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): May 2, 2014
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana
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0-5534
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35-0160330
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(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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111 Congressional Boulevard, Carmel, IN
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46032
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(Address of principle executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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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(b), the Company announces the departure of Mr. Mark L. Bonini, Executive Vice President, effective April 30, 2014.
In accordance with Item 5.02(c), the Company announces the promotion, effective April 30, 2014, of Mr. Randy Birchfield, age 50, to Executive Vice President to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Mr. Bonini. Mr. Birchfield was previously Vice President of Underwriting and has been employed by the Company since September 2013. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Birchfield served in a variety of capacities within the property and casualty insurance industry with Allstate Insurance Company, Progressive Insurance Company and Farmers Insurance Company. Mr. Birchfield’s education includes a Bachelor degree from the United states Military Academy at West Point, a Master in Managerial Economics degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University.
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.
May 2, 2014 by: /s/ Joseph J. DeVito
Joseph J. DeVito
Chief Executive Officer and President
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