CNA Appoints David Rutkowski, Senior Vice President, Commercial Segments

CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) announced that, effective November 2,
David Rutkowski has been appointed senior vice president of Commercial Segments.
In this role, Rutkowski will be responsible for profitability, growth and
strategic direction of CNA`s Middle Market customer segments -- including
Construction, CustomXpressSM, General Industries, Technology -- and product
development.

"Dave`s 33-year insurance career is a record of successful development and
execution of underwriting strategies and differentiated customer value
propositions," said Bob Lindemann, president and chief operating officer, CNA
Commercial. "In addition to his strong connection with the agent and broker
community, Dave`s experience, energy and proven leadership will assist in our
drive to improve the profitable growth of our Middle Market business."

Rutkowski joins CNA from Zurich North America where he most recently served as
senior vice president for its Middle Market Commercial business. In that role,
he was responsible for developing operating strategies through underwriting and
product initiatives, rate actions and book mix change by line of business and
industry class. Prior to this, he held underwriting and Field leadership roles
for several major insurance carriers.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country`s seventh
largest commercial insurer 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 trademark of CNA Financial Corporation.

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CNA Financial Corporation
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