CNA Appoints Michael McGraw Vice President of Its Michigan Branch

CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) announced that, effective October 12,
2009, Michael McGraw has been appointed vice president of its Michigan branch.
As branch vice president, McGraw is responsible for synchronizing branch
operations with CNA`s strategic goals for long-term success, including
increasing local authority at the point of sale and improving service to agents
and brokers in this territory. He comes to CNA with nearly 30 years of insurance
experience serving in positions of increasing responsibility at Allstate
Insurance Company. McGraw most recently served as director/senior state manager
for Allstate`s Encompass business.

Located at 27555 Executive Drive in Farmington Hills, Michigan, CNA`s Michigan
branch is part of the Northern zone, one of six geographic zones in CNA`s U.S.
field structure. For more information about CNA`s Michigan branch and its
commercial insurance solutions, call 248-553-5900 or visit www.cna.com.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country`s seventh
largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty
company. CNA`s insurance products include standard commercial lines, specialty
lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. CNA's services
include risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and
claims administration. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com.
CNA is a registered trade mark of CNA Financial Corporation.

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change.

CNA Financial Corporation
Katrina W. Parker, 312/822-5167

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