
Net income
   124          72          19           215
Other performance metrics:

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
   60.3%       72.1%       55.0%       64.8 %
Expense ratio
   30.7          34.9          37.2           33.4
Dividend ratio
   0.2          0.2             0.2

Combined ratio
   91.2%       107.2%       92.2%       98.4 %

Rate
   1%          2%          (2)%          1%
Retention
   86              79              76               81
New business (a)
               $ 63              $ 149              $ 25               $ 237
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

Net written premiums
               $ 1,375           $ 1,488           $ 430           $ 3,293
Net earned premiums
   1,384           1,384           395           3,163
Net investment income
   240           290           25           555
Net operating income (loss)
   261           149           (19)          391
Net realized investment gains (losses)
   (4)          (7)          6           (5 )
Net income (loss)
   257           142           (13)          386
Other performance metrics:

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
   55.5%       65.8%       70.5%       61.9 %
Expense ratio
   31.7           36.5           38.3           34.7
Dividend ratio
   0.2           0.4              0.2

Combined ratio
   87.4%       102.7%       108.8%       96.8 %

Rate
   1%          0%          (1)%          0%
Retention
   87              83              75               83
New business (a)
               $ 126              $ 283              $ 122               $ 531
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

Net written premiums
               $ 1,370           $ 1,476           $ 461           $ 3,307
Net earned premiums
   1,369           1,381           398           3,148
Net investment income
   289           373           27           689
Net operating income
   244           179           27           450
Net realized investment gains
   3           3           1           7
Net income
   247           182           28           457
Other performance metrics:

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
   61.7%       69.6%       57.7%       64.7 %
Expense ratio
   31.0           35.4           37.4           33.7
Dividend ratio
   0.2           0.3              0.2

Combined ratio
   92.9%       105.3%       95.1%       98.6 %

Rate
   1%          2%          (1)%          1%
Retention
   86              77             77              80
New business (a)
               $ 139              $ 287             $ 60              $ 486

~~Net~~Total net written premiums ~~decreased slightly~~increased $77 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015. Excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rates and the timing of reinsurance purchases, net~~2016 period. Net written premiums decreased 12% in International primarily due to lower retention and rate. These decreases were partially offset by increases in Specialty and Commercial, primarily reflecting steady retention, positive rate and a modest amount of new business in Specialty and higher retention and a steady level of new business in Commercial. The increase in net earned premiums for Specialty, Commercial and International increased $25 million, $27 million and $25 million for the ~~decrease~~three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period. The renewal premium change was positive, retention remained strong and new business was modestly higher and broad-based in Specialty. The increase for Commercial was driven by higher new business within Middle Markets and positive renewal premium change, offset by slightly lower retention. The change for International ~~were consistent with the trend in net written premiums. For Commercial, excluding the effect of~~was due to higher new business, improved retention and positive renewal premium ~~development, the increase~~change. The change in net earned premiums was consistent with the trend in net written ~~premiums.~~premiums in recent quarters.

~~Net~~Total net operating income ~~decreased $8~~increased $28 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period. The ~~decrease~~increase in net operating income was primarily due to ~~a higher level of large losses, higher catastrophe losses~~improved underwriting results and the ~~negative~~favorable period over period effect of ~~fluctuations in~~ foreign currency exchange ~~rates in International,~~gains and losses partially offset by ~~higher favorable~~lower net ~~prior year reserve development in Specialty and Commercial.~~investment income. Catastrophe losses were ~~$52~~$21 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016 as~~2017 compared to ~~catastrophe losses of $35~~$52 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) ~~for~~in the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period.

Favorable net prior year development of ~~$106~~$63 million and ~~$20~~$106 million was recorded for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015.~~2016. For the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015,~~2016, Specialty recorded favorable net prior year development of ~~$72~~$28 million and ~~$15~~$72 million, Commercial recorded favorable net prior year development of ~~$20~~$33 million and ~~unfavorable net prior year development of $5~~$20 million and International recorded favorable net prior year development of ~~$14~~$2 million and ~~$10~~$14 million. Further information on net prior year development is included in Note 56 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1.

Specialty’s combined ratio ~~improved 5.8~~increased 4.5 points for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period. The loss ratio ~~improved 6.4~~increased 3.8 points ~~due to higher~~driven by lower favorable net prior year loss reserve development partially offset by ~~a higher non-catastrophe~~an improved current accident year loss ratio. ~~The~~Specialty’s expense ratio increased ~~0.6~~0.7 points for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015, primarily due to higher net commissions.~~2016 period.

Commercial’s combined ratio improved ~~3.7~~8.4 points for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period. The loss ratio improved ~~4.7~~7.4 points due to an improved current accident year loss ratio and higher favorable net prior year loss reserve ~~development and an improved non-catastrophe current accident year loss ratio.~~development. The expense ratio ~~increased 0.8~~improved 1.2 points for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same~~2016 period ~~in 2015,~~ due to ~~higher underwriting expenses.~~lower employee costs.

International’s combined ratio ~~increased 26.4~~improved 18.5 points for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period. The loss ratio ~~increased 24.8~~improved 17.0 points due to an ~~increase in the~~improved current accident year loss ratio driven by a lower level of large ~~losses related to political risk, property~~ and ~~financial institutions,~~catastrophe losses, partially offset by ~~higher~~lower favorable net prior year loss reserve development. ~~The~~International’s expense ratio ~~increased 1.6~~improved 1.5 points ~~for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the same period in 2015~~primarily due to ~~lower~~higher net earned premiums.

Net written premiums decreased slightly for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the same period in 2015. Excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rates and premium development,Total net written premiums decreased 6% for International primarily due to lower retention and rate, partially offset by an increase in Specialty and Commercial, reflecting steady retention, positive rate and a modest amount of new business in Specialty and higher retention and a steady level of new business in Commercial. The increase in net earned premiums for Specialty and Commercial and the decrease for International were consistent with the trend in net written premiums.

~~Net operating income decreased $59~~increased $41 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same~~2016 period. Net written premiums for International increased $27 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher new business and positive renewal premium change. Net written premiums for Specialty increased $20 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period, driven by positive renewal premium change. Net written premiums for Commercial decreased $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period due to unfavorable premium development driven by a premium rate adjustment within its Small Business unit as discussed in ~~2015.~~Note 10 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements under Item 1. This was mostly offset by higher new business within Middle Markets, positive renewal premium change and higher retention. The ~~decrease~~change in net earned premiums was consistent with the trend in net written premiums in recent quarters.

Total net operating income increased $83 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period. The increase in net operating income was primarily due to a higher ~~level of large losses, higher catastrophe losses and the negative effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates for International and lower~~ net investment income, ~~for Specialty and Commercial, partially offset by~~improved underwriting results despite less favorable net prior year loss reserve ~~development in Specialty~~development. In addition, results reflect the favorable period over period effect of foreign currency exchange gains and ~~Commercial.~~losses. Catastrophe losses were ~~$73~~$43 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared to catastrophe losses of ~~$52~~$73 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period.

Favorable net prior year development of ~~$172~~$95 million and ~~$18~~$172 million was recorded for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015.~~2016. For the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015,~~2016, Specialty recorded favorable net prior year development of ~~$117~~$64 million and ~~$19~~$117 million, Commercial recorded favorable net prior year loss reserve development of ~~$36~~$58 million and $1unfavorable premium development of $38 million as compared with favorable net prior year loss reserve development of $32 million and favorable premium development of $4 million and International recorded favorable net prior year development of ~~$19~~$11 million and ~~unfavorable net prior year development of $2~~$19 million. Further information on net prior year development is included in Note 56 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1.

Specialty’s combined ratio ~~improved 5.5~~increased 2.7 points for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period. The loss ratio ~~improved 6.2~~increased 2.4 points ~~primarily due to higher~~driven by lower favorable net prior year loss reserve development partially offset by ~~a higher non-catastrophe~~an improved current accident year loss ratio. ~~The~~Specialty’s expense ratio increased ~~0.7~~0.4 points for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015 due to higher underwriting expenses and net commissions.~~2016 period.

Commercial’s combined ratio improved ~~2.6~~2.9 points for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same~~2016 period ~~in 2015. The loss ratio improved 3.8 points, due to favorable net prior year reserve development and~~driven by an improved ~~non-catastrophe~~ current accident year loss ratio. ~~The~~Excluding the impact of the Small Business premium rate adjustment on the ratios for both periods, the combined ratio decreased 6.6 points, driven by a 4.7 point decrease in the loss ratio primarily due to improved current accident year loss ratio and a 2.0 point decrease in the expense ratio ~~increased 1.1 point for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the same period in 2015,~~primarily due to ~~higher underwriting expenses.~~lower employee costs.

International’s combined ratio ~~increased 13.7~~improved 11.1 points for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period. The loss ratio ~~increased 12.8~~improved 9.9 points due to an ~~increase in the~~improved current accident year loss ratio driven by a lower level of large ~~losses related to political risk, property~~ and ~~financial institutions, partially offset by favorable net prior year development. The~~catastrophe losses. International’s expense ratio ~~increased 0.9 point for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the same period in 2015,~~improved 1.2 points primarily due to higher ~~underwriting expenses and a decrease in~~ net earned premiums.

~~Referendum on the United Kingdom’s Membership in the European Union~~Non-Core Operations

On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the European Union (“E.U.”), commonly referred to as “Brexit.” As a result of the referendum, it is expected that the British government will formally commence the process to leave the E.U. and begin negotiating the terms of treaties that will govern the U.K.’s future relationship with the E.U. Although the terms of any future treaties are unknown, changes in CNA’s international operating platform may be required to continue to write business in the E.U. after the completion of Brexit. As a result of these changes, the complexity and cost of regulatory compliance of CNA’s European business is likely to increase.

~~Other Non-Core primarily includes~~The following table summarizes the results of CNA’s long term care business that is in run-off, which is part of Life & Group Non-Core, and also includes certain corporate expenses, including interest on corporate debt, and the results of property and casualty business in run-off, including CNA Re and A&EP, which is part of Other.

~~The following tables summarize the results of CNA’s Other Non-Core~~non-core operations for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015:~~2016:


Six Months Ended June 30, 2016	Life & Group Non-Core		Other		Other Non-Core
							Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

							2017			2016			2017			2016

(In millions)

Net earned premiums	$	267			$	267	$	135		$	136		$	268		$	267
Net investment income		375	$	7		382		199			192			401			382
Net operating loss		(6)		(125)		(131)		(16	)		(23	)		(42	)		(131)
Net realized investment losses		(6)				(6)
Net realized investment gains (losses)								1		��	(3	)		6			(6)
Net loss		(12)		(125)		(137)		(15	)		(26	)		(36	)		(137)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015


Net earned premiums	$	275			$	275
Net investment income		358	$	11		369
Net operating loss		(37)		(90)		(127)
Net realized investment gains		4				4
Net loss		(33)		(90)		(123)

The net loss ~~decreased $65~~was $15 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017, an improvement of $11 million as compared with the ~~same period~~2016 period. This improvement was primarily driven by improved long term care morbidity.

