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) September 29, 2004
PENN-AMERICA GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-22316 23-2731409
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(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
420 S. York Road, Hatboro, Pennsylvania 19040
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 443-3600
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Section 7- Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 24, 2004, the registrant issued a Press Release
estimating losses related to Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. The
press release dated September 29, 2004, announcing the event is attached hereto
as an exhibit.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated September 29, 2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
PENN-AMERICA GROUP, INC.
Date: September 29, 2004
BY: /s/ Garland P. Pezzuolo
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Garland P. Pezzuolo
(Vice President, Secretary and General
Counsel)