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) February 14, 2019

THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	0-15886	13-3138397
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
400 Atlantic Street, 8th Floor, Stamford, Connecticut		06901
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (203) 905-6090

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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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01.Other Events

On February 14, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock, payable on March 11, 2019, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2019.  This press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated February 14, 2019.

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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: Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Date: February 14, 2019

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Navigators Announces First Quarter 2019 Dividend

STAMFORD, CT, February 14, 2019 – The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVG) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2019. The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2019 to the Company's stockholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2019.

About Navigators

The Navigators Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NAVG) is a global specialty insurance holding company. We provide customized insurance solutions designed to protect clients from the complex risks they face. For more than 40 years, Navigators has added value for broker partners and their clients — both in underwriting and in claims — through the depth and quality of our technical and industry expertise. Industries we serve include maritime, construction, energy, environmental, professional services and life sciences. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Navigators has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Asia.

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Whenever used in this release, the words "estimate," "expect," "believe" or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are derived from information that we currently have and assumptions that we make. We cannot assure that results that we anticipate will be achieved, since results may differ materially because of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that we face.   Please refer to Navigators' most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a description of Navigators' business and the important factors that may affect that business.  Navigators undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.

Investors

Ciro M. DeFalco

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

203-905-6343

Media

Courtney Oldrin

Head of Communications

coldrin@navg.com

203-905-6531