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LONDON, 01 September 2025 - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gabrielle Folliard as Vice President, Head of Claims.

LONDON, August 2025 - CNA Hardy is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK Broker Awards, in the Broker choice: Mid-Corporate Insurer of the Year category.

LONDON, 13 August: We are delighted to share that our Construction team has been named one of the UK's leading Construction Insurers by Insurance Business UK!

CHICAGO, 04 August 2025 - CNA FINANCIAL announces second quarter 2025 net income of $1.10 per share and core income of $1.23 per share.

LONDON, 17 July 2025 - CNA Hardy is proud to announce that two of our underwriters have been recognised in the prestigious 2025 London’s Leading Underwriter Report by Gracechurch Consulting.

LONDON, 01 July 2025 - John Crawford joins CNA Hardy as UK Marine Class Manager.

LONDON, 6 June 2025 We are pleased to announce that CNA Hardy has joined the ranks of Airmic’s Senior Partners.

LONDON, 13 May 2025 - We are delighted to announce that Sarah Knight joins CNA Hardy as Professional Indemnity Class Manager - London.

CHICAGO, 05 May 2025 - CNA Financial announces first quarter 2025 net income of $1.00 per share and core income of $1.03 per share.

LONDON, 30 April 2025 - CNA Hardy is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the British Insurance Awards 2025, in the Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year category.

LONDON, 07 March 2025 - Insurance Business UK (IBUK) has named Janine Heath, AVP Talent Management at CNA Hardy, as one of its Elite Women in 2025.

CHICAGO, 10 February 2025 - CNA financial announces Q4 2024 net income of $0.07 per share and core income of $1.25 per share full year 2024 income of $3.52 per share and record core income of $4.83 per share regular quarterly dividend increased 5% to $0.46 per share special dividend of $2.00 per share.

LONDON, 31 January 2025 - To kick off the new year in style, we recently held our fourth annual Broker Breakfast event in London. In a first for CNA Hardy though, we hosted a panel discussion giving delegates the opportunity to hear from four industry experts.

LONDON, 9 January 2025 - We are delighted to announce that Véronique Perottino will be joining as AVP, Specialty, Continental Europe on 03 February 2025.

LONDON, 7 January 2025 - We are delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Watkinson as Head of Strategic Portfolio Management.

LONDON, 6 January 2025 - We are delighted to announce the appointment of Camilla Harries as Vice President, General Counsel.

LONDON, 16 December 2024 CNA Hardy’s London office recently held an International Men’s Day event, to highlight men’s wellbeing and to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.

CHICAGO, 04 November 2024 – CNA FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2024 NET INCOME OF $1.04 PER SHARE AND CORE INCOME OF $1.08 PER SHARE

CHICAGO, July 29, 2024 -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced second quarter 2024 net income of $317 million, or $1.17 per share, versus $283 million, or $1.04 per share, in the prior year quarter.

LONDON, 26 July 2024 - CNA Hardy’s Energy team scored a triple success in the highly regarded London’s Leading Underwriters 2024 research conducted by Gracechurch Consulting.

LONDON, 18 July 2024 - Our dedicated Management Liability underwriting team in the UK is now fully established and ready to assist with your insurance needs.

CHICAGO, 06 May 2024 - CNA Financial announces first quarter 2024 net income of $1.24 per share and core income of $1.30 per share.

LONDON, 22 April 2024 - We are delighted to announce the appointment of Julien Parasie as the General Manager for our continental European business based in Luxembourg.

LONDON, 18 April 2024 - We are delighted to announce that CNA Hardy has won the Multinational Client Servicing Team of the Year title at the 2024 AxCo Global Insurance Awards!

LONDON, 07 March 2024 - We are thrilled to announce that CNA Hardy has been recognised as the Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year at the National Insurance Awards!

LONDON, 21 February 2024 - CNA Hardy is thrilled to announce that our International Solutions Team has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Multinational Client Servicing Team of the Year (Insurer) category at the AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024.

CHICAGO, 5 February 2024 - CNA financial announces Q4 2023 net income of $1.35 per share and record core income of $1.33 per share full year 2023 net income of $4.43 per share and record core income of $4.71 per share regular quarterly dividend increased 5% to $0.44 per share special dividend of $2.00 per share.

