CNO Financial Group — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

CNO Financial Group reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $161 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, driven by a $44.9 million favorable impact from a comprehensive annual actuarial review. Operating earnings per share grew 47% for the quarter and 43% year-to-date, leading the company to raise its full-year operating earnings per share guidance by 9%. The company achieved a 16.4% return on equity and recorded its 17th consecutive quarter of growth in total new annualized premiums. Additionally, CNO closed a third reinsurance transaction on October 1, 2026, reinsuring approximately $270 million of statutory reserves from Colonial Penn.