UNITED STATES
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
September 26, 2011
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Cayman Islands
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-33493
(Commission file number)
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N/A
(IRS employer identification no.)
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65 Market Street, Suite 1207
Jasmine Court, Camana Bay,
P.O. Box 31110
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
(Address of principal executive offices)
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KY1-1205
(Zip code)
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(345) 943-4573
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 26, 2011, Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (the "Registrant"), issued a press release announcing that A.M. Best Company has upgraded the financial strength and issuer credit rating for Greenlight Reinsurance, Ltd. from A- (Excellent) to A (Excellent). A copy of the Registrant's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
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GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
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(Registrant)
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By:
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/s/ Barton Hedges
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Name:
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Barton Hedges
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer
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Date:
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September 26, 2011
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