LONDON, 11 December 2023 - We are excited to announce CNA Hardy's shortlisting for the prestigious 2024 National Insurance Awards in the Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year category.

LONDON, 23 November 2023 - Marine cargo business can now get instant access to our market-leading cargo cover through our award-shortlisted e-trading platform, CNA Online, following the launch of Rapid Cargo.

LONDON, 1 November 2023 - CNA Hardy has announced the appointment of Ariel Berman to the role of Vice President, Head of Specialty (UK & Continental Europe).

CHICAGO, 30 October 2023 - CNA financial announces third quarter 2023 net income of $0.95 per share and core income of $1.06 per share.

LONDON, 18 September 2023 - We are thrilled to announce that CNA Hardy has achieved an incredible milestone by securing not one, not two, but three coveted nominations at this year's Insurance Times Awards.

LONDON, 14 August 2023 - CNA Hardy’s Energy team has been ranked the Bench Strength Leader in a highly-regarded independent insurance market survey.

LONDON, 8 August 2023 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, has made three new senior underwriter appointments plus a senior underwriter internal promotion to its UK Marine team.

CHICAGO, 31 July 2023- CNA Financial Announces Second Quarter 2023 Net Income of $1.04 per share and Core Income Of $1.13 per share

LONDON, 2 June 2023 - Golfers of all abilities enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and fantastic facilities at the Surrey Downs Golf Club for our fifth annual London Market golf day on Thursday 25 May.

CHICAGO, 1 May 2023 - CNA Financial Announces First Quarter 2023 Net Income of $1.09 per share and Core Income of $1.19 per share.

LONDON, 15 March 2023 - Insurance Business UK (IBUK) has named Asha Patel, Class Manager for Life Science and Technology, as one of its Elite Women in 2023.

LONDON, 1 March 2023 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurer within the Company and Lloyd’s markets, announces the launch of International Solutions Atlas – a new portfolio of bespoke package products built specifically for multinational businesses.

CHICAGO, February 6, 2023 - CNA Financial Announces Q4 2022 net income of $0.91 per share and core income of $1.01 per share full year 2022 net income of $3.28 per share and core income of $3.84 per share regular quarterly dividend increased 5% to $0.42 per share special dividend of $1.20 per share.

LONDON, 3 January 2023 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, announces the latest addition to its specialist Technology product suite.

LONDON, 2 December 2022: Congratulations to our double-winning Marine team for their second accolade of their year with the award of 5 Stars for work quality, specialty expertise and client service by Insurance Business UK.

CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2022 : CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced third quarter 2022 net income of $128 million, or $0.47 per share, versus $256 million, or $0.94 per share, in the prior year quarter.

LONDON, September 30, 2022: - CNA Hardy has announced a series of appointments to its specialist lines of business as the company pursues its ambitious growth plans in Europe.

LONDON, August 24, 2022: - CNA Hardy welcomes Edward Crew, Senior Technical Underwriter, and Oliver Devenish, Underwriter, to the London/Lloyd’s Management Liability team.

LONDON, August 15, 2022 - CNA Hardy has announced the appointment of Raphael Borrel to the role of Director of Risks. Raphael is responsible for developing the risk strategy and framework, and providing leadership to the Risk function. Raphael is based in London and reports to Carl Kearney, Chief Actuary and Risk Officer.

LONDON, August 9, 2022: CNA Hardy has announced increased flexibility in the attachment points available from its online excess of loss platform. By increasing the maximum attachment point capability from £25 million to £150 million, brokers can get quotes and bind new and renewal business instantly and at highly competitive rates for clients with contractual demands requiring higher limits of indemnity.

CHICAGO, August 1, 2022: CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced second quarter 2022 net income of $205 million, or $0.75 per share, versus $368 million, or $1.35 per share, in the prior year quarter. Core income for the quarter was $245 million, or $0.90 per share, versus $341 million, or $1.25 per share, in the prior year quarter. Net investment losses for the quarter were $40 million, which were primarily driven by mark to market losses on non-redeemable preferred stock, compared to net investment gains of $27 million in the prior year quarter.

CHICAGO, May 2, 2022:CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced first quarter 2022 net income of $313 million, or $1.15 per share, versus $312 million, or $1.14 per share, in the prior year quarter.  Core income for the quarter was $316 million, or $1.16 per share, versus $263 million, or $0.96 per share, in the prior year quarter.  Net investment losses for the quarter were $3 million, versus net investment gains of $49 million in the prior year quarter.

CHICAGO, February 7, 2022:CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced fourth quarter 2021 net income of $266 million, or $0.98 per share, versus $387 million, or $1.42 per share, in the prior year quarter. Net investment gains for the quarter were $1 million, versus $52 million in the prior year quarter.

CHICAGO, November 1, 2021:CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced third quarter 2021 net income of $256 million, or $0.94 per share, versus $213 million, or $0.79 per share, in the prior year quarter. Core income for the quarter was $237 million, or $0.87 per share, versus $193 million, or $0.71 per share, in the prior year quarter.

CHICAGO, August 2, 2021: CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced second quarter 2021 net income of $368 million, or $1.35 per share, versus $151 million, or $0.55 per share, in the prior year quarter. Core income for the quarter was $341 million, or $1.25 per share, versus $99 million, or $0.36 per share, in the prior year quarter.

CHICAGO, May 3, 2021: CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced first quarter 2021 net income of $312 million, or $1.14 per share, versus net loss of $61 million, or $(0.23) per share, in the prior year quarter. Core income for the quarter was $263 million, or $0.96 per share, versus $108 million, or $0.40 per share, in the prior year quarter.

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2021 - CNA Financial Corporation today announced fourth quarter net income was $387 million versus $273 million in the prior year quarter; core income was a record $335 million versus $265 million in the prior year quarter.

LONDON, January 2021 - CNA Hardy has announced the appointment of Ramesh Singh to the role of Vice President, Head of Specialty (UK & Continental Europe).

LONDON, January 2021 - CNA Hardy has announced the appointment of Michael Phipps to the role of Vice President, Head of Claims (UK & Continental Europe).

LONDON, November 2020 - CNA Hardy has announced the appointment of Yogesh Virji as Class Underwriter, Management Liability.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2020 - CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced third quarter 2020 net income of $213 million, or $0.79 per share, versus $107 million, or $0.39 per share, in the prior year quarter.

Paris, September 2020 - CNA Hardy has announced three new appointments to strengthen its financial lines, professional indemnity and casualty underwriting teams in Paris.

LONDON, August 2020 - CNA Hardy has announced the appointment of Chris Gamber to their specialist healthcare insurance team. 

CHICAGO, August 3, 2020 - CNA Financial Corporation today announced second quarter 2020 net income of $151 million, or $0.55 per share, and core income of $99 million, or $0.36 per share. 

CHICAGO, June 9, 2020 - CNA today announced that the Company's Executive Vice President, International, David Brosnan, will retire effective September 1, 2020.

CHICAGO, May 4, 2020 - CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced a first quarter 2020 net loss of $61 million, or $(0.23) per share, and core income of $108 million, or $0.40 per share.

COVID-19 Coronavirus continues to evolve, impacting the way we live and the way we do business.

CNA today announced fourth quarter 2019 financial results.

Fintech firms in the UK are more confident than those in any other sector according to our Risk and Confidence research undertaken in May ‘19¹. Their confidence was three percentage points above the general industry average in 2019 and is predicted remain so in 2020, when over 50% of sector leaders expect to be confident in the ability of their business to grow and prosper. In fact, fintech sits a full five percentage points ahead of any other UK sector in terms of business confidence.

Brexit brings some serious challenges for UK life science businesses, most notably in terms of the regulation and funding of clinical trials, adding barriers to investment in the UK and threatening access to the latest medicines. However, the dominance of Britain as a life science destination in Europe means well over a third of sector leaders remain confident in the ability of their business to grow and prosper as they look ahead to 2020.

