Exhibit 25.2

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM T-1

STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER
THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of
a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2)

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter)

31-0841368
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota	55402
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Steven A. Finklea
U.S. Bank National Association
5555 San Felipe, Suite 1150
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 235-9208
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.
(Issuer with respect to the Securities)

Delaware	76-0336636
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

13403 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX	77040
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Junior Subordinated Debt Securities
(Title of the Indenture Securities)

FORM T-1

Item 1. GENERAL INFORMATION. Furnish the following information as to the Trustee.

a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D.C.

b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

Yes

Item 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR. If the obligor is an affiliate of the Trustee, describe each such affiliation.

None

Items 3-15	Items 3-15 are not applicable because to the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, the obligor is not in default under any Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee.
Item 16.	LIST OF EXHIBITS: List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility and qualification.

1.	A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee.*
2.	A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business.*
3.	A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers.*
4.	A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee..**
5.	A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4. Not applicable.
6.	The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, attached as Exhibit 6.
7.	Report of Condition of the Trustee as of December 31, 2008 published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7.

*	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 25.1 to Amendment No. 2 to registration statement on S-4, Registration Number 333-128217 filed on November 15, 2005.
**	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 25.1 to registration statement on S-4, Registration Number 333-145601 filed on August 21, 2007.

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility and qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Houston, State of Texas on the 26th of February, 2009.

By:	/s/ Steven A. Finklea
	Steven A. Finklea
	Vice President

By:	/s/ Brad A. Hounsel Brad A. Hounsel
	Vice President

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Exhibit 6

CONSENT

     In accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the undersigned, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION hereby consents that reports of examination of the undersigned by Federal, State, Territorial or District authorities may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor.

Dated: February 26, 2009

By:	/s/ Steven A. Finklea
	Steven A. Finklea
	Vice President

By:	/s/ Brad A. Hounsel
	Brad A. Hounsel
	Vice President

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Exhibit 7
U.S. Bank National Association
Statement of Financial Condition
As of 12/31/2008

($000’s)

	12/31/2008
Assets
Cash and Balances Due From Depository Institutions	$	8,077,564
Securities		37,455,111
Federal Funds		3,290,350
Loans & Lease Financing Receivables		180,437,040
Fixed Assets		4,522,546
Intangible Assets		12,495,040
Other Assets		15,497,940
Total Assets	$	261,775,591
Liabilities
Deposits	$	171,980,048
Fed Funds		11,861,941
Treasury Demand Notes		0
Trading Liabilities		1,919,265
Other Borrowed Money		39,187,106
Acceptances		0
Subordinated Notes and Debentures		7,329,967
Other Liabilities		6,647,510
Total Liabilities	$	238,925,837
Equity
Minority Interest in Subsidiaries	$	1,664,422
Common and Preferred Stock		18,200
Surplus		12,597,620
Undivided Profits		8,569,512
Total Equity Capital	$	22,849,754
Total Liabilities and Equity Capital	$	261,775,591

To the best of the undersigned’s determination, as of the date hereof, the above financial information is true and correct.

U.S. Bank National Association

By: /s/ Steven A. Finklea   Vice President

Date: February 26, 2009

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