8-K 1 form8k.htm THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. FORM 8-K form8k.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

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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 29, 2009



The Navigators Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)



Delaware
0-15886
13-3138397
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


One Penn Plaza, New York, NY
10119
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
 

 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code         (914) 934-8999
 

 
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 2.02.                                Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 7.01.                                Regulation FD Disclosure

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”  This information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On April 29, 2009, The Navigators Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the first quarter of 2009.  This press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.                                Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)         Exhibits

99.1
First Quarter Earnings Press Release dated April 29, 2009.
 

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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 NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC.  
       
 
By:
/s/ Emily B. Miner  
    Name: Emily B. Miner   
    Title:   Secretary   
       

Date:                      April 29, 2009
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
                          
 Exhibit No.   Exhibit
   
99.1
First Quarter Earnings Press Release dated April 29, 2009.