UK healthcare business leaders are predicting a rise in confidence in their businesses’ ability to thrive and prosper in 2020, with a 10% increase in confidence levels predicted by next spring compared to spring this year. At the same time, 94% believe that the current risk environment is moderate to high but this percentage drops to 80% when looking ahead to next year. Despite healthcare bosses predicting an improvement in the risk environment, these levels of risk concern are some of the highest across all nine sectors we surveyed for our Risk and Confidence report1 this year.

Asian companies expect to see a sharp spike in business confidence as they enter 2020, with 76% of firms expecting to be confident by May 2020 . However, leaders are also bracing for risky times ahead.

Confidence within the UK construction industry is set to bounce in 2020, when 42% of construction business leaders are upbeat about the ability of their business to grow and prosper compared to only 32% in May 2019 . Similarly, construction bosses think the risk environment will improve next year, with 82% believing they will be operating in a medium to high risk environment in 2020, compared to 86% in the spring this year.

Confidence is predicted to remain low among UK-based professional services firms in 2020. Only 34% (just over one third) expect to feel confident in their ability to grow and prosper in 2020, while 80% believe they will be operating in a moderate to high risk environment .

Only 40% of UK technology firms expect to feel confident in their ability to grow and prosper in 2020, while 86% believe they will be operating in a moderate to high risk environment.

Fewer than a third (30%) of UK transport and logistics businesses expect to feel confident in their ability to grow and prosper in 2020, a substantial drop on 2019 confidence levels.

On the surface, confidence levels are creeping up and risk perceptions are on the wane as leaders of UK financial services businesses look ahead to 2020.

Just 30% of British manufacturers surveyed for our Risk and Confidence report are predicting confidence in their ability to grow and prosper in 2020, and 84% believe they will be operating in a moderate to high risk environment next year. These figures reflect the tough trading conditions facing manufacturers created by a drop in output linked to global trade wars and ongoing uncertainty over Brexit.

European business leaders are predicting that the trading environment will worsen by Spring 2020, with 73% of businesses leaders’ predicting that they will be operating in a moderate to high risk environment, compared to just 65% in May 2019¹.

CHICAGO, October 28, 2019 -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced third quarter 2019 net income of $107 million, or $0.39 per share, and core income of $102 million, or $0.37 per share. 

CHICAGO, August 5, 2019 --- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced second quarter 2019 net income of $278 million, or $1.02 per share, and core income of $294 million, or $1.08 per share. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $620 million, or $2.28 per share, and core income was $612 million, or $2.25 per share.

LONDON 20 August 2019 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amandine Motte as General Manager of its Luxembourg subsidiary.

London, 30 May 2019: CNA Hardy’s 2019 Global Risk & Confidence Survey published today finds that as global, interconnected risk becomes a reality, reputational risk is rising and business confidence is on the slide.

LONDON, 14 May 2019  – At a roundtable at CNA Hardy conducted in the run-up to BIBA attended by John Ludlow, (AIRMIC CEO), Jonathan Blackhurst (Group Head of Risk Management, Capita), Ailsa King (Chief Client Officer, Marsh) and CNA Hardy’s Dave Brosnan (CEO) and Rhonda Beuge (VP international specialty), the conclusion of the group was clear.

LONDON, 7 May 2019  – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its Cyber proposition with a new pre-breach service and vital additional coverages.

CHICAGO, April 29, 2019 --- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced first quarter 2019 net income of $342 million, or $1.25 per share, and core income of $318 million, or $1.17 per share. Property & Casualty Operations combined ratio for the first quarter was 97.8% and the underlying combined ratio was 94.9%. Net investment income, after tax, was $465 million for the first quarter of 2019, including $96 million from limited partnership and common stock investments.

CHICAGO, February 11, 2019 - CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced a fourth quarter 2018 net loss of $84 million, or $(0.31) per share, and a core loss of $23 million, or $(0.08) per share, with catastrophe losses and investment returns from limited partnership and common equities accounting for $(0.82) per diluted share.

LONDON, 08 January 2019 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Bunting as Head of Claims, International.

