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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-006198
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030602
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030602

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CASCIO MICHAEL J
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001226532

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-22280
		FILM NUMBER:		03728120

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O PHILADELPHIA INS CO
		STREET 2:		ONE BALA PLAZA SUITE 100
		CITY:			BALA CYNWYD
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19004
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8008734552

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PHILADELPHIA CONSOLIDATED HOLDING CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000909109
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				232202671
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE BALA PLAZA
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			WYNNEWOOD
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19004
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6106428400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE BALA PLAZA
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			BALA CYNWYD
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19004

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MAGUIRE HOLDING CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930714
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