National Federation of Independent Business Names EMPLOYERS(R) Provider of Choice...

National Federation of Independent Business Names EMPLOYERS(R) Provider of
Choice for its 22,000 California Members

RENO, Nev., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The National Federation of
Independent Business (NFIB) has officially named EMPLOYERS(R), America's small
business insurance specialist(R), its workers' compensation insurance provider
of choice for its 22,000 California members. NFIB selected EMPLOYERS because
of its strong presence in California, and its focus and expertise as a
specialty writer of workers' compensation insurance for small businesses.

As part of the agreement, NFIB's California members are eligible to receive a
five percent discount on workers' compensation insurance policies with
EMPLOYERS through its subsidiary Employers Compensation Insurance Company.
Members can access this valuable benefit through EMPLOYERS appointed agencies.

"NFIB/California is delighted to provide our members access to discounted
workers' compensation policies and value-added services tailored to the needs
of California's small businesses through our agreement with EMPLOYERS," said
John Kabateck, NFIB/California Executive Director. "EMPLOYERS has a proven
track record of providing cost-effective workers' compensation services to
small businesses, and has long been committed to the California market and our
members, making this agreement an ideal fit."

"As the innovators and job generators driving economic growth in our country,
small businesses face unique challenges, particularly in California," said
Hale Johnston, senior vice president, EMPLOYERS. "Just like the NFIB, we are
100 percent focused on meeting the unique needs of small businesses, which
makes our agreement a natural fit. Together, we are able to create a powerful
value proposition for NFIB's California members that delivers a robust service
package at an affordable price, which enables small businesses to better
compete in a volatile economy."

For more information about this program and to learn how to begin saving on
workers' compensation costs, NFIB/California members should contact Lauren
Zahedani, member support manager, NFIB, at (916) 448-9904, or via email
Lauren.zahedani@nfib.org. They also can learn more by contacting a local
independent insurance agent or by visiting www.nfib-employers.com.

About Employers Holdings, Inc.
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) is a holding company with subsidiaries
that are specialty providers of workers' compensation insurance and services
focused on select, small and medium-sized businesses engaged in low to medium
hazard industries. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 30
states. Insurance is offered by Employers Insurance Company of Nevada,
Employers Compensation Insurance Company, Employers Preferred Insurance
Company, and Employers Assurance Company, all rated A- (Excellent) by A.M.
Best Company. Employers Preferred Insurance Company and Employers Assurance
Company are also known as AmCOMP Preferred Insurance Company and AmCOMP
Assurance Corporation, respectively. Additional information can be found at:
http://www.employers.com.

About NFIB
NFIB is the nation's leading small business association, representing small
businesses in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a
nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business
owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business.
NFIB's powerful network of grassroots activists send their views directly to
state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus
playing a critical role in supporting America's free enterprise system. NFIB's
mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and
grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available at
www.NFIB.com/newsroom.

Copyright(C) 2009 EMPLOYERS. All rights reserved. EMPLOYERS(R) and America's
small business insurance specialist.(R) are registered trademarks of Employers
Insurance Company of Nevada.

SOURCE Employers Holdings, Inc.

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