Lead market syndicates embrace new IoT risk management solution to improve marine cargo performance

LONDON – 05 December 2018 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, has announced that CNA Insurance Company Limited (‘CICL’) has received approval from the High Court of England & Wales to transfer European business to its new Luxembourg subsidiary: CNA Insurance Company (Europe) S.A. (‘CICE’) in preparation for the UK’s exit from the European Union. This approval sanctions CNA Hardy’s Part VII transfer and is the final step needed for CNA Hardy to implement its Brexit solution.

LONDON, 28 November 2018 - CNA Hardy is pleased to announce that, Carl Day will take on the role of Active Underwriter from Patrick Gage on 1 January 2019 in addition to his role as Head of Property, Marine and Energy. Carl has over 22 years’ experience in the London insurance market, joining CNA Hardy just over three years ago from Hiscox to build out our Marine and Energy capabilities across both Company and Syndicate platforms.

Key risk and confidence findings from the first global CNA Hardy Risk and Confidence Survey.

LONDON, 12 November 2018 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jalil Rehman and Lisa Skeels as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Human Resources respectively.

LONDON, 06 November 2018 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Booth as Head of Professional Indemnity, International.

CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, has announced that its new Luxembourg-based subsidiary has successfully been assigned its ‘A’ long-term insurer financial strength rating by S&P Global Ratings with a stable outlook.

CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, has announced that its new European subsidiary has successfully been granted its Insurance Company Licence by the Commissariat Aux Assurances (CAA) in Luxembourg.

CNA Hardy is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Skeels as Head of HR and the promotion of Matt Pasterfield to Head of IT and Operations.

5 July 2018: CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhonda Buege as Head of its’ augmented Specialty Business Unit, effective immediately.

CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Fearon as Mining, Risk Control Director.

LONDON, 14 May 2018 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Delphine Leroy as Country Manager for France.

LONDRES, le 14 mai 2018 - CNA Hardy, un des principaux assureurs de spécialités en risques d’entreprises sur les marchés d’assurances et du Lloyd’s, a le plaisir d'annoncer la nomination de Delphine Leroy en tant que Directrice Générale pour la France.

LONDON 18 April 2018 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce its continued expansion in Asia through enhanced capabilities to transact business in Labuan, Malaysia.

13th April 2018: The latest edition of CNA Hardy’s Risk and Confidence Survey, conducted in Spring 2018, highlights increased optimism among executives leading UK businesses with operations in Europe.

LONDON, 22 January 2018 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Perkins as Senior Technical Underwriter.

LONDON 11 Jan 2018 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Middleton as CEO of their Luxembourg subsidiary, subject to regulatory approval.

LONDON, 08 December 2017 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Powell as Head of Terrorism.

CNA Hardy has won the ‘Insurer of the Year Award’ at the prestigious West Midlands Insurance Institutes Awards held on Friday 10 November 2017. 

19^th October 2017 – A combination of the shock UK election result, ongoing concerns over the progress of Brexit and a wave of physical and cyber terror attacks, have taken a dramatic toll on British businesses’ confidence levels. 71% of business leaders were confident they could grow and prosper in Spring ’17. In Autumn ’17 only 28% feel the same way.

LONDON, 22 August 2017 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Fryer as Class Manager, Mining Specialist. 

LONDON, 11 July 2017 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Thomson as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman to the boards of CNA Insurance Company Limited and Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) Limited.

LONDON, 26 June 2017 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair Marriott as Head of Cargo for its Lloyd’s platforms.

LONDON 06 June 2017 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, has announced its intention to establish a new European subsidiary in Luxembourg.

In a world turned upside down by US policy turnarounds, a snap UK election creating doubt around the UK’s Brexit strategy and ongoing disruption to trade in Asia following the collapse of the TPP, multinational British companies are growing comfortable with uncertainty.

CHICAGO, April 25, 2017 – CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced the appointment of Nick Creatura to President and Chief Executive Officer for CNA Canada. Nick will be responsible for executing profitable growth strategies for the global insurer's Canadian operations. He will report to David Brosnan, Chief Executive, CNA Hardy. The appointment is effective May 15, 2017.

LONDON 04 April 2017 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Legassick as Head of Life Sciences, Technology & Cyber.

LONDON 22 March 2017 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Bainbridge as Senior Underwriter, Healthcare, in Singapore.

