SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

CNA SURETY CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

1-13277
(Commission File No.)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction)		36-4144905 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

333 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)		60604 (Zip code)

(312) 822-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, include area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

     See Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: July 31, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

99.

CNA Surety Corporation Press Release issued on July 31, 2009.