RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2014-- EMPLOYERS^® (NYSE:EIG), America's small business insurance specialist^®, has named Frank Buonomo vice president of IT infrastructure and operations. With more than 20 years of experience in the information technology field, Buonomo brings to EMPLOYERS a wealth of experience developing and integrating software, computing and networking systems to reduce operating expenses; developing cost effective business solutions; and executing IT projects. He will be based out of EMPLOYERS' corporate headquarters in Reno, Nevada.

Buonomo joins EMPLOYERS from Aon Service Corporation where he was responsible for global insurance consulting and risk management services supporting Fortune 500 companies, including supporting critical infrastructure service functions, developing capacity planning strategy, identifying and executing cost savings opportunities and extensive project management. He holds an MBA in IS & Finance and a BS degree from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois.

About Employers Holdings, Inc.
Employers Holdings, Inc. 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. Insurance subsidiaries include 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.

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