UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 18, 2016
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THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-13754 |
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04-3263626 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
Identification No.) |
440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (508) 855-1000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02. |
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Item 5.02(b) – Decision not to stand for re-election, Karen C. Francis
Because of increasing commitments to business activities in the automotive industry, including engagement on three boards of directors in the industry, Karen C. Francis informed the Company on December 18, 2016, that she would not be seeking re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors at the May 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, when her current term as a director is scheduled to expire.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
(Registrant)
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Date: December 22, 2016 |
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/s/ J. Kendall Huber |
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Name: J. Kendall Huber |
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Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Asst. Secretary |
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