RENO, Nev., Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) has officially named EMPLOYERS(R), America's small business insurance specialist(R), its preferred provider for workers' compensation insurance for its members. NvRA selected EMPLOYERS because of its strong presence in Nevada, and its focus and expertise as a specialty writer of workers' compensation insurance for small businesses.

As part of the new relationship, NvRA members receive an automatic 10% discount on their workers' compensation premium, and qualified members may receive up to a 25% discount on their workers' compensation policy with EMPLOYERS*, through its subsidiary Employers Compensation Insurance Company. Members can access this valuable benefit exclusively through NvRA's workers' compensation agency, Orgill/Singer & Associates Inc.

"The NvRA is delighted to provide our members access to discounted workers' compensation policies and value-added services tailored to the needs of restaurants through our relationships with EMPLOYERS and Orgill/Singer & Associates," said Katherine Jacobi, NvRA President & CEO. "EMPLOYERS has a proven track record of providing cost-effective workers' compensation services, and has been committed to the Nevada market for almost 100 years, which makes this partnership an ideal fit."

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

For more information about this program and to learn how to begin saving on workers' compensation costs, call (800)745-3065, email info@nvrestaurants.com, or go to www.nvrestaurants.com.

*Subject to EMPLOYERS underwriting guidelines.

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 coast-to-coast. 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: http://www.employers.com.

ABOUT NEVADA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1982, the Nevada Restaurant Association is the leading business association serving the needs of food service operators in Nevada. As an affiliate of the National Restaurant Association, and together with the NvRA Educational Foundation, the Association's mission is to promote, protect and educate the restaurant industry, which is comprised of more than 5,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing more than 150,000 people.

SOURCE Employers Holdings, Inc.