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Market Cap:$6.1B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$7.7B
  • Public
  • US
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From its humble beginnings over 100 years ago to its position of leadership in the insurance industry today, CNA continues to build on a long, proud tradition. Our history is a rich story of service, growth, financial strength and stability. For more than a century we have built strong relationships with business partners and customers creating a legacy of innovation and service. CNA is the 7th largest U.S. commercial insurer and the 13th largest U.S. property & casualty insurer. We provide insurance protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally. Our products and services are sold by highly professional independent agents and brokers. Headquartered in Chicago, CNA has offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Beyond who we are as a company, CNA stands for its focus on customers, values and financial strength.

President and Chief Executive Officer
James R. Lewis
Number of Employees 9,400
Contact Information

333 S. Wabash

Chicago, Illinois 60604

www.cna.com

(312) 822-5000

NAICS Code Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers: 524126

Recent Events

  • George Kane, 104, investor inspired by Maine camp

    11/13/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Fitch Rates CNA's Senior Notes 'BBB-'; Outlook Negative

    11/11/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • A.M. Best Assigns Debt Rating to CNA Financial Corporation's Forthcoming Senior Notes

    11/10/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Moody's revises outlook on CNA Financial to stable

    11/04/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Apple, Inc., Sohu.com, Loews Corporation, CNA...

    11/03/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • CNA Posts Gain on Better Investment, Underwriting Results

    11/02/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • CNA names VP of branch

    10/07/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • CNA Financial to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results and Host Conference Call on November 2

    10/05/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • CNA names VP of Lombard, Ill., branch

    10/02/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • CNA Introduces Newest CAMR Program for Technology NEDA-endorsed, specially-designed products and services for electronic distributors...

    9/15/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • CNA Introduces Newest CAM Program for Technology

    9/15/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • CNA Names Brian Loebach Senior Vice President, Warranty and Alternative Risks

    9/17/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • CNA Financial names COO for CNA Canada

    9/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - COO - View Story

  • CNA Financial Appoints Gary Owcar As President And COO Of CNA Canada - Quick Facts

    9/08/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
James R. Lewis President and Chief Executive Officer
John Hennessy Chief Executive Officer, European Operations
Stephen W. Lilienthal Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Barger President, Field Operations East
Steve Stonehouse President, Field Operations West
D. Craig Mense Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
John Golden Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Larry A. Haefner Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary
Michael Fusco Executive Vice President, Chief Actuary & Chief Risk Officer
Thomas Pontarelli Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer
Gary J. Owcar Executive Vice President, Worldwide Standard Lines
George R. Fay Executive Vice President, Worldwide P&C Claim
Jonathan D. Kantor General Counsel, Executive Vice President & Secretary
Peter W. Wilson Executive Vice President, Global Specialty Lines
Naveen Anand Senior Vice President, Commercial Insurance
Steve Rodriguez Senior Vice President, Worldwide Property & Casualty Claims
Kevin Shyne Assistant Vice President

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Thomas F. Motamed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew H. Tisch Board of Directors
Don Michael Randel Board of Directors
James S. Tisch Board of Directors
Jose Montemayor Board of Directors
Joseph Rosenberg Board of Directors
Marvin Zonis Board of Directors
Paul J. Liska Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Boardsource Board Member Current
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Board Member Current
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President, U.S. Insurance Operations Former
CIGNA Corporation Former
CNA Surety Corporation Chairman Former
Berea College Graduate Former
Aetna Life and Casualty Team Member Former

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Chief Executive Officer, European Operations Current
CNA Financial Corporation Central Region President Former
CNA Financial Corporation Senior Vice President, Casualty Underwriting & Middle Market Former
CNA Financial Corporation Senior Vice President, Distribution Management Former
CNA Financial Corporation Milwaukee Branch Manager Former

Organization Position Status
CNA Chairman and CEO Current
Columbia Casualty Company CEO Current
CNA Financial Corporation Chief Executive Officer Current
Valley Forge Life Insurance Company CEO Current
CNA Financial Corporation Chairman Current
Northwestern Memorial Foundation Board Member Current
The Executives' Club of Chicago Board Member Current
World Business Chicago Chairman & CEO, Cna Current
CNA Financial Corporation President Property & Casualty Operations Former
World Business Chicago Board Member Former
CNA Financial Corporation Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
CNA Chairman of The Board and Chief Executive Officer Current
CNA Financial Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Pacific Indemnity Co. Chairman & President Current
Texas Pacific Indemnity Company CFO Current
The Chubb Corporation Chief Operating Officer Current
After School Matters Board of Directors Current
The Chubb Corporation Vice Chairman Current
Northwestern Pacific Indemnity Company President Former
The Chubb Group Of Insurance Companies President Former
The Chubb Corporation Executive Vice President Former
The Chubb Corporation Litigation Manager Former
Downtown New York, Inc. Manager Former
Adelphi University Trustee Former
The Chubb Corporation Claims Trainee Former
Delaware Law School.Com Juris Doctor Degree Former
School of Widener University Juris Doctor Former
Adelphi University BA Former

