-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, QsYo5Pmq1GIgmiis9YWBxNoFSKh1PwUDs9sfCj+dpuH44Es2DcCqG4Z9Pa/obrhG qIifsO3Vh+oN6si5qFhwOA== 0001279569-08-000734.txt : 20080618 0001279569-08-000734.hdr.sgml : 20080618 20080618111300 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001279569-08-000734 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080618 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080618 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080618 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001072627 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 999999999 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A6 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-15204 FILM NUMBER: 08904900 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7120 HURONTARIO STREET CITY: MISSISSAUGA STATE: A6 ZIP: L5W 0A9 BUSINESS PHONE: 9056778889 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7120 HURONTARIO STREET CITY: MISSISSAUGA STATE: A6 ZIP: L5W 0A9 6-K 1 kingsway6k.htm FORM 6-K kingsway6k.htm
 
 
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June,  2008.
 
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
ONTARIO, CANADA
(Province or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
7120 Hurontario Street, Suite 800, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5W 0A9 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:]
Form 20-F  o
Form 40-F  x
 
[Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:]
Yes  o
No  x
[If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):]
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
 
Item
  
Description
     
99.1
  
News Release dated June 18, 2008 - Kingsway announces executive appointments
 
 
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.
 
  KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Dated: June 18, 2008   By:  
/s/ Shelly Gobin
    Shelly Gobin
    Vice President and
    Chief Financial Officer
EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm NEWS RELEASE DATED JUNE 18, 2008 ex991.htm 
Exhibit 99.1
News release via Canada NewsWire, Toronto 416-863-9350

	    Attention Business Editors:
	    Kingsway announces executive appointments

	    TORONTO, June 18 /CNW/ - (TSX:KFS, NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services
Inc. today announced the executive appointments that are intended to produce
strategic synergies and operational efficiencies within the U.S. operations.
The following appointments are effective July 1, 2008.

	    Lincoln General Insurance Company:

	    Roger Beck is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting
Officer at Lincoln General. Roger brings to his new role over 20 years of
related experience, both in personal and commercial lines insurance. Roger has
been with Kingsway for eight years and is currently President and Chief
Executive Officer of American Country and was previously a Vice President at
Lincoln General. He will oversee all ongoing and future underwriting and
product development operations at Lincoln General.
	    Frank Amodeo, currently a Vice President of Kingsway Financial, is
appointed Acting Chief Operating Officer of Lincoln General. Frank has over
30 years of insurance industry experience and has worked closely with all of
the Kingsway subsidiaries over the past seven years. Frank's responsibilities
include overall program relationships and related disciplines, including
claims, loss control, audit, and other partnership strengthening aspects of
Lincoln General's business.

	    American Country Insurance Company:

	    Tom Ossmann is appointed President and Chief Executive Officer at
American Country. Tom will also continue in his current role as President and
Chief Executive Officer of American Service Insurance Company. The additional
responsibilities will, among other things, allow both companies to enhance the
total value to Kingsway of the two companies' commercial automobile lines,
including taxis, and will increase operational efficiencies. In addition, the
joint management will provide opportunities to coordinate marketing and
distribution to maximize the combined market presence of the companies.
	    "The new organizational structure at Lincoln General and American Country
recognizes the need for a more focused operational structure which will enable
Kingsway to better utilize its resources and provide synergies and operational
efficiencies within the organization," said Shaun Jackson, President and Chief
Executive Officer. "These appointments will ensure that our most experienced
managers are closely aligned with ongoing operational needs, while allowing us
to focus on our core business products. Together this will enable Kingsway to
develop and successfully execute its return to profitability and growth."

	    About the Company

	    Kingsway Financial Services Inc. is one of the largest non-standard
automobile insurers and truck insurers in North America based on A.M. Best
data that we have compiled. The Company also provides commercial and personal
property insurance, standard automobile insurance, motorcycle insurance and
other specialty insurance where limited competition and an emphasis on
underwriting profit provide an opportunity for consistent and above-average
returns. Kingsway Financial operates through 11 wholly-owned insurance
subsidiaries in Canada and two insurance agencies in Canada and the United
States. The Company employs approximately 2,900 people in Canada and the
United States and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The common
shares of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, under the trading symbol "KFS".

	    %SEDAR: 00003152E          %CIK: 0001072627

	    /For further information: Shelly Gobin, Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, Tel: (905) 677-8889, Fax: (905) 677-5008; Web Site:
www.kingsway-financial.com/
	    (KFS. KFS)

CO:  Kingsway Financial Services Inc.

CNW 09:00e 18-JUN-08
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