ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 4, 2009, National Interstate Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 8.01 Other Events.

On August 3, 2009, the Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.07 per common share, payable on September 11, 2009 to shareholders of record of the Company's common shares as of the close of business on August 28, 2009.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release of National Interstate Corporation dated August 4, 2009

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