8-K

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):  October 15, 2009

ProAssurance Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-16533	63-1261433
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer I.D. No.)

100 Brookwood Place, Birmingham, Alabama	35209
(Address of Principal Executive Office )	(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:     (205)  877-4400

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 7.01                           REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On October 15, 2009 we issued a news release highlighting ProAssurance’s inclusion in Business Insurance’s list of the 33 Best Places to Work in Insurance. ProAssurance was named the nation’s top mid-size insurance employer as part of that recognition. We are providing a copy of the release as an exhibit in this Current Report on Form 8K.

Item 9.01                           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

99.1 News Release issued on October 15, 2009, announcing ProAssurance’s inclusion in Business Insurance’s list of the 33 Best Places to Work in Insurance.

We are furnishing Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K in accordance with Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure. This exhibit shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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.

Date: October 19, 2009

PROASSURANCE CORPORATION

by:  /s/ Frank B. O’Neil

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Frank B. O’Neil

Senior Vice-President

EX-99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Frank B. O’Neil

Sr. Vice President, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

800-282-6242 • 205-877-4461 • foneil@ProAssurance.com

ProAssurance Named America’s Best Mid-Size Insurance Employer

BIRMINGHAM, AL — PRNewswire — October 15, 2009 — ProAssurance is America’s best mid-size insurance employer according to Business Insurance and is one of the nation’s 33 “Best Places to Work in Insurance.” The rigorous selection process employed by Business Insurance singled out companies such as ProAssurance using an in-depth assessment of workplace benefits, policies and practices, and an evaluation of their employees’ engagement and satisfaction.

In announcing the award, Business Insurance said the companies it recognized this year each “…demonstrated a level of excellence distinguishing them as among an elite group of employers who’ve created high-quality workplaces that encourage employees to thrive in a work environment they can love.”

“This award reflects the power of ‘Treated Fairly,’ the business principle that lies at the core of ProAssurance and frames our relationships with each other,” said W. Stancil Starnes, ProAssurance’s Chief Executive Officer. He added, “The concept of ‘Treated Fairly’ affirms our employees’ dedication to treating each other with respect and dignity, and serves as the basis of our commitment to their personal well being and professional growth. By virtue of this commitment to our employees, ProAssurance enables the extension of ‘Treated Fairly’ to our customers, our agents and our shareholders.”

About ProAssurance

ProAssurance Corporation is the nation's fifth largest writer of medical professional liability

insurance and is growing its legal professional liability business. ProAssurance is recognized as one of the top performing insurance companies in America by virtue of its inclusion in the Ward’s 50 for the past three years. The ProAssurance Group is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best and ProAssurance is rated “A” by Fitch Ratings.

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