CNA News

CNA Appoints Vice President of Alabama Branch Office

CNA Financial Corp. appointed Rocco Orlando as the vice president for its Birmingham, Alabama, branch office. Rocco comes to CNA from The Hartford Financial Services Group where he served as regional vice president responsible for the management of its two …

CNA Names Anderson as Senior Vice President in Finance

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 mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. He will also lead all aspects of …

CNA Appoints Cohen Vice President of Field Operations

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 role, he developed a multi-year plan encompassing investments …

CNA Appoints Kirchgessner Vice President of Umbrella

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 industry experience. He most recently held …

Liberty Mutual, CNA Are Among Big Winners at 2012 IMCA Showcase Awards

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 promotion, multimedia campaigns and public relations.Liberty Mutual was honored …

CNA Completes Acquisition of Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Ltd.

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 also said that “regulatory approvals for the transaction, including from Lloyd’s …

CNA Names Takahashi Underwriting Consulting Director

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 insurance program. With a focus on accountants errors and omissions business, Takahashi will …

CNA Appoints Strakhov Vice President of Ohio Branch

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 long-term success, including increasing local authority at the point of …

CNA Announces Approval from Hardy Shareholders for Acquisition

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 of the second quarter, subject to regulatory approvals. CNA …

CNA Inks Deal to Acquire Hardy Underwriting for $227 Million

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 implemented by way of a …