CNA Personal Insurance Unveils New Name

CNA Personal Insurance has changed its name to Encompass Insurance, pledging to sell only through independent agents.

Independent agents represent one third of the personal lines insurance market and $45 billion in annual premium. Encompass sells through a network of more than 3,700 independent agents.

Encompass President Ernest Lausier said the brand pledge to independent agents, coupled with the company’s products and claims service gives Encompass a formidable competitive edge to grow premiums to become the market leader in the independent agency channel. Encompass operates and will grow as an independent brand within Allstate.