CNA Enhances Its CNA Connect(R) Product.

Employment Practices and Fiduciary Liability Offered for Most Businesses

CHICAGO -- For many business owners, lawsuits based on hiring practices, benefits programs or workplace practices can lead to million-dollar judgments and unmanageable exposure. Through its CNA Connect([R])product, Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and Fiduciary Liability endorsement is designed to protect companies and individuals against such losses including damages and defense costs.

CNA is the first national property and casualty carrier to offer this kind of endorsement on a BOP (business owner policy). The global business insurer previously offered this coverage combination through separate policies; however, it is now included for most CNA Connect classes. CNA Connect offers $10,000 of first-dollar defense and indemnity coverage for EPL and Fiduciary Liability. When protection needs go beyond this, increased limits of up to $250,000 are also available.

"Many business owners feel that they can't afford this type of insurance, but we feel that you can't afford to be without it," said Larry Illion, senior vice president, CNA's Business Insurance. "Start with these EPL and Fiduciary Liability coverages under our CNA Connect policy. Then, as your coverage or company needs grow, move to our Epack EZ(SM) or Epack(SM) options."

For more information on CNA's products and services, contact your local agent or visit the CNA Web site at www.cna.com.

CNA is the country's seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty company. CNA's insurance products include standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. CNA 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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