CNA expands specialty lines in Canada

Insurers CNA announced Monday that it has begun offering specialty products in Canada effective Jan. 1 through its Specialty Lines business.

The $2.9 billion division offers professional and management liability, financial and other specialized property and casualty products.

“This announcement represents our overall strategy to serve the unique and expanding needs of multinational customers. By tapping into the company’s deep expertise and the strengths of our current products and services, we were able to create an insurance solution that is tailored specifically for Canada,” John Hennessy, president and chief operating officer for CNA Canada said in the announcement.

In Canada, CNA Specialty will begin accepting submissions for management liability and professional liability, the company said.

 Coverage options are available for:

• Healthcare
• Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability
• Technology & Telecommunications Liability
• Employment Practices Liability (EPL)
• Fiduciary Liability
• Crime
• Miscellaneous Professional Liability