UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
Amendment No. 1
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
7/18/2005
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
SAFECO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)
WASHINGTON | 1-6563 | 91-0742146 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Safeco Plaza, Seattle, Washington | 98185 | |
(Address of principal executive officers) | (Zip Code) |
(206) 545-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers |
Safeco previously reported in a Form 8-K filed July 18, 2005 Mike McGavick’s decision to leave his post as CEO effective August 31, 2005. Safeco has not yet completed its search for a new chief executive officer, and Mr. McGavick has agreed to retain the title until a successor is named. He will serve as chairman of the board and will provide other transitional leadership as needed at least through the end of this year.
Signature
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Safeco Corporation Registrant | ||||
Dated: August 30, 2005 | /s/ Charles F. Horne, Jr. | |||
Charles F. Horne, Jr. | ||||
Sr. Vice President and Controller |