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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12b-25
Commission File Number 0-8162
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): [ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F [X]FORM 10-Q
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
For the Transition Period Ended:________________________________________
Read attached instruction sheet before preparing form. Please print or type.
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the item(s) to which the notification relates:________________________
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PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant ACCEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Former name if applicable
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Address of principal executive office (Street and Number)
75 WEST STREET
City, state and zip code SIMSBURY, CT 06070
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PART II
RULE 12b-25(b) AND (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check appropriate box.)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be filed on
or before the 15th calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the
subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion
thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the
prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c)
has been attached if applicable.
PART III
NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F,
10-Q, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed within
the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)
FORM 10-Q CAN NOT BE FILED WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME PERIOD WITHOUT
UNREASONABLE EFFORT OR EXPENSE, BECAUSE THE REGISTRANT IS EXPERIENCING
DIFFICULTIES IN ABSORBING THE ACCOUNTING FOR NEW BUSINESSES ACQUIRED DURING THE
YEAR 2000; AND THE REGISTRANT NEEDS ADDITIONAL TIME TO PROPERLY ACCOUNT FOR
THOSE BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS OCCURRING DURING THIS REPORTING YEAR.
PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
RICHARD A. LAWRENCE (860) 843-7600
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(name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the
answer is no, identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
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(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof? o
[X] Yes [ ] No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and
quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate
of the results cannot be made.
ACCEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 13, 2000 By: /s/ Gerald H. Pastor
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Gerald H. Pastor
President and Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ Richard A. Lawrence
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Richard A. Lawrence
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer & Treasurer
