CNA National Appoints Tim Schilling to Newly Created Position of Actuarial Director
CNA National is pleased to announce that Tim Schilling has accepted the newly created position of actuarial director, effective October 17.
Scottsdale, Arizona—CNA National is pleased to announce that Tim Schilling has accepted the newly created position of actuarial director, effective October 17. He has an extensive industry background in both reserving and pricing as well as market research, business development, product development and underwriting.
“We are excited about the breadth of experience and focused knowledge that Tim brings to CNA National,” said Joe Becker, president and CEO. “Tim will be working closely with both our senior management team here in Scottsdale and our home office in Chicago as we continue to build and grow our business."
Most recently Schilling served for several years as vice president and chief actuary for Fidelity National Title Group. Previous experience includes senior actuary of non-standard auto pricing for Nationwide Insurance; lead pricing actuary in the Specialty Insurance Division at GE; and senior vice president of GE Auto Warranty Services.
“Being able to join CNA National—an established company that takes a long-term view toward underwriting while emphasizing customer service—was a tremendous opportunity for me,” said Schilling. “I look forward to contributing to the firm’s future in every way I can.”
About CNA National Warranty Corporation
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, CNA National is recognized as a leader in the vehicle service contract industry, offering a variety of profit participation programs including a choice of reinsurance structures. In addition to service contracts, its product line includes GAP and
tire-and-wheel protection. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of CNA, one of the nation’s oldest and largest insurers with more than $55 billion in assets.
CNAN has been named “Best Service Contract Provider” in the Dealers’ Choice Awards for six consecutive years and most recently was voted “Best Reinsurance VSC Provider.”* It was the first company to be recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for “Overall Dealer Satisfaction with Service Contract Provider”.** CNAN has been endorsed exclusively by the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) since 1995.
** As awarded by Auto Dealer Monthly, 2005-2010 and 2011 respectively.
* J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Dealer Service Contract Satisfaction StudySM, based on 5,053 dealer evaluations.
10/24/11
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