Bold Solutions for
Excess & Surplus Risks
At Cardinal E&SSM, A CNA Brand, our dedicated teams deliver specialized insurance solutions for brokers facing unique, hard-to-place risks. Our experienced underwriting teams move with speed and precision because we know timing is everything. Cardinal E&S provides brokers with responsive service, deep market expertise, and bold solutions.
Casualty
Empowered with broad underwriting authority, our team structures complex casualty solutions. Flexible and responsive, we tailor coverage to meet the unique needs of each insured.
Financial Lines
Our expertise spans management and professional liability for private, non-profit and public companies, as well as financial institutions. Cardinal E&S delivers tailored protection to address financial, professional and cyber-related exposures.
Healthcare
With deep insight into the healthcare sector, we provide specialized liability insurance for aging services, allied health facilities, and physicians. Our solutions adapt to regulatory changes and the unique risks facing healthcare providers.
Property
Providing primary and excess quota share capacity for complex and high-value commercial property risks, our team delivers fast, flexible underwriting solutions backed by deep market knowledge and specialized expertise.
Your
Success
Is Our
Priority

Cardinal E&S Delivers
Fast, Reliable Underwriting Responses When Timing Matters Most
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.
Backed by Strength, Built on Trust
Our products and services are backed by CNA—bringing over 125 years of experience, financial strength, and a legacy of reliability.
Financial Strength

$14.3B
Total Revenue*
$47.5B
Invested Assets*
$11.2B
Statutory Surplus*
*CNA 2024 Financial Highlights
Financial Strength
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