CNA FINANCIAL CORP
CNA Financial Corporation is a financial corporation based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its principal subsidiary, Continental Casualty Company (CCC), was founded in 1897, and The Continental Insurance Company (CIC) was organized in 1853. CNA, the current parent company, was incorporated in 1967.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
CNA Financial Corporation is a financial corporation based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its principal subsidiary, Continental Casualty Company (CCC), was founded in 1897, and The Continental Insurance Company (CIC) was organized in 1853. CNA, the current parent company, was incorporated in 1967. [3]
CNA is the seventh largest commercial insurer in the United States as of 2018. CNA provides property and casualty insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. [3]
CNA itself is 90% owned by a holding company, Loews Corporation. This holding company also has interests in offshore oil and gas drilling rigs, natural gas transmission pipelines, oil and gas exploration, hotel operations and package manufacturing. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, CNA Financial. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: CNA (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was CNA FINANCIAL CORP founded?
Founded: 1897. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of CNA FINANCIAL CORP?
Headquarters location: Chicago. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for CNA FINANCIAL CORP?
Business sectors: insurance. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
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- Wikipedia contributors — CNA Financial (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.