LOS ANGELES, October 31, 2008 — In recognition of his philanthropic work and professional achievements, CNA Financial Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen W. Lilienthal will be presented with City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award at a gala dinner on November 20 in Chicago. Lilienthal is spearheading a year-long fundraising campaign for City of Hope, a leading biomedical research and treatment institution for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The 2008 Spirit of Life fundraising campaign marks the 30th time the industry has come together in support of City of Hope. To date, more than $20 million has been raised as a result of these efforts.
“Our industry has an outstanding tradition of support for City of Hope and its efforts to quickly move the latest scientific discoveries into treatments that will benefit patients around the world,” said Lilienthal. “I am honored to lead this year’s campaign, which is a testament to the philanthropic spirit of our industry.”
The Spirit of Life gala will be held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. For information on the campaign or the gala dinner, visit www.cityofhope.org/insurance, or contact Michael Sandler at msandler@coh.org or at 213-241-7113.
About the Honoree
Steve is chairman and chief executive officer of CNA, the 7th largest U.S. commercial lines insurer and the 13th largest U.S. property and casualty insurer. Under his leadership, CNA has re-focused on its core strength in commercial insurance, re-underwritten its book of business, strengthened its financial base, rebuilt its operating platform, and focused on a set of core values – integrity, diversity, financial focus, customer focus, professionalism and teamwork.
Lilienthal has served as chairman and CEO since 2002. Before joining CNA in 2001 as president and CEO, Property & Casualty Operations, he was executive vice president and head of the St. Paul Companies’ $4.1 billion U.S. insurance operations, which included the Commercial Lines Group and Global Specialty Practices. His prior experience included various executive positions at USF&G and Travelers. Lilienthal began his insurance career in 1972. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of Holy Cross and is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter.
About the Industry
Motivated by its commitment to innovative medical research and quality patient care, and inspired by the guiding humanitarian principles of City of Hope, in 1978 a group of key industry executives founded the National Insurance Industry Council. The Insurance Council is comprised of the most prominent property and casualty companies in the insurance industry. The group selects honorees for its Spirit of Life Award who have fundamentally influenced the direction of the industry. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org/insurance.
