Employers Holdings, Inc.

Employers Holdings, Inc. reported a significant turnaround in its third quarter 2026 results, with net income of $11.6 million ($0.64 per diluted share) compared to a net loss of $8.3 million ($(0.36) per diluted share) in the prior year. This improvement was driven by a lower loss and LAE ratio (71.2% vs. 97.1%) and the absence of prior-year reserve strengthening. While gross premiums written and net premiums earned decreased due to pricing and underwriting actions, net investment income rose by 24% to $32.3 million. The company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share.

Employers Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Kirt Dooley as Senior Vice President, Chief Actuary. Dooley joins from Clear Spring Property & Casualty Company, where he served as Chief Actuary and Chief Risk Officer, building their actuarial and data analytics department and growing assumed reinsurance premiums by over 200% in two years. CEO Katherine Antonello highlighted his experience in building analytics capabilities and his background in reserving, pricing, and data science as key assets for the company's risk management.

Employers Holdings, Inc. amended a previous 8-K filing to announce that its Board of Directors appointed Stephanie C. Bush to serve on two key committees. Ms. Bush will join the Audit, Finance and Investment Committee and the Risk Management, Technology and Innovation Committee, with both appointments effective July 29, 2026. She was initially elected to the Board on June 25, 2026, with her term commencing July 1, 2026.

Employers Holdings reported Q2 2026 basic EPS of $1.60, an increase from $1.24 in Q2 2025, despite a slight decrease in net income to $29.1 million from $29.7 million. Net premiums earned for the quarter were $174.1 million, down from $198.3 million year-over-year. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the company saw a significant increase in share repurchases, totaling $109.5 million, and increased its long-term debt to $125.0 million.

Employers Holdings, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 financial results, with diluted earnings per share growing 29% year-over-year to $1.59. Net income was $29.1 million, while net premiums earned declined 12% to $174.1 million due to a strategic focus on profitability over volume. The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on August 26, 2026, and the company repurchased $27.7 million in shares during the quarter. Additionally, the company successfully launched a new excess workers' compensation product line.

Employers Holdings reported second quarter 2026 financial results, with diluted earnings per share increasing 29% to $1.59 and adjusted diluted EPS up 46% to $0.70, driven by its recapitalization strategy and share repurchases. This occurred despite a 19.6% decline in gross premiums written to $163.4 million and a 12% decrease in net premiums earned, reflecting a deliberate strategy to prioritize profitability over volume. The company also improved its loss and LAE ratio to 70.2% and launched a new excess workers' compensation product line.

Employers Holdings, Inc. announced the election of Stephanie C. Bush to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. Her appointment increases the board's size to nine directors. Ms. Bush brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, having retired from The Hartford Insurance Group where she held various leadership roles, including Executive Vice President and Head of Small Commercial and Personal Lines Insurance. She will receive standard non-employee director compensation.

Employers Holdings, Inc. announced the election of Stephanie C. Bush to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Bush brings decades of leadership experience in underwriting, product, and distribution from leading insurers, including The Hartford Insurance Group, where she retired as Executive Vice President and Head of Small Commercial and Personal Lines Insurance. Her extensive industry background is expected to be a significant asset to the company's growth and service to policyholders.

Employers Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Jeffrey P. Lisenby as Executive Vice President, General Counsel. Lisenby brings over 25 years of experience from ProAssurance Corporation, where he served as EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, advising on insurance regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. CEO Kathy Antonello highlighted his deep expertise in insurance law and regulatory matters, anticipating his valuable contribution to the company's growth and navigation of the evolving regulatory landscape.

Employers Holdings, Inc. announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast to review these results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT. Materials will be available on the company's website.