xl8k_020910.htm

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
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 9, 2010
 
XL Capital Ltd
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Cayman Islands
  
1-10804
  
98-0191089
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  
(Commission
File Number)
  
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

XL House, One Bermudiana Road, Hamilton, Bermuda
  
HM08
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (441) 292-8515
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 
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Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information is being furnished under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On February 9, 2010, XL Capital Ltd issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein announcing the results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.


Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:

 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
Press Release ("XL CAPITAL LTD ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2009 RESULTS"), dated February 9, 2010.



 
 
 

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.

Date: February 9, 2010

 
 
XL CAPITAL LTD
      (Registrant)
 
 
 
By:
 /s/ Kirstin Romann Gould
   
Name:   Kirstin Romann Gould
Title:     General Counsel and Secretary