SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) - July 20, 1998
HSB Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut 001-13135 06-1475343
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) File Number) Identification
No.)
One State Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code - (860-722-1866)
Item 5. Other Events
On July 20, 1998, HSB Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
reporting its second quarter earnings. On the same day, the Company issued
another press release announcing the declaration of a dividend of 42 cents per
share payable on October 29, 1998. Included herewith as Exhibit 99(i) and
Exhibit 99(ii) are the Company's press releases related to these announcements
and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
99(i) Press release dated July 20, 1998 announcing second quarter results.
99(ii) Press release dated July 20, 1998 announcing the declaration of October,
1998 dividend.
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.
HSB Group, Inc.
Dated: July 21, 1998 /s/ R. Kevin Price
R. Kevin Price
Senior Vice President
and Corporate Secretary