CNA Ex 23.1 123113

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-166058 and 333-187773 on Form S-3 and Registration Statements No. 333-166360 and 333-129538 on Form S-8 of our report dated February 19, 2014, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of CNA Financial Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”), and the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013.