10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

R  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE

ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2013

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE

ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____  to ____

Commission file number: 001-33245

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	04-3850065 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
10375 Professional Circle, Reno, Nevada  89521 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(888) 682-6671

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes R No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes R No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “non-accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer R Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No R

Class	April 30, 2013
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	30,949,683 shares outstanding

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PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1	Consolidated Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2013 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2012	3
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	4
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	5
	Unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations	14
Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	23
Item 4	Controls and Procedures	23
	PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1	Legal Proceedings	24
Item 1A	Risk Factors	24
Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	24
Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	24
Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	24
Item 5	Other Information	24
Item 6	Exhibits	25

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Consolidated Financial Statements

Employers Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
	As of			As of
	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Assets	(unaudited)
Available for sale:
Fixed maturity securities at fair value (amortized cost $1,917,428 at March 31, 2013 and $1,869,142 at December 31, 2012)	$	2,060,483		$	2,024,428
Equity securities at fair value (cost $81,905 at March 31, 2013 and $81,067 at December 31, 2012)	137,401			125,086
Total investments	2,197,884			2,149,514
Cash and cash equivalents	130,889			140,661
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,694			5,353
Accrued investment income	19,096			19,356
Premiums receivable (less bad debt allowance of $6,471 at March 31, 2013 and $5,957 at December 31, 2012)	252,579			223,011
Reinsurance recoverable for:
Paid losses	9,101			9,467
Unpaid losses	798,546			805,386
Deferred policy acquisition costs	42,583			38,852
Deferred income taxes, net	27,649			26,231
Property and equipment, net	14,825			14,680
Intangible assets, net	10,332			10,558
Goodwill	36,192			36,192
Contingent commission receivable—LPT Agreement	19,526			19,141
Other assets	9,987			12,937
Total assets	$	3,573,883		$	3,511,339
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Claims and policy liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	2,258,299		$	2,231,540
Unearned premiums	289,317			265,149
Total claims and policy liabilities	2,547,616			2,496,689
Commissions and premium taxes payable	42,939			40,825
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	15,669			19,522
Deferred reinsurance gain—LPT Agreement	277,466			281,043
Notes payable	112,000			112,000
Other liabilities	30,110			21,879
Total liabilities	3,025,800			2,971,958
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 54,308,212 and 54,144,453 shares issued and 30,935,238 and 30,771,479 shares outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	543			541
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	329,549			325,991
Retained earnings	451,483			445,850
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net	129,058			129,549
Treasury stock, at cost (23,372,974 shares at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012)	(362,550		)	(362,550		)
Total stockholders’ equity	548,083			539,381
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,573,883		$	3,511,339

See accompanying unaudited notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Employers Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
Revenues	(unaudited)
Net premiums earned	$	147,975		$	109,900
Net investment income	17,405			18,385
Realized gains on investments, net	794			1,778
Other income	103			81
Total revenues	166,277			130,144
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	108,272			80,518
Commission expense	18,393			13,816
Underwriting and other operating expenses	31,540			32,989
Interest expense	808			902
Total expenses	159,013			128,225
Net income before income taxes	7,264			1,919
Income tax benefit	(226		)	(4,421		)
Net income	$	7,490		$	6,340
Earnings per common share (Note 10):
Basic and Diluted	$	0.24		$	0.19
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.06		$	0.06
Comprehensive income
Unrealized gains during the period (net of taxes of $14 and $3,255 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	$	25		$	6,044
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains in net income (net of taxes of $278 and $622 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	(516		)	(1,156		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(491		)	4,888
Total comprehensive income	$	6,999		$	11,228
Realized gains on investments, net
Net realized gains on investments before credit related impairments on fixed maturity securities	$	794		$	2,246
Other than temporary impairment, credit losses recognized in earnings	—			(468		)
Realized gains on investments, net	$	794		$	1,778

See accompanying unaudited notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Employers Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
Operating activities	(unaudited)
Net income	$	7,490		$	6,340
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,393			1,414
Stock-based compensation	2,110			1,241
Amortization of premium on investments, net	2,020			1,533
Deferred income tax expense	(1,154		)	(5,149		)
Realized gains on investments, net	(794		)	(1,778		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(170		)	—
Other	562			546
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Premiums receivable	(30,082		)	(26,133		)
Reinsurance recoverable for paid and unpaid losses	7,206			11,501
Federal income taxes recoverable	855			1,021
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	26,759			(941		)
Unearned premiums	24,168			30,765
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	4,455			4,886
Deferred reinsurance gain—LPT Agreement	(3,577		)	(4,338		)
Contingent commission receivable—LPT Agreement	(385		)	(223		)
Other	731			3,740
Net cash provided by operating activities	41,587			24,425
Investing activities
Purchase of fixed maturities	(90,117		)	(108,218		)
Purchase of equity securities	(5,328		)	(18,443		)
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities	—			13,412
Proceeds from sale of equity securities	5,284			3,420
Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of investments	39,693			61,884
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	113			42
Capital expenditures and other	(1,355		)	(2,138		)
Restricted cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) investing activities	659			(4,312		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(51,051		)	(54,353		)
Financing activities
Acquisition of treasury stock	—			(18,730		)
Cash transactions related to stock-based compensation	1,374			(148		)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(1,852		)	(1,939		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	170			—
Net cash used in financing activities	(308		)	(20,817		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(9,772		)	(50,745		)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	140,661			252,300
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	130,889		$	201,555

