CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA and TechAssure Association, Inc. (TechAssur) today announced the selection of CNA as the newest key sponsor for TechAssure. The relationship allows CNA and TechAssure to better support the agencies who serve the global insurance needs of technology, life sciences, venture capital/asset management and cyber liability clients.

'Businesses in this space are constantly innovating, and they need a carrier that can innovate and keep pace with them as they grow,' said Garrett Droege, Executive Director, TechAssure. 'CNA's insights into the needs of these customers and ability to offer the broad array of specialized coverages that can evolve as a client's business needs change made CNA the clear choice for TechAssure.'

CNA offers a broad portfolio of commercial and specialty lines of coverage with tailored solutions to support companies of all sizes, from small startups to global organizations. Combining the latest market insight with industry expertise, CNA's underwriting, risk control and claim specialists collaborate to develop and adapt relevant coverages that provide a seamless experience as clients grow and evolve.

'Agents and brokers expect to work with insurance specialists who have the expertise and understanding of their clients' business needs and can deliver meaningful solutions. That is what CNA brings to the table,' said Tim Szerlong, President, Worldwide Field Operations, CNA. 'We are pleased to have been chosen by TechAssure to serve their members.'

To learn more about CNA's business insurance solutions, please visit www.cna.com. To learn more about TechAssure, please visit www.techassure.org.

About CNA
 Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country's eighth largest commercial insurance writer and the 14th largest property and casualty company. CNA's insurance products include commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. CNA's services include risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and claims administration. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com. 'CNA' is a service mark registered by CNA Financial Corporation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Certain CNA Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the 'CNA' service mark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities.

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About TechAssure Association
 TechAssure Association is a not-for-profit organization of the leading independent insurance brokers who specialize in technology-based products and services, including life sciences, telecommunications, digital media, clean tech, and government contractors, as well as the venture capital and private equity firms that fund them.

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CONTACTS:
 CNA Brandon Davis, 312-822-5167
Brandon.Davis@cna.com
www.cna.com

TechAssure Garrett Droege, 704-728-7232
Garrett@techassure.com
www.techassure.org

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