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): April 24, 2013
THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-13754 | 04-3263626 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S.Employer Identification No.) |
440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (508) 855-1000
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 (17CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 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.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that Marita Zuraitis, Executive Vice President of the Company and President, Property and Casualty Companies, will resign effective May 10, 2013. The Company does not plan to fill her position.
A copy of the Company’s press release regarding Ms. Zuraitis’ resignation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Not applicable. |
| (b) | Not applicable. |
| (c) | Not applicable. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
The following exhibit is furnished herewith.
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release, dated April 24, 2013, announcing Marita Zuraitis’ resignation effective May 10, 2013. |
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 Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | ||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date: April 24, 2013 | By: | /s/ J. Kendall Huber | ||||
| J. Kendall Huber | ||||||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Asst. Secretary | ||||||
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release, dated April 24, 2013, announcing Marita Zuraitis’ resignation effective May 10, 2013. |
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