EXHIBIT 25.1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM T-1
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF
A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
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CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF
A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2) ________
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J. P. MORGAN TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
95-4655078
(State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer
if not a national bank) identification No.)
1999 AVENUE OF THE STARS, FLOOR 26
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
F. Henry Kleschen III
Assistant General Counsel
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: (312) 267-5064
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
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CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-6169860
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification No.)
CNA CENTER
CHICAGO, IL 60685
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
DEBT SECURITIES
(Title of the indenture securities)
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ITEM 1. GENERAL INFORMATION.
Furnish the following information as to the trustee:
(a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to
which it is subject.
Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System,
Washington, D.C.
(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
Yes.
ITEM 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR.
If the Obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
affiliation.
None.
NO RESPONSES ARE INCLUDED FOR ITEMS 3-15 OF THIS FORM T-1 BECAUSE THE OBLIGOR IS
NOT IN DEFAULT AS PROVIDED UNDER ITEM 13.
ITEM 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS.
List below all exhibits filed as part of this statement of eligibility.
Exhibit 1. Articles of Association of the Trustee as Now in Effect
(see Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Form 8K
of the Southern California Water Company filing, dated
December 7, 2001, which is incorporated by reference).
Exhibit 2. Certificate of Authority of the Trustee to Commence Business
(see Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed in connection with
Registration Statement No. 333-41329, which is incorporated
by reference).
Exhibit 3. Authorization of the Trustee to Exercise Corporate Trust
Powers (contained in Exhibit 2).
Exhibit 4. Existing By-Laws of the Trustee (see Exhibit 4 to Form T-1
filed in connection with Form 8K of the Southern California
Water Company filing, dated December 7, 2001, which is
incorporated by reference).
Exhibit 5. Not Applicable
Exhibit 6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321 (b)
of the Act.
Exhibit 7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee,
published pursuant to law or the requirements of its
supervising or examining authority.
Exhibit 8. Not Applicable
Exhibit 9. Not Applicable
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the
Trustee, J. P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, has duly caused this
statement of eligibility and qualification to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Chicago, and State of
Illinois, on the 10th day of August, 2005.
J. P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association
By /s/ George Reaves
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George Reaves
Authorized Officer
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EXHIBIT 6
THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE REQUIRED BY SECTION 321(b) OF THE ACT
August 10, 2005
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the qualification of an indenture between CNA Financial
Corporation and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, the
undersigned, in accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of
1939, as amended, hereby consents that the reports of examinations of the
undersigned, made by Federal or State authorities authorized to make such
examinations, may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and
Exchange Commission upon its request therefor.
Very truly yours,
J.P. MORGAN TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
By /s/ George Reaves
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George Reaves
Authorized Officer
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EXHIBIT 7. Report of Condition of the Trustee.
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J. P. MORGAN TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
MARCH 31, 2005
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($000)
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ASSETS
Cash and Due From Banks $ 29,397
Securities 207,530
Loans and Leases 110,719
Premises and Fixed Assets 8,753
Intangible Assets 370,377
Goodwill 202,094
Other Assets 42,767
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Total Assets $ 971,637
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LIABILITIES
Deposits $ 121,455
Other Liabilities 55,518
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Total Liabilities 176,973
EQUITY CAPITAL
Common Stock 600
Surplus 701,587
Retained Earnings 92,477
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Total Equity Capital 794,664
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Total Liabilities and Equity Capital $ 971,637
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