Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition," and Item 7.01, "Regulation FD Disclosure." This information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On February 17, 2009, The Navigators Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2008. This press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Fourth Quarter Earnings Press Release dated February 17, 2009.

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