RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 4, 2019-- EMPLOYERS^® (NYSE: EIG), America’s small business insurance specialist^®, is now offering workers’ compensation insurance policies in Hawaii, completing a strategic expansion initiative and marking a significant achievement in the company’s 106-year history. The expansion allows EMPLOYERS to provide workers’ compensation insurance to small businesses nationally, excluding four monopolistic states.

“We’re excited to provide a competitive workers’ compensation insurance option to small business owners across the country,” said Douglas D. Dirks, President and Chief Executive Officer of Employers Holdings, Inc. “EMPLOYERS started as the Nevada Insurance Fund in 1913 and is now a trusted partner to agents and small business policyholders nationwide. They appreciate our specialized focus and deep expertise in workers’ compensation insurance, our commitment to excellent customer service, and the many resources we provide to help keep workers safe.”

From its roots as a single-state government entity to now, a publicly traded national insurance carrier, EMPLOYERS is excited to continue investing in initiatives designed to help transform the way small businesses and insurance agents utilize digital capabilities to improve their customer experience and propel their businesses.

For more information, visit www.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 businesses engaged in low-to-medium hazard industries. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 46 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Additional information can be found at: www.employers.com.

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EMPLOYERS® and America's small business insurance specialist® are registered trademarks of Employers Insurance Company of Nevada. Insurance is offered through Employers Compensation Insurance Company, Employers Insurance Company of Nevada, Employers Preferred Insurance Company, Employers Assurance Company. Not all insurers do business in all jurisdictions.

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