8-K 1 0001.txt FORM 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): April 2, 2001 ------------- Amwest Insurance Group, Inc. ---------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9580 95-2672141 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File number) Identification No.)
5230 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, 91302 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (818) 871-2000 -------------- This document contains a total of 5 pages. The exhibit index begins on Page 3. Page 1 of 5 Pages ITEM 5. Other Events On April 2, 2001, the Registrant announced the promotion of Jeffrey A. Shonka to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer and Phillip E. Huff to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the press release dated April 2, 2001, announcing the above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99-1. ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits The following is furnished as an Exhibit to this report: 99-1 Press Release of Registrant dated April 2, 2001. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. AMWEST INSURANCE GROUP, INC. Dated: April 3, 2001 By: /s/ Phillip E. Huff ------------------- Phillip E. Huff Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer Page 2 of 5 Pages INDEX OF EXHIBITS Exhibit Sequentially Number Description Numbered Page ------ ----------- ------------- 99-1 Press Release of Registrant dated April 2, 2001 4 Page 3 of 5 Pages