CNA Catastrophe Operations Center Prepares To Process Claims Relating to Hurricane Rita; Continues Processing Claims for Hurricane Katrina.

CHICAGO -- Today, CNA insurance companies announced its Catastrophe Operations Center within its Nashville, Tennessee office will begin to handle anticipated claims from Hurricane Rita; and continues to process claims from Hurricane Katrina. There is no change in our reporting process. All new Hurricane Rita losses (as well as Hurricane Katrina losses) should be reported through the following numbers:

First Notice Systems (FNS):

--Voice Line 1-877-CNA-ASAP (1-877-262-2727)

--Fax Line 1-800-953-7389

Non Toll-Free Number (for those who may experience difficulties accessing the toll-free FNS number):

--Voice Line 1-413-858-4137

Our Catastrophe Response Operations staff continues to provide 24-hour response to our customers' needs in the wake of both hurricanes and affected states.

CNA is the country's seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 14th largest property and casualty company. CNA's insurance products include standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. CNA's services include risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and claims administration. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com. CNA is a registered service mark, trade name and domain name of CNA Financial Corporation.

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