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) MARCH 17, 1998 Trans-World Insurance Company d/b/a Educaid and ClassNotes Inc.(as Sellers) on behalf of ClassNotes Trust 1997-I. ClassNotes Inc. TRANS-WORLD INSURANCE COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 333-18877 22-3400682 ARIZONA 333-47757 86-0255348 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of incorporation) File Number) ID Number) 3301 C STREET, SUITE 100-M, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95816 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (916) 446-5000 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) On March 17, 1998, ClassNotes Trust-I issued $410,000,000 principal amount of its Series 1998-1 Auction Rate Asset Backed Notes (the "Notes") in the following classes: Class A-7 Notes, Class A-8 Notes, Class A-9 Notes and Class A-10 Notes. The Notes were registered under two Registration Statements each on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-18877 and 333-47757) (the "Registration Statements"). This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed to file as exhibits to the Registration Statements certain agreements entered into in connection with the issuance of the Notes and the Certificates. Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. 1.1 Underwriting Agreement for Auction Rate Notes, dated March 16, 1998, among ClassNotes Trust 1997-I, Trans-World Insurance Company, ClassNotes Inc., The Money Store and Smith Barney Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters. 1.2 Terms Agreement for Auction Rate Notes, dated March 16, 1998, among ClassNotes Trust 1997-I, Trans-World Insurance Company, ClassNotes Inc., The Money Store Inc. and Smith Barney Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters. 4.1 Third Terms Supplement, dated March 17, 1998, between The York Bank and Trust Company, as Eligible Lender Trustee, and Bankers Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee. 4.2 Third Trust Supplement, dated March 16, 1998, among Trans-World Insurance Company, ClassNotes Inc. and The York Bank and Trust Company, as Eligible Lender Trustee. 99.1 Auction Agent Agreement, dated March 17, 1998, among The York Bank and Trust Company, as Eligible Lender Trustee, Bankers Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, Bankers Trust Company, as Auction Agent, and Trans-World Insurance Company. 99.2 Broker-Dealer Agreement, dated March 17, 1998, among Bankers Trust Company, as Auction Agent, and Smith Barney Inc, as Broker-Dealer. 99.3 Second Supplemental Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated March 17, 1998, among ClassNotes Trust 1997- I, Trans-World Insurance Company, ClassNotes Inc., The Money Store Inc. and The York Bank and Trust Company, as Eligible Lender Trustee. 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 thereunto duly authorized. CLASSNOTES TRUST 1997-I By: TRANS-WORLD INSURANCE COMPANY and CLASSNOTES, INC. By: /s/ Michael Benoff Name: Michael Benoff Title: Senior Vice President Dated: March 27, 1998 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT PAGE NO. 1.1 Underwriting Agreement for Auction Rate Notes, dated March 16, 1998, among ClassNotes Trust 1997-I, Trans-World Insurance Company, ClassNotes Inc., The Money Store and Smith Barney Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters. 1.2 Terms Agreement for Auction Rate Notes, dated March 17, 1998, among ClassNotes Trust 1997-I, Trans-World Insurance Company, ClassNotes Inc., The Money Store Inc. and Smith Barney Inc. on behalf of the several underwriters. 4.1 Third Terms Supplement, dated March 17, 1998, between The York Bank and Trust Company, as Eligible Lender Trustee, and Bankers Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee. 4.2 Third Trust Supplement, dated March 17, 1998, among Trans-World Insurance Company, ClassNotes Inc. and The York Bank and Trust Company, as Eligible Lender Trustee. 99.1 Auction Agent Agreement, dated March 17, 1998, among The York Bank and Trust Company, as Eligible Lender Trustee, Bankers Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, Bankers Trust Company, as Auction Agent, and Trans-World Insurance Company. 99.2 Broker-Dealer Agreement, dated March 17, 1998, among Bankers Trust Company, as Auction Agent, and Smith Barney Inc, as Broker-Dealer. 99.3 Second Supplemental Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated March 17, 1998, among ClassNotes Trust 1997-I, Trans- World Insurance Company, ClassNotes Inc., The Money Store Inc. and The York Bank and Trust Company, as Eligible Lender Trustee.