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) May 25, 2005
OHIO CASUALTY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 0-5544 31-0783294
(State or other
jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(513) 603-2400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 1.01 Entry into a Material Agreement
On May 25, 2005, The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (the "Company") entered
into an agreement with the President of Insurance Operations Ms. Elizabeth
(Beth) M. Riczko. A copy of the agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and
hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.
ITEM 5.02(b) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers
On May 25, 2005 the Company announced the resignation of President of Insurance
Operations Ms. Elizabeth (Beth) M. Riczko effective June 3, 2005. A copy of
the press release announcing Ms. Riczko's resignation is attached as Exhibit
99.2 and hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02(b).
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Agreement between the Company and Ms. Elizabeth
(Beth) M. Riczko.
99.2 Press release dated May 25, 2005 announcing the
resignation of Ms. Elizabeth (Beth) M. Riczko, and
posted on the Company's website at
http://www.ocas.com.
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.
OHIO CASUALTY CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
/s/ Debra K. Crane
May 27, 2005 ---------------------------
Debra K. Crane, Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated May 25, 2005
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Agreement between the Company and Ms. Elizabeth (Beth)
M. Riczko.
99.2 Press release dated May 25, 2005 announcing the
resignation of Ms. Elizabeth (Beth) M. Riczko, and
posted on the Company's website at http://www.ocas.com.
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