The net loss was $36 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, an improvement of $101 million as compared with the 2016 period. This improvement was primarily driven by lower adverse prior year reserve development in ~~2015. Results in 2015~~2017 for A&EP under the loss portfolio transfer. During the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, CNA recorded net unfavorable development of $60 million and $200 million related to its A&EP reserves. This unfavorable development was ceded to NICO under the loss portfolio transfer; however CNA’s earnings were negatively affected by ~~a $49~~charges of $12 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) ~~charge~~and $74 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) related to the application of retroactive reinsurance accounting, ~~to adverse reserve development ceded under the 2010 A&EP loss portfolio transfer, as CNA completed the reserve review in the second quarter of 2015 and in the first quarter of 2016,~~ as further discussed in Note 56 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1. In addition, the net loss ~~was generally in line with expectations, as the impact of~~benefited from favorable morbidity partially offset by unfavorable persistency in the long term care ~~business was partially offset by favorable mortality experience in the structured settlements and life settlement contracts~~ business.

Due to the recognition of the premium deficiency and resetting of actuarial assumptions in the fourth quarter of 2015, the operating results for CNA’s long term care business in 2016 now reflect the variance between actual experience and the expected results contemplated in CNA’s best estimate reserves.

The net loss increased $14 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the same period in 2015. Results in 2016 and 2015 were negatively affected by a $74 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) charge and a $49 million (after tax and noncontrolling interests) charge related to the loss portfolio transfer. In addition, the 2016 net loss was negatively affected by the elimination of lease revenue and increased lease expense due to the sale of the principal executive office of CNA in the first quarter of 2016.

~~The results for the long term care business and the structured settlements and life settlement contracts business were generally consistent with the three month comparison above.~~

Diamond Offshore provides contract drilling services worldwide with a fleet of 28 offshore drilling rigs. Diamond Offshore’s current fleet consists of 19 semisubmersibles, five jack-up rigs, including four jack-up rigs that Diamond Offshore is marketing for sale, and four dynamically positioned drillships. The~~Ocean GreatWhite, was delivered in mid-July 2016 and has mobilized to Singapore for a rig enhancement project. Diamond Offshore expects the~~~~Ocean GreatWhite~~ ~~to commence its contract offshore Australia in the fourth quarter of this year. Additionally, in July of 2016, Diamond Offshore reached a decision to sell the~~~~Ocean Quest~~ ~~and~~~~Ocean Star~~ ~~for scrap value.~~

Overall fundamentals in the offshore oil and gas industry have not yet improved from those described in the Results of Operations – Diamond Offshore section of our MD&A included under Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Production cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”), which have now been extended until the end of the first quarter of 2018, initially buoyed oil prices from previous lows in 2016; however, the favorable price impact of the OPEC cuts is currently being negated by increased production by U.S. shale producers and othernon-OPEC producing countries, resulting in volatile commodity prices. Capital spending for offshore exploration and development has continued to ~~deteriorate. Oil prices, which had fallen~~decline, with 2017 capital spending estimated by some industry analysts to ~~a 12-year low below $30 per barrel~~decrease up to 20% from 2016 levels. If these market estimates are realized, it would represent three consecutive years of decline in ~~January 2016, had rebounded to the upper $40 per barrel range as of June 30, 2016, but~~offshore spending. Some industry analysts have also reported that there has been and may continue to ~~exhibit day-to-day volatility due to multiple factors, including fluctuations~~be a shift in the current and expected level of global oil inventories. Despite the increase in oil prices during the second quarter of 2016, industry reports indicate that utilization for floaters continues to fall at a rate of approximately 5% per quarter and cancelation of contracts for deepwater rigs has persisted. Significant operating losses incurred during 2015 and 2016 by many independent and national oil companies and exploration and production companies, as well as an uncertain

~~outlook with respect to future demand for oil and gas and the resulting price instability, have resulted in significantly reduced~~ capital spending ~~plans for 2016 and possibly beyond, as operators struggle to stay cash neutral in the current oil price environment. Customer~~towards land-based activity. However, customer inquiries ~~for rig availability~~ and new tenders have ~~continued to decline~~increased in ~~2016, as~~2017, compared to ~~prior years. The majority of Diamond Offshore’s recent customer discussions related to new projects are~~2016, for ~~work that materializes~~offshore rig availability in 2018 and ~~later.~~beyond.

~~Based~~Competition among offshore drillers remains intense as rig supply exceeds demand, despite the cold stacking and retirement of numerous rigs during 2016. Additionally, based on industry reports, since 2014, approximately 55 floater rigs have been retired and others have been cold stacked, slightly abating the current oversupply of drilling rigs. However, the number of available rigs continues to growdata as contracted rigs come off contract and newly-built rigs are delivered. Competition for the limited number of drilling jobs continues to be intense. In some cases, dayrates have been negotiated at near break-even levels to provide for the recovery of operating costs for rigs that would otherwise be uncontracted or cold stacked. Market studies indicate that dayrates for sixth-generation rigs have declined on average by double digits during the second quarter of 2016, as compared with fourth quarter of 2015. Industry analysts have predicted that the offshore contract drilling market may remain depressed with further declines in dayrates and utilization likely in 2016 and 2017.

As a result of the continuing and worsening market conditions for the offshore drilling industry and continued pessimistic outlook for the near term, certain of Diamond Offshore’s customers, as well as those of its competitors, have attempted to renegotiate or terminate existing drilling contracts. Such renegotiations could include requests to lower the contract dayrate, lowering of a dayrate in exchange for additional contract term, shortening the term on one contracted rig in exchange for additional term on another rig, early termination of a contract in exchange for a lump sum margin payout and many other possibilities. In addition to the potential for renegotiations, some of Diamond Offshore’s drilling contracts permit the customer to terminate the contract early after specified notice periods, usually resulting in a contractually specified termination amount, which may not fully compensate Diamond Offshore for the loss of the contract. As a result of these depressed market conditions, certain customers have also utilized such contract clauses to seek to renegotiate or terminate a drilling contract or claim that Diamond Offshore has breached provisions of its drilling contracts in order to avoid their obligations to Diamond Offshore under circumstances where Diamond Offshore believes it is in compliance with the contracts.

On April 28, 2016, Diamond Offshore’s agent in Mexico received a letter from PEMEX – Exploración y Producción (“PEMEX”), exercising its contractual right to terminate its drilling contract on the~~Ocean Scepter~~ with 30 days’ advance notice, resulting in the early termination of the contract on May 28, 2016. Industrywide, during the first half of 2016, industry reports indicate that customers canceled 21 contracts for floater rigs, compared to 31 contract cancelations for deepwater drilling rigs during the full year 2015. Particularly during depressed market conditions, the early termination of a contract may result in a rig being idle for an extended period of time, which could adversely affect Diamond Offshore’s business. When a customer terminates a contract prior to the contract’s scheduled expiration, Diamond Offshore’s contract backlog is also adversely impacted.

The continuation of these conditions for an extended period could result in more of Diamond Offshore’s rigs being without contracts and/or cold stacked or scrapped and could further materially and adversely affect its business. When Diamond Offshore cold stacks or expects to scrap a rig, Diamond Offshore evaluates the rig for impairment. Diamond Offshore currently expects that these adverse market conditions will continue for the foreseeable future. As of August 1, 2016, 17 rigs in Diamond Offshore’s fleet were cold stacked, including four jack-up rigs that are currently being marketed for sale.

Globally, the ultra-deepwater and deepwater floater markets continue to worsen. Diminished or nonexistent demand, combined with an oversupply of rigs has caused floater dayrates to decline significantly and industry analysts expect offshore drillers to continue to scrap older, lower specification rigs; however, newer and higher specification rigs have also been impacted by the recycling trend.

In an effort to manage the oversupply of rigs and potentially avoid the cost of cold stacking newly-built rigs, which, in the case of dynamically-positioned rigs, can be significant, several drilling contractors have exercised options to delay the delivery of rigs by the shipyard or have exercised their right to cancel orders due to the late delivery of rigs. As of the date of this ~~report, industry data indicates that~~Report, there are ~~approximately 37 competitive, or non-owner-operated, newbuild floaters~~in excess of 30 floater rigs currently on order, with scheduled deliveries from 2017 through 2021. The majority of ~~which only three~~these rigs are ~~reported to be~~not currently contracted for future ~~work. Of the 37 rigs on order, 13 and 15 rigs are scheduled~~work, which further increases competition. Some industry analysts have predicted that demand for delivery in the remainder of 2016 and in 2017. The remaining nine rigs are scheduled for delivery between 2018 and 2020. Industry analysts predict that delivery dates may shift further as newbuild owners negotiate with their respective shipyards.

While conditions in the mid-water market vary slightly by region, mid-water rigs have been adversely impacted by (i) lower demand, (ii) declining dayrates, (iii) increased regulatory requirements, including more stringent design requirements for well control equipment, which could significantly increase the capital needed to comply with design requirements that would permit such rigs to work in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (“GOM”), (iv) the challenges

experienced by lower specification units in this segment as a result of more complex customer specifications and (v) the intensified competition resulting from the migration of some deepwater and ultra-deepwater units to compete against mid-water units. To date, the mid-water market has seen the highest number of cold-stacked and scrapped rigs. Since 2012, Diamond Offshore has sold 12 of its mid-water rigs for scrap. As market conditions remain challenging, Diamond Offshore expects higher-specification rigs to take the place of lower-specification units, where possible, leading to additional lower-specification rigs being cold stacked or ultimately scrapped. Diamond Offshore’s current mid-water fleet consists of six drilling rigs ~~of which only two units are currently operating under contract.~~

On April 14, 2016, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”), issued its final well control regulations, which have now become effective, although several of the new requirements have extended timeframes for compliance. The final rule addresses the full range of systems and equipment associated with well control operations, focusing on requirements for blowout preventers (“BOPs”), well design, well control casing, cementing, real-time monitoring and subsea containment. The regulations combine prescriptive and performance-based measures to cultivate a greater culture of safety for both oil and gas companies and offshore rig operators that minimizes risk. Key features of the well control regulations include requirements for BOPs, double shear rams, third-party reviews of equipment, real-time monitoring data, safe drilling margins, centralizers, inspections and other reforms related to well design and control, casing, cementing and subsea containment.

The issuance of these rules could result in the future retirement of older, less capable rigs, for which compliance with the new requirements is not physically or economically feasible. Additionally, some analysts predict that the new rules will drive the continued preference for modern floaters when drilling opportunities occur.

