UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
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| Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On February 24, 2021, AMERISAFE, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
On February 24, 2021, AMERISAFE, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing an increase in its regular quarterly dividend. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press Release of AMERISAFE, Inc. dated February 24, 2021 (Financial Results) | |
| 99.2 | Press Release of AMERISAFE, Inc. dated February 24, 2021 (Dividend) | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |
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.
| AMERISAFE, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Neal A. Fuller | |
| Neal A. Fuller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: February 24, 2021