What Happened?
Chicago, IL-based CNA Financial Corp. hired Robert Allen as Chief Information Security Officer
About the Company
Since 1897, CNA has been providing outstanding service and an ongoing commitment to building long-term relationships, earning us a reputation for being a carrier that inspires trust. At CNA, we take pride in our ability to offer innovative products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers and business partners alike. As the 8th largest U.S. commercial insurer and the 13th largest U.S. property & casualty insurer, we provide insurance protection to more than one million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally. We understand the importance of being where our customers are. Headquartered in Chicago, CNA has offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. In these locations, we work with highly professional independent agents and brokers to ensure our customers receive the personal service and attention they look for in a carrier.
About the Person
Robert Allen is Chief Information Security Officer at Arthur J. Gallagher. Previously, Robert Allen is wiht General Electric. In 2010, Robert S. Allen joined CNA as VP and CISO. Based in downtown Chicago, Allen reports to the Global CIO and is a member of CNA’s technology executive leadership team. Allen is directly responsible for information security strategy, policy, operations and IT compliance, and information risk management functions. He has guided CNA to a hybrid outsourcing approach for security and works closely with his managed services partner on balancing off-shore and internal resources. Prior to CNA, Allen held senior leadership positions at Allstate Insurance Company and the Audit Bureau of Circulations and has more than 15 years of progressive experience within the information security, audit and risk management fields. Allen earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Ontario and is a graduate of the Kellogg (Northwestern) executive leadership program.
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