RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2014-- EMPLOYERS© (NYSE: EIG), America's small business insurance specialist©, has named Barry J. Vogt chief claims officer, senior vice president. He leads EMPLOYERS’ claim operations group and is responsible for claims strategy, medical management/managed care strategy, catastrophic claim management, fraud investigations, claim controls, regulatory compliance and subrogation effectiveness. Vogt brings to EMPLOYERS more than 29 years of experience in the insurance industry, and progressive management experience with various companies including Sedgwick Claims Management Services and Crawford & Company. Vogt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska and holds a CPCU Professional Designation. He will be based out of EMPLOYERS' headquarters in Reno, Nevada.

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.

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