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

VALIDUS HOLDINGS, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda		001-33606		98-0501001
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

19 Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton, HM 11 Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices)

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

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

     On May 14, 2009, Validus Holdings, Ltd. issued two press releases. The press releases are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated May 14, 2009, entitled “Validus Comments on Bermuda Court Proceedings.”
99.2		Press Release, dated May 14, 2009, entitled “Validus Submits Application to Bermuda Court for Scheme of Arrangement.”

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.

Date: May 14, 2009