| 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): January 4, 2005 |
| PartnerRe Ltd. |
| (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) |
| Bermuda | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | ||
| 0-2253 | Not Applicable | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| Chesney House, 96 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, Bermuda |
HM 08 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (441) 292-0888 |
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
The Company announced on January 4, 2005 that Ms. Judith Hanratty was appointed to the Board of Directors effective on January 1, 2005. Ms. Hanratty will also serve as a member of the Company’s Governance & Nominating Committee and the Finance Committee.
The Company also announced on January 4, 2005 that Mr. Mark Pabst will retire as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs effective February 28, 2005. Mr. Pabst will serve in a part time capacity from January 4, 2005 until his retirement.
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.
| PartnerRe Ltd. | ||||
| (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: | January 4, 2005 | By: | /s/ Amanda Sodergren | |
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| Name: | Amanda Sodergren | |||
| Title: | Director of Group Legal | |||