UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 13, 2004
Everest Re Group, Ltd.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Bermuda | | 1-15731 | | Not Applicable | |
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| (State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer | |
| of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) | |
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| c/o ABG Financial & Management Services, Inc. | | |
| Parker House, Wildey Road | | |
| St. Michael, Barbados | Not Applicable | |
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 246-228-7398
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On October 14, 2004, the registrant entered into an employment agreement with Mark S. de Saram, the newly appointed Managing Director and CEO of the registrant’s wholly owned subsidiary Everest Reinsurance (Bermuda), Ltd. (“Everest Bermuda”), subject to approval by the Bermuda Department of Labour and Immigration. A copy of that agreement is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 1.02 TERMINATION OF A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On October 13, 2004, the registrant accepted the resignation of Peter J. Bennett as Managing Director and CEO of Everest Bermuda. In connection with said resignation, Everest Bermuda entered into a general release and waiver with Mr. Bennett, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 14, 2004, the registrant issued a news release announcing the executive changes at Everest Bermuda. A copy of that news release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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| (c) | | | Exhibits | | |
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| | | | 10.1 | Employment Agreement with Mark S. de Saram | |
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| | | | 10.2 | General release and waiver with Peter J. Bennett | |
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| | | | 99.1 | News Release of the registrant, | |
| | | | | dated October 14, 2004 | |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD. | | |
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| | | | By:/s/ STEPHEN L. LIMAURO | | |
| | | | Stephen L. Limauro | | |
| | | | Executive Vice President and | | |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer | | |
Dated: October 14, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Number | | Description of Document | | Page No. | |
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| 10.1 | | Employment Agreement with | | 5 | |
| | | Mark S. de Saram | | | |
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| 10.2 | | General release and waiver with | | 10 | |
| | | Peter J. Bennett | | | |
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| 99.1 | | News Release of the registrant, dated | | 13 | |
| | | October 14, 2004 | | | |
