LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc.


UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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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):  July 20, 2005

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LANDAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Virginia

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

1-13990

 (Commission

File Number)

54-1589611

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)


101 Gateway Centre Parkway

Richmond, Virginia

(Address of principal executive offices)

23235-5153

 (Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (804) 267-8000


Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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 the following provisions:


o

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o

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o

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o

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Item 8.01

Other Events.


LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. issued a press release on July 20, 2005 announcing the establishment of reserves relating to anticipated exposure to regulatory matters nationwide and an agreement to settle regulatory issues with the California Department of Insurance. The press release is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.


Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(c)

Exhibits.

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Description


99.1

Press Release dated July 20, 2005.


















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.



LANDAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.



Date:

July 20, 2005

By: /s/ Christine R. Vlahcevic           


Christine R. Vlahcevic

Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller

 













EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

 Description


99.1

Press Release dated July 20, 2005.