heartland8k2011.htm
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)
January 3, 2011


Everest Re Group, Ltd.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda
1-15731
98-0365432
     
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
     
Wessex House – 2nd Floor
45 Reid Street
PO Box HM 845
Hamilton HM DX, Bermuda
Not Applicable
     
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 441-295-0006


Not Applicable
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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ITEM 8.01
OTHER
 
On January 3, 2011, the registrant issued a news release announcing that it has acquired the business and operations of Heartland Crop Insurance, Inc, a managing general agent, for $55 million, plus the agreed upon value of the net assets of the agency.  In addition, a contingent fee of up to $13.5 million may be payable based upon the achievement of certain financial targets, including business retention and underwriting results.
 
 
 
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)
  
Exhibits
  
       
   
Exhibit No.
Description
       
   
99.1
News Release of the registrant,
     
dated January 3, 2011

 
 
 
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.



   
EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.
       
       
       
 
By:
/S/ DOMINIC J. ADDESSO
   
Dominic J. Addesso
   
Executive Vice President and
     
Chief Financial Officer
 
Dated:  January 3, 2011

 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit
      
Number
  
Description of Document
Page No.
       
99.1
  
News Release of the registrant,
  
   
dated January 3, 2011
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