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): February 27, 2009

The Phoenix Companies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-16517	06-1599088
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One American Row, Hartford, CT	06102 -5056
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 403-5000

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

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The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws relating to forward-looking statements. These include statements relating to trends in, or representing management’s beliefs about, our future strategies, operations and financial results, as well as other statements including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning trends and future developments and their potential effects. They are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those suggested by forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties which include, among others, those risks and uncertainties described in any of our other filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 27, 2009, The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) posted information on its web site intended to answer questions about the Company’s financial strength, investment portfolio and liquidity. The information is presented in a slide deck, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This slide deck may be used by the Company in various other presentations to investors, analysts and others. Exhibit 99.1 speaks only as of December 31, 2008 and the Company undertakes no obligation to update this information.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(c) Not applicable

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

99.1 The Phoenix Companies, Inc. Invested Assets Slide Deck dated December 31, 2008

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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.

	THE PHOENIX COMPANIES, INC.
Date: February 27, 2009	By:	/s/ Tracy L. Rich
		Name:	Tracy L. Rich
		Title:	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary