CNA Financial Launches Cardinal E&S Brand to Expand Commitment to Excess & Surplus Market

CNA
November 01, 2025

CNA Financial Corporation announced the launch of Cardinal E&S, a new brand designed to deepen its commitment to serving the excess and surplus (E&S) market. This strategic expansion aims to reinforce CNA's dedication to delivering specialized solutions to its customers within this segment. The new brand will operate by partnering with wholesale brokers through dedicated, specialized underwriting teams.

Cardinal E&S will focus on key business lines including casualty, property, healthcare, and financial lines, emphasizing deep expertise, fast response times, and customized solutions. The new teams are led by Erika Palass for Casualty, Robert Martin for Property, Jessica Landau for Healthcare, Christopher Clementi for Financial Lines, and Mary Rimbey for National Distribution.

Douglas Worman, President and CEO of CNA, stated that the launch reflects the company's continued investment in and commitment to the wholesale distribution channel. This initiative leverages CNA's established reputation in the E&S space and marks a significant evolution in its approach to serving the dynamic wholesale market, positioning the company for targeted growth.

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