CNA Financial Exec Buys Northbrook Home

A large home on Braeside Lane in Northbrook was purchased recently by a CNA Financial executive and his wife.

Kevin and Lucille Leidwinger purchased the five-bedroom home with an outdoor pool and enormous backyard for $2.2 million, according to Crain’s Chicago.

Last month’s purchase was the first of two made in Northbrook for more than $2 million. Before that, it had been nearly two years since a Northbrook home left the market at such a price. They have all been on Braeside Lane.

The home the Leidwingers purchased had originally went on the market for $3.5 million in 2010, then underwent several price reductions before it was finally sold last month.

Kevin Leidwinger became president and CEO of CNA’s commercial division in June.

“My family chose to settle in Northbrook because of the terrific sense of community, great schools and convenient commute to Chicago,” he said.

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