Gary J. Owcar, President & COO of CNA Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Nakonechny to the position of AVP, Branch Manager, Calgary.

Dan began his career in 1997 with RSA in Calgary and moved through several underwriting and management positions of greater responsibility within the Calgary insurance market before transferring to Toronto.

As the senior leader in the region, Mr. Nakonechny will report to the President and be responsible for the strategic development of the territory, driving profit and growth objectives through leadership, coaching and distribution management. His background in sales and distribution and his relationships with the region’s brokers will provide him with a solid foundation to lead and develop the Calgary branch operation.

Mr. Nakonechny holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Management degree and attended Stanford University’s executive management program. He is also a Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional and holds the Canadian Risk Management designation.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the North America’s seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty company. CNA’s insurance products include standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. CNA’s services include underwriting, risk control and claims administration. CNA is a registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation. For more information, please visit www.cnacanada.ca.