UNITED STATES
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 Number)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		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, including 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
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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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
99.		CNA Surety Corporation Press Release issued on October 29, 2010.