UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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		IMPORTANT ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING INFORMATION — YOUR VOTE COUNTS!

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on May 12, 2009

Under new Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual shareholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report to shareholders are available at:

www.envisionreports.com/thg

 

		Easy Online Access — A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote
		When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares.
		Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/thg to view the materials.
		Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials.
		Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in.
		Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote.

When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials.

 

 

		Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a paper or email copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before May 1, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

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The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. will be held at its corporate headquarters, 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01653 on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. local time.

The matters intended to be acted upon at the meeting are listed below:

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:

 

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To elect four directors to serve for the respective terms set forth opposite such nominee’s name below:

2.

To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. for 2009.

3.

To approve the 2009 Short-Term Incentive Compensation Plan.

4.

Such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the election of each of the nominees for director, FOR the ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm for 2009, and FOR the approval of the 2009 Short-Term Incentive Compensation Plan.

PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you.

 

 

Directions to The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. 2009 Annual Meeting

From Boston. Follow the Mass Pike west to exit 11A. •   Follow Rte. 495 north to exit 25. •   Take Interstate 290 west to exit 20. •   Turn right onto Lincoln Street. The Hanover is on your left.   From New Hampshire And Northeastern Massachusetts. Follow Route 495 south to exit 25. •   Take Interstate 290 west to exit 20. •   Turn right onto Lincoln Street. The Hanover is on your left.   From Connecticut And Western Massachusetts. Follow the Mass Pike east to exit 10. •   Proceed along Interstate 290 east to exit 20. Stay to the right when exiting. •   At the end of the exit ramp, proceed through one set of traffic lights to a second set of lights. •   Turn left onto Lincoln Street and drive approximately one-quarter mile. The Hanover is on your left.

Where to Park.

Parking is available at The Hanover’s front entrance on Lincoln Street. All visitors are requested to enter the main lobby and register with the receptionist upon arrival.

 

 

 

		Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy statement, annual report to shareholders and form of proxy and select a future delivery preference:
		Paper copies: Current and future paper delivery requests can be submitted via the telephone, Internet or email options below.   Email copies: Current and future email delivery requests must be submitted via the Internet following the instructions below. If you request an email copy of current materials you will receive an email with a link to the materials.   PLEASE NOTE: You must use the numbers in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials.
		®		Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/thg. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Follow the instructions to log in and order a paper or email copy of the current meeting materials and submit your preference for email or paper delivery of future meeting materials.
		®		Telephone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276 using a touch-tone phone and follow the instructions to log in and order a paper copy of the materials by mail for the current meeting. You can also submit a preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.
		®		Email – Send an email to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.” in the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus the three numbers located in the shaded bar on the reverse, and state in the email that you want a paper copy of current meeting materials. You can also state your preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.   To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials must be received by May 1, 2009.
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