8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES 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): October 2, 2009

AMERICAN PHYSICIANS CAPITAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Commission File Number 000-32057

Michigan	38-3543910
(State or Incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1301 North Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (517) 351-1150

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, f Changed since Last Report)

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Item 8.01     Other Events.

On October 2, 2009, American Physicians Capital, Inc. announced in a press release that its Board of Directors authorized an additional $10 million to be allocated to the Company’s stock repurchase plan under Rule 10b5-1.  The related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein as referenced.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (c) Exhibits.

99.1      Press release dated October 2, 2009

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.

October 2, 2009	AMERICAN PHYSICIANS CAPITAL, INC.
	(Registrant)
	By:	/s/ R. Kevin Clinton
		R. Kevin Clinton
		President and Chief Executive Officer

INDEX OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated October 2, 2009

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

American Physicians Capital, Inc. Adds an Additional $10 Million
to 10b5-1 Stock Repurchase Plan

EAST LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 2, 2009--American Physicians Capital, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAP) today announced its Board of Directors authorized an additional $10 million to be allocated to the Company’s stock repurchase plan under Rule 10b5-1.

“We are pleased that we continue delivering value to our shareholders through our repurchase program,” stated President and Chief Executive Officer R. Kevin Clinton. “Our share repurchase program is an integral part of our capital management strategy.”

Since the inception of our share repurchase program in 2001, the Company has repurchased 13.8 million shares at an average price of $19.21 per share. Through the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company has repurchased 1,403,233 shares utilizing $42.8 million of equity. The Company has the following outstanding share repurchase authorizations:

	Type of		(In thousands)
Date Approved	Repurchase		Amount	Amount
By Board	Plan		Authorized	Remaining
October 2, 2009	Rule 10b5-1		$10,000	$10,000
June 23, 2009	Rule 10b5-1		$20,000	$9,509
February 7, 2008	Discretionary	(1)	$25,000	$15,955
			$55,000	$35,464
(1) All shares will be repurchased under management's discretion in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions during the Company's normal trading windows.

Depending on market conditions, the Company may conduct additional discretionary repurchases in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions during its normal trading windows. Any discretionary repurchases will be made under the outstanding February 2008 authorization.

In June 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a four-for-three stock split of its common shares to shareholders. All share and per share numbers disclosed in this press release are split adjusted.

Corporate Description

American Physicians Capital, Inc. is a regional provider of medical professional liability insurance focused primarily in the Midwest and New Mexico markets through American Physicians Assurance Corporation and its other subsidiaries. Further information about the companies is available on the Internet at http://www.apcapital.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Certain statements made by American Physicians Capital, Inc. in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These include statements concerning the continuance of discretionary repurchase transactions made during open trading windows and the expected continuation of share repurchases under the Company’s Rule 10b5-1 plan. In addition, when we use words such as “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. While we believe any forward-looking statements we have made are reasonable, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, unexpected requirements for cash, including for acquisitions, changes in the Company’s business prospects, the market price of the Company’s stock, unexpected changes in the financial market conditions, and any other factors listed or discussed in the reports filed by APCapital with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. APCapital does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

CONTACT:
American Physicians Capital, Inc.
Ann Storberg, Investor Relations
(517) 324-6629