Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 23, 2008, Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference to this Item 2.02.

The text of the press release is being furnished and is not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. dated October 23, 2008.