UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): August 5, 2004

THE PMI GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-13664	94-3199675
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3003 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, California	94597-2098
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number including area code: (925) 658-7878

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

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of The PMI Group, Inc., dated August 5, 2004.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 5, 2004, The PMI Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announced via press release the Company’s results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are provided under Item 12 of Form 8-K and are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.

	The PMI Group, Inc.
	(Registrant)
August 5, 2004	By:	/s/ Donald P. Lofe, Jr.
		Donald P. Lofe, Jr.
		Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer
	By:	/s/ Brian P. Shea
		Brian P. Shea
		Senior Vice President and
		Corporate Controller