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.

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