CNA International Appoints Charles R. Lawrence President of its Canadian Operations.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 1997--CNA International, a division of CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) See Novell certification. , has announced the appointment of Charles R. Lawrence as president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of its Canadian operations. Based in Toronto, Lawrence will provide executive leadership as CNA moves toward growth and expansion in Canada. His responsibilities include overseeing the Canadian operations of MOAC MOAC Message Origin Authentication Check MOAC Mother of All Celebrations MOAC Multi Organization Access Control , the leading ocean marine insurer in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and a subsidiary of CNA. "I am so pleased that Chuck has accepted this position," said Robert T. Van Gieson, president and chief executive officer of CNA International. "His knowledge, understanding and familiarity with the Canadian marketplace will give CNA a significant advantage in its ability to respond with unique products to the individual needs of our Canadian customers." Lawrence's insurance career spans over 28 years in his native Canada. For the past 13 years, he has worked with the Chubb Insurance Co. of Canada. At Chubb, Lawrence held key management roles in areas such as sales and marketing, product development, and human resources. Prior to that, he held various positions with The Personal Insurance Company of Canada, primarily in the sales and marketing of group insurance and insurance software systems. Lawrence is a graduate of Mount Allison University Mount Allison University is a Canadian liberal arts university located in Sackville, New Brunswick. It is highly regarded and consistently ranked as one of the top undergraduate universities in the country. in New Brunswick and holds a Bachelor of Commerce The Bachelor of Commerce is a bachelor's degree in business management, accounting and economic fields. The degree is also known as the Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA). degree. CNA, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world's premier insurance organizations, ranking among the top 10 U.S. insurance groups. In 1997, CNA observes its centennial year, celebrating a century of financial strength, stability and commitment to customers and business partners. CNA is a registered service mark and trade name of CNA Financial Corp. CONTACT: CNA Dana O. Berkowitz, 312/822-6936 dana.berkowitz@cna.com |
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