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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 13, 2005
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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)
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
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ITEM 8.01. Other Events
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(a) On October 13, 2005, Ohio Casualty Corporation (the "Corporation") issued
a press release announcing the third quarter catastrophe estimate from
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The press release was posted on the
Corporation's website at http://www.ocas.com and is attached hereto as
Exhibits 99, and hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated October 13, 2005 issued by Ohio
Casualty Corporation and posted on the Corporation'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)
October 13, 2005 /s/Debra K. Crane
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Debra K. Crane, Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated October 13, 2005
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated October 13, 2005 issued by Ohio Casualty
Corporation and posted on the Corporation's website at
http://www.ocas.com.
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