8-K

 

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): January 4, 2011

Fortegra Financial Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-35009	58-1461399
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
100 West Bay Street, Jacksonville, Florida		32202
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 866-961-9529

Not Applicable
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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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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b)
On January 4, 2011, Robert S. Fullington assumed the position of Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Acquisitions of Fortegra Financial Corporation (the "Company"). Mr. Fullington’s prior position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Consecta was assumed by Alex Halikias who joined the Company on January 4, 2011.

On January 7, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing the management changes. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 3, 2011, the Company announced that it acquired Auto Knight Motor Club, Inc., of Palm Springs, CA. The press release announcing the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


99.1† Press Release, dated January 7, 2011
99.2† Press Release, dated January 3, 2011

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.

	Fortegra Financial Corporation
January 7, 2011	By:	/s/ John G. Short
		Name: John G. Short
		Title: General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	FORTEGRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT OF CONSECTA BRAND
99.2	FORTEGRA FINANCIAL ACQUIRES AUTO KNIGHT MOTOR CLUB, INC.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FORTEGRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT OF CONSECTA BRAND

Jacksonville, FL – January 7, 2010 – Fortegra Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: FRF) today announced that Alex Halikias has joined Fortegra Financial as the new Executive Vice President of the Company and President of Consecta, Fortegra’s business process outsourcing business, effective January 4, 2011. Robert Fullington, current Executive Vice President of Fortegra and President of Consecta, has been appointed to the new role of Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Acquisitions. Both Mr. Halikias and Mr. Fullington will be reporting directly to Richard S. Kalbaugh, Chairman and CEO of Fortegra Financial.

“We are excited to welcome Alex Halikias to Fortegra Financial as the new head of Consecta. Alex is a seasoned executive with more than twenty years of leadership roles in outsourcing services, software, and consulting, which provides him with a solid platform to lead our business process outsourcing brand,” said Richard S. Kalbaugh, Chairman and CEO of Fortegra Financial. “We would also like to congratulate Bob Fullington on his new role. Bob has been instrumental in the growth and success of Fortegra, and his experience will be invaluable in leading our acquisition strategy and driving our strategic initiatives. Bob will continue to work on transitioning the business to Alex to ensure business continuity. With this strengthening of the depth of our management team, I am even more optimistic about the future growth prospects for Fortegra.”

Alex Halikias joins Fortegra from EDS/HP, where he has spent the last seven years in various executive roles. While at EDS/HP, Alex gained a solid technology background and experience, including serving as CTO for Business Process Outsourcing. Prior to EDS, he held executive positions with Aurigin and IDDEX. Alex earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and an M.B.A. in Marketing & Finance from Santa Clara University.

About Fortegra
Fortegra Financial Corporation is an insurance services company that provides distribution and administration services and insurance-related products to insurance companies, insurance brokers and agents and other financial services companies in the United States. It sells services and products directly to businesses rather than directly to consumers. Fortegra’s brands include Life of the South, Consecta and Bliss & Glennon.

Contact:
Investor Relations
904-350-9660 x8500

Media
Brian Ruby
ICR, Inc.
203-682-8268

Exhibit 99.2

FORTEGRA FINANCIAL ACQUIRES AUTO KNIGHT MOTOR CLUB, INC.

Jacksonville, FL - January 3, 2011 — Fortegra Financial Corporation (NYSE: FRF) today announced that it has acquired Auto Knight Motor Club, Inc., of Palm Springs, CA. This strategic acquisition adds to Fortegra’s existing motor club business, expanding the Company’s product line and distribution channels, broadening its service capabilities and establishing Fortegra’s international presence.

Auto Knight Motor Club provides motor club membership, vehicle service plans and tire and wheel programs, which are offered by automobile and truck dealerships and retailers. The acquisition expands Fortegra’s geographic reach to Canada, where Auto Knight offers its products through retailers as a subscription benefit. Auto Knight has existing relationships with iconic brands, such as Valvoline, XM Canada, Mercedes Experimental and American Car Care. Additionally, Auto Knight has its own multi-lingual call center to provide customer support for its programs.

“We are excited about the opportunities that Auto Knight Motor Club brings to Fortegra, including its ability to serve as a platform for international growth. We will provide the resources to support Auto Knight’s market expansion efforts, and Auto Knight will provide new distribution channels and service capabilities for our existing motor clubs. Moreover, we will continue Auto Knight’s dedication to provide the best products and the highest level of service to its customers,” said Richard S. Kahlbaugh, Chairman and CEO of Fortegra Financial.

The transaction closed effective January 1, 2011. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Fortegra

Fortegra Financial Corporation is an insurance services company that provides distribution and administration services and insurance-related products to insurance companies, insurance brokers and agents and other financial services companies in the United States. It sells services and products directly to businesses rather than directly to consumers. Fortegra’s brands include Life of the South, Consecta and Bliss & Glennon.

Contact:

Fortegra Financial Corporation
Investor Relations
904-350-9660 x 8500