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 November 5, 2009, The Navigators Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of 2009.  This press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
   
(d)
Exhibits
   
99.1
Third Quarter Earnings Press Release dated November 5, 2009.






 
 

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/ Bruce J. Byrnes
 
   
Name:
Bruce J. Byrnes
   
Title:
Senior Vice President & General Counsel


Date:
November 5, 2009

 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 
Exhibit No.
Exhibit
   
99.1
Third Quarter Earnings Press Release dated November 5, 2009.