CHICAGO, September 3, 2014 — CNA today announced the appointment of Steve Earley as
Illinois Branch Vice President. In this role, Steve will be responsible for leading the
branch team to achieve its goals for continued growth and profitability through
strong producer relationships.
Steve has been with CNA for 27 years, most recently
serving as Vice President of the company’s Manufacturing Customer Segment driving improved sales volume and
profitability, customer focus, and product and service development.
"Over the course of his career at CNA, Steve has
taken on opportunities across the company that increased the breadth of his
knowledge and skills. His
range of experience and depth of knowledge of our customers, agency partners
and Field Operations makes him uniquely qualified to lead the Illinois Branch,” said Steve Wachtel, Senior Vice President and Northern Zone Officer.
Steve began
his career at CNA in 1987 in the Accounting Rotational Business Associate
(ARBA) program. He has held a variety of senior positions in Finance,
Underwriting and Field Operations, taking opportunities across the company that
increased the breadth of his knowledge and skills, including serving as chief
of staff for North American Field Operations. In these roles, he has demonstrated
proven leadership skills and built strong relationships with the Field
organization, key retail and wholesale agency partners, as well as several of
CNA’s nationally affiliated industry associations.
Steve can be reach at (630) 719-3050, or via email at steven.earley@cna.com.
Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the
country’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.cna.com. "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.
For More
Information Contact:
Jennifer
Martinez, 312-822-5167
Sarah Pang,
312-822-6394
