8-K 1 doc1.txt 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): July 24, 2003 SYMONS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 0-29042 35-1707115 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 4720 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 259-6300 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events ------------- Symons International Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced on July 24, 2003 that G. Gordon Symons has retired from Chairman of the Board of the Company. See attached press release. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits ------------------------------------ (1) Financial Statements: None. (2) Proforma Financial Equation: None. (3) Exhibits: (1) Press release issued July 24, 2003 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: July 24, 2003 SYMONS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. By: s/ Douglas H. Symons_______ ----------------------------------- Chief Executive Officer