What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose ACE Limited's financial results for the second quarter of 2004, along with supplementary financial information.

Where can I find the detailed second quarter 2004 financial results?

The detailed financial results are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Second Quarter 2004 Financial Supplement (Exhibit 99.2), which are attached as exhibits to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Does this filing contain new financial statements or pro forma information?

This filing itself does not contain new financial statements or pro forma financial information directly within the Form 8-K. Instead, it references exhibits (a press release and financial supplement) that contain the Q2 2004 financial results and related information.

What is the significance of the statement that the information is 'furnished' and not 'filed'?

The statement indicates that, for certain regulatory purposes, particularly under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the information provided in this filing (and its exhibits) is not considered officially "filed" with the SEC. This typically means it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities as information that is formally filed.

CB 8-K SEC Disclosure — Jul 28, 2004

Summary

This 8-K filing by ACE Limited (formerly Chubb Ltd) on July 27, 2004, primarily serves to disclose the company's second-quarter 2004 financial results. The report indicates that ACE Limited issued a press release and a financial supplement detailing these results on July 27, 2004. Investors can access these documents, furnished as exhibits to this filing, for comprehensive information on the company's operational performance and financial condition during the second quarter of 2004. The filing emphasizes that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain regulatory purposes.

Key Highlights

1ACE Limited reported its second quarter 2004 financial results on July 27, 2004.
2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q2 2004 results.
3A second quarter 2004 Financial Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) is also provided.
4These documents are furnished with the 8-K filing and are incorporated by reference.
5The information is provided under Item 12 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7 (Exhibits) of the Form 8-K.
6The filing explicitly states that the furnished information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Chubb Ltd 8-K Report (Jul 28, 2004)

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