Cna Financial Corp 8-K, filed Dec 3, 2021
Cna Financial Corp (CNA)
8-K
2021-12-03
For: 2021-12-02
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About this 8-K
Cna Financial Corp filed this 8-K on December 3, 2021, reporting on events of December 2, 2021.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
UNITED STATES
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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) December 2, 2021
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ITEM 5.02(b) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 2, 2021, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that Larry Haefner, currently Interim Chief Financial Officer, will resign in connection with the assumption by Scott Lindquist of the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective February 14, 2022. In connection with the appointment of Amy M. Smith as Chief Accounting Officer on December 2, 2021, Mr. Haefner will also no longer act as principal accounting officer of the Registrant, effective immediately.
ITEM 5.02(c) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
December 2, 2021, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the appointment of Scott Lindquist, 58, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 14, 2022. Mr. Lindquist will join the Registrant on January 10, 2022 and work on transitioning until he formally assumes the Chief Financial Officer role in February. Mr Lindquist previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Farmers Group, Inc. from 2008 until April 2021 and has served as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Farmers Group, Inc. since April 2021. At this time, compensation information for Mr. Lindquist is not available. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
December 2, 2021, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the appointment of Amy M. Smith, 43, as its Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Smith previously served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of the Registrant since March 2020 and, prior to that, as Vice President, Investments from 2012 until March 2020. As Chief Accounting Officer, Ms. Smith will act as principal accounting officer of the Registrant. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits:
See Exhibit Index.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Press release issued by Registrant, dated December 2, 2021, announcing appointment of Scott Lindquist as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and the appointment of Amy M. Smith as Chief Accounting Officer | ||||||||
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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.
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| Date: December 2, 2021 | By | /s/ Susan A. Stone | ||||||
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| Susan A. Stone Executive Vice President and General Counsel | ||||||||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CNA Announces Scott Lindquist as EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Company also announces appointment of Amy Smith as Chief Accounting Officer
CHICAGO, December 2, 2021 – CNA today announced the appointment of Scott Lindquist as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Scott will join CNA on January 10, 2022 and will assume the duties of Chief Financial Officer following the filing of the company’s 2021 annual report on Form 10-K. Scott will succeed Larry Haefner, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since September 2021. He will report to Dino E. Robusto, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at CNA. Scott and Larry will work together through the first quarter of 2022 to ensure a seamless transition.
“Scott brings three decades of finance and leadership experience to this role,” Robusto said. “In addition, he has a proven track record as a Chief Financial Officer of driving strategy, execution and disciplined governance with his deep knowledge of the P&C industry.”
Scott most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Farmers Group, Inc., where he was responsible for planning, controllership, capital management, treasury, tax, actuarial, reinsurance, M&A and investments. Prior to Farmers, Scott served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Genworth Financial and Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at The Phoenix Companies, Inc.
Scott earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut. He has served on multiple boards, including as the Past Chairman of the Board for Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union.
Additionally, CNA has announced the appointment of Amy Smith as the company’s Chief Accounting Officer. She previously served as the company’s Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller. She will report to Scott Lindquist.
About CNA
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
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