<SEC-DOCUMENT>0002110298-26-000002.txt : 20260209
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20260209170149
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0002110298-26-000002
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20260130
FILED AS OF DATE:		20260209
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20260209

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Sandercox Robert Philip
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0002110298
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-04604
		FILM NUMBER:		26612340

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6200 S GILMORE RD.
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45014

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000020286
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	02 Finance
		EIN:				310746871
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	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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        <footnote id="F1">The reported stock was acquired under the company's 401(k) plan.  The reporting person may transfer the value of his shares into an alternative investment selection within the plan.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The option vests in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">The restricted stock units vest February 12, 2026, as set forth in the agreement, if service requirements are met.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">The restricted stock units vest February 22, 2027, as set forth in the agreement, if service requirements are met.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">The restricted stock units vest February 22, 2028, as set forth in the agreement, if service requirements are met.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">The reported phantom stock shares were acquired under the company's Top Hat Savings Plan, an &quot;Excess Benefits Plan&quot; within the meaning of Rule 16b-3(b)(2), and are to be settled upon the reporting person's retirement or other termination of service.  The reporting person may transfer the value of his phantom stock shares into an alternative investment selection within the plan.</footnote>
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    <remarks></remarks>

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