Dennis is responsible for the profitability and growth of CNA's Field Operations East which encompasses basically all branch offices east of the Mississippi River with the exception of Chicago/Lombard and Milwaukee/Brookfield. He is the former president of CNA's South Region. Before joining CNA in 2001, Dennis was senior vice president, Midwest Region, for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Prior to this, he was senior vice president, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions, for Zurich. He started his insurance career with the Hartford Insurance Group as a marketing and underwriting trainee. A Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Dennis has significant experience in underwriting, general management, marketing, sales planning, strategic planning, organization design and development and managing change. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature and a business certificate from the University of Cincinnati. He has also completed the Advanced Executive Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business; and the Management Development Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business.

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation President, Field Operations East Current

Steve has a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College. He is a board member of the City of Hope Insurance Council, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West. Steve is responsible for the profitability and growth of CNA’s Field Operations West which encompasses basically all branch offices west of the Mississippi River with the exception of Chicago/Lombard and Milwaukee/Brookfield. He is the former president of CNA’s West Region. Before joining CNA in 2001, Steve was senior vice president, Commercial Accounts Division, for Reliance Insurance. He started his insurance career with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies as a surety underwriter. He later held branch executive positions in California, Connecticut and Illinois.

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation President, Field Operations West Current

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
CNA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Georgetown University Master of Science Former
University of Virginia Bachelor of Arts Former
Aetna Inc. Team Member Former

John has dual responsibility for CNA's Information Technology and Worldwide Operations organizations. In this role, John leads CNA's efforts to integrate technology and business processing into an efficient, flexible and scalable processing platform. In conjunction with his leadership of IT and business processing strategy, John has responsibility for outsourcing, delivering application and infrastructure solutions, and ensuring that technology investments drive CNA's profitability. Under John's leadership, CNA is moving forward on a companywide initiative - the Operating Platform Transformation - to build a more flexible, efficient business infrastructure. In addition, he has championed numerous improvements in billing, collections and other core business processes. Before joining CNA in 2001, John was with Ameritech/SBC where he was responsible for delivering the company's Customer Care and Billing capabilities for approximately 30 million customers across Ameritech's regions. John serves as chairman of the Technology Committee for Metropolitan Family Services of Chicago and is a member of the Technology Committee for The Executives' Club of Chicago. John received a bachelor's degree in management from Nova University.

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Current
CNA Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Current
The Executives' Club of Chicago Board of Directors Current
The Executives' Club of Chicago Member Current
Valley Forge Life Insurance Company CIO Former
Ameri Tech Former

Larry is responsible for pricing, reserving and related actuarial activities for all CNA businesses. As chief actuary, Larry is responsible for the professional leadership of the organization’s actuarial function which includes property and casualty pricing and reserve analysis, predictive modeling and data quality as well as support for other corporate functions. Before joining CNA in 2008, Larry had actuarial responsibility for Travelers’ $7 billion business portfolio, including Middle Market Commercial Accounts, Construction, Technology, Public Sector, Excess Casualty, Global Accounts, Large Property, Marine and Oil & Gas. Prior to this, he served in several leadership positions at Travelers, including vice president and chief actuary of its $1.1 billion Construction Division. He has also held leadership positions at XL Insurance, OneBeacon Insurance Group and CGU Insurance Companies.

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary Current

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President, Chief Actuary & Chief Risk Officer Current
CNA Executive Vice President Current
American Academy of Actuaries Board Member Current
Insurance Services Office, Inc. executive vice president Former
CNA Financial Corporation Vice President Former
Ernst & Whinney Consultant Former
Fordham University Law School J.D Former
City College of New York bachelor's degree in mathematics Former

Tom is responsible for Corporate Communications, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Safety & Security, the Enterprise Procurement Group and Human Resources. Before joining CNA in January 1998, Tom was with Washington National Insurance Company and its parent, Washington National Corporation. He served in a variety of legal and executive capacities, including the positions of chairman, president and CEO of Washington National Insurance Company. Tom is a Board member of Boys Hope/Girls Hope (Chicago). Tom earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame and a J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer Current
Chicago Boys Hope Girls Hope Board of Directors Current
Washington National Insurance Co. CEO Former
CNA Financial Corporation Global Resource Manager Former
Loyola University Chicago Juris Doctorate Former
University of Notre Dame Bachelor's Degree In Economics Former
Loyola University J. D Former

