Item 8.01. Other Events.

On December 19, 2012, Tower Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its support of more than £200 million ($325 million) projected gross written premiums at Lloyd's of London for the 2013 year of account. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference to this Item 8.01 as if fully set forth herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report.

Number Description
99.1 Copy of press release issued by Tower Group, Inc. dated December 19, 2012