See accompanying unaudited notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Employers Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Operations

Employers Holdings, Inc. (EHI) is a Nevada holding company. Through its wholly owned insurance subsidiaries, Employers Insurance Company of Nevada (EICN), Employers Compensation Insurance Company (ECIC), Employers Preferred Insurance Company (EPIC), and Employers Assurance Company (EAC), EHI is engaged in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry, specializing in workers' compensation products and services. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to the “Company” refer to EHI, together with its subsidiaries.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. The results of operations for an interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for an entire year. These financial statements have been prepared consistent with the accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The Company considers an operating segment to be any component of its business whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision makers to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance based on discrete financial information. Currently, the Company has one operating segment, workers’ compensation insurance and related services.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. The most significant areas that require management judgment are the estimate of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (LAE), evaluation of reinsurance recoverables, recognition of premium revenue, deferred income taxes, investments, and the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

2. New Accounting Standards

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update Number 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). This update requires companies to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This update became effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this update beginning in the first quarter of 2013. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

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3. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Financial assets
Investments	$	2,197,884	$	2,197,884	$	2,149,514	$	2,149,514
Cash and cash equivalents	130,889		130,889		140,661		140,661
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,694		4,694		5,353		5,353
Financial liabilities
Notes payable	112,000		117,046		112,000		118,207

The Company's estimates of fair value for financial liabilities are based on a combination of the variable interest rates for the Company's existing line of credit and notes with similar durations to discount the projection of future payments on notes payable, and have been determined to be Level 2 fair value measurements, as defined below.

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets are categorized based upon the levels of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Level inputs are defined as follows:

• Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date.

• Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 prices that are observable for similar assets or liabilities through corroboration with market data at the measurement date.

• Level 3 - Inputs that are unobservable that reflect management's best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

The following methods and assumptions were used to determine the fair value of each class of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets.

Fair value of available-for-sale fixed maturity and equity securities is based on quoted market prices, where available, and is obtained primarily from third party pricing services, which generally use Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. The Company obtains a quoted price for each security from third party pricing services. The quoted prices are derived through recently reported trades for identical or similar securities. For securities not actively traded, the third party pricing services may use quoted market prices of similar instruments or discounted cash flow analyses, incorporating inputs that are currently observable in the markets for similar securities. Inputs that are often used in the valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to, broker quotes, benchmark yields, credit spreads, default rates, and prepayment speeds. The Company also performs a quarterly analysis on the prices received from third party pricing services to determine whether the prices are reasonable estimates of fair value, including confirming the fair values of these securities through observable market prices using an alternative pricing source. If differences are noted in this review, the Company may obtain additional information from other pricing services to validate the quoted price. There were no adjustments to prices obtained from third party pricing services as of March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012 that were material to the consolidated financial statements.

If quoted market prices and an estimate determined by using objectively verifiable information are unavailable, the Company produces an estimate of fair value based on internally developed valuation techniques, which, depending on the level of observable market inputs, will render the fair value estimate as Level 2 or Level 3. The Company bases all of its estimates of fair value for assets on the bid price as it represents what a third party market participant would be willing to pay in an arm's length transaction.

These methods of valuation will only produce an estimate of fair value if there is objectively verifiable information to produce a valuation. If objectively verifiable information is not available, the Company would be required to produce an estimate of fair value using some of the same methodologies, making assumptions for market based inputs that are unavailable.

Estimates of fair value for fixed maturity securities are based on estimates using objectively verifiable information and are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. The fair value estimates for determining Level 3 fair value include the Company's assumptions about risk assessments and market participant assumptions based on the best information available, including quotes from market makers and other broker/dealers recognized as market participants, using standard or trade derived inputs, new issue data, monthly payment information, cash flow generation, prepayment speeds, spread adjustments, or rating updates.

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The following table presents the items on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets that are stated at fair value and the fair value measurements.

	March 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	—	$	156,704	$	—	$	—	$	152,490	$	—
U.S. Agencies	—		88,372		—		—		93,967		—
States and municipalities	—		749,842		—		—		758,516		—
Corporate securities	—		726,471		—		—		676,243		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—		244,418		—		—		252,852		—
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	—		56,462		—		—		56,120		—
Asset-backed securities	—		38,214		—		—		34,240		—
Total fixed maturity securities	—		2,060,483		—		—		2,024,428		—
Equity securities	$	137,401	$	—	$	—	$	125,086	$	—	$	—

4. Investments

The cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and estimated fair value of the Company’s investments were as follows:

	Cost or Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
At March 31, 2013
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	143,579	$	13,125	$	—		$	156,704
U.S. Agencies	83,140		5,232		—			88,372
States and municipalities	686,117		63,786		(61		)	749,842
Corporate securities	680,391		46,746		(666		)	726,471
Residential mortgage-backed securities	230,167		14,508		(257		)	244,418
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	55,928		945		(411		)	56,462
Asset-backed securities	38,106		160		(52		)	38,214
Total fixed maturity securities	1,917,428		144,502		(1,447		)	2,060,483
Equity securities	81,905		55,762		(266		)	137,401
Total investments	$	1,999,333	$	200,264	$	(1,713	)	$	2,197,884

At December 31, 2012
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	138,839	$	13,651	$	—		$	152,490
U.S. Agencies	88,202		5,765		—			93,967
States and municipalities	689,776		68,740		—			758,516
Corporate securities	627,047		49,461		(265		)	676,243
Residential mortgage-backed securities	236,461		16,488		(97		)	252,852
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	54,755		1,410		(45		)	56,120
Asset-backed securities	34,062		211		(33		)	34,240
Total fixed maturity securities	1,869,142		155,726		(440		)	2,024,428
Equity securities	81,067		45,399		(1,380		)	125,086
Total investments	$	1,950,209	$	201,125	$	(1,820	)	$	2,149,514

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	124,353	$	126,224
Due after one year through five years	720,923		765,336
Due after five years through ten years	555,608		616,979
Due after ten years	192,343		212,850
Mortgage and asset-backed securities	324,201		339,094
Total	$	1,917,428	$	2,060,483

The following is a summary of investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or greater as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

	March 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Issues	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Issues
	(dollars in thousands)
Less than 12 months:
Fixed maturity securities
States and municipalities	17,575		(61		)	4	—		—			—
Corporate securities	77,590		(626		)	27	36,338		(265		)	12
Residential mortgage-backed securities	31,458		(226		)	10	14,629		(28		)	6
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	25,838		(411		)	7	10,432		(45		)	4
Asset-backed securities	21,575		(52		)	9	16,714		(33		)	5
Total fixed maturity securities	174,036		(1,376		)	57	78,113		(371		)	27
Equity securities	2,999		(236		)	11	11,645		(1,207		)	35
Total less than 12 months	$	177,035	$	(1,612	)	68	$	89,758	$	(1,578	)	62
12 months or greater:
Fixed maturity securities
Corporate securities	2,548		(40		)	1	—		—			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	2,235		(31		)	17	2,341		(69		)	17
Total fixed maturity securities	4,783		(71		)	18	2,341		(69		)	17
Equity securities	822		(30		)	5	456		(173		)	4
Total 12 months or greater	$	5,605	$	(101	)	23	$	2,797	$	(242	)	21
Total available-for-sale:
Fixed maturity securities
States and municipalities	17,575		(61		)	4	—		—			—
Corporate securities	80,138		(666		)	28	36,338		(265		)	12
Residential mortgage-backed securities	33,693		(257		)	27	16,970		(97		)	23
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	25,838		(411		)	7	10,432		(45		)	4
Asset-backed securities	21,575		(52		)	9	16,714		(33		)	5
Total fixed maturity securities	178,819		(1,447		)	75	80,454		(440		)	44
Equity securities	3,821		(266		)	16	12,101		(1,380		)	39
Total available-for-sale	$	182,640	$	(1,713	)	91	$	92,555	$	(1,820	)	83

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Based on reviews of the fixed maturity securities, the Company determined that unrealized losses as of March 31, 2013 were primarily the result of changes in prevailing interest rates and not the credit quality of the issuers. The fixed maturity securities whose total fair value was less than amortized cost were not determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired given the severity and duration of the impairment, the credit quality of the issuers, the Company’s intent to not sell the securities, and a determination that it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities until fair value recovers to above cost, or to maturity.

Based on reviews of the equity securities as of March 31, 2013, the Company determined that the unrealized losses as of that date were not considered to be other-than-temporary due to the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuers.

Realized gains on investments, net and the change in unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities are determined on a specific-identification basis and were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Realized gains on investments, net
Fixed maturity securities
Gross gains	$	—		$	1,703
Gross losses	—			(5		)
Realized gains on fixed maturity securities, net	$	—		$	1,698
Equity securities
Gross gains	$	1,045		$	548
Gross losses	(251		)	(468		)
Realized gains on equity securities, net	$	794		$	80
Total	$	794		$	1,778
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Fixed maturity securities	$	(12,231	)	$	(4,457	)
Equity securities	11,477			11,978
Total	$	(754	)	$	7,521

Net investment income was as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities	$	17,246		$	18,244
Equity securities	837			648
Cash equivalents and restricted cash	35			128
	18,118			19,020
Investment expenses	(713		)	(635		)
Net investment income	$	17,405		$	18,385

The Company is required by various state laws and regulations to keep securities or letters of credit in depository accounts with certain states in which it does business. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, securities having a fair value of $608.6 million and $530.6 million, respectively, were on deposit. These laws and regulations govern not only the amount, but also the types of securities that are eligible for deposit. The deposits are limited to fixed maturity securities in all states. Additionally, certain reinsurance contracts require Company funds to be held in trust for the benefit of the ceding reinsurer to secure the outstanding liabilities assumed by the Company. The fair value of fixed maturity securities held in trust for the benefit of ceding reinsurers at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $34.5 million and $35.0 million, respectively. Pursuant to the Amended Credit Facility, a portion of the Company's debt was secured by fixed maturity securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents that had a fair value of $109.4 million and $110.4 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

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5. Income Taxes

Income tax expense for interim periods is measured using an estimated effective tax rate for the annual period. The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rates for the periods presented.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
Expense computed at statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%
Dividends received deduction and tax-exempt interest	(25.0	)	(162.1	)
LPT Agreement	(14.4	)	(106.5	)
Other	1.3		3.2
Effective tax rate	(3.1	)%	(230.4	)%

6. Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

The following table represents a reconciliation of changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Unpaid losses and LAE, gross of reinsurance, at beginning of period	$	2,231,540	$	2,272,363
Less reinsurance recoverables for unpaid losses and LAE	805,386		940,840
Net unpaid losses and LAE at beginning of period	1,426,154		1,331,523
Losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current period	111,104		84,554
Prior periods	1,130		525
Total net losses and LAE incurred during the period	112,234		85,079
Deduct payments for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current period	5,064		4,521
Prior periods	73,571		70,008
Total net payments for losses and LAE during the period	78,635		74,529
Ending unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance	1,459,753		1,342,073
Reinsurance recoverable for unpaid losses and LAE	798,546		929,349
Unpaid losses and LAE, gross of reinsurance, at end of period	$	2,258,299	$	2,271,422

Total net losses and LAE included in the above table excludes the impact of the amortization of the deferred reinsurance gain—LPT Agreement (Deferred Gain) (Note 7).

The increase in the estimates of incurred losses and LAE attributable to insured events for prior periods was primarily related to the Company's assigned risk business.

7. LPT Agreement

The Company is party to a 100% quota share retroactive reinsurance agreement (LPT Agreement) under which $1.5 billion in liabilities for losses and LAE related to claims incurred by EICN prior to July 1, 1995 were reinsured for consideration of $775.0 million. The LPT Agreement provides coverage up to $2.0 billion. The initial Deferred Gain resulting from the LPT Agreement was recorded as a liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as Deferred reinsurance gain–LPT Agreement. The Company is also entitled to receive a contingent profit commission under the LPT Agreement. The contingent profit commission is an amount based on the favorable difference between actual paid losses and LAE and expected paid losses and LAE as established in the LPT Agreement. The Company records its estimate of contingent profit commission in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as Contingent commission receivable–LPT Agreement and a corresponding liability is recorded on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in Deferred reinsurance gain–LPT Agreement. The Deferred Gain is being amortized using the recovery method. Amortization is determined by the proportion of actual reinsurance recoveries to total estimated recoveries over the life of the LPT Agreement, except for the contingent profit commission, which is amortized through June 30, 2024. The amortization is recorded in losses and LAE incurred in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Any adjustments to the Deferred Gain are recorded in losses and LAE incurred in the accompanying consolidated statements

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of comprehensive income. There were no adjustments to the estimated reserves ceded under the LPT Agreement in the current period.

The Company amortized $4.0 million and $4.6 million of the Deferred Gain for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The remaining Deferred Gain was $277.5 millionand $281.0 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The estimated remaining liabilities subject to the LPT Agreement were $663.9 million and $672.3 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Losses and LAE paid with respect to the LPT Agreement totaled $613.5 million and $605.1 million through March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net, is comprised of unrealized gains on investments classified as available-for-sale, net of deferred tax expense. The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net:

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)
Net unrealized gain on investments, before taxes	$	198,551		$	199,305
Deferred tax expense on net unrealized gains	(69,493		)	(69,756		)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net	$	129,058		$	129,549

9. Stock-Based Compensation

In March 2013, the Company awarded stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance share units (PSUs) to certain officers of the Company as follows:

	Number Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value on Date of Grant		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Fair Value on Date of Grant
						(in millions)
Stock options(1)	162,800	$	7.04	$	22.24	$	1.1
RSUs(1)	73,894	22.24		—		1.6
PSUs(2)	147,440	22.24		—		3.3

(1) The stock options and RSUs were awarded to certain officers of the Company and vest 25% on March 19, 2014, and each of the subsequent three anniversaries of that date. The stock options and RSUs are subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, such as: death or disability, or in connection with change of control of the Company. The stock options expire seven years from the date of grant.

(2) The PSUs have a performance period of three years and are subject to certain performance goals, based on the Company's statutory combined ratio, with payouts that range from 0% to 200% of the target awards. The values shown in the table represent the target number of PSUs awarded.

A total of 109,656 and 101,261 stock options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively.

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10. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income applicable to stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilutive impact of all convertible securities on earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share includes shares assumed issued under the “treasury stock method,” which reflects the potential dilution that would occur if outstanding options were to be exercised. The following table presents the net income and the weighted average shares outstanding used in the earnings per common share calculations.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands, except share data)
Net income available to stockholders—basic and diluted	$	7,490	$	6,340
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—basic	30,914,478		32,649,205
Effect of dilutive securities:
PSUs	138,495		1,847
Stock options	250,916		88,406
RSUs	85,748		86,633
Dilutive potential shares	475,159		176,886
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—diluted	31,389,637		32,826,091

Diluted earnings per share exclude outstanding options and other common stock equivalents in periods where the inclusion of such options and common stock equivalents would be anti-dilutive. The following table presents options and RSUs that were excluded from diluted earnings per share.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013	2012
Options excluded as the exercise price was greater than the average market price	162,800	936,680
Options and RSUs excluded under the treasury method, as the potential proceeds on settlement or exercise price was greater than the value of shares acquired	416,221	556,055

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in Item 1 of Part I. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” or similar terms refer to Employers Holdings, Inc. (EHI), together with its subsidiaries. The information contained in this quarterly report is not a complete description of our business or the risks associated with an investment in our common stock. We urge you to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this quarterly report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (Annual Report).

