CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA Canada today announced the appointment of Paul Meinschenk as vice president of Sales & Producer Management. In this role, Paul is responsible for the development and management of the distribution strategy and sales initiatives to support growth and new profitable products and segments. He is also responsible for the direction and management of strategic marketing and branding initiatives for product lines, segments and customers, both internally and externally.

"We are pleased to have Paul join the team in this important role," said John Hennessy, president and chief operating officer, CNA Canada. "Paul brings extensive sales experience to the table, and I am confident that his leadership will help us further advance our underwriting strategy with our brokers and partners." 

Paul brings more than 10 years of sales experience to CNA, most recently servicing as vice president of broker distribution at Simmlands Insurance Services Limited. He also held leadership positions at Berkley Canada and Creechurch International.

Paul can be reached at 416-542-7435, or via email at paul.meinschenk@cna.com.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is North America's eighth largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th 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.cnacanada.ca. "CNA" is a service mark registered by CNA Financial Corporation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Certain CNA Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the "CNA" service mark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities.

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