~~Diamond Offshore’s results of operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 have been negatively impacted by the continuing and worsening market conditions~~ in the offshore ~~drilling industry, as discussed above. For further discussion see Note 4 of the Notes~~market will slowly improve, but utilization growth will not be significant enough to ~~Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report.~~impact dayrates for some time.

~~The following table reflects~~ Diamond Offshore’s contract drilling backlog was $2.9 billion and $3.6 billion as of ~~August~~July 1, ~~2016~~2017 (based on contract information known at that time) and ~~February 16, 2016~~January 1, 2017 (the date reported in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2015)~~2016). The contract drilling backlog by year as of July 1, 2017 is $0.7 billion in 2017 (for thesix-month period beginning July 1, 2017), $1.1 billion in 2018, $0.9 billion in 2019 and $0.2 billion in 2020.

Contract drilling backlog includes $75 million and $119 million for 2017 and 2018 attributable to contracted work for theOcean Valorunder a contract that Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (“Petrobras”) has attempted to terminate, which is currently in effect pursuant to an injunction granted by a Brazilian court. Petrobras appealed the granting of the injunction, but in March of 2017, the court ruled against Petrobras’ appeal and upheld the injunction. As a result of the favorable ruling, both the injunction and theOcean Valor contract remain in effect. Petrobras has the right to seek to appeal the ruling to the Superior Court of Justice. Diamond Offshore intends to continue to defend its rights under the contract, which is estimated to conclude in accordance with its terms in October of 2018. However, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and there can be no assurance as ~~presented below~~to the ultimate outcome of this matter. The rig is currently on standby earning a reduced dayrate.

Contract drilling backlog includes only firm commitments (typically represented by signed contracts) and is calculated by multiplying the contracted operating dayrate by the firm contract period. Diamond Offshore’s calculation also assumes full utilization of its drilling equipment for the contract period (excluding scheduled shipyard and survey days); however, the amount of actual revenue earned and the actual periods during which revenues are earned will be different than the amounts and periods ~~shown in the tables below~~stated above due to various ~~factors. Utilization rates, which generally approach 92% - 98% during contracted periods, can be adversely impacted by downtime due to various operating~~ factors ~~including, but not limited to,~~affecting utilization such as weather conditions and unscheduled repairs and maintenance. Contract drilling backlog excludes revenues for mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation and customer reimbursables. ~~No revenue is generally earned during periods of downtime for regulatory surveys.~~ Changes in Diamond Offshore’s contract drilling backlog between periods are generally a function of the performance of work on term contracts, as well as the extension or modification of existing term contracts and the execution of additional contracts. In addition, under certain circumstances, Diamond Offshore’s customers may seek to terminate or renegotiate its ~~contracts.~~

~~The following table reflects the amount of Diamond Offshore’s contract drilling backlog by year as of August 1, 2016:~~

~~The following table reflects the percentage of rig days committed by year as of August 1, 2016. The percentage of rig days committed is calculated as the ratio of total days committed under~~ contracts, as well as scheduled shipyard, survey and mobilization days for all rigs in Diamond Offshore’s fleet, to total available days (number of rigs, including cold-stacked rigs, multiplied by the number of days in a particular year). Total available days have been calculated based on the expected contract start date for the~~Ocean GreatWhite~~, which ~~is under construction.~~could adversely affect its reported backlog.

The following table summarizes the results of operations for Diamond Offshore for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016 as presented in Note 1311 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included inunder Item 1 of this Report:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016		2015		2016		2015		2017			2016			2017			2016

(In millions)

Revenues:
Contract drilling revenues		$ 357		$ 617		$ 801		$ 1,217	$	392		$	357		$	756		$	801
Net investment income								1		1						1
Investment losses		(12)				(12)							(12	)					(12)
Other revenues		33		15		60		41		6			33			19			60

Total		378		632		849		1,259		399			378			776			849

Expenses:
Contract drilling expenses		198		344		411		695		196			198			400			411
Other operating expenses
Impairment of assets		680				680		359		72			680			72			680
Other expenses		145		157		294		337		113			145			233			294
Interest		24		25		50		49		27			24			55			50

Total		1,047		526		1,435		1,440		408			1,047			760			1,435

Income (loss) before income tax		(669)		106		(586)		(181)		(9	)		(669	)		16			(586)
Income tax (expense) benefit		99		(19)		100		22
Income tax benefit										23			99			21			100
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		276		(42)		235		78		(7	)		276			(18	)		235

Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation		$ (294)		$ 45		$ (251)		$ (81)	$	7		$	(294	)	$	19		$	(251)

Contract drilling revenue ~~decreased $260~~increased $35 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 period, primarily ~~due~~related to additional rigs being idled, cold stacked or retired since the second quarter of 2015. Revenue earning days for Diamond Offshore’s fleet decreased during the second quarter of 2016, as compared with the 2015 period, reflective of continued low demand for contract drilling services.

Revenue generated by ultra-deepwater floaters decreased $102 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily as a result of decreased utilization of $87 million and lower average daily revenue of $15 million. Revenue earning days in the second quarter of 2016 decreased as compared with the second quarter of 2015, primarily due to fewerincremental revenue earning days for ~~cold-stacked rigs, which were under contract during the 2015 period,~~ theOcean ~~Clipper~~GreatWhite, which ~~was sold~~began its first contract in ~~November 2015,~~the first quarter of 2017, and theOcean BlackRhino, which ~~is currently~~was between contracts during the prior year quarter and less unplanned downtime ~~associated with four unplanned retrievals of blow out preventers. The decrease in revenue earning days was~~for repairs to other rigs. These increases were partially offset by ~~increased~~decreases in contract drilling revenue ~~earning days for the~~~~Ocean BlackLion~~~~, which was placed in service in the third quarter of 2015 and~~primarily related to theOcean Monarch, which was ~~warm stacked~~in the shipyard for a survey and contract modifications during the second quarter of ~~2015. Average daily revenue decreased~~2017 prior to beginning a new contract in June at a lower dayrate, theOcean Valor earning a reduced, standby dayrate during 2017, the warm stacking of theOcean Guardian after completion of its contract in early April of 2017, theOcean Scepterearning a reduced dayrate, which began operating under a new contract offshore Mexico in 2017 and the sale of rigs since the second quarter of ~~2016 as compared with the prior year period, primarily due to a lower dayrate earned by the~~~~Ocean Courage~~.2016.

~~Revenue generated by deepwater floaters~~Contract drilling expense decreased ~~$114~~$2 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 period, primarily due to ~~decreased utilization of $80 million combined with lower average daily revenue of $34 million. The decrease~~a net reduction in ~~revenue earning days resulted primarily from additional downtime associated with cold-stacked~~costs attributable to various factors, including rigs that ~~had operated during~~were sold after the ~~second quarter~~2016 period, reduced costs incurred by theOcean Guardian and implementation of ~~2015,~~other cost control measures, partially offset by incremental ~~revenue earning days for~~contract drilling costs associated with the~~Ocean Victory~~ ~~and~~~~Ocean Valiant~~~~, both of which continued operating under contracts that commenced in the middle of the second quarter of 2015~~ drillships and theOcean ~~Apex~~GreatWhite~~, which began operating under contract in May 2016. Average daily revenue decreased during the second quarter of 2016 primarily due to the absence of a $10 million demobilization fee for the~~~~Ocean Apex~~ ~~recognized in the second quarter of 2015, combined with the effect of a lower dayrate earned by the~~~~Ocean Valiant~~ ~~during the second quarter of 2016 as compared with the prior year period.~~

~~Revenue generated by mid-water floaters decreased $40~~. Interest expense increased $3 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 period primarily due to decreased utilization of $47 million, partially offset by higher average daily revenue of $7 million. Revenue earnings days decreased in the second quarter of 2016 as a result of downtime associated with cold-stacked rigs, partially offset by the absence of planned downtime associated with the

~~Ocean Guardian~~~~’s survey during the prior year quarter. Diamond Offshore retired ten mid-waters rigs subsequent to the second quarter of 2015.~~

~~Revenue generated by jack-up rigs decreased $4~~Net results increased $301 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 period, primarily due to an asset impairment charge of $23 million (after taxes and noncontrolling interests) in the ~~cold stacking~~2017 period, as compared with $267 million (after taxes and noncontrolling interests) in the 2016 period, as discussed in Note 5 of the ~~jack-up~~Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1. In addition, results in 2017 benefited from the favorable impact of higher utilization of the fleet, ~~several of which had operated under contract during the prior year quarter. The~~~~Ocean Scepter~~~~is in the process of being cold stacked after termination of its contract by PEMEX~~as discussed above, and lower depreciation, primarily due to a lower depreciable asset base in the second quarter of ~~2016. Diamond Offshore’s four remaining jack-up rigs are currently being marketed for sale.~~

~~Contract drilling expense for ultra-deepwater floaters decreased $34 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 as~~2017, compared ~~with the 2015 period. Reduced costs attributable to cold-stacked ultra-deepwater rigs and the retired~~~~Ocean Clipper~~, as well as the favorable effects of cost reduction initiatives implemented in 2015, were partially offset by incremental contract drilling expense of $24 million for drillships operating in the GOM, including $20 million for the~~Ocean BlackLion~~, which began operating in 2016. Reductions in contract drilling expense in the second quarter of 2016 included costs associated with labor and personnel of $28 million, repairs and maintenance of $9 million and mobilization of rigs of $10 million and other of $12 million.

Contract drilling expense incurred by deepwater floaters decreased $52 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due to reduced operating costs for cold stacked rigs of $48 million.

Contract drilling expense for mid-water floaters decreased $41 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due to reduced operating costs for cold stacked or retired rigs of $31 million, combined with lower repair and inspection costs of $9 million for the~~Ocean Guardian~~ ~~during the three months ended June 30, 2016.~~

~~Contract drilling expense for the jack-up fleet decreased $14 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due~~ to the ~~cold stacking~~2016 period, as a result of the ~~jack-up fleet, several of which had operated under contract during 2015. The~~~~Ocean Scepter~~ isasset impairments taken in ~~the process of being cold stacked after termination of its contract by PEMEX in the second quarter of~~ 2016. ~~Diamond Offshore’s four remaining jack-up rigs are currently being marketed for sale.~~

Net results decreased $339 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due to the impact of a $267 million impairment charge (after tax and noncontrolling interests) related to the carrying value of Diamond Offshore’s drilling rigs, as discussed in Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report. The results were also impacted by the ~~decreases in revenues and expenses as discussed above, including the negative effect~~absence of ~~lower utilization of the fleet. In addition, during the second quarter of 2016, Diamond Offshore sold its investment in privately-held corporate bonds for~~ a ~~total recognized loss of~~ $12 million ($4 million after tax and noncontrolling interests). loss on an investment in privately-held corporate bonds sold in the 2016 period. These ~~decreases~~favorable variances were partially offset by ~~lower depreciation expense and net reimbursable revenue~~the absence of $15 million in ~~the second quarter of 2016 as a result of~~net reimbursable revenue related to the completion of theOcean Endeavor’s demobilization from the Black ~~Sea.~~Sea in the 2016 period.

