CHICAGO, May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma (IIAO) recognizes insurance professionals and companies for their outstanding contributions to the insurance industry. This year, IIAO recognized the CNA Oklahoma Branch and Janna Story, Oklahoma Branch Underwriting Director, with their achievement awards.

The CNA Oklahoma Branch was recognized as IIAO Company of the Year for providing independent agents and the independent insurance agency system with excellent products and services.

"CNA strives to be the most visible and customer-focused insurance carrier in the marketplace for our highly regarded independent agents and brokers," said John Cox, Vice President, Oklahoma Branch, CNA. "We are excited to be recognized as Company of the Year by the Independent Agent community of Oklahoma."

Janna was recognized as IIAO Underwriter of the Year for her exemplary service to agents and deep understanding of the insurance industry.

"I am honored to be selected by the Insurance Agents of Oklahoma as Underwriter of the Year," Story said. "This honor wouldn't be possible without the wonderful independent agents I work with on a day-to-day basis. I'm proud of the relationships we've built and in our work together to serve our common customers."

The awards were presented at the IIAO's 109th Annual Conference and Trade Show, which took place May 17 and 18, in Norman, OK.

About CNA
Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country's eighth largest commercial insurance writer and the 14th 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 risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and claims administration. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com. "CNA" is a service mark registered by CNA Financial Corporation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Certain CNA Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the "CNA" service mark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities.

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