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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
MAY 27, 1999
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-8993 94-2708455
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) file number) Identification No.)
80 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HANOVER, NH 03755
(Address of principal executive offices)
(603) 643-1567
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
In connection with a proposal presented to shareholders at the Registrant's
Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 27, 1999, shareholders approved a
proposal calling for a change in the name of the Registrant to "White Mountains
Insurance Group, Inc.". The new name is believed to better describe the
Registrant's business focus and locale as well as the probable nature of any
future acquisitions. In response to the name change, the Registrant has also
changed its NYSE ticker symbol to "WTM" effective Tuesday, June 1, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
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.
FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.
Dated: May 27, 1999 By: /s/
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Michael S. Paquette
Senior Vice President and
Controller
