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UNITED STATES
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 17, 2009



The Navigators Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)



Delaware
0-15886
13-3138397
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


One Penn Plaza, New York, NY
10119
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code                 (914) 934-8999


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Item 2.02.           Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 7.01.           Regulation FD Disclosure

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”  This information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On February 17, 2009, The Navigators Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2008.  This press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.           Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)         Exhibits

99.1
Fourth Quarter Earnings Press Release dated February 17, 2009.






 
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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 
  THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC.  
       
 
By:
/s/ Emily B. Miner  
    Name:  Emily B. Miner   
    Title:    Secretary  
       

Date:                      February 17, 2009

 
 
 

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