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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000020286
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				310746871
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-155373
		FILM NUMBER:		081248463

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6200 S GILMORE RD
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45014
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5138702000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 145496
		CITY:			CINCINNATI
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45250
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