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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