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) April 26, 2018

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(b) Departure of Director or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 26, 2018, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the decision of D. Craig Mense, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to retire from the Registrant effective December 31, 2018. In addition, Registrant announced that as part of an effective transition of the CFO role, Mr. Mense would step down from such role during the third quarter of 2018, but will remain employed by Registrant through December 31, 2018. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

ITEM 5.02(c) Departure of Director or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 26, 2018, Registrant announced that James Anderson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Financial Planning & Analysis, will succeed Mr. Mense as Registrant's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, during the third quarter of 2018. Mr. Anderson joined Registrant as Senior Vice President, Finance in November 2012. Prior to such role, Mr. Anderson was Managing Director of Macquarie Capital from January 2004. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	CNA Financial Corporation press release, issued April 26, 2018, announcing the retirement of D. Craig Mense, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and the appointment of James Anderson to succeed Mr. Mense.

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:  April 26, 2018	By	/s/ Stathy Darcy
		(Signature)
		Stathy Darcy Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary

EX-99.1

CNA Announces Retirement of D. Craig Mense, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and the Upcoming Appointment of James Anderson to the Role

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 26, 2018 - Today, CNA Financial Corporation announced that D. Craig Mense, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire from the Company, effective December 31, 2018.

“Craig joined CNA in 2004 and has served as an influential CFO to me and two of my predecessors,” says Dino E. Robusto, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Craig has made countless contributions to the success of CNA and he will be missed. Craig’s enduring legacy is evidenced in the financial strength of our company. His steadfast, disciplined leadership has built lasting market confidence and influenced the many employees who have learned from him.”

Mense said, “I am proud of what the Company and its employees have accomplished during my time here and am excited about the bright future that CNA now has in front of it.” Robusto echoed Mense’s sentiment and announced that CNA will employ their succession plan and appoint an internal candidate to succeed Mense.

James Anderson, Senior Vice President and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Development, has been named as Mense’s successor. Anderson joined CNA in 2012 and has been a key member of the Finance leadership team since that time. He has proven himself an astute financial leader with a strong drive for results. Before joining CNA, Anderson spent nearly a decade in investment banking focused on the insurance industry, ultimately as a Managing Director at Macquarie Capital. That experience followed five years of consulting at Accenture.

“Having worked closely with James since my arrival, I have every confidence in his leadership and financial capabilities. I enthusiastically welcome him as my partner,” says Robusto.

It is expected that Mense will officially transition the CFO role to Anderson during the third quarter of 2018. Mense will remain with CNA through his retirement date.

About CNA

CNA is the eighth largest commercial insurer in the United States. CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized property and casualty insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia, backed by 120 years of experience and more than $45 billion of assets. For more information about CNA, visit our website at www.cna.com.

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