CNA announced the appointment of Justin Lash to assistant vice president, branch production leader, effective Feb. 1, 2016. In this role, Justin will be responsible for leading the Kentucky Branch, which entails optimizing the portfolio of profitable business and market share through deep agent and broker relationships.

Justin joined CNA in 2010, and has held several leadership roles at CNA, including Middle Market Underwriter in Cincinnati, Underwriting manager in Chicago, and most recently Underwriting director at CNA's Ohio Branch. Justin began his career at The Hartford.