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: March 1, 1996 (Date of earliest event reported) ___________ THE CHUBB CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey (State of Incorporation) 1-8661 13-2595722 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 15 Mountain View Road, P.O. Box 1615, Warren, New Jersey 07061-1615 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (908) 903-2000 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On March 1, 1996, The Chubb Corporation (the "Registrant") issued the press release attached as Exhibit 20.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. 20.1 Registrant's press release, dated March 1, 1996. 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 hereunto duly authorized. THE CHUBB CORPORATION By: /s/ Robert Rusis ------------------------- Robert Rusis Senior Vice President & General Counsel Dated: March 1, 1996 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description of Exhibit - ------- ---------------------- 20.1 Registrant's press release, dated March 1, 1996.