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

The Navigators Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-15886		13-3138397
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 International Drive, Rye Brook, New York		10573
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (914) 934-8999

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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

On February 17, 2011, the board of directors (the “Board”) of The Navigators Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Janice C. Tomlinson as an independent member of the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Tomlinson worked at the Chubb Group of Companies for over 36 years, serving in various executive management roles, most recently as Executive Vice President of International Field Operations, until her retirement in December 2009. She has been actively involved in the community through her service on numerous non-profit boards.

Ms. Tomlinson has been appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Underwriting Advisory Committee of the Board.

A copy of the Company’s press release, dated February 17, 2011, announcing Ms. Tomlinson’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

	99.1			Press Release dated February 17, 2011.

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.

Date: February 18, 2011

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.				Exhibit
	99.1			Press Release dated February 17, 2011.