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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 22, 2000
Date of earliest event reported: August 18, 2000
RELIANCE GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8278 13-3082071
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation) No.)
Park Avenue Plaza
55 East 52nd Street
New York, New York 10055
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 909-1100
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
None
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(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
10.1 Agreement, dated August 17, 2000 (the "Agreement"), between Reliance
Insurance Company and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
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SIGNATURE
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 under
signed hereunto duly authorized.
RELIANCE GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)
By /S/ LOWELL C. FREIBERG
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Name: Lowell C. Freiberg
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
DATE: August 22, 2000
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