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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): November 8, 2004
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XL CAPITAL LTD
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Cayman Islands 1-10809 98-0191089
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
XL House, One Bermudiana Road, Hamilton, Bermuda HM 11
(Address of principal executive offices)
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 8.01. Other Events.
On November 8, 2004, XL Capital Ltd issued the press release attached as
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release ("XL CAPITAL LTD ANNOUNCES PLAN TO OFFER
SENIOR NOTES") dated November 8, 2004.
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: November 8, 2004
XL CAPITAL LTD
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Fiona Luck
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Name: Fiona Luck
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief of Group Operations