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): September 2, 2004
ALLMERICA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13754 04-3263626
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(State or other jurisdic- (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
tion of incorporation) Identification No.)
440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(508) 855-1000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 2, 2004, Allmerica Financial Corporation announced that it has
increased its estimate of pre-tax catastrophe losses from Hurricane Charley by
$10 million following additional inspections of the damaged properties and more
complete information provided by policyholders. The Company expects to incur
approximately $40 million in pre-tax catastrophe losses related to Hurricane
Charley. The anticipated charges will be reflected in the Company's third
quarter results. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished herewith.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated September 2, 2004, announcing an
increased estimate of pre-tax catastrophe losses related to
Hurricane Charley.
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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.
Allmerica Financial Corporation
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Registrant
By: /s/ Edward J. Parry III
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Edward J. Parry III
Chief Financial Officer,
Executive Vice President,
Principal Accounting Officer and Director
Date: September 2, 2004
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated September 2, 2004, announcing an
increased estimate of pre-tax catastrophe losses related to
Hurricane Charley.
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