Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

Schedule V

Cincinnati Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(Dollars in millions)	At December 31,
	2019			2018			2017
Allowance for doubtful receivables:
Beginning balance, January 1	$	6		$	6		$	5
Additions charged to costs and expenses	8			6			6
Deductions	(6		)	(6		)	(5		)
Ending balance, December 31	$	8		$	6		$	6
Deferred tax valuation allowance:
Beginning balance, January 1	$	—		$	—		$	—
Additions charged to costs and expenses	55			—			—
Deductions	(14		)	—			—
Ending balance, December 31	41			—			—
Total valuation and qualifying accounts	$	49		$	6		$	6