Contract drilling revenue decreased ~~$416~~$45 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 period, primarily asdue to the absence of $40 million in demobilization revenue recognized in the first quarter of 2016 for theOcean Endeavor.In addition, contract drilling revenue decreased due to incremental downtime for theOcean Monarch, which was in the shipyard for a ~~result~~survey and contract modifications during much of ~~fewer~~the first half of 2017, the completion of the final contract for theOcean Ambassador in March of 2016 prior to the rig being sold, decreased revenue from theOcean Scepter, which had been idle since completion of its contract in Mexico during May 2016, commenced operations offshore Mexico in February 2017 under a new contract and the cold stacking and sale of other rigs. The decrease in contract drilling revenue also reflects lower dayrates earned under new contracts for both theOcean Monarchand Ocean BlackRhinoand a lower dayrate being earned by theOcean Valiant under its current contract in the North Sea, which commenced in the fourth quarter of 2016. These decreases were partially offset by increases in contract drilling revenue primarily related to incremental revenue earning days ~~across~~for the ~~entire fleet, reflecting continued low demand~~Ocean GreatWhite and theOcean BlackRhino,which was warm stacked for ~~offshore~~much of the prior year period, theOcean Apex, which operated through the first six months of 2017 under a contract that commenced in the second quarter of 2016 and reduced downtime for repairs.

Contract drilling ~~services, combined with the negative effect of lower average daily revenue earned by deepwater floaters.~~

~~Revenue generated by ultra-deepwater floaters~~expense decreased ~~$27~~$11 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily as a result of decreased utilization of $37 million, partially offset by higher average daily revenue of $10 million. Revenue earning days decreased primarily due to fewer revenue earning days for rigs cold stacked after the first half of 2015 and the previously-owned~~Ocean Clipper. The aggregate decrease in revenue earning days was partially offset by incremental revenue earning days for newbuild drillships, including the~~~~Ocean BlackLion, w~~~~hich began operating under contract in the second half of 2015, and the~~~~Ocean Monarch~~~~, which was warm stacked during the first half of 2015. Average daily revenue increased, primarily due to the inclusion of $40 million in demobilization revenue for the~~~~Ocean Endeavor~~~~, which completed its contract in the Black Sea in January of~~ 2016 ~~partially offset by a lower dayrate earned by the~~~~Ocean Courage~~.

Revenue generated by deepwater floaters decreased $194 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due to decreased utilization of $134 million and lower average daily revenue of $60 million. The decrease in revenue earning days resulted primarily from additional downtime

~~associated with the cold stacking of rigs that had operated during the first half of 2015, partially offset by incremental revenue earning days for the~~~~Ocean Victory~~ ~~and~~~~Ocean Valiant~~, both of which operated under contracts that commenced in the middle of the second quarter of 2015. Average daily revenue decreased as a result of lower amortized mobilization and contract preparation fees combined with a lower dayrate earned by the~~Ocean Valiant~~.

Revenue generated by mid-water floaters decreased $169 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due to decreased utilization of $176 million, reflecting a significant reduction in demand in the mid-water drilling market. Comparing the periods, only two of the mid-water floaters operated during both periods. Since the first quarter of 2015, Diamond Offshore has sold ten mid-water floaters, reducing the mid-water fleet to six drilling rigs, four of which are currently cold stacked.

Revenue generated by jack-up rigs decreased $26 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due to the cold stacking of four rigs, which had operated under contract during the first half of 2015.

Contract drilling expense for ultra-deepwater floaters, excluding the newbuild drillships, decreased $123 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, reflecting lower expenses for labor and personnel of $57 million, maintenance and inspections of $29 million, mobilization of $13 million, freight of $6 million and other rig operating and overhead costs of $19 million. These reductions in contract drilling expense were primarily due to lower costs for cold-stacked rigs and the retired~~Ocean Clipper, as well as cost reduction initiatives implemented in 2015. Incremental contract drilling expense for four drillships operating in the GOM was $58 million.~~

~~Contract drilling expense incurred by deepwater floaters decreased $68 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015~~ period, primarily due to a net reduction in costs associated with labor and personnel of $25 million, mobilization of rigs of $15 million, repairs and maintenance of $11 million, shorebase support and overhead of $8 million and other operating costs of $10 million, primarily as a result ofattributable to various factors, including the cold stacking of rigs, reduced costs related to theOcean Ambassadorand implementation of other cost control measures, partially offset by incremental ~~operating~~contract drilling costs ~~for~~associated with the drillships and theOcean ~~Victory~~ ~~and~~~~Ocean Valiant~~GreatWhite.

~~Contract drilling~~ Interest expense for mid-water floaters decreased $116 million in the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, reflecting lower costs for labor and personnel of $52 million, maintenance and repairs of $14 million, shorebase support and overhead of $13 million, mobilization of $8 million, inspections of $6 million and other of $24 million.

~~Contract drilling expense for the jack-up fleet decreased $30~~increased $5 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 period primarily due to ~~the cold stacking of four rigs that operated under contract during the first half of 2015.~~lower capitalized interest for construction projects.

Net results ~~decreased $170~~increased $270 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 period, primarily ~~reflecting the impact of a $267 million~~due to an asset impairment charge of $23 million (after ~~tax~~taxes and noncontrolling interests) ~~for~~in the ~~six months ended June 30, 2016,~~2017 period as compared with ~~the 2015 period when Diamond Offshore recorded a $158~~$267 million ~~asset impairment charge~~ (after ~~tax~~taxes and noncontrolling interests)~~. Results~~ in the 2016 period and lower depreciation, primarily due to a lower depreciable asset base in 2017, compared to the 2016 period, as a result of the asset impairments taken in 2016. The results were also impacted by the ~~decrease in revenues and expenses as discussed above. In addition, during 2016 Diamond Offshore sold its investment in privately-held corporate bonds for~~absence of a ~~total recognized loss of~~ $12 million ($4 million after tax and noncontrolling interests)~~. Results~~ loss on an investment in privately-held corporate bonds sold in the 2016 period. These favorable variances were partially offset by ~~a decrease in depreciation expense and~~ the ~~recognition~~absence of $40 million in demobilization revenue and $15 million in net reimbursable revenue related to the completion of theOcean ~~Endeavor’~~Endeavors’s demobilization from the Black ~~Sea.~~

The transportation rates that Boardwalk Pipeline is able to charge customers are heavily influenced by longer-term market trends, affecting the amount and geographical location of natural gas production and demand for gas by end users such as power plants, petrochemical facilities and liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) export facilities. Changes in certain longer term trends such as the development of gas production from the Marcellus and Utica production areas locatedSea in the ~~northeastern U.S.~~2016 period.

Firm Transportation Contracts and changes to related pipeline infrastructure have resulted in a sustained narrowing of basis differentials corresponding to traditional flow patterns on Boardwalk Pipeline’s natural gas pipeline systems (generally south to north and west to east), reducing the transportation rates and adversely impacting other contract terms that Boardwalk Pipeline can negotiate with its customers for available transportation capacity and for contracts due for renewal for Boardwalk Pipeline’s transportation services.Growth Projects

Each year a portion of Boardwalk Pipeline’s firm ~~natural gas~~ transportation ~~and storage contracts~~agreements expire and need to be renewed or ~~replaced. Over~~replaced as reported in the ~~past several years,~~Results of Operations – Boardwalk Pipeline ~~has renewed many expiring contracts at lower rates and~~section of our MD&A included under Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form10-K for ~~shorter terms than in~~ the past, or not at all. Boardwalk Pipeline expects this trend to continue, and therefore, Boardwalk Pipeline may not be able to sell all of its available capacity, extend expiring contracts with existing customers or obtain replacement contracts at attractive rates or for a similar term as the expiring contracts. These sustained conditions have had, and Boardwalk Pipeline expects will continue to have, a materially adverse effect on Boardwalk Pipeline’s revenues, earnings and distributable cash flows.year ended December 31, 2016.

Natural gas producers account for a significant portion of Boardwalk Pipeline’s revenues, with approximately 50% of its 2015 revenues generated from contracts with natural gas producers. During 2015, the price of oil and natural gas continued to decline as a result of increasing gas supplies, mainly from shale production areas in the U.S., which has adversely impacted the businesses of certain of Boardwalk Pipeline’s producer customers, including those that have contracted with Boardwalk Pipeline for capacity on some of its growth projects. Although oil and natural gas prices have recovered slightly from the lows seen earlier in 2016, they remain significantly lower than before the decline began. If natural gas prices remain low, or decline further, for a sustained period of time, the businesses of Boardwalk Pipeline’s producer customers will be further adversely affected, which could reduce the demand for Boardwalk Pipeline’s services, result in the non-renewal of contracted capacity, or renewal at lower rates or on less attractive terms, or lead some customers, particularly customers that are experiencing financial difficulties, to default on their obligations to Boardwalk Pipeline or seek to terminate or renegotiate existing contracts. Should any such customers file for bankruptcy protection, they may also seek to have their contracts with Boardwalk Pipeline rejected in the bankruptcy proceeding.

A majority of Boardwalk Pipeline’s customers are rated investment-grade by at least one of the major credit rating agencies, however, the ratings of several of Boardwalk Pipeline’s oil and gas producer customers, including some of those supporting its growth projects, have recently been downgraded. The downgrades further restrict liquidity for those customers and may result in nonperformance of their contractual obligations, including failure to make future payments or, for customers supporting Boardwalk Pipeline’s growth projects, failure to post required letters of credit or other collateral as construction progresses.

Boardwalk Pipeline is currently engaged in a number of growth projects having an aggregate estimated cost of approximately $1.6 billion. The growth projects have received all regulatory approvals and are subject to the risk that they may not be completed, may be impacted by significant cost overruns or may be materially changed prior to completion as a result of future developments or circumstances that Boardwalk Pipeline cannot predict at this time.

In early 2016, a customer on Boardwalk Pipeline’s Northern Supply Access project, which had contracted for 100,000 million British thermal units per day (“MMBtu/d”) of capacity, filed for bankruptcy protection and rejected Boardwalk Pipeline’s transportation contract. Boardwalk Pipeline has an unsecured claim in the bankruptcy proceedings for an amount that was determined by agreement between Boardwalk Pipeline and that customer. As a result of the 100,000 MMBtu/d reduction in customer volume commitments resulting from the bankruptcy, Boardwalk Pipeline has reduced the scope of this project by 100,000 MMBtu/d, reducing capacity to 284,000 MMBtu/d and reducing the estimated capital cost from $310 million to $230 million. In April 2016, another customer that contracted for 30,000 MMBtu/d of capacity on this project failed to increase its letter of credit in default of its obligations under a credit support agreement. The transportation agreement with this customer remains in place.

