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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): August 10, 2007
EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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NEVADA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
001-33245 (Commission File Number) |
04-3850065 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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9790 Gateway Drive (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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89521 (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number including area code: (888) 682-6671 | ||
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No change since last report (Former Name or Address, if Changed Since Last Report) | ||
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Section 8 – Other Information
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 10, 2007, Employers Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable on September 13, 2007 to shareholders of record as of August 23, 2007. Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the press release issued by the Company.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Employers Holdings, Inc. press release, dated August 10, 2007. |
SIGNATURE
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.
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC. | |||
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/s/ Lenard T. Ormsby | ||
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Name: |
Lenard T. Ormsby | ||
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Executive Vice President, Chief | ||
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Legal Officer and General Counsel | ||
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Dated: |
August 10, 2007 |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
Employers Holdings, Inc. press release, dated August 10, 2007. |
Exhibit 99.1
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news release |
For Immediate Release
Employers Holdings, Inc. Announces Dividend
RENO, Nev., August 10, 2007 – Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of six cents ($0.06) per share. The dividend is payable on Sept. 13, 2007, to stockholders of record as of Aug. 23, 2007.
This press release may include “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) reflecting the company’s expectations regarding future events. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from expectations including, without limitation, factors that affect the company’s share price and general market conditions.
Employers Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries that are specialty providers of workers’ compensation insurance and services focused on select, small businesses engaged in low-to-medium hazard industries. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 11 states from 13 office locations. The company’s insurance subsidiaries, Employers Insurance Company of Nevada and Employers Compensation Insurance Company are rated A– (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company.
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CONTACT: |
Vicki Erickson, Vice President, Investor Relations, (775) 327-2794 |
verickson@employers.com
Trish White, Director, Corporate Communications, (775) 327-2636
twhite@employers.com
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SOURCE: |
EMPLOYERS® Media Release |
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WEBSITE: |
www.employers.com |
Copyright © 2007 EMPLOYERS. All rights reserved. EMPLOYERS is a registered trademark of Employers Insurance Company of Nevada and the marketing brand for a group of companies providing workers’ compensation insurance and services. Insurance is offered through Employers Compensation Insurance Company, except in Nevada, where insurance is offered through Employers Insurance Company of Nevada. Employers Compensation Insurance Company does not do business in all jurisdictions.