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 23, 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)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 23, 2004, Allmerica Financial Corporation announced estimated
pre-tax catastrophe losses from Hurricane Frances of $20 million. 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 23, 2004, announcing
estimated pre-tax catastrophe losses related to Hurricane Frances.
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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 23, 2004
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated September 23, 2004, announcing estimated
pre-tax catastrophe losses related to Hurricane Frances.
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