NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2006--Loews Corporation (NYSE: LTR; CG) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call for 11:00 a.m. ET, Tuesday, May 2, 2006, to discuss the first quarter results of the Company and Carolina Group, which are planned for release earlier that morning. The Company's chief executive officer, James Tisch, and chief financial officer, Peter Keegan, will host the call.

A live broadcast of the conference call will be available online at Loews Corporation's website (www.loews.com). Please go to the website at least 10 minutes before the event begins to register and to download and install any necessary audio software. Those interested in participating in the question and answer session of the conference call should dial (877) 692-2592.

An online replay will be available at the Company's website following the call.

    CONTACT: Loews Corporation
             Peter W. Keegan, 212-521-2950
             or
             Investor Relations:
             Joshua E. Kahn, 212-521-2788
             or
             Public Affairs:
             Candace Leeds, 212-521-2416

    SOURCE: Loews Corporation