SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) - April 19, 1994
THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut 0-13300 06-0384680
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One State Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06102
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code - (203-722-1866
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Item 5. Other Events
On April 19, 1994, the Board of Directors of the Registrant
elected Gordon W. Kreh Chief Executive Officer. The
promotion, which was announced at the Registrant's Annual
Meeting of Shareholders on April 19, 1994, follows his
election as President in September 1993. At the same time
it was announced that Wilson Wilde, who served as the
Registrant's President and Chief Executive Officer will
retire as an employee on May 1, 1994. He will remain
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of
Directors.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act
of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER
INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY
Dated: April 20, 1994 /s/ Kenneth J. Kelly
Kenneth J. Kelly
Senior Vice President
and General Counsel
