CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2017 — CNA today announced the appointment of Michael Nardiello as Senior Vice President, Underwriting for Large/Complex Property. In this role, Nardiello will be based in New York City and responsible for implementing underwriting strategies and operational objectives for Large/Complex Property business. He reports to Kevin Leidwinger, President and Chief Operating Officer, CNA Commercial.

"Michael's deep underwriting acumen and extensive broker relationships will increase CNA's ability to capitalize on profitable growth opportunities in the large/complex property insurance marketplace," said Drew Feldman, Senior Vice President and leader of CNA Property. "His proven leadership and insurance expertise make him well suited to further strengthen CNA's property capabilities."

Nardiello joins CNA from Sompo International, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Global Property Product Leader. Over the course of Nardiello's 23-year insurance career, he has held a variety of underwriting and management positions of increasing responsibility at AIG and Marsh.

Nardiello has a bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland.

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