UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)     February 8, 2006

CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-5823		36-6169860
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

CNA Center, Chicago, Illinois		60685
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code      (312) 822-5000

Not Applicable

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ITEM 5.02    Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced that Andrew H. Tisch joined its Board of Directors, effective February 8, 2006.

ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		CNA Financial Corporation press release, issued February 13, 2006, announcing Andrew Tisch’s appointment to its Board of Directors.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 13, 2006