[LETTERHEAD OF PMA CAPITAL CORPORATION]
November 5, 2004
Via EDGAR and Facsimile
Jeffrey P. Riedler, Assistant Director
Division of Corporation Finance
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20545
Re: | PMA Capital Corporation |
Registration Statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-119435)
Dear Mr. Riedler:
We respectfully request that the Commission, acting pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and pursuant to Rule 461(a) promulgated thereunder, enter an appropriate order declaring the above-captioned Registration Statement on Form S-4 effective as of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Please direct any questions regarding the Registration Statement or this request to Justin P. Klein of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP at (215) 864-8606 or to the undersigned at (610) 397-5435.
Sincerely, |
PMA CAPITAL CORPORATION |
/s/ Robert L. Pratter |
Robert L. Pratter |
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |