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

August 6, 2010
(Date of Report)

CNA SURETY CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

1-13277
(Commission File No.)

Delaware		36-4144905
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
333 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois		60604
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

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

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ITEM 5.02		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Following an internal reorganization which resulted in a realignment of certain of his duties, Senior Vice President Thomas Pottle has decided to leave CNA Surety Corporation. Mr. Pottle’s employment is expected to terminate on November 26, 2010 following an orderly transition of his duties. CNA Surety Corporation and Mr. Pottle are in the process of negotiating a general release and settlement agreement, the details of which will be included in a future 8-K filing.

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:		August 6, 2010