In October of 2014, Boardwalk Pipeline’s Gulf South subsidiary filed a rate case with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) pursuant to Section 4 of the Natural Gas Act (Docket No. RP15-65), requesting, among other things, a reconfiguration of the transportation rate zones on the Gulf South system and, in general, an increase in its tariff rates for those customers whose agreements are at maximum tariff rates. An uncontested settlement was reached with Gulf South’s customers and the FERC, which became final effective March 1, 2016. In April 2016, Gulf South settled a $17 million rate refund liability through a combination of cash payments and invoice credits. Also,Partially as a result of the ~~rate case,~~increase in overall gas supplies, demand markets, primarily in the Gulf Coast area, are growing due to new natural gas export facilities, power plants and petrochemical facilities and increased exports to Mexico. These developments have resulted in significant growth projects for Boardwalk Pipeline, several of which were placed into service during 2016. These include the Ohio to Louisiana Access project, the Southern Indiana Lateral, the Western Kentucky Market Lateral, a project to serve a power plant in South ~~implemented~~Texas, and, in March of 2017, the Northern Supply Access Project. Boardwalk Pipeline has an additional $1.1 billion of growth projects under development that are expected to be placed into service in 2017 through 2019, and through June 30, 2017, Boardwalk Pipeline has invested $425 million of capital in these projects. These new projects have lengthy planning and construction periods. As a ~~fuel tracker which went~~result, these projects will not contribute to Boardwalk Pipeline’s earnings and cash flows until they are placed into ~~effect April 1, 2016.~~service over the next several years.

The following table summarizes the results of operations for Boardwalk Pipeline for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016 as presented in Note 1311 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,				Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016		2015		2016		2015		2017			2016			2017			2016

(In millions)

Revenues:
Other revenue, primarily operating	$	308	$	299	$	655	$	629	$	318		$	308		$	686		$	655

Total		308		299		655		629		318			308			686			655

Expenses:
Operating		198		215		403		423		251			198			455			403
Interest		45		46		88		91		44			45			90			88

Total		243		261		491		514		295			243			545			491

Income before income tax		65		38		164		115		23			65			141			164
Income tax expense		(16)		(5)		(35)		(21)		(5	)		(16	)		(28	)		(35	)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		(32)		(21)		(81)		(57)		(12	)		(32	)		(70	)		(81	)

Net income attributable to Loews Corporation	$	17	$	12	$	48	$	37	$	6		$	17		$	43		$	48

Total revenues increased $9$10 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015 period, primarily due to~~2016 period. Excluding the $13 million of ~~proceeds received~~income from the settlement of a legal ~~claim~~matter in the 2016 ~~partially offset by the receipt of $6 million of business interruption proceeds in 2015. Excluding the net effect of these proceeds~~period and items offset in fuel and transportation expense, primarily retained fuel, operating revenues increased ~~$15~~$21 million. The increase was ~~primarily due to higher~~driven by an increase in transportation revenues ~~from the return to service~~ of ~~Boardwalk Pipeline’s Evangeline pipeline in mid-2015 and~~$20 million, which resulted from growth projects recently placed into service, partially offset by contract expirations.

Operating expenses increased $53 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period. Excluding items offset in operating revenues and the $47 million loss on the sale of a ~~reduction of~~processing plant, as discussed in Note 5 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements under Item 1, operating costs and expenses increased $3 million primarily due to an increase in maintenance activities.

Net income decreased $11 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period, primarily due to the changes discussed above.

Total revenues increased $31 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period. Excluding income from the ~~effects~~settlement of ~~market conditions discussed above. In addition, storage~~a legal matter in the 2016 period and items offset in fuel and transportation expense, primarily retained fuel, operating revenues increased $44 million. The increase was driven by an increase in transportation revenues of $35 million, which resulted from growth projects recently placed into service. Storage and parking and lending ~~(“PAL”)~~ revenues were higher by $4 million primarily from the effects of favorable market conditions on time period price spreads.

Operating expenses decreased $17 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period. Excluding items offset in operating revenues, operating costs and expenses decreased $3 million primarily due to lower maintenance activities, partially offset by an increase in employee-related costs.

~~Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2016~~ increased ~~$5 million as compared with the 2015 period, primarily reflecting the impact of higher revenues and lower expenses as discussed above.~~

~~Total revenues increased $26~~$52 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015 period~~2016 period. Excluding items offset in operating revenues and the $47 million loss on the sale of a processing plant, operating costs and expenses increased $3 million. Interest expense increased $2 million primarily due to the proceeds from the 2016 legal settlement, partially offset by the 2015 business interruption proceeds. Excluding the net effect of these proceeds and items offset in fuel and transportation expense, primarily retained fuel, operating revenues increased $38 million. The increase was driven by an increase in transportation revenues of $36 million, which resulted from incremental revenues from the Gulf South rate case, the return to service of the Evangeline pipeline in mid-2015 and growth projects recently placed into service, partially offset by the effects of market conditions discussed above. Storage and PAL revenues were higher ~~by $7 million primarily from the effects of favorable market conditions on time period price spreads.~~average debt levels at higher borrowing rates.

~~Operating expenses~~Net income decreased ~~$20~~$5 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015 period. Excluding items offset in operating revenues, operating expenses increased $2 million~~2016 period, primarily due to higher employee-related costs and increased maintenance activities. Interest expense decreased $3 million primarily due to higher allowance for funds used during construction and capitalized interest related to capital projects.

~~Net income for~~ the ~~six months ended June 30, 2016 increased $11 million as compared with the 2015 period, primarily reflecting the higher revenues and lower depreciation and interest expense as~~changes discussed above.

The following table summarizes the results of operations for Loews Hotels & Co for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016 as presented in Note 1311 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included inunder Item 1 of this Report:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016		2015		2016		2015		2017			2016			2017			2016

(In millions)

Revenues:
Operating revenue	$	156	$	147	$	294	$	267	$	154		$	156		$	290		$	294
Revenues related to reimbursable expenses		33		20		58		39		27			33			58			58

Total		189		167		352		306		181			189			348			352

Expenses:
Operating		129		123		252		235		128			129			251			252
Reimbursable expenses		33		20		58		39		27			33			58			58
Depreciation		15		14		30		25		15			15			31			30
Equity (income) loss from joint ventures		3		(9)		(12)		(27)		(15	)		3			(44	)		(12)
Interest		5		5		11		10		6			5			13			11

Total		185		153		339		282		161			185			309			339

Income before income tax		4		14		13		24		20			4			39			13
Income tax expense		(3)		(6)		(9)		(11)		(10	)		(3	)		(19	)		(9)

Net income attributable to Loews Corporation	$	1	$	8	$	4	$	13	$	10		$	1		$	20		$	4

~~Income before income tax~~Operating revenues decreased ~~$10~~$2 million and ~~$11~~$4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 periods primarily due to a decrease in revenue as a result of renovation activities.

Equity income from joint ventures increased $18 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period. The increase was primarily due to the absence of a $13 million impairment ofcharge related to an equity interest in a joint venture hotel ~~property. Operating revenues~~property in the 2016 period and ~~expenses were impacted by~~ the ~~acquisition~~opening of ~~one~~a new joint venture hotel ~~during~~in the ~~first~~third quarter of 2016. Equity income from joint ventures increased $32 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 period. The increase was primarily due to the $25 million gain on the sale of an equity interest in the Loews Don CeSar Hotel, a joint venture hotel property, in February of 2017, the absence of a $13 million impairment charge related to an equity interest in a joint venture hotel property in the 2016 period and ~~two hotels during 2015.~~the opening of a new joint venture hotel in 2016, partially offset by a $15 million impairment charge in 2017 related to an equity interest in a joint venture hotel property.

Net income ~~decreased $7~~increased $9 million and $9$16 million for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 periods primarily due to the changes discussed ~~above and an increase in the effective tax rate due to a higher state tax provision for the increased ratio of Florida based income.~~

Corporate operations consist primarily of investment income at the Parent Company, operating results of Consolidated Container from the May 22, 2017 acquisition date, corporate interest expenses and other corporate 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.

The following table summarizes the results of operations for Corporate ~~and Other~~ for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016 as presented in Note 1311 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included inunder Item 1 of this Report:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016		2015		2016		2015		2017			2016			2017			2016

(In millions)

Revenues:
Net investment income	$	85	$	10	$	72	$	39	$	2		$	85		$	61		$	72
Other revenues		(1)				1		1		93			(1	)		93			1

Total		84	��	10		73		40		95			84			154			73

Expenses:
Operating		32		19		57		40		130			32			168			57
Interest		18		19		36		37		22			18			40			36

Total		50		38		93		77		152			50			208			93

Income (loss) before income tax		34		(28)		(20)		(37)		(57	)		34			(54	)		(20)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(12)		9		7		13		21			(12	)		20			7

Net income (loss) attributable to Loews Corporation	$	22	$	(19)	$	(13)	$	(24)	$	(36	)	$	22		$	(34	)	$	(13)

Net investment income ~~increased~~decreased by $75 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due to improved performance of equity based investments in the trading portfolio. Net investment income increased by $33 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 period, primarily due to improved performance of equity based investments and fixed income investments in the trading portfolio, partially offset by lower results from limited partnership investments.

Operating expenses increased $13 million and $17 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with the 2015 periods primarily due to expenses related to the 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan, which was approved by shareholders on May 10, 2016 and increased corporate overhead expenses.

~~Net results improved $41~~$83 million and $11 million for the three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~2015~~2016 periods, primarily due to lower results from equity based investments in the trading portfolio, partially offset by improved performance of limited partnership investments.

Other revenues increased $94 million and $92 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 periods, primarily due to $91 million of revenue from Consolidated Container’s operations since the acquisition date.

Operating expenses increased $98 million and $111 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 periods, primarily due to $89 million of expenses, inclusive of expenses resulting from purchase accounting, for Consolidated Container’s operations since the acquisition date. In addition, operating expenses increased due to the timing of compensation accruals and costs related to the acquisition of Consolidated Container, partially offset by the absence of prior year expenses related to the implementation of the 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan. Interest expense increased $4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 periods, primarily due to interest expense associated with Consolidated Container’s $605 million term loan from the date of acquisition of Consolidated Container.

Net results decreased $58 million and $21 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared with the 2016 periods, primarily due to the changes discussed above.

