AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 14, 2012-- EMPLOYERS^® (NYSE: EIG), America's small business insurance specialist^®, has named Henry Eford sales executive for the Austin and San Antonio markets. Based in Austin, Eford brings extensive sales and business development experience to EMPLOYERS, with advanced knowledge of wholesale and retail insurance operations and business insurance coverage.

Eford joins EMPLOYERS from Travelers Insurance Company where he most recently served as account executive, and was responsible for business development, cultivating broker relationships, and market and data analysis to streamline operations and drive increased profitability.

If you are interested in becoming appointed with EMPLOYERS in Austin or San Antonio, please contact Henry Eford at (512) 284-1768 or email heford@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 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. Not all insurers do business in all jurisdictions. Additional information can be found at: www.employers.com.

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Source: Employers Holdings, Inc.

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