CNA Promotes Chris Heckman To Hospital Industry Leader

CHICAGO, June 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA today announced the promotion of Chris Heckman to Assistant Vice President and Hospital Industry Leader. In this role, Chris will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hospital line of business, as well as provide strategic and tactical assistance to leadership within CNA's Healthcare Segment.

"The Industry Leader position was created to align with our overall customer segment strategy, which works to deliver distinctive insurance solutions by focusing on select industries where we have deep industry expertise," said Ron Stegman Vice President, Hospitals, Allied Facilities and Physician Accounts. "Chris has built an outstanding track record working with agents who serve the hospital and allied healthcare facilities and physicians markets in both the Denver and Dallas branches. I am confident that through his leadership, we will continue to strengthen our relationships with hospitals across the U.S."

Chris joined CNA in 2012. In addition to his extensive underwriting experience, Chris has also worked as an insurance agent, serving hospitals, physicians and other medical professionals, a perspective that will serve him well in is new role.

Chris holds numerous industry accreditations including Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Reinsurance (ARe), Associate Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) and Associate in General Insurance (AINS).

Chris can be reached at (214) 222-1397 or at [email protected].

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