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) November 9, 2006

FIRST MERCURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-33077	38-3164336
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

29621 Northwestern Hwy PO Box 5096 Southfield MI 48034	48106-1346
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code  (734) 761-4700

Not Applicable

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

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 9, 2006, First Mercury Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing its operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release issued by First Mercury Financial Corporation on November 9, 2006.

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.

FIRST MERCURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Registrant)

DATE November 9, 2006	BY	/s/ John Marazza
		John Marazza
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary