Program to celebrate community banks’ commitment, devotion to local communities.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Throughout the year, CNA will join the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in celebrating local banks and their continued dedication and devotion to local communities. Every quarter, the ICBA Member Milestones Program will recognize the special achievements of its members which represent more than 23,000 locations nationwide and 280,000 employees.

“From small towns, suburbs or big-city neighborhoods, community banks fund small businesses and help families purchase homes, finance college and build financial security,” said Mark Tomlinson, Underwriting director, CNA. “CNA is proud to join ICBA to salute the memorable moments of these institutions which are the financial foundation of our country.”

Member Milestones kicks off with special recognition to community banks that are celebrating 100^th, 125^th, 150^th and 175^th anniversaries as ICBA members. This and subsequent Member Milestones will be posted on ICBA websites as well as in banking industry publications.

“ICBA thanks CNA for sponsoring our Member Milestones Program, which celebrates the time-tested success of the nation’s community banks,” said Chris Lorence, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, ICBA. “Community banks are relationship lenders who drive their local economies by serving the needs of their customers. They make their communities a better place for all who call it home by investing local dollars where they belong – in the community.”

The exclusive sponsor of the ICBA’s Member Moments, CNA provides property and casualty products designed for community banks including commercial property (including coverage for foreclosed properties), management liability (including D&O, employment practices liability and cyber liability), Community Bank Bond, general liability and auto liability (including coverage for repossessed autos). CNA is recognized for its full suite of insurance coverages for financial institutions – such as Commercial Banks, Savings Banks, Savings & Loans, and Credit Unions.

For more information on CNA's insurance solutions for community banks or its ICBA sponsorship, please visit www.cna.com/communitybanks.

The Independent Community Bankers of America, the nation’s voice for community banks, represents nearly 5,000 community banks of all sizes and charter types throughout the United States and is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and the communities and customers it serves. For more information, visit www.icba.org.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country’s seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13^th 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. Please remember that only the relevant insurance policy can provide the actual terms, coverages, amounts, conditions and exclusions for an insured. All products may not be available in all states. CNA is registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com.

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Source: CNA