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): July 15, 2013
Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Pennsylvania | | 001-32899 | | 20-2653793 |
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 25 Race Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania | | 17603 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (717) 396-7095
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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On July 15, 2013, Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that A.M. Best Company had affirmed its A (Excellent) financial strength rating and stable outlook for both Eastern Alliance Insurance Group, the Company’s domestic casualty insurance group subsidiary specializing in workers’ compensation, and Eastern Re Ltd., SPC, the Company’s offshore segregated portfolio subsidiary.
Copies of the press releases are furnished as part of this Form 8-K and are attached hereto asExhibits 99.1 and99.2.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated July 15, 2013, of Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. regarding Eastern Alliance Insurance Group. |
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| 99.2 | | Press Release, dated July 15, 2013, of Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. regarding Eastern Re Ltd., SPC. |
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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| | | | EASTERN INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. |
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| Dated: July 17, 2013 | | | | By: | | /s/ Kevin M. Shook |
| | | | | | Kevin M. Shook Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated July 15, 2013, of Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. regarding Eastern Alliance Insurance Group. |
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| 99.2 | | Press Release, dated July 15, 2013, of Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. regarding Eastern Re Ltd., SPC. |
