CNA And Ian H. Graham Join Forces in Exclusive Nationwide Partnership Serving Community Associations

Press Release
July 11, 2001
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ -- John Brand, Managing Director, CNA Management & Professional Liability Insurance, is pleased to announce its exclusive Community Associations partnership with Ian H. Graham, Inc. (IHG).

Says Brand, ``We are very excited about this new relationship. CNA and IHG share a common vision of how to successfully serve the Community Associations market. Our program offers cutting-edge products, competitive pricing, excellent claims service, and efficient processing.''

The new program has been designed to strike an appropriate balance of competitive rates, and broad coverage. Community Associations include condominium associations, cooperatives, homeowner associations, timeshares, commercial/business community associations, and property associations.

In July, IHG will send information regarding the new CNA Rapid Renewal process to all their D&O accounts with expiration dates after August 31, 2001. The Rapid Renewal process will greatly simplify obtaining renewal coverage. The process involves verification of basic information and binding renewal coverage by returning the Rapid Renewal quote form to IHG via fax or mail. The partnership is in the process of completing an agreement, which will allow Commercial Crime, Umbrella Liability and Property Managers E&O coverages to be offered as well.

For over two decades, IHG has been a national leader in providing high quality insurance products and services to Community Associations. All agents are invited to contact IHG directly at 800-621-2324 for more information regarding this partnership, or to obtain New Business Applications and Specimen Policy forms. You may also send your inquiries to info@ihginsurance.com

Headquartered in Chicago, CNA (NYSE: CNA) is a leading insurance organization offering a broad range of insurance products and insurance-related services. Since 1897, CNA has built its business on a foundation of financial strength, stability and commitment to customers and business partners. Visit CNA online at www.cna.com. CNA is a service mark registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

The insurance products referenced herein are underwritten by Continental Casualty, one of the CNA companies. CNA is a service mark registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office. This information is for illustrative purposes only and is not a contract. It is intended to provide a general overview of the products and services offered. Only the policy can provide that actual terms, coverages, amounts, conditions and exclusions. All coverages not available in all states. (c) 2001, Continental Casualty Company. All rights reserved.

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