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements if accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Forward-looking statements include those related to our expected financial position, business, financing plans, litigation, future premiums, revenues, earnings, pricing, investments, business relationships, expected losses, loss reserves, acquisitions, competition, rate increases with respect to our business, and the insurance industry in general. Statements including words such as “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “may,” “anticipate,” “will” or similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical or anticipated results, depending on a number of factors. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in our Annual Report and other documents that we have filed with the SEC.

Overview

We are a Nevada holding company. Through our insurance subsidiaries, we provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage to select, small businesses in low to medium hazard industries. Workers’ compensation insurance is provided under a statutory system wherein most employers are required to provide coverage for their employees’ medical, disability, vocational rehabilitation, and/or death benefit costs for work-related injuries or illnesses. We provide workers’ compensation insurance in 31 states and the District of Columbia, with a concentration in California, where over one-half of our business is generated. Our revenues are primarily comprised of net premiums earned, net investment income, and net realized gains on investments.

We target small businesses, as we believe that this market is traditionally characterized by fewer competitors, more attractive pricing, and stronger persistency when compared to the U.S. workers’ compensation insurance industry in general. We believe we are able to price our policies at levels that are competitive and profitable over the long-term. Our underwriting approach is to consistently underwrite small business accounts at appropriate and competitive prices without sacrificing long-term profitability and stability for short-term top-line revenue growth.

Our goal is to maintain our focus on disciplined underwriting and to continue to pursue profitable growth opportunities across market cycles; however, we continue to be affected by persistently low investment yields and continuing high levels of unemployment nationally. We do not believe overall economic conditions will change significantly in the near-term.

We market and sell our workers' compensation insurance products through independent local, regional, and national agents and brokers; through our strategic partnerships and alliances, including our principal partners ADP, Inc. and Anthem Blue Cross of California; and through relationships with national, regional, and local trade groups and associations.

Results of Operations

Overall, net income was $7.5 million and $6.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We recognized underwriting losses of $10.2 million and $17.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Underwriting income or loss is determined by deducting losses and LAE, commission expense, and underwriting and other operating expenses from net premiums earned. Key factors that affected our financial performance during the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012, include:

• Gross premiums written increased 22.5%;

• Net premiums earned increased 34.6%;

• Losses and LAE increased 34.5%;

• Underwriting and other operating expenses decreased 4.4%; and

• Income tax benefit decreased to $0.2 million in 2013, from $4.4 million in 2012.

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A primary measure of our performance is our ability to increase stockholders’ equity, including the impact of the Deferred reinsurance gain–LPT Agreement (Deferred Gain), over the long-term. The following table shows our stockholders' equity including the Deferred Gain, stockholders' equity on a GAAP basis, and number of common shares outstanding at:

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(in thousands, expect share data)
Stockholders' equity including the Deferred Gain(1)	$	825,549	$	820,424
GAAP stockholders' equity	$	548,083	$	539,381
Common shares outstanding	30,935,238		30,771,479

(1) Stockholders' equity, including the Deferred Gain, is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as total stockholders' equity plus the Deferred Gain, which we believe is an important supplemental measure of our capital position.

The comparative components of net income are set forth in the following table:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	174,963		$	142,794
Net premiums written	$	172,026		$	140,364
Net premiums earned	$	147,975		$	109,900
Net investment income	17,405			18,385
Realized gains on investments, net	794			1,778
Other income	103			81
Total revenues	166,277			130,144
Losses and LAE	108,272			80,518
Commission expense	18,393			13,816
Underwriting and other operating expenses	31,540			32,989
Interest expense	808			902
Income tax benefit	(226		)	(4,421		)
Total expenses	158,787			123,804
Net income	$	7,490		$	6,340
Less amortization of the Deferred Gain related to losses	$	3,305		$	4,156
Less amortization of the Deferred Gain related to contingent commission	382			269
Less impact of LPT Contingent Commission Adjustments(1)	275			136
Net income before impact of the LPT Agreement(2)	$	3,528		$	1,779

(1) Any adjustment to the contingent profit commission under the LPT Agreement results in a cumulative adjustment to the Deferred Gain, which is also recognized in losses and LAE incurred in the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income, such that the Deferred Gain reflects the balance that would have existed had the revised contingent profit commission been recognized at the inception of the LPT Agreement. (LPT Contingent Commission Adjustments)

(2) We define net income before impact of the LPT Agreement as net income before the impact of: (a) amortization of Deferred Gain; (b) adjustments to LPT Agreement ceded reserves; and (c) adjustments to contingent commission receivable–LPT Agreement. Deferred Gain reflects the unamortized gain from our LPT Agreement. Under GAAP, this gain is deferred and is being amortized using the recovery method. Amortization is determined by the proportion of actual reinsurance recoveries to total estimated recoveries over the life of the LPT Agreement, except for the contingent profit commission, which is amortized through June 30, 2024. The amortization is reflected in losses and LAE. We periodically reevaluate the remaining direct reserves subject to the LPT Agreement and the expected losses and LAE subject to the contingent profit commission under the LPT Agreement. Our reevaluation results in corresponding adjustments, if needed, to reserves, ceded reserves, contingent commission receivable, and the Deferred Gain, with the net effect being an increase or decrease, as the case may be, to net income. Net income before impact of the LPT Agreement is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP, but rather reflects a difference in accounting treatment between statutory and GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income before income taxes or net income, or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP.

