8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 19, 2014

CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-5823	36-6169860
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

333 S. Wabash, Chicago, Illinois	60604
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (312) 822-5000

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

(b) On December 19, 2014, Robert A. Lindemann announced his retirement as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Commercial Lines of Registrant, effective December 31, 2014.  As of the date of this report, no new compensatory or severance arrangements have been entered into with Mr. Lindemann. On December 19, 2014, Registrant announced that effective January 1, 2015, pending the appointment of a successor to Mr. Lindemann, David Rutkowski, Senior Vice President, Commercial Underwriting, would assume certain of Mr. Lindemann's responsibilities, including day-to-day operational duties, reporting to Thomas Motamed, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Registrant.

The full text of Registrant's press release announcing the matter described herein is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits:

See Exhibit Index.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		CNA Financial Corporation
		(Registrant)
Date:  December 19, 2014	By	/s/ D. Craig Mense
		(Signature)
		D. Craig Mense Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	CNA Financial Corporation press release, issued December 19, 2014, announcing retirement of Robert A. Lindemann as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Commercial Lines of Registrant, effective December 31, 2014.

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EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Jennifer Martinez, 312-822-5167

Sarah Pang, 312-822-6394

ROBERT LINDEMANN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

CHICAGO - December 19, 2014 - CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced the retirement of Robert Lindemann, president and chief operating officer of CNA Commercial-a $3.5 billion commercial property and casualty business-effective December 31, 2014.

With an insurance career that spans more than three decades, Bob has used his expertise to help strengthen CNA’s top and bottom lines. He played a critical role in establishing the company’s core segments in Construction, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Small Business and Technology. He also helped strengthen product offerings, most recently exemplified with the launch of CNA Paramount, the company’s comprehensive package for mid-sized businesses.

“Bob is among the most respected underwriters and leaders in the commercial insurance industry. He played a critical role in launching our customer segment strategy, and I want to thank him for the tremendous contributions he has made to the company and the industry,” said Thomas F. Motamed, chairman and chief executive officer.

Pending the appointment of a successor, Dave Rutkowski, senior vice president, Commercial Underwriting, will assume certain of Bob’s responsibilities, including day-to-day operational duties, reporting to Tom Motamed.

Dave joined CNA in 2009. “He has proven himself in both Headquarters and Field positions, with a long track record of developing and executing underwriting strategies and differentiated customer value propositions,” Motamed added.

Prior to joining CNA, Dave was with Zurich North America, where he served as Senior Vice President for its Middle Market Commercial business. In this role, Dave was responsible for developing the operating strategies that returned the division to profitability through underwriting and product initiatives, rate actions, and book mix change by line of business and industry class. Prior to Zurich, Dave held underwriting and Field leadership roles for several major insurance carriers, where he led and motivated teams in achieving challenging objectives.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country’s eighth 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 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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