RENO, Nev., Sep 30, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) --EMPLOYERS^® (NYSE:EIG), America's small business insurance specialist^®, has named Kimberly K. Hulse as vice president, regional sales for the western region. With more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, Hulse brings to EMPLOYERS strong experience in sales and agency management. This position will work under the direction of the senior vice president and chief sales officer, and focus on business opportunities that are consistent with EMPLOYERS’ underwriting and financial objectives in the western region.

Hulse joins EMPLOYERS from Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, where she served as chief of staff - distribution, senior director - agency services. Prior to that, she held various positions of increasing responsibility in the insurance industry.

Hulse 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. Additional information can be found at: www.employers.com.

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SOURCE: Employers Holdings, Inc.

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