Chris Thurman Named SVP of Underwriting at CNA

CNA has named Chris Thurman as senior vice president of underwriting for workers' compensation. Thurman will lead the strategic direction for the workers' compensation product line and will report to Julie Stephenson, commercial chief underwriting officer. Thurman’s new position was one of three management appointments in the commercial insurance division that CNA announced this week. Michael Kirchgessner has been appointed to senior vice president of underwriting for large/complex casualty business, and Kelly Walsh has been named senior vice president of underwriting for...