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 OCTOBER 25, 2005 (Date of Report) CNA SURETY CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 1-13277 (Commission File No.) DELAWARE 36-4144905 (State or other jurisdiction) (IRS Employer Identification No.) CNA CENTER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60685 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (312) 822-5000 (Registrant's telephone number, include 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 following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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 October 25, 2005. 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: October 25, 2005 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. 99. CNA Surety Corporation Press Release issued on October 25, 2005.