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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): February 28, 1997
HCC INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-20766 76-0336636
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
13403 Northwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77040-6094
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 690-7300
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 28, 1997, HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (the "Company")
announced that it has signed a definitive agreement in connection with the
proposed merger of the Company and AVEMCO Corporation of Frederick, Maryland.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
HCC INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Frank J. Bramanti
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Frank J. Bramanti
Executive Vice President, Secretary,
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 6, 1997
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