CNA Appoints Tony Rhodes Baltimore Branch Vice President

BALTIMORE, Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA today announced the appointment of Tony Rhodes to vice president of its Baltimore Branch, effective March 14, 2016. In this role, Tony will be responsible for leading the Baltimore Branch to achieve its goals for continued growth and profitability through producer relationships.

"Tony's underwriting experience and ability to build strong producer relationships make him well suited to lead the Baltimore Branch," said Bob McCarty, senior vice president and Mid-Atlantic zone officer. "I am confident in his leadership in the Branch and in the market, which will help drive mutual profitable growth for CNA and our producers."

Tony joined CNA in June 2013 as business development leader for the company's Pennsylvania and New Jersey Branches. Prior to joining CNA, Tony was the Division Sales Executive for the New York and New Jersey territories for The Hartford. Tony began his career as a litigation attorney for Coates & Davenport in Richmond, Virginia.

Tony holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Virginia Commonwealth University and a law degree from the University of Richmond.

About CNA

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country's eighth 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 service mark registered by CNA Financial Corporation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Certain CNA Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the "CNA" service mark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities.

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