CNA Financial EVP sells 8,273 company shares

CNA Financial Corp executive James Mark Steven, EVP and Chief Risk & Rein Off, reported selling 8,273 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-04 at $53.15 per share in a non-derivative transaction described as a sale in open market or private transaction.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CNA Financial Corp executive James Mark Steven, EVP and Chief Risk & Rein Off, reported selling 8,273 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-04 at $53.15 per share in a non-derivative transaction described as a sale in open market or private transaction. Following this sale, he directly holds 26,446 CNA shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 8,273 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider James Mark Steven

Role EVP, Chief Risk & Rein Off

Sold 8,273 shs ($440K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	8,273	$53.15	$440K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,446 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 8,273 shares Sale price per share: $53.15 Shares owned after sale: 26,446 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 8,273 shares Common Stock sale on 2026-08-04

Sale price per share $53.15 Price per share for the 8,273-share sale

Shares owned after sale 26,446 shares Directly held Common Stock following the transaction

Sell transactions count 1 Number of non-derivative sales reported in this Form 4

Net shares sold 8,273 shares netBuySellShares reported as -8,273 for the period

Key Terms

non-derivative, open market, private transaction

3 terms

non-derivative financial

"The sale is reported as a non-derivative transaction in Common Stock."

open market financial

"Transaction code description notes a sale in open market or private transaction."

An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.

private transaction financial

"The sale is described as occurring in open market or private transaction."

A private transaction is the sale or transfer of securities, assets, or ownership stakes carried out directly between a small number of parties rather than on a public exchange. For investors it matters because these deals are less visible and often less liquid than public trades, so pricing can be harder to verify, the investment can be harder to sell quickly, and buyers or sellers may gain strategic advantages not available in open markets — like negotiated terms similar to a private garage sale versus a crowded marketplace.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did CNA (CNA) report in this Form 4?

CNA Financial reported that EVP James Mark Steven executed a sale of 8,273 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-04 at $53.15 per share in a non-derivative transaction described as an open market or private sale, leaving a directly held balance afterward.

How many CNA (CNA) shares did James Mark Steven sell and at what price?

James Mark Steven sold 8,273 shares of CNA Financial Common Stock at a price of $53.15 per share. The transaction date was 2026-08-04 and is coded as a sale in open market or private transaction in the Form 4.

What are James Mark Steven’s CNA (CNA) holdings after this reported sale?

After the reported sale, James Mark Steven directly holds 26,446 shares of CNA Financial Common Stock. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 as the total shares following the transaction for his direct ownership.

Was the CNA (CNA) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmed for this transaction. The document-level field shows no 10b5-1 plan affirmation, so the sale is not identified there as executed under such a trading plan.

Did the CNA (CNA) Form 4 include any derivative security transactions?

This Form 4 reports no derivative security transactions. The structured transaction summary lists one non-derivative sale of Common Stock and shows a derivative transaction count of zero for the reporting period covered.

What is the net share effect of this CNA (CNA) insider transaction?

The filing shows a net sell of 8,273 shares for the period. Transaction summary data report one sale totaling 8,273 shares and a netBuySellShares figure of -8,273, reflecting the net reduction in directly held Common Stock.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/05/2026 - 04:39 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

James Mark Steven

(Last) (First) (Middle)

151 N. FRANKLIN STREET

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60606

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CNA FINANCIAL CORP [ CNA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Risk & Rein Off

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/04/2026		S		8,273	D	$53.15	26,446	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	Stathy Darcy by Power of Attorney for Mark S. James	08/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)