CNA Prepares for 2007 Hurricane Season.

CHICAGO -- According to various national weather and hurricane experts, this year's Atlantic hurricane season - June 1 through November 30 -- is predicted to be a very active one. CNA is encouraging employees, agents and insureds to update their hurricane and emergency preparedness plans.

The "Act Now!" section of CNA's website (www.cna.com/actnow) enables visitors to go to one place for easy access to tools and resources that can help create effective emergency plans at work and home.

In the event of a hurricane or other multiple claims-activating occurrences, CNA will provide service through its Catastrophe Operations Center at its Nashville, Tennessee office. All hurricane, storm and related losses should be reported through First Notice Systems (FNS) by calling, faxing, or e-mailing to the following:

-- Voice Line   1-877-CNA-ASAP (1-877-262-2727)
-- Fax Line     1-800-953-7389
-- E-mail       [e-mail]

Only the relevant insurance policy can provide the actual terms, coverages, amounts, conditions and exclusions for an insured. All products may not be available in all states.

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'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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