Parent Company cash and investments, net of receivables and payables, at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 totaled ~~$4.9 billion, as compared to $4.3 billion at December 31, 2015.~~$5.0 billion. During the six months ended June 30, ~~2016,~~2017, we received ~~$632~~$633 million in dividends from our subsidiaries, including a special dividend from CNA of $485 million. Cash outflows included the payment of ~~$86~~$620 million to fund ~~treasury stock purchases, $8~~the acquisition of Consolidated Container, which was in addition to approximately $600 million of debt financing proceeds at the subsidiary level as discussed in Note 2 to ~~purchase shares~~the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements under Item 1. In addition, cash outflows included the payment of ~~CNA,~~ $42 million of cash dividends to our shareholders and ~~net cash contributions of approximately $40~~$6 million to ~~Loews Hotels.~~fund treasury stock purchases. As a holding company we depend on dividends from our subsidiaries and returns on our investment portfolio to fund our obligations. We are not responsible for the liabilities and obligations of our subsidiaries and there are no Parent Company guarantees.

In March of 2016, we completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.8% senior notes due April 1, 2026 and repaid in full the entire $400 million aggregate principal amount of our 5.3% senior notes at maturity. The net remaining proceeds are being used for general corporate purposes.

As of ~~June 30, 2016,~~July 21, 2017, there were ~~337,388,941~~336,601,242 shares of Loews common stock outstanding. 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, ~~2016,~~2017, we purchased ~~2.6~~0.1 million shares of Loews common ~~stock and 0.3 million shares of CNA common~~ stock.

In March of 2016, Moody’s Investment Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) downgraded our unsecured debt rating from A2 to A3 and the outlook remains stable. Our current unsecured debt ratings are A+ for S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) and A for Fitch Ratings, Inc., with a stable outlook for both. We have an effective Registration Statement on FormS-3 on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registering the future sale of an unlimited amount of our debt and equity securities.

In April of 2017, Fitch Ratings, Inc. affirmed our unsecured debt rating at A, with the rating outlook revised to negative from stable and in June of 2017, S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) lowered our corporate credit and senior debt ratings from A+ to A with a stable outlook. Our current unsecured debt rating is A3 for Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), with a stable outlook. Should one or more rating agencies downgrade our credit ratings from current levels, or announce that they have placed us under review for a potential downgrade, our cost of capital could increase and our ability to raise new capital could be adversely affected.

We continue to pursue conservative financial strategies while seeking opportunities for responsible growth. ~~These~~Future uses of our cash may include ~~the expansion~~investing in our subsidiaries, new acquisitions and/or repurchases of ~~existing businesses, full or partial acquisitions~~our and ~~dispositions, and opportunities for efficiencies and economies of scale.~~our subsidiaries’ outstanding common stock.

CNA’s cash provided by operating activities was ~~$613~~$515 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with ~~$540~~$613 million for the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period. Cash provided by operating activities reflected ~~increased receipts relating to the returns~~a lower level of distributions on ~~invested capital for~~ limited ~~partnerships.~~partnerships and higher net claim payments partially offset by an increase in premiums collected and lower salaries and related expenses paid.

CNA declared and paid dividends of $2.50 per share ofon its common stock, including a special dividend of $2.00 per share during the six months ended June 30, ~~2016.~~2017. On July ~~29, 2016,~~28, 2017, CNA’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of ~~$0.25~~$0.30 per share on its common stock, payable August ~~31, 2016~~30, 2017 to shareholders of record on August ~~15, 2016.~~14, 2017. 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. The payment of dividends by CNA’s insurance subsidiaries without prior approval of the insurance department of each subsidiary’s domiciliary jurisdiction is generally limited by formula. Dividends in excess of these amounts are subject to prior approval by the respective insurance regulator.

Dividends from the 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 (“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 twelve 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, ~~2016,~~2017, CCC was in a positive earned surplus position. The maximum allowable dividend CCC could pay during ~~2016~~2017 that would not be subject to the Department’s prior approval is approximately $1.1 billion, less dividends paid during the preceding twelve months measured at that point in time. CCC paid dividends of $200 million during the six months ended December 31, ~~2015~~2016 and ~~$565~~$775 million during the six months ended June 30, ~~2016.~~2017. As of June 30, ~~2016,~~2017, CCC is able to pay approximately ~~$314~~$100 million of dividends that would not be subject to prior approval of the Department. 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.

Diamond Offshore’s cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016 increased $105~~2017 decreased $129 million compared to the ~~2015~~2016 period, primarily due to lower cash receipts from contract drilling services of $203 million, partially offset by a net decrease in cash payments for contract drilling ~~and general and administrative~~ expenses, including personnel-related, repairs and maintenance and other rig operating costs of ~~$361 million, partially offset by lower cash receipts from contract drilling services of $266~~$74 million. The decline in both cash receipts and cash payments related to the performance of contract drilling services reflects ~~a reduction~~continuing depressed market conditions in ~~contract~~the offshore drilling ~~activity during the six months ended June 30, 2016~~industry, as well as positive results of Diamond Offshore’s continuing ~~efforts to control~~focus on controlling costs.

For ~~2016,~~2017, Diamond Offshore has budgeted approximately ~~$650~~$145 million for capital ~~expenditures, including construction costs for the~~~~Ocean GreatWhite~~ ~~and ongoing capital maintenance and replacement programs. Shipyard construction of the~~~~Ocean GreatWhite~~~~, a 10,000 foot dynamically positioned, harsh environment semisubmersible drilling rig has been completed and in June of 2016~~expenditures. Diamond Offshore ~~made the final payment of $403 million. The~~~~Ocean GreatWhite~~ ~~was delivered in mid-July of 2016 and will be mobilized to Singapore~~has no other purchase obligations for amajor rig ~~enhancement project before placing the rig in service, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2016.~~

~~During the six months ended~~upgrades at June 30, 2016, Diamond Offshore executed three sale and leaseback transactions and received $158 million in proceeds, which was less than the carrying value of the equipment. The resulting difference was recorded as prepaid rent with no gain or loss recognized on the transactions. For further information about these transactions, see Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report.2017.

As of June 30, ~~2016,~~2017, Diamond Offshore had ~~$327 million in short term~~no outstanding borrowings ~~outstanding~~ under its credit agreement and iswas in compliance with all covenant requirements thereunder. As of July 27, ~~2016,~~2017, Diamond Offshore had ~~$270 million in short term borrowings outstanding and an additional $1.2~~$1.5 billion available under its credit agreement to provide ~~short term~~ liquidity for payment obligations.

In ~~February~~July of ~~2016,~~2017, Moody’s downgraded Diamond Offshore’s ~~senior unsecured~~corporate credit rating to ~~Ba2~~Ba3 with a negative outlook from ~~Baa2,~~Ba2 with a stable ~~outlook, and also downgraded its short-term~~outlook. Diamond Offshore’s current corporate credit rating ~~to sub-prime. In July of 2016, the~~by S&P ~~downgraded Diamond Offshore’s senior unsecured credit rating to BBB from BBB+; the outlook~~ remains ~~negative.~~BB- with a negative outlook. Market conditions and other factors, many of which are outside of Diamond Offshore’s control, could cause its credit ratings to be ~~further~~ lowered. A downgrade in Diamond Offshore’s credit ratings could adversely impact its cost of issuing additional debt and the amount of additional debt that it could issue, and could further restrict its access to capital markets and ~~Diamond Offshore’s~~its ability to raise funds by issuing additional debt. As a consequence, Diamond Offshore may not be able to issue additional debt in amounts and/or with terms that it considers to be reasonable. One or more of these occurrences could limit Diamond Offshore’s ability to pursue other business opportunities.

Diamond Offshore will make periodic assessments of its capital spending programs based on industry conditions and will make adjustments if it determines they are required. Diamond Offshore, may, from time to time, issue debt or equity securities, or a combination thereof, to finance capital expenditures, the acquisition of assets and businesses or for general corporate purposes. Diamond Offshore’s ability to access the capital markets by issuing debt or equity securities will be dependent on its results of operations, current financial condition, current credit ratings, current market conditions and other factors beyond its control.

Boardwalk Pipeline’s cash provided by operating activities increased ~~$19~~$43 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 compared to the ~~2015~~2016 period primarily due to ~~increased~~the change in net income, excluding the effects ofnon-cash items such as depreciation, amortization and ~~amortization, partially offset by timing~~the loss on the sale of ~~accruals and~~operating assets. The increase also reflects the settlement of the Gulf South rate ~~refund.~~refund in the 2016 period.

~~For~~In the ~~six months ended June 30,~~second quarters of 2017 and 2016, ~~and 2015,~~ Boardwalk Pipeline declared and paid quarterly distributions to its common unitholders of record of ~~$0.20~~$0.10 per common unit and an amount to the general partner on behalf of its 2% general partner interest. In July of ~~2016, the Partnership~~2017, Boardwalk Pipeline declared a quarterly cash distribution to unitholders of record of $0.10 per common unit.

~~For~~In January of 2017, Boardwalk Pipeline completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.5% senior notes due July 15, 2027 and plans to use the ~~six months ended~~proceeds to refinance future maturities of debt and to fund growth capital expenditures. Initially, the proceeds were used to reduce outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, Boardwalk Pipeline’s capital expenditures were $259 million and $136 million, consisting of a combination of growth and maintenance capital. Boardwalk Pipeline expects total capital expenditures to be approximately $760 million in 2016, primarily related to growth projects and pipeline system maintenance expenditures. Boardwalk Pipeline expects to finance 2016 growth capital expenditures through existing capital resources, including Boardwalk Pipeline’s cash on hand, revolving credit facility, the Subordinated Loan facility and cash flows from operating activities.

~~As of July 29, 2016,~~2017, Boardwalk Pipeline had no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit ~~facility and had available the full borrowing capacity~~facility. In July of ~~$1.5 billion. Since June 30, 2016,~~2017, Boardwalk Pipeline extended the maturity date of ~~the~~its revolving credit facility by one year to May 26, ~~2021.~~2022. Boardwalk Pipeline has in place a subordinated loan agreement with a subsidiary of the Company under which it could borrow up to $300 ~~million. The borrowing period of the subordinated loan agreement was recently extended by two years to~~million until December 31, 2018. As of ~~June 30, 2016 and~~ July ~~29, 2016~~28, 2017, Boardwalk Pipeline had no outstanding borrowings under the subordinated loan agreement. ~~In addition,~~

For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, Boardwalk Pipeline’s capital expenditures were $303 million and $259 million, consisting of a combination of growth and maintenance capital expenditures. Boardwalk Pipeline ~~has entered~~expects total capital expenditures to be approximately $790 million in 2017, primarily related to growth projects and pipeline system maintenance. This reflects a ~~new equity distribution agreement under its shelf registration statement filed~~$60 million reduction in ~~December 2015, which will allow it to issue equity~~Boardwalk Pipeline’s expected growth capital expenditures for 2017, resulting from ~~time to time under~~both a delay in the timing of the expenditures and an ~~at-the-market program. Based on the current forecast and planned projects,~~ overall reduction in spending.

