On December 21, 2012, Validus Holdings, Ltd. issued a press release disclosing its initial estimate of losses from Hurricane Sandy. The full text of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in 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 filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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

  Exhibit No.     Description

       99.1       Press Release ("Validus Holdings, Ltd. Provides Initial Estimate of
                  Net Negative Financial Impact from Hurricane Sandy") dated December
                  21, 2012.