CNA launches Cardinal E&S

CNA Insurance announced the launch of Cardinal E&S, a CNA brand serving the excess and surplus market.

Cardinal E&S will continue to partner with wholesale brokers through its dedicated, specialized underwriting teams focused on casualty, property, healthcare and financial lines, and a commitment to “deep expertise, fast response times, and customized solutions.”

Cardinal E&S operates under the guidance of CNA’s Global Underwriting Presidents. Under their leadership, Cardinal E&S is powered by specialized, dedicated teams for each business line. These wholesale teams are led by five leaders: Erika Palass, Casualty; Robert Martin, Property; Jessica Landau, Healthcare; Christopher Clementi, Financial Lines and Mary Rimbey, National Distribution.

“Over the past several years, CNA has built a strong presence and a successful track record in the E&S space and the launch of Cardinal E&S reflects our continued investment in and commitment to the wholesale distribution channel. CNA has an established reputation as a trusted carrier in the E&S space, and the dedicated brand of Cardinal E&S marks a significant evolution in how we continue to serve the dynamic wholesale market.” – Doug Worman, President and CEO of CNA.