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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST MERCURY FINANCIAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000929186
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				383164336
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-134573
		FILM NUMBER:		061149783

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		29621 NORTHWESTERN HWY
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 5096
		CITY:			SOUTHFIELD
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48034
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8103584010

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		STREET 1:		29621 NORTHWESTERN HGWY
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 5096
		CITY:			SOUTHFIELD
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48086
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