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President, Worldwide Standard Lines Current

George is responsible for the claim strategies and operations of CNA's $9 billion worldwide Property and Casualty business. CNA's Claim organization includes Global Specialty Lines, Standard Lines Claim, Property, Liability, Workers' Compensation, Compliance, Client Services and Analysis, and Administration (including Claim Technology, Special Investigations Unit, Audit, Litigation Management and other claim-related functions). George is also a member of CNA's Executive Management Committee. Before joining CNA in July 2006, George was executive vice president, chief services officer at Chubb, where he spent more than 30 years in claims, operations and administration, holding positions of increasing responsibility. George is a member of the Insurance Service Office (ISO) Claim Council, as well as a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Additionally, he is an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve holding the rank of major general. George graduated from the prestigious U.S. Army War College and is the deputy assistant chief of staff, G-2 (Intelligence) at the Pentagon. For the better part of four years, he returned to active duty and in support of the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom. George holds a bachelor's in economics from St. Peter's College and received his M.B.A in finance from St. John's University.

Organization Position Status
CNA Executive Vice President, Worldwide P&C Claim Current
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President, Worldwide P&C Claim Current
U.S. Army Reserve Active Member Current
The Pentagon Company Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 (Intelligence) Former
St. John's University MBA Former

Organization Position Status
Pacific Insurance Company General Counsel, Secretary & Executive Vice President Current
Continental Assurance Company General Counsel, Secretary & Executive Vice President Current
CNA Financial Corporation General Counsel, Executive Vice President & Secretary Current
Valley Forge Life Insurance Company Secretary & Senior Vice President Former

Peter is responsible for CNA's portfolio of specialty business, including Medical and Non-medical Professional Liability, Directors & Officers Liability, Errors & Omissions, Warranty and Excess & Surplus. He also has responsibility for CNA's global affiliates in Europe, Canada, Argentina and Hawaii. He joined CNA in 1992 and has held positions of increasing responsibility in CNA’s Specialty businesses. He assumed his current position in 2001. Prior to joining CNA, Peter spent 10 years with AIG, managing its commercial Directors & Officers portfolio. Peter is a member and former president of the Board of Trustees, Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Foundation. Peter received his bachelor's degree in economics from Syracuse University and attended the Advanced Executive Program.

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Executive Vice President, Global Specialty Lines Current
Continental Assurance Company Executive Vice President Current
Valley Forge Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Specialty Operations Current
Plus Foundation Board of Directors Current
AIG Manager, Commercial Directors & Officers Portfolio Former
Syracuse University Bachelor's Degree, Economics Former
University of Pennsylvania Advanced Executive Education Program Former

Naveen is responsible for CNA’s Commercial Insurance business which includes Property, Marine, Boiler & Machinery, General Liability, Workers Compensation, Auto, Umbrella, Middle Market, Risk Management and International. Prior to this role, he was regional president for the Central Region. He joined CNA in 2002 as vice president of the New Jersey branch. Prior to joining CNA, Naveen was with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies for 15 years. His last position at Chubb was as a vice president leading the Commercial Lines business in New York. He started his career with St. Paul Insurance Company. Naveen has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Rider University and is a graduate of the Advanced Executive Education Program of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Senior Vice President, Commercial Insurance Current

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Senior Vice President, Worldwide Property & Casualty Claims Current

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Assistant Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Loews Corporation Chairman of The Executive Committee and Member of The Office of The President Current
Glamourgals Foundation, Inc Co-Chairman Current
Hotel School Chair of Executive Committee, Loews Corporation Current
The Children's Hearing Institute Chairman of the Management Committee Current
K12, Inc. Chairman Current
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP Board of Directors Current
CNA Financial Corporation Board of Directors Current
Texas Gas Transmission, LLC Board of Directors Current
Business Today Online Journal Board of Directors Current
Harvard Business School Board of Directors Current
Canary Wharf Group PLC Board of Directors Current
Bulova Corporation Board of Directors Current
The New York City Police Foundation Member Current
The Children's Hearing Institute Trustee Former
Zale Corporation Board of Directors Former
Harvard University M.B.A. Former
Cornell University B.S. Former

Don M. Randel, President of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation since July 2006. Prior to that, President of the University of Chicago since July 2000. He is a member of the Audit, Executive, Finance and Compensation Committees. Mr. Randel has been a Director since May 2002.

