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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 3, 2003 ProAssurance Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-16533 63-1261433 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.) 100 Brookwood Place, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 (Address of Principal Executive Office ) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (205) 877-4400 Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits ------- --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits filed with this report: Number Exhibit 99.1 Copy of Registrant's press release, dated September 3, 2003, publicly announcing its participation in a panel discussion of the medical professional liability business at an investor conference sponsored by Sandler O'Neill and Partners. The release also provides instructions for accessing the conference via the internet or telephone. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure ------- ------------------------ 99.2 The Registrant has furnished this report to disclose for Regulation FD purposes its participation in a panel discussion of the medical professional liability business at an investor conference sponsored by Sandler O'Neill and Partners. The release also provides instructions for accessing the conference via the internet or telephone. 2 SIGNATURE 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: September 3, 2003 PROASSURANCE CORPORATION By: /s/ Howard H. Friedman ---------------------------- Howard H. Friedman Chief Financial Officer 3