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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) - August 23, 2004
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PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HOLDINGS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
BERMUDA 001-31341 98-0416483
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
THE BELVEDERE BUILDING HM 08
69 PITTS BAY ROAD (Zip Code)
PEMBROKE, BERMUDA
(Address of principal executive offices)
(441) 295-7195
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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:
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 23, 2004, Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. (the "Company")
issued a press release reporting on the impact of Hurricane Charley. The press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated August 23, 2004.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HOLDINGS, LTD.
By: /s/ Michael E. Lombardozzi
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Michael E. Lombardozzi
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Date: August 23, 2004
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated August 23, 2004.