CNA Launches Cardinal E&S, A CNA Brand to Deepen Commitment to Excess & Surplus Market

CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced the launch of Cardinal E&S, A CNA Brand, furthering its dedication to serving the excess and surplus (E&S) market. This strategic expansion reinforces CNA's continued commitment to delivering specialized solutions to our customers. 

Cardinal E&S will continue to partner with our wholesale brokers through our dedicated, specialized underwriting teams focused on casualty, property, healthcare and financial lines, and a commitment to deep expertise, fast response times, and customized solutions. 

"Over the past several years, CNA has built a strong presence and a successful track record in the E&S space and the launch of Cardinal E&S reflects our continued investment in and commitment to the wholesale distribution channel," said Doug Worman, President and CEO of CNA. "CNA has an established reputation as a trusted carrier in the E&S space, and the dedicated brand of Cardinal E&S marks a significant evolution in how we continue to serve the dynamic wholesale market."

Cardinal E&S operates under the strategic guidance of CNA's Global Underwriting Presidents. Under their leadership, Cardinal E&S is powered by specialized, dedicated teams for each business line. These wholesale teams are led by five leaders: Erika Palass, Casualty; Robert Martin, Property; Jessica Landau, Healthcare; Christopher Clementi, Financial Lines and Mary Rimbey, National Distribution. 

For more information on Cardinal E&S, visit www.cardinalcna.com 

About CNA 

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com.

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