Boardwalk Pipeline ~~does not anticipate~~anticipates that its existing capital resources, including its revolving credit facility, subordinated loan agreement and cash flows from operating activities, will be adequate to fund its operations for 2017. Boardwalk Pipeline may seek to access the ~~need~~capital markets to ~~issue~~fund some or all capital expenditures for growth projects, acquisitions or for general business purposes. Boardwalk Pipeline’s ability to access the capital markets for equity ~~for the remainder of 2016.~~and debt financing under reasonable terms depends on its financial condition, credit ratings and market conditions.

Investment activities ofnon-insurance subsidiaries primarily include 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 ~~the Corporate and Other segment.~~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 our 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 ~~detailed~~ reports of existing positions and valuation fluctuations to seek to ensure that open positions are consistent with our portfolio strategy.

Credit exposure associated withnon-performance by ~~the~~ counterparties to our 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 ofnon-performance by monitoring the creditworthiness of counterparties and diversifying derivatives toby using multiple counterparties. We occasionally require collateral from our derivative investment counterparties depending on the amount of the exposure and the credit rating of the counterparty.

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, and 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 significant components of CNA’s Net investment income are presented in the following table:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016		2015		2016		2015		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
									2017			2016			2017			2016
(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities:
Taxable	$	349	$	352	$	694	$	694	$	351		$	349		$	698		$	694
Tax-exempt		100		100		201		201		106			100			214			201

Total fixed maturity securities		449		452		895		895		457			449			912			895
Limited partnership investments		46		48		32		162		16			46			106			32
Other, net of investment expense		7				10		1		2			7			2			10

Net investment income before tax	$	502	$	500	$	937	$	1,058	$	475		$	502		$	1,020		$	937

Net investment income after tax and noncontrolling interests	$	325	$	319	$	608	$	673	$	308		$	325		$	656		$	608


Effective income yield for the fixed maturity securities portfolio, before tax		4.8%		4.9%		4.8%		4.8%		4.8	%		4.8	%		4.8	%		4.8	%
Effective income yield for the fixed maturity securities portfolio, after tax		3.5%		3.5%		3.4%		3.5%		3.4	%		3.5	%		3.4	%		3.4	%

Net investment income after tax and noncontrolling interests for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016 was in line~~2017 decreased $17 million as compared with the ~~same period~~2016 period. The decrease was driven by limited partnership investments, which returned 0.7% in ~~2015.~~2017 as compared with 1.8% in the 2016 period. Income from fixed maturity securities, ~~reflects~~after tax and noncontrolling interests, for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $4 million as compared with the 2016 period, primarily due to an increase in the invested asset base. ~~Limited partnerships returned 1.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared with 1.6% for the same period in 2015.~~

Net investment income after tax and noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016 decreased $65~~2017 increased $48 million as compared with the ~~same period in 2015.~~2016 period. The ~~decrease~~increase was driven by limited partnership investments, which returned ~~1.2%~~4.5% in 2017 as compared with ~~5.5%~~1.2% in the prior year period. Income from fixed maturity securities after tax and noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2017 increased $11 million as compared with the 2016 period, primarily due to an increase in the invested asset base.

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


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016		2015		2016		2015		2017			2016			2017			2016

(In millions)

Realized investment gains (losses):
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate and other bonds	$	7	$	3	$	(8)	$	16	$	39		$	7		$	68		$	(8)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions				(16)		3		(20)		4						10			3
Asset-backed		6						3		(1	)		6			(5	)
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		1				2				2			1			3			2
Foreign government		2		1		2		1					2						2

Total fixed maturity securities		16		(12)		(1)		-		44			16			76			(1)
Equity securities		3		(1)		(2)		(1)					3						(2)
Derivative securities		(6)		11		(13)		10		(3	)		(6	)		(2	)		(13)
Short term investments and other						1		(1)		2						3			1

Total realized investment gains (losses)		13		(2)		(15)		8		43			13			77			(15)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(6)		5		3		4		(15	)		(6	)		(26	)		3
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1)				1		(1)		(2	)		(1	)		(5	)		1

Net realized investment gains (losses) attributable to Loews Corporation	$	6	$	3	$	(11)	$	11	$	26		$	6		$	46		$	(11)

Net realized investment gains ~~increased $3~~improved $20 million for the three months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same~~2016 period, ~~in 2015,~~ driven by higher net realized investment gains on sales of securities and lower OTTI losses recognized in ~~earnings, partially offset by derivative results.~~

earnings. Net realized investment results ~~decreased $22~~improved $57 million for the six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 as compared with the ~~same~~2016 period, ~~in 2015,~~ driven by ~~derivative results.~~

higher net realized investment gains on sales of securities and lower OTTI losses recognized in earnings. Further information on CNA’s realized gains and losses, including OTTI losses, is set forth in Note 23 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Item 1.

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


	June 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
							June 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Estimated Fair Value		Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)	Estimated Fair Value	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)		Estimated Fair Value		Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)		Estimated Fair Value		Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)

(In millions)

U.S. Government, Government agencies and Government-sponsored enterprises	$	4,208	$ 180	$ 3,910	$	101	$	4,249	$	39	$	4,212	$	32
AAA		1,936	169	1,938		123		1,819		139		1,881		110
AA		9,153	1,295	8,919		900		9,104		870		8,911		750
A		10,567	1,343	10,044		904		10,014		895		9,866		832
BBB		12,790	953	11,595		307		13,409		982		12,802		664
Non-investment grade		3,203	79	3,166		(16)		3,154		156		3,233		156

Total	$	41,857	$ 4,019	$ 39,572	$	2,319	$	41,749	$	3,081	$	40,905	$	2,544

As of June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and December 31, ~~2015,~~2016, only 1%2% of CNA’s fixed maturity portfolio was rated internally.

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


June 30, 2016	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
June 30, 2017					Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses

(In millions)

U.S. Government, Government agencies and Government-sponsored enterprises	$	27	$	1	$	1,744	$	34
AAA		139		2		197		6
AA		89		2		616		10
A		432		11		635		12
BBB		1,204		40		1,150		22
Non-investment grade		1,136		72		598		20

Total	$	3,027	$	128	$	4,940	$	104

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


June 30, 2016	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
June 30, 2017					Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses

(In millions)

Due in one year or less	$	239	$	2	$	72	$	1
Due after one year through five years		724		25		785		15
Due after five years through ten years		1,520		56		3,035		66
Due after ten years		544		45		1,048		22

Total	$	3,027	$	128	$	4,940	$	104

A primary objective in the management of ~~the~~CNA’s investment portfolio is to optimize return relative to 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 and ~~the~~ domestic 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 ~~the~~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 ~~the Life & Group Non-Core business.~~non-core operations.

The effective durations of CNA’s fixed maturity securities and short term investments are presented in the following table. Amounts presented are net of ~~accounts~~ payable and receivable amounts for securities purchased and sold, but not yet settled.


	June 30, 2016				December 31, 2015
									June 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Estimated Fair Value		Effective Duration (Years)		Estimated Fair Value		Effective Duration (Years)		Estimated Fair Value		Effective Duration (Years)		Estimated Fair Value		Effective Duration (Years)

(In millions of dollars)

Investments supporting Life & Group Non-Core	$	16,288		8.7	$	14,879		9.6
Investments supportingnon-core operations									$	16,375		8.7	$	15,724		8.7
Other interest sensitive investments		26,839		4.1		26,435		4.3		26,513		4.4		26,669		4.6

Total	$	43,127		5.9	$	41,314		6.2	$	42,888		6.1	$	42,393		6.1

The investment portfolio is periodically analyzed for changes in duration and related price ~~change~~ risk. 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 inunder Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2015.~~2016.

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


	June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015		June 30,		December 31,
					2017		2016
(In millions)

(In millions)

Short term investments:
Commercial paper	$	862	$	998	$	932	$	733
U.S. Treasury securities		277		411		186		433
Money market funds		79		60		76		44
Other		166		191		139		197

Total short term investments	$	1,384	$	1,660	$	1,333	$	1,407

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 Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for further information.

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

Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this Report as well as some statements in other SEC filings and periodic press releases and some oral statements made by ~~our officials~~us and our subsidiaries and our and their officials during presentations ~~about us, are “forward-looking” statements~~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, and~~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. ~~See Forward-Looking Statements and~~

Developments in any of the risks or uncertainties facing us or our subsidiaries, including those described under Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2015 for further discussion of factors~~2016 and in our other filings with the SEC, could cause our results to differ materially from results that have been or may ~~affect the~~be anticipated or projected. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. ~~The following information describes an addition~~Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to ~~the Forward-Looking Statements and should be read in conjunction with the Forward-Looking Statements disclosed~~update these statements to reflect any change in our ~~Annual Report~~expectations or beliefs or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on ~~Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.~~which any forward-looking statement is based.

On June 23, 2016, the U.K. held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the E.U., commonly referred to as “Brexit.” As a result of the referendum, it is expected that the British government will formally commence the process to leave the E.U. and begin negotiating the terms of treaties that will govern the U.K.’s future relationship with the E.U. Although it is unknown what those terms will be, it is possible that a U.K. insurance entity’s ability to transact insurance business in E.U. countries will be subject to increased regulatory complexities or may not be possible at all. Brexit related changes may adversely affect CNA’s operations and financial results.

~~There were no material changes~~The following describes an addition to our Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk and should be read in ~~our market risk components for the six months ended June 30, 2016. See~~conjunction with the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk included inunder Item 7A of our Annual Report on ~~Form 10-K~~Form10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2015 for further information.~~2016. 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 inunder Part I, Item 2.

Commodity Price Risk – We have exposure to price risk as a result of Consolidated Container’s purchases of certain raw materials, such as high-density polyethylene, polycarbonate, polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate resins in connection with the production of its products. The purchase prices of these raw materials are determined based on prevailing market conditions. While Consolidated Container’s operations are affected by fluctuations in resin prices, its net income over time is generally unaffected by these changes because industry practice and many Consolidated Container contractual arrangements permit or require Consolidated Container to pass through these cost changes to its customers. In the future, however, Consolidated Container may not always be able to pass through these changes in raw material costs in a timely manner or at all due to competitive pressures.

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), which ~~are~~is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the ~~Securities~~ Exchange Act, ~~of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”),~~ including this ~~report,~~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”) ~~undertook~~, concluded an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures ~~(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e))~~ as of the end of the period covered by this ~~report. The~~Report and, based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s ~~disclosure~~ controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, ~~2016.~~2017.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules13a-15(f) and15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) ~~identified in connection with the foregoing evaluation~~ that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 that have materially affected or that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

~~None.~~Information on our legal proceedings is set forth in Notes 9 and 10 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1.

Our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2015~~2016 includes a detailed discussion of certain risk factors facing ~~our~~the company. ~~No updates or~~The information presented below describes additions ~~have been made~~ to such risk factors and should be read in conjunction with the Risk Factors included under Item 1A of our Annual Report onForm10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Risks Related to Us and Our Subsidiary, Consolidated Container Company (“Consolidated Container”)

Consolidated Container’s substantial indebtedness could affect its ability to meet its obligations and may otherwise restrict its activities.

