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

March 30, 2016
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda
 
1-8993
 
94-2708455
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(Commission file number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

80 South Main Street, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
(Address of principal executive offices)

(603) 640-2200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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ITEM 8.01 Other Events.
In connection with the previously announced sale of Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd., consents or approvals have been received from the applicable regulatory bodies in Australia, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The approval of the New York Superintendent of Financial Services is the final outstanding regulatory consent or approval that is necessary to close the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in April 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

This report may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or referenced in this report which address activities, events or developments which the registrant expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.  The words “will,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict” and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the registrant in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate in the circumstances.  However, whether actual results and developments will conform with its expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by the registrant will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the registrant or its business or operations.  The registrant assumes no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.





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 thereunto duly authorized.

 
WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
 
 
DATED: March 30, 2016
By:
/s/ J. BRIAN PALMER
 
 
J. Brian Palmer
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Managing Director and Chief Accounting Officer