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

February 8, 2008
(Date of Report)

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)

(Registrant’s telephone number, include area code)

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

     See Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     (c) Exhibits

          Exhibit 99 — CNA Surety Corporation Press Release issued on February 8, 2008.

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.

				CNA SURETY CORPORATION
				(Registrant)
		By:		/s/ John F. Corcoran
				John F. Corcoran
				Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: February 8, 2008

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
99.		CNA Surety Corporation Press Release issued on February 8, 2008.