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) July 23, 2003 PENN-AMERICA GROUP, INC. ------------------------ (Exact name of registration as specified in this charter) Pennsylvania 0-22316 23-2731409 -------------------------------- ------------------ ---------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer incorporation ororganization) Number) Identification No.) 420 S. York Road, Hatboro, Pennsylvania 19040 --------------------------------------- -------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 443-3600 -------------- Items 1-4 and Items 6-9. None Item 5. Other Events Second Quarter Earnings Announced On July 23, 2003, the Company released its earnings for the second quarter 2003. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits EXHIBITS Press Release dated July 23, 2003. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. PENN-AMERICA GROUP, INC. Date: July 23, 2003 BY: /s/ Garland P. Pezzuolo --------------------------- Garland P. Pezzuolo Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel