2014.02.05 Cover Page Alok Singh


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2014

Commission file number 001-33606
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VALIDUS HOLDINGS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



BERMUDA
98-0501001
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
 

29 Richmond Road, Pembroke, Bermuda HM 08
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (441) 278-9000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 
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Item 5.02
 
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     
On February 5, 2014, Validus Holdings, Ltd. (the "Company") was informed that Alok Singh would resign from the Board of Directors of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Singh has served on the Company's Board since the Company's formation in 2005. The Board and management of the Company are disappointed to learn of Mr. Singh's resignation from the Board. The Company is grateful for his many contributions to the firm and wish him the very best in the years ahead. It is anticipated that Mr. Singh will be appointed and serve as a director on the boards of certain of the Company's AlphaCat affiliates.









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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date:February 6, 2014

 
VALIDUS HOLDINGS, LTD.
      (Registrant)
  
 
 
By:  
/s/ Robert F. Kuzloski
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name: 
Robert F. Kuzloski
 
 
Title: 
Executive Vice President and General Counsel