Continental Casualty Company, operating under the CNA brand, is the seventh-largest commercial property and casualty insurer in the United States. Founded in 1897 as the Continental Assurance Company of North America and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has accumulated more than 125 years of experience in commercial insurance. It serves as the insurance foundation for Loews Corporation and holds over $65 billion in assets.
The company provides insurance products and risk management services to businesses and professionals worldwide. Its core offerings include commercial property insurance, casualty and liability coverage, specialty lines for niche risks, and surety bonds. Products are distributed through a network of independent agents and brokers rather than directly to clients.
Day-to-day operations are carried out by a workforce that includes underwriters, claims professionals, and risk control consultants. These roles sit at the centre of the company's approach to helping clients assess and manage commercial risk across a broad range of industries and geographies.