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We present net income before impact of the LPT Agreement because we believe that it is an important supplemental measure of operating performance to be used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in evaluating us. The LPT Agreement was a non-recurring transaction, under which the Deferred Gain does not effect our ongoing operations, and, consequently, we believe this presentation is useful in providing a meaningful understanding of our operating performance. In addition, we believe this non-GAAP measure, as we have defined it, is helpful to our management in identifying trends in our performance because the excluded item has limited significance on our current and ongoing operations.

Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums earned increased34.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding period in 2012. This increase is primarily due to increasing policy count and higher net rate.

The following table shows the percentage change in our in-force premium, policy count, average policy size, payroll exposure upon which our premiums are based, and net rate.

	As of March 31, 2013
	Year-to-Date Increase		Year-Over-Year Increase
In-force premiums	4.3	%	29.3	%
In-force policy count	2.0		22.2
Average in-force policy size	2.3		5.8
In-force payroll exposure	1.3		17.3
Net rate(1)	2.9		10.2

(1) Net rate, defined as total premium in-force divided by total insured payroll exposure, is a function of a variety of factors, including rate changes, underwriting risk profiles and pricing, and changes in business mix related to economic and competitive pressures.

Our in-force premiums and number of policies in-force by select states were as follows:

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
State	Premiums In-force		Policies In-force	Premiums In-force		Policies In-force	Premiums In-force		Policies In-force	Premiums In-force		Policies In-force
	(dollars in thousands)
California	$	331,361	47,300	$	317,890	46,829	$	247,762	39,931	$	221,910	36,867
Illinois	30,915		3,246	30,555		3,302	27,075		2,813	24,744		2,433
Georgia	24,110		3,354	22,985		3,150	18,240		2,301	16,393		2,050
Florida	18,199		3,034	17,676		2,918	15,476		2,499	15,226		2,399
Nevada	16,005		3,862	15,522		3,876	15,510		3,819	14,639		3,718
Other	139,665		20,588	132,714		19,739	109,391		15,245	101,009		13,226
Total	$	560,255	81,384	$	537,342	79,814	$	433,454	66,608	$	393,921	60,693

Our strategic partnerships and alliances generated $126.7 million and $102.4 million, or 22.6% and 23.6%, of our in-force premiums as of March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We believe that the bundling of products and services through these relationships contributes to higher retention rates than business generated by our independent agents. These relationships also allow us to access new customers that we may not have access to through our independent agent distribution channel. We continue to expand our existing relationships and actively seek new partnerships and alliances.

In September 2012, the California legislature passed Senate Bill No. 863 (SB 863), which was subsequently signed into law. SB 863 includes a number of reforms to California's workers' compensation system, including increases to permanent disability benefits offset by reforms designed to reduce costs in the system. According to the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, the cost savings are expected to be achieved through a number of measures, including: the creation of a new dispute resolution process outside of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board for medical treatments and billing issues; new controls on liens; and calls for new fee schedules for physicians, interpreters, ambulatory surgery centers, and home health care.

Any cost savings associated with SB 863 will be dependent on the implementation of the provisions of the bill and are not included in our current rate filings. We will evaluate SB 863's mandated regulations as they are adopted and will adjust our rate filings as indicated. We can offer no assurance that SB 863 will result in any cost savings for us or when any cost savings might occur.

We set our own premium rates in California based upon actuarial analyses of current and anticipated loss trends with a goal of maintaining underwriting profitability. Due to increasing loss costs, primarily medical cost inflation, we have increased our filed premium rates in California by a cumulative 41.3% since the beginning of 2009.

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The following table sets forth the percentage increases to our filed California rates effective for new and renewal policies incepting on or after the dates shown.

Effective Date	Premium Rate Change Filed in California
February 1, 2009	10.0	%
August 15, 2009	10.5
March 15, 2010	3.0
March 15, 2011	2.5
September 15, 2011	3.9
June 15, 2012	6.0

We expect that total premiums in 2013 across our markets will reflect:

• overall rate increases;

• decelerating policy count growth; and

• increasing average policy size.

Net Investment Income and Realized Gains on Investments, Net

We invest our holding company assets, statutory surplus, and the funds supporting our insurance liabilities, including unearned premiums and unpaid losses and LAE. We invest in fixed maturity securities, equity securities, and cash equivalents. Net investment income includes interest and dividends earned on our invested assets and amortization of premiums and discounts on our fixed maturity securities, less bank service charges and custodial and portfolio management fees. We have established a high quality/short duration bias in our investment portfolio.

Net investment income decreased5.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012. The decrease was primarily related to decreases in the average pre-tax book yield on invested assets to 3.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 3.8% for the same period of 2012. The tax-equivalent yield on invested assets decreased to 4.3% at March 31, 2013, compared to 4.9% at March 31, 2012.

Realized gains and losses on our investments are reported separately from our net investment income. Realized gains and losses on investments include the gain or loss on a security at the time of sale compared to its original or adjusted cost (equity securities) or amortized cost (fixed maturity securities). Realized losses are also recognized when securities are written down as a result of an other-than-temporary impairment.

Net realized gains on investments were $0.8 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Additional information regarding our Investments is set forth under “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Investments.”

