CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) announced today that Robert Ivey has been appointed to the position of Mid-Atlantic Zone Officer. In this role, Ivey – who also serves as vice president of CNA’s Reading and Philadelphia branches – is responsible for branch operations, producer relationships and execution of the global insurer’s strategy for profitable growth throughout the Mid-Atlantic Zone territory.

One of six geographic zones in CNA’s U.S. field structure, the Mid-Atlantic Zone comprises Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia and includes offices in Baltimore, Parsippany, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Richmond, and Washington, D.C. CNA will soon announce the appointment of a vice president for the Washington, D.C. branch, a position previously held by George Agyen who has left CNA to pursue other endeavors.

Ivey joined CNA in 2010 as vice president of the Philadelphia branch and, shortly thereafter, assumed responsibility for the Reading branch. Prior to joining CNA, he served as regional vice president for The Hartford’s Pennsylvania region.

“Bob’s outstanding field record and proven leadership skills position him quite well to manage our Mid-Atlantic Zone,” said Tim Szerlong, president – Worldwide Field Operations, CNA.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country’s seventh largest commercial insurer 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. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com. CNA is a registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation.

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