Hardy Appoints New Director and Principal Officer for Asia

Commenting on the appointment, David Brosnan, Chief Executive, Hardy said:

"We are committed to strengthening Hardy's capabilities, and there have been a number of strategic changes made as part of our international strategy to drive profitable growth in 2015 and beyond. Chris has a proven track record as a property treaty underwriter with extensive distribution, marketing and management expertise, and I am confident the appointment will further strengthen our presence within the Asian market."

Chris began his career at Hardy in London in July of 2008 as a Property Treaty underwriter. In 2009, he moved to the Bermuda office to establish an underwriting presence and develop a North American focused treaty portfolio working with local and US brokers. He became Head of the Bermuda office in February 2013 and continues to serve as a Director of that business.

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About Hardy

Hardy is a specialist underwriting business operating within Lloyd's of London. Its business has been built around its management of and participation on Lloyd's syndicate 382, which underwrites a range of insurance and reinsurance classes on a worldwide basis. Further information on Hardy is available at the Group's website: www.hardygroup.bm. Hardy was acquired by CNA financial corporation in July 2012 but continues to operate under its own brand.

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