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 4, 1994 The Chubb Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 03089 13-2595722 (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 15 Mountain View Road 07061-1615 P.O. Box 1615 (Zip Code) Warren, New Jersey (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number including area code . . . . . (908) 903-2000 Item 5 - Other Events On March 4, 1994, The Chubb Corporation announced that it has authorization to repurchase up to 5 million shares of its common stock, which represents approximately 5.7% of the shares outstanding at year end 1993. The purchases will be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. 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. THE CHUBB CORPORATION /s/ Robert Rusis By:_____________________________ Name: Robert Rusis Title: Senior Vice President & General Counsel