Assumption Letter by Trenwick Group Ltd. for Executive Agreement with Trenwick Group Inc.

Summary

Trenwick Group Ltd. agrees to take over all rights and responsibilities of Trenwick Group Inc. under an existing agreement with an executive, effective September 27, 2000. This means Trenwick Group Ltd. becomes the new party to the agreement, and all future communications should be directed to its Bermuda address. The terms of the original agreement remain unchanged, but Trenwick Group Ltd. is now responsible for fulfilling them.

EX-10.16 7 0007.txt FORM OF ASSUMPTION LETTER September 27, 2000 (Executive Name) (Executive Address) Dear (Name): Effective as of the date of this letter and in accordance with the operation of Section 271 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, Trenwick Group Ltd. hereby assumes the benefits and obligations of Trenwick Group Inc. under the Amended and Restated Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2000, by and between Trenwick Group Inc. and you, a copy of which is attached hereto (the "Agreement"). On or after the date hereof, notices under the Agreement to the Trenwick Group Ltd., as successor to Trenwick Group Inc., should be made to the following address: Trenwick Group Ltd. Continental Building 25 Church Street Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda Attn: Secretary Sincerely, TRENWICK GROUP LTD. By:______________________ James F. Billett, Jr. Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer