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
September 22, 2011
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Bermuda |
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1-8993 |
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94-2708455 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission file |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
80 South Main Street, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
(Address of principal executive offices)
(603) 640-2200
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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 September 22, 2011, Robert P. Cochran stepped down from the White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (the “Company” or “White Mountains”) board of directors (the “Board”). White Mountains and Mr. Cochran are considering a co-investment opportunity, and his resignation is to keep the Company in compliance with New York Stock Exchange director independence rules. The Board has no current plans to fill Mr. Cochran’s seat.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD. | |
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DATED: September 23, 2011 |
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/s/ J. BRIAN PALMER |
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J. Brian Palmer |
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Vice President and |
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Chief Accounting Officer |