Latest CNA Insurance Headlines
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CNA Names Anderson as Senior Vice President in Finance
Nov 7 2012 // Chicago-based CNA Financial Corp. has appointed James Anderson as senior vice president, Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Development effective Nov. 5, 2012. Anderson will be responsible for corporate...
CNA Canada to Use CargoNet, NER to Combat Cargo Theft
Oct 5 2012 // CNA, a global business insurer, is now using CargoNet and the National Equipment Register (NER) — two national information sharing systems designed to help policyholders combat the growing problems of cargo and heavy...
New CNA Umbrella Leader Appointed to Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Zones
Sep 6 2012 // CNA Financial Corp. has appointed Cheryl Paton as assistant vice president for umbrella insurance. She joins CNA’s New York office, and will be leading the umbrella teams for both the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic...
CNA Appoints Cohen Vice President of Field Operations
Sep 5 2012 // Chicago-based CNA Financial Corp. has appointed Andy Cohen as the vice president of Field Operations. Cohen joins CNA most recently from Travelers Insurance, serving as vice president, Strategy, Middle Market. In this...
CNA Appoints Kirchgessner Vice President of Umbrella
Aug 10 2012 // Chicago-based CNA Financial Corp. has appointed J. Michael Kirchgessner as vice president of Umbrella for Commercial Underwriting. Kirchgessner will begin with CNA on Aug. 13. He comes to CNA with almost 20 years of...
CNA Expands Management Liability Coverage for Aging Services Providers
Jul 20 2012 // CNA insurance companies has announced changes in its management liability coverage form for not-for-profit aging services providers. The global business insurers’ Epack Extra policy and coverages, previously offered...
Liberty Mutual, CNA Are Among Big Winners at 2012 IMCA Showcase Awards
Jul 11 2012 // The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) held its annual awards ceremony last month in Denver. The awards were presented to a range of insurance organizations in categories including advertising, sales...
CNA Completes Acquisition of Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Ltd.
Jul 3 2012 // Chicago-based CNA Financial Corporation and Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited announced the successful completion of CNA’s acquisition of Hardy, which was approved by Hardy shareholders in April 2012. The bulletin...
Business Transitions More Risky for Lawyers: Study
Jun 29 2012 // The practice of business transactions presents greater professional liability risk for attorneys than many other areas of practice, a new analysis revealed. A new study based on claims from CNA’s Lawyers Professional...
Study from CNA Analyzes Lawyers Professional Liability Claims
Jun 29 2012 // The Risk Control unit of CNA insurance companies has released a study that takes a look at lawyers and the practice of business transactions, a diverse area that often involves drafting and negotiating agreements and...
CNA Names Takahashi Underwriting Consulting Director
Jun 22 2012 // CNA, the national program underwriter for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member Insurance Program, named Clyde Takahashi underwriting consulting director for its accountants professional liability...
CNA Appoints Strakhov Vice President of Ohio Branch
Jun 12 2012 // Insurer CNA Financial Corp. has appointed Michael Strakhov as vice president of its Ohio branch, located in Columbus. Strakhov is responsible for synchronizing branch operations with CNA’s strategic goals for...
CNA Announces Approval from Hardy Shareholders for Acquisition
Apr 30 2012 // CNA Financial Corporation announced that Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited shareholders have voted to approve CNA’s proposed acquisition of Hardy, announced in March. The acquisition is expected to close by the end...
Astonish Welcomes Dennis Chookaszian to Board of Directors
Apr 19 2012 // Warwick, RI, 04/19/2012 – Astonish, a full-service digital marketing company that serves local insurance agencies, financial firms, and MGAs, welcomes its newest Board member, Dennis Chookaszian. Chookaszian joins...
CNA Announces New Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion Product
Apr 11 2012 // CNA has launched a Kidnap, Ransom and Extortion insurance product to address a range of security-related situations that a company of any size in virtually any industry could face. With CNA’s Kidnap, Ransom and...
CNA Appoints Vice President for Hartford, Conn., Branch
Apr 6 2012 // Chicago-headquartered CNA Financial Corporation appointed Bill Donovan as vice president of its Hartford, Conn., branch. Bill Donovan In this role, Donovan is responsible for synchronizing branch operations with...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Western Surety Group and Members
Apr 5 2012 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Western Surety Group (Western Surety), previously known as CNA Surety Corp. Group (CNA...
CNA Inks Deal to Acquire Hardy Underwriting for $227 Million
Mar 22 2012 // Chicago-based CNA Financial Corporation and Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited announced that they have agreed to terms on a cash acquisition by CNA of all of the common shares of Hardy. “The acquisition is to be...
CNA Among Corporations Returning Tax Breaks to Chicago
Feb 1 2012 // Insurance company CNA Group is one of three Chicago firms returning $34 million in tax breaks to the city. Also among the companies returning or not accepting special taxing district funds is CME Group, parent of the...
CNA Appoints Commercial Underwriting Officer in Boston
Dec 7 2011 // CNA Financial Corporation appointed Charles O’Donnell as commercial underwriting officer for its Boston branch office. In this position, O’Donnell will add local underwriting leadership and technical...
