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 6, 2012
The Navigators Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 0-15886 | 13-3138397 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
| 6 International Drive, Rye Brook, NY | 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:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 5.02.(b) | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Christopher C. Duca, President of Navigators Pro, a division of the Company’s principal underwriting agency, will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Duca’s last day of employment will be January 31, 2013.
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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.
| THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Bruce J. Byrnes | |
| Name: Bruce J. Byrnes | ||
| Title: SVP & General Counsel | ||
Date: December 6, 2012