CNA News

Cranny Appointed VP in CNA’s Minneapolis Branch

CNA has appointed Joe Cranny as vice president in the company’s Minneapolis branch, effective Jan. 17, 2017. Cranny reports to Steve Wachtel, senior vice president and northern zone officer. He joins CNA with more than 30 years of insurance industry …

Insurers’ Financial Strength, Brokers’ Expertise Drive Satisfaction in Large Commercial Market: J.D. Power

The profitability of an insurance company and the quality of advice given by an insurance broker makes the most difference when it comes to customer satisfaction for commercial insurance, a new industry study revealed. According to the J.D. Power 2016 …

Ian H. Graham Adds Umbrella Coverage to Product for Community Associations

Ian H. Graham Insurance (IHG), a division of Aon Affinity, has expanded its suite of products with CNA to include umbrella insurance for community associations, in addition to its directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability and crime insurance. IHG will have …

CNA Promotes Walsh, Lovvorn in Underwriting Unit

Chicago-based insurer CNA has promoted Kelly Walsh to vice president, Branch Services and Lindsay Lovvorn to vice president, Product and Process Systems. Both Walsh and Lovvorn will report to Barb Sandelands, senior vice president, Underwriting Services, CNA Commercial. In the …

CNA Appoints Kaas to Senior Vice President and Mid-Atlantic Zone Officer

CNA has appointed John Kaas to senior vice president and Mid-Atlantic zone officer. In this role, Kaas will be responsible for advancing the strategic direction of the territory, which includes CNA’s branches in Baltimore, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Richmond and …

Cole Named St. Louis Branch Production Leader for CNA

CNA has appointed Maria Cole assistant vice president, branch production leader for the St. Louis branch. Cole will lead CNA’s St. Louis team in cultivating deeper relationships with producers, accelerating CNA’s market presence, and shaping a portfolio of mutual profitable …

CNA Unveils New D&O Liability Side A-DIC Insurance Policy

CNA has launched a new directors & officers (D&O) Lead Side A Difference in Conditions (DIC) policy. CNA developed this policy in response to the growing mergers and acquisition (M&A) trend within the insurance marketplace, as questions and concerns may …

Conyers Appointed Assistant VP, Distribution at CNA

Property/casualty insurance company, CNA, has appointed Shay Conyers to assistant vice president of distribution. Based in Chicago, he reports to Rocco Orlando, senior vice president, sales and distribution He has 16 years of industry experience and joined CNA in 2012 …

Sandelands Appointed Sr. VP, Commercial Underwriting Services at CNA

CNA has appointed Barbara Sandelands as senior vice president, Commercial Underwriting Services. In this newly created role, she is responsible for driving the overall strategic direction and general management of underwriting services. Sandelands joined CNA from Chubb, where she held …

Hallstrom Appointed Assistant VP, Cyber Insurance at CNA

Chicago-based insurer, CNA, has appointed David Hallstrom to assistant vice president and industry leader, Cyber Insurance. In this role, Hallstrom is responsible for CNA cyber product management. He reports to Katie Wilson, vice president, General Liability and Cyber Underwriting. Hallstrom …