Consolidated Container has a significant amount of indebtedness, which requires significant interest payments. Its inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy its debt obligations, or to refinance its obligations on commercially reasonable terms, would have a material adverse effect on its business. Consolidated Container’s substantial indebtedness could have important consequences. For example, it could:

In addition, the credit agreements governing its current indebtedness contain, and any future debt instruments would likely contain, financial and other restrictive covenants, which impose significant operating and financial restrictions on it. As a result of these covenants, Consolidated Container could be limited in the manner in which it conducts its business and may be unable to engage in favorable business activities or finance future operations or capital needs. Furthermore, a failure to comply with these covenants could result in an event of default which, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on its business.

Fluctuations in raw material prices and raw material availability may affect Consolidated Container’s results.

To produce its products, Consolidated Container uses large quantities of plastic resins and recycled plastic materials. It faces the risk that its access to these raw materials may be interrupted or that it may not be able to purchase these raw materials at prices that are acceptable to it. In general, Consolidated Container does not have long-term supply contracts with its suppliers, and its purchases of raw materials are subject to market prices. Although Consolidated Container generally is able to pass changes in the prices of raw materials through to its customers over a period of time, it may not always be able to do so or there may be a lag between when its costs increase and when it passes those costs through to its customers. It may not be able to pass through all future raw material price increases in a timely manner or at all due to competitive pressures. In addition, a sustained increase in resin and recycled plastic prices, relative to alternative packaging materials, would make plastic containers less economical for its customers and could result in a slower pace of conversions to, or reductions in the use of, plastic containers. Any limitation on its ability to procure its primary raw materials or to pass through price increases in such materials on a timely basis could negatively affect its results of operations.

Consolidated Container depends on several large customers, the loss of which could have a material adverse effect on its business. In addition, because many of its customers’ contracts are requirements-based contracts, it faces the risk that they will purchase less than anticipated volumes.

The termination of any of Consolidated Container’s top customer relationships or significant declines in demand for its products could have a material adverse effect on Consolidated Container’s business. Furthermore, in Consolidated Container’s rigid packaging business, many of its contracts with large customers are requirements-based contracts that do not obligate the customer to purchase fixed amounts of product from it and are subject to termination by its customers under certain circumstances. As a result, despite the existence of contracts with most of its key customers, Consolidated Container generally faces the risk that the customers will not purchase expected amounts of the products covered under contracts. Additionally, customer contracts come up for renewal on a regular basis in the ordinary course of business, and Consolidated Container cannot guarantee that it will be able to successfully renew these contracts on favorable terms or at all as they expire.

Consolidated Container’s customers may increase their self-manufacturing.

Increased self-manufacturing by Consolidated Container’s customers may have a material adverse impact on its sales volume and financial results. Consolidated Container believes that its customers may engage in self-manufacturing over time at locations where transportation costs are high, and where low complexity and available space to install blow molding equipment exists. If one or more of ~~June 30, 2016.~~Consolidated Container’s customers increase their self-manufacturing, it may materially adversely affect its business.

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


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


Large accelerated filer X		Accelerated filer		Non-accelerated filer		Smaller reporting company


Class				Outstanding at July ~~22, 2016~~21, 2017
Common stock, $0.01 par value				~~337,106,639~~336,601,242 shares


	Page
	~~Page~~ No.

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets ~~June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015~~		3
June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income		4
Three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016		4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)		5
Three and six months ended June 30, ~~2016~~2017 and ~~2015~~2016		5

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Equity ~~Six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015~~		6
Six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows ~~Six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015~~		7
Six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements		8

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		4239

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		6558

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		6658

Part II. Other Information		6658

Item 1. Legal Proceedings		6658

Item 1A. Risk Factors		6658

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		6660

Item 6. Exhibits		6761


June 30, 2017	Estimated Fair Value	Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
	(In millions)

Fixed maturity securities	$ 125	Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	2% – 40% (4%)

December 31, 2016

Fixed maturity securities	$ 106	Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	2% – 40% (4%)


	June 30, 2016						December 31, 2015

	Contractual/						Contractual/
	Notional		Estimated Fair Value				Notional		Estimated Fair Value

	Amount		Asset		(Liability)		Amount		Asset		(Liability)

(In millions)

Without hedge designation:

Equity markets:
Options – purchased		$ 229		$ 24				$ 501		$ 16
– written		198				$ (10)		614				$ (28)
Futures – long								312				(1)
– short		51				(1)
Interest rate risk:
Futures – long								63
Foreign exchange:
Currency forwards – long								133		2
– short								152
Currency options – long		250		1				550		7
Commodities:
Futures – long		62				(1)
Swaps – short		50
Embedded derivative on funds withheld liability		177				(8)		179		5


Major Category of Assets and Liabilities		Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income Line Items


Fixed maturity securitiesavailable-for-sale		Investment gains (losses)
Fixed maturity securities, trading		Net investment income
Equity securitiesavailable-for-sale		Investment gains (losses)
Equity securities, trading		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 Other revenues
Life settlement contracts		Other revenues


Major Category of AOCI		Affected Line Item


OTTI gains (losses)		Investment gains (losses)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments		Investment gains (losses)
Cash flow hedges		Other revenues, Interest expense and Contract drilling expenses
Pension liability		Other operating expenses


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016			2015			2016			2015��

(In millions)

Revenues (a):

CNA Financial:
Property and Casualty:
Specialty	$	928		$	904		$	1,793		$	1,821
Commercial		876			883			1,678			1,778
International		214			220			429			426
Other Non-Core		330			320			651			654

Total CNA Financial		2,348			2,327			4,551			4,679
Diamond Offshore		390			632			861			1,259
Boardwalk Pipeline		308			299			655			629
Loews Hotels		189			167			352			306
Corporate and other		72			10			61			40

Total	$	3,307		$	3,435		$	6,480		$	6,913


Income (loss) before income tax and noncontrolling interests (a):

CNA Financial:
Property and Casualty:
Specialty	$	250		$	206		$	430		$	413
Commercial		146			122			241			308
International		(27	)		35			(17	)		48
Other Non-Core		(79	)		(198	)		(306	)		(290)

Total CNA Financial		290			165			348			479
Diamond Offshore		(657	)		106			(574	)		(181)
Boardwalk Pipeline		65			38			164			115
Loews Hotels		4			14			13			24
Corporate and other		22			(28	)		(32	)		(37)

Total	$	(276	)	$	295		$	(81	)	$	400


Net income (loss) (a):

CNA Financial:
Property and Casualty:
Specialty	$	150		$	124		$	257		$	247
Commercial		86			72			142			182
International		(21	)		19			(13	)		28
Other Non-Core		(26	)		(91	)		(137	)		(123)

Total CNA Financial		189			124			249			334
Diamond Offshore		(290	)		45			(247	)		(81)
Boardwalk Pipeline		17			12			48			37
Loews Hotels		1			8			4			13
Corporate and other		18			(19	)		(17	)		(24)

Total	$	(65	)	$	170		$	37		$	279


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,

	2016			2015			2016			2015


Revenues and Income (loss) before income tax and noncontrolling interests:

CNA Financial:
Property and Casualty:
Specialty	$	4					$	(7	)	$	4
Commercial		8		$	2			(10	)		6
International		4			1			8			2
Other Non-Core		(3	)		(5	)		(6	)		(4	)

Total CNA Financial		13			(2	)		(15	)		8
Corporate and other		(12	)					(12	)

Total	$	1		$	(2	)	$	(27	)	$	8


Net income (loss):

CNA Financial:
Property and Casualty:
Specialty	$	3		$	1		$	(4	)	$	3
Commercial		4						(6	)		3
International		3						6			1
Other Non-Core		(4	)		2			(7	)		4

Total CNA Financial		6			3			(11	)		11
Corporate and other		(4	)					(4	)

Total	$	2		$	3		$	(15	)	$	11


	Page
	~~Page~~ No.

Overview		42	39
~~Consolidated Financial~~ Results of Operations		42	40
~~Parent Company Structure~~Consolidated Financial Results		43	40
~~Critical Accounting Estimates~~Acquisition of Consolidated Container Company		43	40
~~Results of Operations by Business Segment~~CNA Financial		44	41
~~CNA Financial~~Diamond Offshore		44	46
~~Diamond Offshore~~Boardwalk Pipeline		49	48
~~Boardwalk Pipeline~~Loews Hotels & Co		55	50
~~Loews Hotels~~Corporate		58	50
~~Corporate and Other~~		59
Liquidity and Capital Resources		59	51
Parent Company		59	51
Subsidiaries		60	52
Investments		61	53
Critical Accounting ~~Standards Update~~Estimates		65	57
~~Forward-Looking Statements~~Accounting Standards Update		65	57


	August 1, 2016		February 16, 2016

(In millions)

Floaters:
Ultra-Deepwater (a)	$	3,875	$	4,415
Deepwater		291		375
Mid-Water		250		356

Total Floaters		4,416		5,146
Jack-ups				49

Total	$	4,416	$	5,195


Year Ended December 31	Total		2016 (a)		2017		2018		2019 - 2020

(In millions)

Floaters:
Ultra-Deepwater (b)	$	3,875	$	510	$	1,199	$	1,142	$	1,024
Deepwater		291		130		152		9
Mid-Water		250		114		136

Total Floaters		4,416		754		1,487		1,151		1,024
Jack-ups		-

Total	$	4,416	$	754	$	1,487	$	1,151	$	1,024


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, 2016 -
April 30, 2016		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

May 1, 2016 -
May 31, 2016		300,700	$39.84	N/A	N/A

June 1, 2016 -
June 30, 2016		1,333,126	$39.43	N/A	N/A


Description of Exhibit		Exhibit Number


~~Loews Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan effective as of February 9, 2016~~		~~10.1*+~~

~~Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Notice under the Loews Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan~~		~~10.2*+~~

~~Form of Time-Vesting Restricted Stock Unit Award Notice under the Loews Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan~~		~~10.3*+~~

~~Form of Directors Restricted Stock Unit Award Notice under the Loews Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan~~		~~10.4*+~~

~~Form of Election Form for Restricted Stock Units under the Loews Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan~~		~~10.5*+~~

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule13a-14(a) and Rule15d-14(a)		31.1*

Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule13a-14(a) and Rule15d-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		101.INS *

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema		101.SCH *

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase		101.CAL 101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase		101.DEF *

XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase		101.LAB *

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase		101.PRE *


*	*Filed herewith.
~~+Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.~~


	LOEWS CORPORATION
	(Registrant)

Dated: ~~August 1, 2016~~July 31, 2017	By:	/s/ David B. Edelson
		DAVID B. EDELSON
		Senior Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Duly authorized officer
		and principal financial
		officer)