UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2015

BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana	0-5534	35-0160330
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

111 Congressional Boulevard, Carmel, IN	46032
(Address of principle executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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

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Not applicable

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

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Principal Officers

The following information is being furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Principal Officers.

In accordance with Item 5.02(c), Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. announces the appointment, effective immediately, of Mr. Steven A. Shapiro, age 50, to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Shapiro has been lead director since 2010 and served on the Board since 2007. Mr. Shapiro has been Vice President of SF Investments, a broker/dealer in securities since 1991 and has been a member of New Vernon Investment Management, LLC, the General Partner in a series of investment limited partnerships, including the New Vernon Insurance Fund, since 1999. Mr. Shapiro served on the Board of Directors of First Mercury Financial Corporation until its sale in February, 2011.

In connection with Mr. Shapiro's election, Mr. Gary Miller, age 75, formerly Chairman, will assume the title of Deputy Chairman.

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.

October 20, 2015 by: /s/ Joseph J. DeVito

Joseph J. DeVito

Chief Executive Officer and President