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):		April 1, 2008

DELPHI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-11462		13-3427277
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

1105 North Market Street, Suite 1230, P.O. Box 8985, Wilmington, DE		19899
(Address of principal executive offices)		(ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code     302-478-5142

Not Applicable

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

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

Pursuant to the succession plan for the senior management of the Registrant’s subsidiary, Safety National Casualty Corporation (“SNCC”), previously announced by the Registrant, Harold F. Ilg retired from the position of Chairman of SNCC, effective April 1, 2008. Concurrently with such retirement, Mr. Ilg was appointed Executive Vice President, Business Development, of the Registrant and was named Chairman Emeritus of SNCC. Mr. Ilg will continue to serve as a member of the Registrant’s Board of Directors.

Item 8.01 Other Events

Pursuant to the succession plan for the senior management of SNCC previously announced by the Registrant, Terrence T. Schoeninger was appointed as the Chairman of SNCC, effective April 1, 2008. Mr. Schoeninger will continue to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of SNCC.

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: April 4, 2008