UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2018

VALIDUS HOLDINGS, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



BERMUDA	001-33606	98-0501001
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

29 Richmond Road, Pembroke, Bermuda HM 08

(Address of principal executive offices)

(441) 278-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Emerging growth company o

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Item 7.01		Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Financial Condition Report (“FCR”) for Validus Holdings, Ltd. (“Validus”) has been published on Validus’ website located at www.validusholdings.com within the “Investors” section under “Governance Documents.” The FCR has been filed with the Bermuda Monetary Authority and includes, among other things, details of Validus’ business and performance, governance structure, risk profile, solvency valuation, capital management and regulatory capital requirements for the year ended December 31, 2017.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 30, 2018



	VALIDUS HOLDINGS, LTD. (Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Robert F. Kuzloski

	Name:	Robert F. Kuzloski
	Title:	Executive Vice President and General Counsel

VALIDUS HOLDINGS LTD 8-K