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): October 22, 1999
(October 15, 1999)
SYMONS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 1-12369 35-1707115
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
4720 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 259-6400
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
On October 15, 1999, Symons International Group, Inc. (the "Company")
was advised by Arthur Andersen LLP ("Andersen") that Andersen had decided not to
accept the June 1, 1999 appointment by the Company's Audit Committee and Board
of Directors as the Company's independent auditors for 1999.
Andersen has not issued any independent accountant's reports and has
not performed any attest or review services for the Company.
The Company has requested Andersen furnish it with a letter addressed
to the SEC stating whether or not Andersen agrees with the statements contained
herein. A copy of Andersen's letter dated October 22, 1999, is attached as an
exhibit to this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Financial Statements: None
Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Description
16 Letter re Change in Certifying Accountant
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.
Dated: October 22, 1999 SYMONS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Douglas H. Symons
Douglas H. Symons, President
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Arthur Andersen LLP
October 22, 1999
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Sir/Madam:
We have read Item 4 in the Form 8-K dated October 22, 1999 of Symons
International Group, Inc. to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and are in agreement with statements concerning our firm contained
therein.
Very truly yours,
Arthur Andersen LLP
/s/ Terry D. Hardy
By: Terry D. Hardy
