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): | February 28, 2005 |
Max Re Capital Ltd.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda | 000-33047 | Not Applicable |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
Max Re House, 2 Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda | HM 11 | |
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (441) 296-8800 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On February 28, 2005, Max Re Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Registrant, amended the Total Return Swap Confirmation, dated February 18, 2003 and as amended, between Max Re Ltd. and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The Amendment to Confirmation, among other things, extends the termination date to February 28, 2007. A copy of the Amendment to Confirmation is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On March 1, 2005, the Registrant issued a news release announcing the appointment of certain officers in the life and annuity reinsurance division of its operating subsidary, Max Re Ltd. These appointments are still pending, and remain subject to, approval by Bermuda Immigration authorities. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
10.1 Amendment to Confirmation Between Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Max Re Ltd., dated February 28, 2005
99.1 News Release of Max Re Capital Ltd., dated March 1, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
Max Re Capital Ltd. | ||||
March 3, 2005 | By: | Peter A. Minton | ||
Name: Peter A. Minton | ||||
Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
10.1 | Amendment to Confirmation Between Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Max Re Ltd., dated February 28, 2005 | |
99.1 | News Release of Max Re Capital Ltd., dated March 1, 2005 |