UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
Amendment No. 1 to Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date earliest event reported): November 1, 1999
(October 15, 1999)
SYMONS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Incorporation:
Indiana
Commission File Number IRS Employer Id. Number
No. 0-29042 No. 35-1707115
Address of Principal Executive Offices:
4720 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
Registrant's Telephone No.
(317) 259-6400
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ITEM 4. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
On October 15, 1999, Symons International Group, Inc. ("Company") was
advised by Arthur Anderson 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.
During the two years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the interim
period through October 15, 1999, there were no disagreements or "reportable
events" with Andersen as described in Items 304(a)(1)(iv) and (v) of Regulation
S-K.
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 is attached as an exhibit to this amended
report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Financial Statements: None
Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Description
16 Letter regarding Change in Certifying Accountant
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.
Symons International Group, Inc.
By: /s/ Douglas H. Symons
Douglas H. Symons
Chief Operating Officer
Date: November 1, 1999
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EXHIBIT 16
Arthur Andersen LLP
November 1, 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/A dated November 1, 1999 of Symons
International Group, Inc. to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and are in agreement with the statements concerning our firm
contained therein.
Very truly yours,
Arthur Andersen LLP
By: /s/ Terry D. Hardy
Terry D. Hardy
