Bold Solutions for Excess & Surplus Risks
Cardinal E&SSM, A CNA Brand, delivers bold insurance solutions for brokers navigating unique, hard-to-place risks. Backed by specialized teams, deep market expertise, the power of CNA, and top-level service, we move fast to bring clarity and confidence to challenging placements spanning casualty, financial lines, healthcare, and property.
Casualty
Financial Lines
Healthcare
Property
Fast, Reliable Underwriting Responses When Timing Matters
Quick quotes and timely communication are top priorities. Our streamlined process, underwriting efficiency, and decentralized decision-making enable fast, thoughtful responses for wholesale brokers.
Custom Coverage for Complex, Hard-to-Place Risks
Our underwriting expertise and meaningful capacity allow us to craft tailored insurance solutions that meet the unique needs of your clients.
Proactive Risk Control and Expert Claims Handling
Our industry-leading risk control team helps identify and manage exposures, while experienced claims professionals ensure efficient, effective claim resolution.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
At Cardinal E&SSM, what sets us apart isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. Our dedicated teams bring deep, specialized expertise to every submission, working with urgency, creativity, and precision. We show up, think differently, and stay focused until the job is done. No matter the complexity, we’re built to find a way forward.
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A global insurance leader for over 125 years.
14.3 Billon
Total Revenue
Business entrust us to insure what's most important to them.
$47.5B
Invested Assets
Offering competitive premiums and fast claims support.
11.2 Billion
Statutory Surplus
Providing our customers dependability when they need it most
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