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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): May 11, 2011
AMERICAN SAFETY INSURANCE HOLDINGS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Bermuda
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
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001-04795
(Commission
File Number)
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Not applicable
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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The Boyle Building, 2nd Floor
31 Queen Street
Hamilton, Bermuda HM 11
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(441) 296-8560
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) 12 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) 12 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.13e-2(c))
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Item 5.02.
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers.
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On May 11, 2011, the Registrant issued a press release concerning the resignation of Marilyn V. Hirsch, a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Finance Committee of the Registrant, from the Board of Directors of the Registrant.
The information in this current Report on Form 8-K, including the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or incorporated by reference to any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. issued May11, 2011 release announcing the resignation of Marilyn V. Hirsch from the Board of Directors.
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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.
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AMERICAN SAFETY INSURANCE HOLDINGS, LTD.
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Registrant
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Date: May 11, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Stephen R. Crim
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Stephen R. Crim
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President/CEO
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