Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
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): 04/19/2010
HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-13790
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Delaware
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76-0336636
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer
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incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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13403 Northwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77040
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
713-690-7300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
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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 April 19, 2010, HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a First Amendment to Employment Agreement (the "First Amendment"), with William T. Whamond, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Under the terms of the First Amendment, if Mr. Whamond's employment is terminated following the occurrence of certain events described in his Employment Agreement, Mr. Whamond is entitled to receive a payment, in lieu of any bonus payment, in an amount equal to his current annual "Base Salary" as defined in his Employment Agreement. The First Amendment is filed hereinwith as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibit 10.01 First Amendment to Employment Agreement
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.
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HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.
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Date: April 20, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Randy D. Rinicella
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Randy D. Rinicella
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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EX-10.01
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Amendment to Employment Agreement
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