Organization Position Status
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation President Current
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Editorial Board Member Current
CNA Board of Directors Current
CNA Financial Corporation Board of Directors Current
University of Chicago President Former
Cornell University Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Former
Cornell University Music Department Chair Former
Princeton University Ph.D Former
Princeton University M.F.A Former
Princeton University Bachelors Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Loews Corporation President, Chief Executive Officer and Member of The Office of The President, Loews Corporation Current
CNA President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Chairman Current
Educational Broadcasting Corporation Chairman Current
Loews Corporation Board of Directors Current
CNA Board of Directors Current
CNA Financial Corporation Board of Directors Current
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Tanenbaum-Harber Co, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Tanenbaum-Harber Co, Inc. President Former
Loews Corporation Manager Former
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Controlling Stockholder Former
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Director Former

Jose O. Montemayor, Principal of Black Diamond Capital Partners I, LP. From 1999 to 2005, he was Insurance Commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance. He has been a Director since February 2007 and serves on the Audit, Executive and Finance Committees.

Organization Position Status
Black Diamond Capital Partners Principal Current
Black Diamond Current
CNA Financial Corporation Board of Directors Current
Accent Capital, LLC Director Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors Current
Society of Financial Examiners Board of Directors Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member Current
Society of Financial Examiners Member Current

Chief Investment Strategist of Loews since 1995. He serves on the Executive and Finance Committees. He has been a Director since August 1995.

Organization Position Status
Loews Corporation Chief Investment Strategist Current
CNA Financial Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Publisafe, Inc. Director and Co-Founder Current
American Iranian Council, Inc. Professor Current
DiamondCluster International, Inc. Fellow Current
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Professor of Business Administration Current
University of Chicago Gsb Executive Education Current
CNA Board of Directors Current
CNA Financial Corporation Board of Directors Current
American Iranian Council, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Publisafe, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Diamond Consultants, Inc. Fellow Current
DiamondCluster International, Inc. Fellow Current
Businessschool Professor Former
WBBM-TV International Editor Former
Harvard Business School Ph.D Former

Paul J. Liska, private investor. From March 2008 until February 2009, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Motorola, Inc. Prior to joining Motorola, Mr. Liska served as an industrial partner for various private equity firms including MidOcean Partners, CVC Capital Holdings and Ripplewood Holdings LLC. From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Liska served as Executive Chairman of USF Corporation until its acquisition by Yellow Roadway Corporation and in various capacities with WRC Media, Inc., including Executive Chairman. Mr. Liska has been a Director since February 2004, serves on the Executive and Finance Committees and is Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Organization Position Status
CNA Financial Corporation Board of Directors Current
Sears, Roebuck & Co. President, Credit and Financial Products Former
Motorola, Inc. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Current
CVC Capital Corporation Partner Former
Ripplewood Holdings LLC Partner Former
US Freightways Corporation Chairman Former
Weekly Reader Corporation Chairman Former
YRC Worldwide Inc. Board of Directors Former

Executive News

  • Ray Oral Named CIO of CNA Financial Corporation

    Insurance and Technology - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Ray Oral Named CIO of CNA Financial Corporation

    TechWeb - 9/02/09 - View Story

  • CNA Financial hires new president for worldwide field operations

    TradingMarkets - 9/01/09 - View Story

  • CNA Appoints Timothy J. Szerlong President, Worldwide Field

    Business Wire via MSN Money - 8/31/09 - View Story

  • CNA Appoints Timothy J. Szerlong President, Worldwide Field Operations

    Business Wire - 8/31/09 - View Story

  • Hennessy Named CEO for CNA Europe

    Insurance Journal - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • CNA ernennt John Hennessy zum Chief Executive Officer von CNA Europe

    Reuters - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • CNA benoemt John Hennessy tot Chief Executive Officer van CNA Europe

    Reuters - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • CNA appoints CEO of European operations

    SNL Securities - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • CNA appoints John Hennessy CEO of CNA Europe

    TradingMarkets - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • CNA Names Hennessy CEO of European Operations

    TradingMarkets - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • CNA Appoints John Hennessy Chief Executive Officer, CNA Europe

    Business Wire - 8/13/09 - View Story

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     CNA $22.75 +0.41 (1.84% )
Average Volume 499,848
Shares Outstanding 269.03M
Market Cap 6.1B
Year High 26.51
Year Low 6.41
Earnings Per Share -1.01
P/E Ratio -22.52
Dividend 0.60
Yield 2.64
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