DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 14, 2012-- EMPLOYERS^® (NYSE: EIG), America's small business insurance specialist^®, has named Susan Watson sales executive for the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Based in Dallas, Watson brings 20 years of experience to EMPLOYERS along with valuable sales and agency management skills.

Watson joins EMPLOYERS from Nationwide Insurance where she most recently served as sales manager, and was responsible for forecasting and driving sales efforts, agent management, and facilitation of agency growth.

If you are interested in becoming appointed with EMPLOYERS in Dallas/Fort Worth, please contact Susan Watson at (972) 672-5695 or email swatson@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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