CNA Financial

White Lodging Names Chief Human Resources Officer and Operations Vice President

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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AJ Brow will take on the companys Chief Human Resources Officer position and Joe Pagone, veteran Kimpton Hotels executive, joins the company as Regional Vice President.

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  • AJ Brow will take on the companys Chief Human Resources Officer position and Joe Pagone, veteran Kimpton Hotels executive, joins the company as Regional Vice President.
  • AJ and Joe are seasoned executives that deepen our leadership bench strength and bring fresh perspectives to our teams, said White Lodging Chief Executive Officer Jean-Luc Barone.
  • Brow joins White Lodging from NiSource, one of the largest fully regulated gas and electric utility companies in the country.
  • Most recently he oversaw all human resource business partners and labor relations as Vice President.

The Latino Donor Collaborative Appoints Equitable Holdings Executive José Ramón González to Its Board of Directors

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Saturday, September 24, 2022
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The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC)an independently funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and think tank dedicated to reframing and advancing an accurate perception, portrayal, and understanding of the important contributions U.S. Latinos make to American societyhas appointed Jos Ramn Gonzlez, Equitable Holdings executive and member of the LDC Advisory network, to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC)an independently funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and think tank dedicated to reframing and advancing an accurate perception, portrayal, and understanding of the important contributions U.S. Latinos make to American societyhas appointed Jos Ramn Gonzlez, Equitable Holdings executive and member of the LDC Advisory network, to its Board of Directors.
  • Gonzlez is Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Equitable Holdings and a member of the companys Management Committee.
  • Previously, he was Executive Vice President & General Counsel for CNA Insurance, serving as principal counsel to the Chief Executive Officer, senior management team, and board of directors.
  • We are delighted to welcome Jos into the group of Hispanic trailblazers on the board of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC)," said Sol Trujillo, Chairman and Co-founder of the LDC.

New carrier partners go live on Commercial Submissions to streamline small commercial quoting

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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DENVER, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertafore®, the leader in modern insurance technology, today announced Acuity Insurance, Westfield Insurance and CNA Insurance are the latest carriers to go live on its award-winning Commercial Submissions™ platform. These additions reflect the platform's growing momentum and bring even more choice to the solution and mark a new milestone in Vertafore's vision to modernize commercial insurance for the independent agency channel.

Key Points: 
  • Vertafore has long been the leader in market connectivity solutions that enable agencies and carriers to speed up binding and quoting.
  • The company built on this connectivity success when it set out to solve challenges of commercial insurance quoting.
  • The success of Commercial Submissions is the result of a dedicated, experienced Vertafore product and development teams, led by Wendy Haney and David Acker.
  • By building Commercial Submissions from the ground up, Vertafore has placed integration, connectivity, and design thinking at the core of the product.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of CNA Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of a+ (Excellent) of the property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries of CNA Financial Corporation (CNAF) [NYSE: CNA], collectively known as CNA Insurance Companies (CNA).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of a+ (Excellent) of the property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries of CNA Financial Corporation (CNAF) [NYSE: CNA], collectively known as CNA Insurance Companies (CNA).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of bbb+ (Good) and all existing Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of CNAF.
  • The ratings also acknowledge the historical financial support provided by CNAs diversified 89.6%-shareholder ultimate parent, Loews Corporation.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Innoveo Announces the Appointment of Insurance Industry Veteran Rob McGinnis to Chairman of the Board

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoveo , a global technology firm and a pioneer in enterprise no-code platform announced the appointment of insurance industry veteran Rob McGinnis as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoveo , a global technology firm and a pioneer in enterprise no-code platform announced the appointment of insurance industry veteran Rob McGinnis as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
  • "I feel privileged to take on this role as the Chairman at such an exciting phase of growth for Innoveo.
  • The Board and I look forward to collaborating with the Innoveo leadership team to drive triple digit growth and to strengthen the business."
  • "It has been an honorto have served as Chairman of the InnoveoBoard of Directors," said outgoing chairman Fahad Ghaffar.

CNA Financial to Report Second Quarter 2022 Results and Host Conference Call on August 1

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) will report second quarter 2022 results before the market opens on Monday, August 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) will report second quarter 2022 results before the market opens on Monday, August 1, 2022.
  • The news release, earnings presentation and financial supplement will be available on CNA's website at www.cna.com .
  • A conference call for investors and analysts is scheduled for 8 a.m. CT and will be hosted by Dino E. Robusto, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of CNA Financial Corporation.
  • Those interested in participating in the question and answer session should dial (800) 289-0571, or for international callers, +1 (720) 543-0206.

GuideOne Announces Bernard Hengesbaugh as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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West Des Moines, Iowa, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernard Hengesbaugh has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of GuideOne Insurance Company (GuideOne).

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  • West Des Moines, Iowa, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernard Hengesbaugh has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of GuideOne Insurance Company (GuideOne).
  • The Board appreciates Andys dedication and leadership during a pivotal time for our company, said Lynn Horak, non-executive board chairman of GuideOne Board of Directors and former chief executive officer of Wells Fargo Bank Iowa.
  • Bernies expertise in leading a large insurance company and his longtime dedication as board member of GuideOne made him the perfect choice to become our next CEO.
  • Most recently, Bernie served as chief operating officer of the American Medical Association, where he oversaw operations and successfully managed national policy issues for the 300,000-member organization.

CNO Financial Group Names Brian Schneider Chief Risk Officer

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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CARMEL, Ind., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced today the appointment ofBrian Schneideras vice president, enterprise risk management (ERM) and chief risk officer (CRO), effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • CARMEL, Ind., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced today the appointment ofBrian Schneideras vice president, enterprise risk management (ERM) and chief risk officer (CRO), effective immediately.
  • Schneider reports to Chief Actuary Karen DeToro, who had previously served as the company's chief risk officer since June 2020.
  • As chief risk officer, Schneider is responsible for the overall risk management strategy for CNO.
  • CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America.

Hagerty Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Internal Audit

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market, today announced the expansion of its senior executive team with the hiring of Joyce Bellows as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit. In this role, Bellows will lead the strategy and execution of Hagerty's risk-based internal audit program including identifying and evaluating risk, governance and control processes and recommending improvements in line with evolving industry best practices.

Key Points: 
  • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market, today announced the expansion of its senior executive team with the hiring of Joyce Bellows as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit.
  • Prior to Hagerty, she served as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit at CNA Insurance, where she led the internal audit and investigative functions.
  • "The Internal Audit Team has a unique opportunity to make a positive impact by developing a risk-based internal audit program that will support the Hagerty organization in accomplishing its goals and objectives."
  • Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Media, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, MotorsportReg, Hagerty Garage + Social, The Amelia, the Concours d'Elegance of America, the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, the California Mille, Motorlux, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation and more.

Vantage Group Welcomes Andrew Lea as It Enters the Cyber Insurance Market

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) announced today that Andrew Lea has joined as Senior Vice President of Cyber Liability, Technology E&O, Media and Management Professional Liability Insurance.

Key Points: 
  • Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) announced today that Andrew Lea has joined as Senior Vice President of Cyber Liability, Technology E&O, Media and Management Professional Liability Insurance.
  • Andrew brings extensive underwriting experience from senior-level underwriting roles with commercial insurance carriers including Zurich Insurance, Swiss Re and AIG, as well as some prior broking experience at Marsh.
  • It will also facilitate our entry into the Cyber insurance market at a time of unprecedented need for this protection.
  • Vantage operating subsidiaries Vantage Risk Ltd., Vantage Risk Assurance Company and Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company are rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best.