The following information is being furnished under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, 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 a filing.

On November 5, 2012, XL Group plc issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein announcing the results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

(b) Ms. Valerie Gooding has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors, effective as of November 2, 2012. Ms. Gooding has informed the Company that her decision relates to her other responsibilities, where as a result of events at other companies of which she is a director or chairman, there has been a substantial increase in time commitments that were not foreseen at the time she accepted the Board position at the Company. She has informed the Company that she is unable to devote sufficient time to the Company for the foreseeable future and that her resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit No. Description
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   99.1     Press Release ("XL Group plc Announces Third Quarter 2012 Results"),
            dated November 5, 2012.