Employers Holdings, Inc.

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.

Employers Holdings reported a decrease in net income for Q1 2026 to $10.2 million, down from $12.8 million in Q1 2025, despite a slight increase in total revenues to $207.6 million. Basic earnings per share rose slightly to $0.53. The company also declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per common share and significantly increased its long-term debt to $125.0 million while reducing short-term debt to zero. Net cash provided by operating activities saw a substantial decline.

Employers Holdings, Inc. reported Q1 2026 net income of $10.2 million ($0.52 per diluted share) and adjusted net income of $10.3 million ($0.53 per diluted share), both down from Q1 2025. Gross premiums written decreased by 14.8% to $180.8 million, reflecting a deliberate strategy to prioritize underwriting quality over volume. The company's Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend by 6.25% to $0.34 per share and authorized a new $125.0 million share repurchase program, demonstrating confidence in future performance.