Combined Ratio

The combined ratio, expressed as a percentage, is a key measurement of underwriting profitability. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss and LAE ratio, the commission expense ratio, and underwriting and other operating expenses ratio. When the combined ratio is below 100%, we have recorded underwriting income, and conversely, when the combined ratio is greater than 100%, we cannot be profitable without investment income. Because we only have one operating segment, holding company expenses are included in our calculation of the combined ratio.

The following table provides the calculation of our calendar year combined ratios.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
Loss and LAE ratio	73.2	%	73.3	%
Underwriting and other operating expenses ratio	21.3		30.0
Commission expense ratio	12.4		12.6
Combined ratio	106.9	%	115.9	%

Loss and LAE Ratio. Expressed as a percentage, this is the ratio of losses and LAE to net premiums earned.

Losses and LAE represents our largest expense item and includes claim payments made, amortization of the Deferred Gain, estimates for future claim payments and changes in those estimates for current and prior periods, and costs associated with investigating, defending, and adjusting claims. The quality of our financial reporting depends in large part on accurately predicting

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our losses and LAE, which are inherently uncertain as they are estimates of the ultimate cost of individual claims based on actuarial estimation techniques.

Our indemnity claims frequency (the number of claims expressed as a percentage of payroll) was relatively unchanged for the first quarter of 2013, compared to the same period of 2012, and our loss experience indicates a downward trend in medical and indemnity costs per claim that are reflected in our current accident year loss estimate. We believe our current accident year loss estimate is adequate; however, ultimate losses will not be known with any certainty for many years. The current accident year loss estimate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 also reflects higher overall rates compared to the same period of 2012.

Overall, losses and LAE increased34.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012. This increase was primarily due to higher net earned premiums in 2013. Prior accident year loss development in both periods was primarily related to our assigned risk business. Our current accident year loss estimates were 75.1% and 76.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The decrease in our current accident year loss estimate is primarily the result of rate increases more than offsetting increases in loss costs.

Excluding the impact from the LPT Agreement, losses and LAE would have been $112.2 million and $85.1 million, or 75.8% and 77.4% of net premiums earned, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The table below reflects the losses and LAE reserve adjustments.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Prior accident year loss development, net	$	(1,130	)	$	(525	)
Amortization of the Deferred Gain related to losses	3,305			4,156
Amortization of the Deferred Gain related to contingent commission	382			269
Impact of LPT Contingent Commission Adjustments	275			136

Underwriting and Other Operating Expenses Ratio. The underwriting and other operating expenses ratio is the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of underwriting and other operating expenses to net premiums earned and measures an insurance company's operational efficiency in producing, underwriting, and administering its insurance business.

Underwriting and other operating expenses are those costs that we incur to underwrite and maintain the insurance policies we issue, excluding commission. These expenses include premium taxes and certain other general expenses that vary with, and are primarily related to, producing new or renewal business. Other underwriting expenses include policyholder dividends, changes in estimates of future write-offs of premiums receivable, general administrative expenses such as salaries and benefits, rent, office supplies, depreciation, and all other operating expenses not otherwise classified separately. Policy acquisition costs are variable based on premiums earned; however, other operating costs are more fixed in nature and become a smaller percentage of net premiums earned as premiums increase.

Our underwriting and other operating expenses ratio decreased 8.7 percentage points for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012, primarily due to net premiums earned increasing at a faster rate than our expenses during this period.

Underwriting and other operating expenses decreased4.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, our premium taxes and assessments increased $1.2 million, and compensation related expenses increased $0.9 million, compared to the same period of 2012. These increases were offset by the impact of the new accounting guidance for deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC) that was implemented in 2012, which increased our underwriting and other operating expenses by $3.0 million during the first quarter of 2012. Excluding the impact of the new DAC guidance in 2012, underwriting and other operating expenses would have increased 5.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012.

Commission Expense Ratio. The commission expense ratio is the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of commission expense to net premiums earned and measures the cost of compensating agents and brokers for the business we have underwritten.

Commission expense includes direct commissions to our agents and brokers for the premiums that they produce for us, as well as incentive payments, other marketing costs, and fees.

Our commission expense ratio decreased 0.2 percentage points, while our commission expense increased33.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012, primarily due to higher net premiums earned in 2013.

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Income Tax Benefit

Income tax benefit was $0.2 million and $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The effective tax rates were (3.1)% and (230.4)% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The decreased tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period of 2012, was primarily due to an increase in projected annual net income before taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Parent Company

Operating Cash and Cash Equivalents. We are a holding company and our ability to fund our operations is contingent upon existing capital and the ability of our insurance subsidiaries' to pay dividends up to the holding company. Payment of dividends by our insurance subsidiaries is restricted by state insurance laws, including laws establishing minimum solvency and liquidity thresholds. We require cash to pay stockholder dividends, repurchase common stock, make interest and principal payments on our outstanding debt obligations, provide additional surplus to our insurance subsidiaries, and fund our operating expenses.

The holding company had $87.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and fixed maturity securities maturing within the next 24 months at March 31, 2013. Ten million dollars of our line of credit is payable on December 31, 2013 and on December 31, 2014. We believe that the liquidity needs of the holding company over the next 24 months will be met with cash, maturing investments, and dividends from our insurance subsidiaries.

