Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On December 6, 2012, The Phoenix Companies, Inc. issued a news release announcing its intent to conduct a consent solicitation to amend the indenture for its 7.45% Quarterly Interest Bonds Due 2032. This release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

99.1 News release of The Phoenix Companies, Inc. dated December 6, 2012.

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