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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | September 18, 2015 |
Erie Indemnity Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Pennsylvania | 0-24000 | 25-0466020 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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100 Erie Insurance Place, Erie, Pennsylvania | | 16530 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | | (814) 870-2000 |
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.
Departure of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer
Marcia A. Dall has tendered her resignation as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer of Erie Indemnity Company (the “Company”), effective October 9, 2015. There was no disagreement or dispute between Ms. Dall and the Company which led to her resignation.
Appointment of Interim Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer
Effective October 9, 2015, Greg Gutting, 52, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, will assume the role of Interim Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer in addition to his existing duties. Mr. Gutting will serve in this capacity until the Company’s appointment of a permanent Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer. Mr. Gutting has served as Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of the Company for more than six years, and has worked at the Company for over 30 years. There are no family relationships between Mr. Gutting and any other officers or members of the board of directors of the Company, and there are no related party transactions with regard to Mr. Gutting that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Gutting is not party to any plan, contract, or arrangement in connection with his appointment as Interim Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 23, 2015, the Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Ms. Dall and the appointment of Mr. Gutting, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
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No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press Release |
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.
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September 23, 2015 | | By: | | /s/ Sean J. McLaughlin |
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| | | | Name: Sean J. McLaughlin |
| | | | Title: Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated September 23, 2015 |