Scottsdale, AZ, January 20, 2016 — CNA National Warranty Corporation is pleased to announce Saundra Stewart as the company's new Vice President for National Accounts, effective January 4.

"We are excited to have Saundra join the CNA National team. She has a wealth of experience in the automotive marketplace, which will serve us well as we grow our business over the next five years and beyond," says Joe Becker, president and CEO. "Saundra is the first of many new hires for 2016 as we plan to increase our staff by twenty percent."

Most recently, Stewart served as the executive vice president of sales for Topline Strategies where she developed a successful sales and recruiting program and built a robust client portfolio. Prior to her role in the information technology sector, she spent seven years with the Penske Automotive Group where she was recognized as a top performing finance director and certified pre-owned manager.

"I'm delighted to join the CNAN team, and I look forward to both the challenges and opportunities that will be presented in my new role," says Stewart.

Stewart attended the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona and achieved a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

About CNA National Warranty
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, CNA National is recognized as a leader in the vehicle service contract industry. The company offers a choice of reinsurance structures (both CFC and NCFC) as well as GAP coverage and tire-and-wheel protection. CNAN was the first service contract company recognized for "Highest Overall Dealer Satisfaction" by J.D. Power and Associates* and has been named "Best Provider" in Auto Dealer Monthly's Dealers' Choice Awards for ten consecutive years (2005-2010, 2012-2014 for service contracts and 2011-2013 for reinsurance). CNAN's service contract program has had the exclusive endorsement of the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) since 1995. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of CNA, one of the nation's oldest and largest insurers with over $55 billion in assets. Learn more at CNANational.com.

* J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Dealer Service Contract Satisfaction StudySM based on 5,053 dealer evaluations, www.jdpower.com

Contact:
Julie Fosgate, 480-941-1626 x770
Julie.Fosgate@CNANational.com