Type: Public
On the web: http://www.cna.com
Employees: 8,000
Employee growth: (10.1%)

CNA Financial provides cross-continental coverage. The company is an umbrella organization for a wide range of insurance providers, including Continental Casualty and Continental Insurance. It primarily provides commercial policies, such as workers' compensation, auto, and general liability. CNA also sells specialty insurance including professional liability (doctors, lawyers, and architects) and vehicle warranty service contracts. The firm offers commercial surety bonds (through CNA Surety), risk management, claims administration, and information services. Its products are sold by independent agents and brokers in the US and through partners abroad. Holding company Loews owns about 90% of CNA.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $9,209.0M
One year growth: 8.7%
Net income: $690.0M
Income growth: 64.7%

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: Thomas F. (Tom) Motamed
EVP and CFO: D. Craig Mense
SVP and CIO: Ray Oral

Competitors:
American Financial Group
Chubb Corp
Travelers Companies

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