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) December 10, 2010

BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana                                             0-5534                                 35-0160330

(State or other jurisdiction of                                                         (Commission                                   (IRS Employer

incorporation or organization)                                                         File Number)                                Identification No.)

1099 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana                                                                                                                    46204

(Address of principal executive offices)                                                                                                                 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:                                                                                       (317) 636-9800  

Not applicable

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

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Item 8.01  Other Events

The following information, including the Exhibit to this Form 8-K, is being furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 Other Events.

On December 10, 2010, Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. (“the Company”) issued a press release announcing certain officer changes effective December 10, 2010. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. It is incorporated by reference to Item 9.01 below as if fully set forth therein.

A copy of this press release is also posted on the Company’s website.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1  Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. press release dated December 10, 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.

BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.

December 13, 2010                                                        By     /s/ Gary W. Miller

Gary W. Miller, Executive Chairman

EX-99.1

Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.

1099 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 636-9800

Subject: Baldwin & Lyons Announces Officer Changes

December 10, 2010

Press Contact: G. Patrick Corydon

(317) 452-7500

corydon@baldwinandlyons.com

Indianapolis, Indiana, Dec. 10, 2010—The Board of Directors of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. (NASD: BWINA, BWINB) at a meeting held on December 10th 2010, announced that Mr. Joseph J. DeVito was elected to the position of Chief Executive Officer, replacing Gary W. Miller in that role.  Mr. DeVito has been employed by Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. in various capacities since 1981 and has been a director since 1997.  In addition, he will retain his current duties as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

Mr. Miller, a 45 year veteran of the Company, held the title of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1997.  Mr. Miller will remain with the company and hold the new position of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.

About the Company:

Baldwin & Lyons, Inc., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a specialty property-casualty insurer with a leading position in providing coverages for large, medium and small-sized transportation fleets. The company's product offerings also include coverage for  private passenger automobile, business owners property and liability, professional liability and a variety of property and casualty reinsurance assumed programs.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements in this report are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Readers are encouraged to review the Company's annual report for its full statement regarding forward-looking information.