RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2015-- EMPLOYERS^® (NYSE:EIG), America's small business insurance specialist^®, has named Jay B. Goldberg as vice president, internal audit for EMPLOYERS. With 25 years of internal audit experience and 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Goldberg brings to EMPLOYERS strong experience in the field of internal audit. This position will work under the direction of the audit committee, and will bring best-in-class thinking to the internal audit function relative to risk assessment, audit process development, utilization of automated audit tools, and the development of the function.

For the past year, Goldberg has been an independent consultant in his area of expertise. Prior to that, he was with Selective Insurance Company of America where he served as assistant vice president and director of internal audit. Through his 15 years in the industry, Goldberg held various positions with increasing responsibilities that will add a valued contribution to the EMPLOYERS organization.

Goldberg will be based in Reno, NV.

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 throughout the United 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. Additional information can be found at: www.employers.com.

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