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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)
August 10, 2007
 HCC INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
  Delaware
    
    001-13790
    
    76-0336636(State or other jurisdiction of 
incorporation)
    
    (Commission File
Number)
    
    (IRS Employer
Identification No.)13403 Northwest FreewayHouston, Texas
    
    77040-6094(Address of principal executive offices)
    
    (Zip Code)
   o
    
    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)o
    
    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)o
    
    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))o
    
    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))




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TABLE OF CONTENTS  Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of            Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.Item 9.01Financial Statements and ExhibitsSIGNATURESEXHIBIT INDEXEmployment Agreement - John N. Molbeck, Jr.Employment Agreement - Edward H. Ellis, Jr.Employment Agreement - Michael J. SchellEmployment Agreement - Craig J. Kelbel    Table of Contents  
 Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
  John N. Molbeck, Jr.
 General.
 Benefits upon the Occurrence of Certain Termination Events.




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Edward H. Ellis, Jr.
 General.
 Benefits upon the Occurrence of Certain Termination Events.




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Michael J. Schell
 General.
 Benefits upon the Occurrence of Certain Termination Events.
 Craig J. Kelbel
 General.
 Benefits upon the Occurrence of Certain Termination Events.




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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 No.
    
    Exhibit10.1
    
    Employment Agreement effective March 1, 2007 between HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc. and John N. Molbeck, Jr.10.2
    
    Employment Agreement effective March 1, 2007 between HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc. and Edward H. Ellis, Jr.10.3
    
    Employment Agreement effective June 1, 2007 between HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc. and Michael J. Schell10.4
    
    Employment Agreement effective March 1, 2007 between HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc. and Craig J. Kelbel




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HCC INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.Date: August 10, 2007By:
    
    /s/ Frank J. BramantiFrank J. Bramanti,Chief Executive Officer




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EXHIBIT
INDEX
 No.
    
    Exhibit10.1
    
    Employment Agreement effective March 1, 2007 between HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc. and John N. Molbeck, Jr.10.2
    
    Employment Agreement effective March 1, 2007 between HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc. and Edward H. Ellis, Jr.10.3
    
    Employment Agreement effective June 1, 2007 between HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc. and Michael J. Schell10.4
    
    Employment Agreement effective March 1, 2007 between HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc. and Craig J. Kelbel