Maiden Holdings, Ltd. — M&A Activity 2010

Jul 9, 2010

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): July 6, 2010

MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-34042 (Commission File Number) 98-0570192 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

131 Front Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(441) 292-7090

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 6, 2010, Maiden Holdings, Ltd. issued a press release announcing its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of the reinsurance-related infrastructure, assets and liabilities of GMAC International Insurance Services, Ltd. A copy of the press release is hereby furnished to the Commission and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

No. Description

99.1 Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated July 6, 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:
July 9, 2010 | |
| --- | --- |
| By: | /s/
Lawrence F. Metz |
| | Lawrence
F. Metz |
| | Senior
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No.	Description
99.1	Press
Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated July 6,
2010.