ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On May 4, 2009, the registrant issued a press release and posted on its website a financial supplement providing information on its results of operations for the first quarter 2009. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and the financial supplement is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. The information under Item 2.02 and in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information under Item 2.02 and in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits: Exhibit No. Description 99.1 CNA Financial Corporation press release, issued May 4, 2009, providing information on the first quarter 2009 results of operations. 99.2 CNA Financial Corporation financial supplement, posted on its website May 4, 2009, providing supplemental financial information on the first quarter 2009.

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