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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) June 12, 2003
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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.)
CNA PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60685
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (312) 822-5000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events
The following information is filed pursuant to Item 5 Other Events.
On June 11, 2003 CNA Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing the
promotion of Robert L. McGinnis to President and Chief Executive Officer of CNA
Life and Group Operations, CNA insurance companies. The press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 CNA Financial Corporation press release, issued June 11, 2003
providing information on the promotion of Robert L. McGinnis to
President and Chief Executive Officer of CNA Life and Group
Operations, CNA insurance companies.
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
Dated: June 12, 2003 /s/ Robert V. Deutsch
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By: Robert V. Deutsch
Its: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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