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) March 16, 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. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On March 16, 2012, Anthony G. Martella informed The Navigators Group, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuarial Officer of the Company in order to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Martella’s resignation will be effective on April 6, 2012.
Mr. Martella is not resigning as a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
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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: March 20, 2012