AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of CNA Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) of the property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries of CNA Financial Corporation (CNAF) [NYSE: CNA], collectively known as CNA Insurance Companies (CNA), and the members of Western Surety Group (WSG). Concurrently, AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to “a-” (Excellent) from “bbb