8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant To Section 13 OR 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 11, 2010

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)

29110 Inkster Road Suite 100 Southfield, Michigan	48034
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code:  (800) 762-6837

Not Applicable

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

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

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

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

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

Item 8.01  Other Events.

On May 13, 2010, First Mercury Financial Corporation (the “Company”) announced that it had declared a dividend of $0.025 per share on May 11, 2010, to be paid on June 30, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2010.  A copy of the press release describing these events is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01  Exhibits.

99.1  Press Release issued by the Company dated May 13, 2010.

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:  May 13, 2009	BY	/s/ John A. Marazza
		John A. Marazza,
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary

EX-99.1

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

AT FIRST MERCURY FINANCIAL:                                                                           

Edward A. LaFramboise

Vice President - Finance

(248) 358-4010

elaframboise@firstmercury.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010

FIRST MERCURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION DECLARES DIVIDEND

SOUTHFIELD, MI – May 13, 2010 – First Mercury Financial Corporation (NYSE: FMR) (“First Mercury” or the “Company”) announced today that on May 11, 2010, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share, to be paid June 30, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2010.

About First Mercury Financial Corporation

First Mercury Financial Corporation provides insurance products and services primarily to the specialty commercial insurance markets, focusing on niche and underserved segments where we believe that we have underwriting expertise and other competitive advantages.  During the Company’s 36 years of underwriting risks, First Mercury has developed the underwriting expertise and cost-efficient infrastructure which has enabled us to effectively underwrite such risks.  Our risk-taking subsidiaries offer insurance products through our distribution subsidiaries: CoverX®, FM Emerald and AMC, which are recognized brands among insurance producers.

The Company uses the Investor Relations page of its website at www.firstmercury.com to make information available to its investors and the public.

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