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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) November 17, 2000
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Commission File Number 0-5544
OHIO CASUALTY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
31-0783294
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
45014
(Zip Code)
(513) 603-2400
(Registrant's telephone number)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Exhibit Index - Page 3
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ITEM 5. Other Events
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On November 17, 2000, Ohio Casualty Corporation (the "Corporation") announced
that Dan R. Carmichael, CPCU, has been named President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Corporation, effective December 12, 2000. He also has been
named as President and Chief Executive Officer of all the subsidiary companies
of the Corporation effective on the same day.
Mr. Carmichael replaces William L. Woodall, CPCU, who remains as Chairman of
the Board.
A copy of the press release issued by Ohio Casualty Corporation on November
17, 2000, concerning this change in its executive leadership is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated November 17, 2000,
announcing the appointment of Dan R.
Carmichael, CPCU, as President and Chief Executive
Officer.
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
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
OHIO CASUALTY CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
November 20, 2000 /s/ William L. Woodall
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William L. Woodall, President and Chief
Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated November 17, 2000
Ohio Casualty Corporation
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated November 17, 2000, announcing the
appointment of Dan R. Carmichael, CPCU, as President
and Chief Executive Officer.
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