2005 Earnings Release
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

 
FORM 8-K

 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

BRISTOL WEST HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 22, 2006
Commission File No. 001-31984
 
       Delaware           001-31984               13-3994449 
    (State or other jurisdiction       (Commission File No.)     (I.R.S. Employer 
     of incorporation)                    Identification No.)
 
  5701 Stirling Road, Davie, Florida                  33314 
(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 316-5200
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On February 22, 2006, Bristol West Holdings, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1  to this Form 8-K, is hereby incorporated herein and shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
       
(c) Exhibits
 
99.1 Press Release, dated February 22, 2006 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)




SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
BRISTOL WEST HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)
 
Date: February 22, 2006                                                      By: /s/ Craig E. Eisensacher__________________________   
                       Craig E. Eisenacher
                                                                                               Senior Vice President - Chief  Financial Officer
                                                                                               (Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and
                                                                                               duly authorized officer)
 


INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
 
Exhibit Number and Description

99.1  Press Release, dated February 22, 2006 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)