UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE
SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Proxy Statement
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Additional Materials
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Material Pursuant to
§240.14a-12
The Navigators Group, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified
In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy
Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 26, 2011
THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC.
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Type: Annual Meeting |
For holders as of: April 01, 2011 |
Date: May 26, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM EDT |
Location:
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Office of the Company |
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Reckson Executive Park |
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6 International Drive |
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Rye Brook, NY 10573 |
You are receiving this communication because you
hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to
vote these shares. This communication presents only
an overview of the more complete proxy materials
that are available to you on the Internet. You may
view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the
important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain
proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement
How to View Online:
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(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
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NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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1) BY INTERNET:
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www.proxyvote.com |
2) BY TELEPHONE:
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1-800-579-1639 |
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to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 12, 2011
to facilitate timely delivery.
How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request
a legal proxy. To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper
copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings
have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket
issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special
requirements for meeting attendance.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include
a voting instruction form.
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The Board of Directors recommends that you
vote FOR the following:
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Election of Directors
Nominees |
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H.J. Mervyn Blakeney
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Terence N. Deeks
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W. Thomas Forrester
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Stanley A. Galanski
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Geoffrey E. Johnson |
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John F. Kirby
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Robert V. Mendelsohn
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Marjorie D. Raines
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Janice C. Tomlinson
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Marc M. Tract |
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
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Approval of the advisory resolution on executive compensation. |
The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:
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Recommendation, by non-binding vote, of the frequency of future executive compensation
advisory votes. |
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
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Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent registered
public accounting firm for 2011. |
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