Cincinnati Financial grants equity to EVP Kellington

KELLINGTON JOHN S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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KELLINGTON JOHN S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP executive John S. Kellington, EVP and Chief Information Officer – Subsidiaries, reported equity awards on February 25, 2026. He received 8,962 Performance Stock Units that may vest on March 1, 2029 if performance goals are met, 1,195 Restricted Stock Units that vest in three annual installments on March 1 if service conditions are satisfied, and a stock option for 13,863 shares that vests in three annual installments starting one year after grant. Following these transactions, he directly holds 103,159.373 shares of common stock, which reflect participation in a quarterly dividend reinvestment plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 24,020 shares

Grant/Award 4 txns

Insider KELLINGTON JOHN S

Role EVP, Chief Info Off. -Sub

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance Stock Units	8,962	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,195	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	13,863	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Stock Units — 8,962 contracts (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 1,195 contracts (Direct); Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 13,863 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 103,159.373 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. The reporting person is enrolled in quarterly dividend reinvestment. The beneficially owned shares have been adjusted to reflect shares purchased through the reinvestment plan.
2. F2. The restricted stock units vest March 1, 2029 , as set forth in the grant agreement, if performance goals are met. The number of restricted stock units shown is the maximum number of such units that may vest.
3. F3. The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments on March 1, as set forth in the grant agreement, if service requirements are met.
4. F4. The option vests in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

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What insider transactions did CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) report for John S. Kellington?

John S. Kellington received equity awards including Performance Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, and stock options. These are non-cash grants tied to future performance and service. They increase his potential ownership but do not represent open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many Performance Stock Units did CINF grant to John S. Kellington?

CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP granted 8,962 Performance Stock Units to John S. Kellington. These units may vest on March 1, 2029, if specified performance goals are met, and the disclosed amount represents the maximum number of units that could ultimately vest.

What Restricted Stock Units did John S. Kellington receive from CINF?

John S. Kellington received 1,195 Restricted Stock Units from CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments on March 1, subject to service requirements under the grant agreement, gradually increasing his share ownership over the vesting period.

What are the terms of John S. Kellington’s new stock options at CINF?

Kellington was granted a stock option for 13,863 shares of Cincinnati Financial common stock. The option vests in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, aligning long-term incentives with continued employment and company performance.

How many CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP common shares does John S. Kellington now hold?

After the reported transactions, John S. Kellington directly holds 103,159.373 shares of CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP common stock. This figure includes adjustments for shares acquired through a quarterly dividend reinvestment plan in which he is enrolled.

Do the reported CINF transactions involve open-market buying or selling of shares?

No, the transactions reflect equity grants and holdings, not open-market trades. They include awards of Performance Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, and stock options, as well as updated common stock holdings adjusted for dividend reinvestment participation.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KELLINGTON JOHN S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6200 SOUTH GILMORE RD

(Street)

FAIRFIELD OH 45014

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP [ CINF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Info Off. -Sub

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock								103,159.373(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Performance Stock Units	$0.00	02/25/2026		A		8,962		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	8,962	$0.00	8,962	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.00	02/25/2026		A		1,195		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,195	$0.00	1,195	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$162.22	02/25/2026		A		13,863		02/25/2027(4)	02/25/2036(4)	Common Stock	13,863	$0.00	13,863	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person is enrolled in quarterly dividend reinvestment. The beneficially owned shares have been adjusted to reflect shares purchased through the reinvestment plan.

2. The restricted stock units vest March 1, 2029 , as set forth in the grant agreement, if performance goals are met. The number of restricted stock units shown is the maximum number of such units that may vest.

3. The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments on March 1, as set forth in the grant agreement, if service requirements are met.

4. The option vests in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ John S Kellington	02/26/2026
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