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): October 3, 2006

Radian Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-11356	23-2691170
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1601 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	19103
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(215) 231-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On October 3, 2006, Teresa Bryce joined Radian as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. The Compensation and Human Resources Committee of Radian’s board of directors approved the following compensatory arrangement for Ms. Bryce:

Cash and Equity Compensation

2006 Base Salary	2006 Annual Bonus Target(1)	2006 Long-term Incentive Target(2)	Sign-on Cash Bonus	Sign-on Grant of Restricted Stock(3)
$315,000	$393,750 (125% of base salary)	$425,250 (135% of base salary)	$50,000	8,000

(1) Ms. Bryce is guaranteed a bonus for 2006 of $196,875 or 50% of the target bonus amount for 2006, payable in 2007 when bonuses are otherwise paid to Radian’s executive officers.

(2) Represents the target amount of long-term incentive awards (50% stock options and 50% performance shares) to be granted to Ms. Bryce in 2007 when long-term incentive awards are otherwise granted to Radian’s executive officers.

(3) All restrictions and conditions on the restricted shares will lapse on the third anniversary of the grant date. A form of the restricted stock agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Radian’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and filed with the SEC on August 3, 2005.

Benefits and Perquisites

Ms. Bryce is eligible to participate in Radian’s voluntary deferred compensation plan, pension plan, supplemental executive retirement plan and all other plans in which Radian’s executive officers participate. In addition, Radian will reimburse Ms. Bryce for her relocation expenses in moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Radian’s headquarters, including the cost of temporary housing (up to six months), moving expenses, and fees and expenses associated with both the sale of her existing home and the purchase of a residence in the Philadelphia area.

Change of Control Agreement

Radian expects to enter into a change of control agreement with Ms. Bryce in the form filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Radian’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 12, 2005 and filed with the SEC on December 16, 2005.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 3, 2006, Radian issued a news release, announcing the appointment of Teresa Bryce as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Radian. The press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated into this Item 7.01 as if entirely set forth herein.

The information included in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

*99.1 Radian Group Inc. News Release dated October 3, 2006.

* Furnished herewith.

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.

	RADIAN GROUP INC.
Date: October 3, 2006	By:	/s/ Edward J. Hoffman
		Edward J. Hoffman
		Vice President, Securities Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
*99.1	Radian Group Inc. News Release dated October 3, 2006.

* Furnished herewith.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Radian Group Inc. 1601 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19103-2337 800 523.1988 215 564.6600	News Release

Contact:

For investors    –    Mona Zeehandelaar – phone: +1 215 231.1674

     email: mona.zeehandelaar@radian.biz

For the media   –    Corporate Communications – phone: +1 215 231.1990

      email: media@radian.biz

Radian Appoints Teresa Bryce as Executive Vice President,

General Counsel

PHILADELPHIA, October 3, 2006 — Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN), a global credit risk management company, today announced the appointment of Teresa Bryce as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, replacing Howard Yaruss, who is leaving the company. Ms. Bryce will report directly to S.A. Ibrahim, Radian’s chief executive officer.

“Teresa brings a strong and impressive background to Radian. Her significant legal and mortgage industry experience will be a great benefit to the company, and I am pleased to welcome her to the Radian team,” said Mr. Ibrahim.

Ms. Bryce comes to Radian from Nexstar Financial Corporation, where she served as general counsel, senior vice president and secretary. Prior to joining Nexstar, she was general counsel for Bank of America Mortgage and held other senior legal leadership roles for PNC Mortgage Corporation and Prudential Home Mortgage Company.

Ms. Bryce holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from Columbia University. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Mortgage Bankers Association and has served on the Consumer Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve and Fannie Mae National Advisory Council. In 2005, she was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. Ms. Bryce

Radian Group Inc. 1601 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19103-2337 800 523.1988 215 564.6600	News Release

is also a member of the Board of Managers for University of Virginia’s Alumni Association.

About Radian Group Inc.

Radian Group Inc. is a global credit risk management company headquartered in Philadelphia with significant operations in both New York and London. Radian develops innovative financial solutions by applying its core mortgage credit risk expertise and structured finance capabilities to the credit enhancement needs of the capital markets worldwide, primarily through credit insurance products. The company also provides credit enhancement for public finance and other corporate and consumer assets on both a direct and reinsurance basis and holds strategic interests in active credit-based consumer asset businesses. Additional information may be found at http://www.radian.biz.

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