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CNA Appoints Rob Huber Southeastern Zone Officer

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^{Published in Business and Finance on Tuesday, October 19th 2010 at 14:40 GMT by Market Wire}  

CHICAGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) announced that Rob Huber has been appointed to the position of Southeastern Zone officer, effective November 1, 2010. In this role, Huber is responsible for aligning the branch structure of the global insurera™s Southeastern Zone with its strategy to drive profitable growth.

One of six geographic zones in CNAa™s U.S. field structure announced last year, the Southeastern Zone comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, and includes offices in Birmingham, Charlotte, Maitland, Nashville and New Orleans. In addition, Huber will also manage the Atlanta branch office previously led by Ken May who is leaving CNA to pursue other opportunities.

Huber joins CNA from Ace USA, where he served as senior vice president and regional executive officer for its Southeast territory. His 17-year career began at AIG, and includes agency experience as well as a successful record in underwriting, production and field management.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the countrya™s seventh largest commercial insurer and the 13^th largest property and casualty company. CNAa™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.