Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On December 12, 2012 Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. issued a press release estimating the preliminary net negative impact from Hurricane Sandy. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. The information hereunder is not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is not otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated December 12, 2012.

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