CHICAGO, February 6, 2017 - CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced fourth quarter 2016 net income of $241 million, or $0.89 per share, and net operating income of $221 million, or $0.82 per share.

LONDON, 31 January 2017 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Beelders as AVP, Head of Multinational.

CHICAGO, October 24, 2016 — CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) announced today that Dino E. Robusto will assume the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on November 21, 2016, succeeding Thomas F. Motamed, who is retiring after eight years at the helm of CNA. 

LONDON 02 September 2016 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Resnikoff as Senior Underwriter, Casualty, in Singapore.

LONDON, 31 August 2016 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Francescotti as Underwriter, Cyber and Technology.

23 August 2016 -  The UK standard rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is due to increase from 9.5% to 10% on 1^st October 2016.  This means that any policy that has an inception date on or after the 1^st October will attract the new 10% rate. 

LONDON, 20 July 2016 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Dodds as Head of Marine Asia in Singapore.

LONDON, 16 June - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesco Ilgrande as Marine Underwriting Manager, Italy.

LONDON, 26 April 2016 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bjørn H. Petersen as Regional Director for Scandinavia.

31 March 2016 - We’ve been writing Technology & Cyber at Lloyd’s via Syndicate 382 since January 2016. By bringing our innovative products and expertise to Lloyd’s, we will be able to better serve our broker partners and customers and drive profitable growth even faster in this space.

LONDON, 08 March 2016 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce that on 1 January 2016 it has joined Lloyd’s Insurance Company (China) Limited (“Lloyd’s China”) in Shanghai by establishing CNA Hardy Underwriting Division on the platform.

LONDON, 25 February 2016 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Cryer as Head of Direct and Facultative Property, reporting into Lloyd Tunnicliffe, Head of Property Underwriting. Previously, Neil was Head of Direct and Facultative Property at Advent, where he developed and managed the $40m Syndicate D&F account.

LONDON, 24 February 2016 - CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Hands as Principal Officer in Singapore. Rob spent twelve years at Newline, nine of which were spent in Asia, establishing Newline’s Asia business, which included opening offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Shanghai.

LONDON, 30 November 2015 – CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Hairsine as the new Head of Construction. Caroline joins CNA Hardy from Zurich, where she was a Senior Product Underwriter, Engineering EMEA.

LONDON, 23 November 2015 – CNA Hardy has further expanded its regional presence with the opening of its fifth UK office, in Birmingham. This marks the second UK office opening in 2015 for CNA Hardy. Craig Jones-Newey has been appointed as Regional Manager for Midlands and the South West, based in Birmingham. Reporting to Elliot Miller, Head of UK Regions, Craig will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in Birmingham, as well as developing the CNA Hardy brand and presence across the UK Midlands. Craig joins CNA Hardy from AIG.

LONDON, 18 August 2015 – CNA Hardy has appointed Archie Johnson as Underwriting Manager for Property & Casualty. Reporting to Elliot Miller, Head of UK Regions, Archie will be responsible for building the Scottish and Northern Irish P&C book of business.

LONDON, 22 June 2015 – CNA Hardy has appointed Andy Clements as Distribution Director, Europe. He will report to Elliot Miller, Head of UK Regions and Luc Malâtre, VP Field Operations.

Andy will be responsible for building effective and long lasting strategic relationships with broker partners. Setting and leading a cohesive distribution strategy across CNA Hardy in Europe, to assist in driving profitable growth across all products and industry segments.

LONDON, 25 May 2015 – CNA Hardy has appointed Clive Magnus as Senior Underwriter for Energy, reporting to Carl Day, Head of Energy and Marine. Clive’s appointment follows a string of senior hires in the Energy and Marine team, including Carl Day, Matthew Bond and Miles Osorio.

LONDON, 06 May 2015 – CNA Hardy has appointed Simon Hodgin as Regional Manager of its Manchester office. Reporting to Elliot Miller, VP Head of UK Regions, Simon will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in Manchester, as well as developing the CNA Hardy brand and presence across the North of England. He will also focus on expanding the firm’s distribution network, driving growth across all products and industry segments.