CNA Financial Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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) July 3, 2025
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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.
The Registrant announces the separation of Susan A. Stone, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, from the Registrant, effective no later than July 31, 2025.
ITEM 5.02(e) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 3, 2025, the Registrant entered into a General Release and Separation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Susan A. Stone, Executive Vice President and General Counsel. In addition to a separation date no later than July 31, 2025, the Agreement provides for aggregate payment of $2,250,000, payable in separate installments pursuant to, and in accordance with, the terms of the Agreement, and certain additional benefits relating to health and welfare. In exchange for the foregoing consideration, Ms. Stone has agreed to standard releases and other provisions, including agreements not to interfere, or try to interfere, with any business relationship between the Registrant and any other person or entity, including customers, agents, suppliers, vendors, contractors, employees, and business partners for a period of 12 months and a covenant to cooperate with the Registrant with regard to ongoing litigation and other matters, as well as restrictions on solicitation of employees of the Registrant, also for a period of 12 months following the separation effective date.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits:
See Exhibit Index.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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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: July 7, 2025 | By | /s/ Scott R. Lindquist | ||||||
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| Scott R. Lindquist Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||