Validus Holdings, Ltd. (Form: 8-K)  

 

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 7, 2011

Validus Holdings, Ltd.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Bermuda 001-33606 98-0501001
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
29 Richmond Road, Pembroke, Bermuda   HM08
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (441) 278-9000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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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.

On February 7, 2011, Validus Holdings, Ltd. (the "Company") was informed that Sumit Rajpal would resign from the Board of Directors of the Company effective immediately. The Board and management of the Company are disappointed to learn of Mr. Rajpal's resignation from the Board. The Company is grateful for his many contributions to the firm and wish him the very best in the years ahead.





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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.

         
    Validus Holdings, Ltd.
          
February 9, 2011   By:   /s/ Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino
       
        Name: Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino
        Title: President and Chief Financial Officer