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 27, 2008 |
| The Navigators Group, Inc. |
| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
| Delaware | 0-15886 | 13-3138397 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
One Penn Plaza, New York, NY & #160; 10119 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) & #160; (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (914) 934-8999 |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.” This information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On October 27, 2008, The Navigators Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of 2008. This press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Third Quarter Earnings Press Release dated October 27, 2008. |
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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.
| THE NAVIGTORS GROUP, INC. | |||
| Date: October 27, 2008 | By: | /s/ Elliot S. Orol | |
| Name: Elliot S. Orol | |||
| Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
| 99.1 | Third Quarter Earnings Press Release dated October 27, 2008. |