CNA centralizes affinity programs

CNA Financial Corp. has created a centralized affinity programs unit, the insurer said Wednesday.

The unit, which will operate within CNA Specialty, includes underwriting services for accountants, architects and engineers, community associations, dentists, law firm and legal services, nurses, real estate and wholesalers, said the insurer in a statement.

It will be led by John Brand, senior vice president, specialty underwriting. He is based in Princeton, New Jersey.