NU Online News Service, March 22, 2:29 p.m. EST

CNA Financial Corp. says it has agreed to buy specialty insurer Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Ltd. for about $227 million.

The merger agreement, to be implemented under the Bermuda Companies Act, has been approved by the board of directors of both companies but is subject to regulatory approval and Hardy shareholders' approval.

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