Share Repurchases. In November 2010, the EHI Board of Directors (Board of Directors) authorized a share repurchase program for repurchases of up to $100 million of the Company's common stock from November 8, 2010 through June 30, 2012 (the 2011 Program). In November 2011, the Board of Directors authorized a $100 million expansion of the 2011 Program, to $200 million, and extended the repurchase authority pursuant to the 2011 Program through June 30, 2013. Repurchases under the 2011 Program may be commenced or suspended from time-to-time without prior notice, and the 2011 Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. From inception of the 2011 Program through March 31, 2013, we repurchased a total of 9,426,131 shares of common stock at an average price of $15.79 per share, including commissions, for a total of $148.8 million.

Outstanding Debt. In December 2010, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo (Amended Credit Facility) under which we were provided with: (a) $100.0 million line of credit through December 31, 2011; (b) $90.0 million line of credit from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012; (c) $80.0 million line of credit from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013; (d) $70.0 million line of credit from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014; and (e) $60.0 million line of credit from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Amounts outstanding bear interest at a rate equal to, at our option: (a) a fluctuating rate of 1.75% above prime rate or (b) a fixed rate that is 1.75% above the LIBOR rate then in effect. The Amended Credit Facility is secured by fixed maturity securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents that had a fair value of $109.4 million and $110.4 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The Amended Credit Facility contains customary non-financial covenants and requires us to maintain $5.0 million of cash and cash equivalents at all times at the holding company. We are currently in compliance with all applicable covenants.

Our capital structure is comprised of outstanding debt and stockholders’ equity. As of March 31, 2013, our capital structure consisted of $80.0 million principal balance on our Amended Credit Facility, $32.0 million in surplus notes maturing in 2034, and $825.5 million of stockholders’ equity, including the Deferred Gain. Outstanding debt was 11.9% of total capitalization, including the Deferred Gain, as of March 31, 2013.

Operating Subsidiaries

Operating Cash and Cash Equivalents. The primary sources of cash for our insurance operating subsidiaries are funds generated from underwriting operations, investment income, maturities and sales of investments, and capital contributions from the parent holding company. The primary uses of cash are payments of claims and operating expenses, purchases of investments, and payments of dividends to the parent holding company, which are subject to state insurance laws and regulations.

Our insurance subsidiaries had $357.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and fixed maturity securities maturing within the next 24 months at March 31, 2013. We believe that our subsidiaries’ liquidity needs over the next 24 months will be met with cash from operations, investment income, and maturing investments.

We purchase reinsurance to protect us against the costs of severe claims and catastrophic events. On July 1, 2012, we entered into a new reinsurance program that is effective through June 30, 2013. The reinsurance program consists of one treaty covering excess of loss and catastrophic loss events in five layers of coverage. Our reinsurance coverage is $195 million in excess of our $5.0 million retention on a per occurrence basis, subject to a $2.0 million annual aggregate deductible and certain exclusions. We believe that our reinsurance program meets our needs and that we are sufficiently capitalized.

Various state regulations require us to keep securities or letters of credit on deposit with certain states in which we do business. Securities having a fair value of $608.6 million and $530.6 million were on deposit at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012,

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respectively. These laws and regulations govern both the amount and types of fixed maturity securities that are eligible for deposit. Additionally, certain reinsurance contracts require Company funds to be held in trust for the benefit of the ceding reinsurer to secure the outstanding liabilities we assumed. The fair value of fixed maturity securities held in trust for the benefit of ceding reinsurers was $34.5 million and $35.0 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Cash Flows

We monitor cash flows at both the consolidated and subsidiary levels. We use trend and variance analyses to project future cash needs, making adjustments to our forecasts as appropriate.

The table below shows our net cash flows for the three months ended:

	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	41,587		$	24,425
Investing activities	(51,051		)	(54,353		)
Financing activities	(308		)	(20,817		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(9,772	)	$	(50,745	)

Operating Activities. Major components of net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 included net premiums received of $142.1 million, investment income received of $19.7 million, and amounts recovered from reinsurers of $9.2 million. These were partially offset by claims payments of $87.1 million, underwriting and other operating expenses paid of $27.0 million (including premium taxes paid of $7.4 million), and commissions paid of $14.9 million.

Major components of net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 included net premiums received of $114.7 million, investment income received of $20.6 million, and amounts recovered from reinsurers of $10.2 million. These were partially offset by claims payments of $84.7 million, underwriting and other operating expenses paid of $24.7 million (including premium taxes paid of $6.3 million), and commissions paid of $9.7 million.

Investing Activities. The major components of net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were the purchases of fixed maturity and equity securities.

The major components of net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 were the purchases of fixed maturity and equity securities.

Financing Activities. The majority of cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was related to dividends paid to stockholders, partially offset by cash received related to the exercise of stock options.

The majority of cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was to repurchase $18.7 million of our common stock, and to pay dividends to stockholders.

Investments

The cost or amortized cost of our investment portfolio was $2.0 billion and the fair value was $2.2 billion as of March 31, 2013.

We employ an investment strategy that emphasizes asset quality and considers the durations of fixed maturity securities against anticipated claim payments and expenditures, other liabilities, and capital needs. Our investment portfolio is structured so that investments mature periodically in reasonable relation to current expectations of future claim payments. Currently, we make claim payments from positive cash flow from operations and use excess cash to invest in operations, invest in marketable securities, return capital to our stockholders (through dividends and share repurchases), and fund growth.

As of March 31, 2013, our investment portfolio, which is classified as available-for-sale, consisted of 93.7% fixed maturity securities whose fair values may fluctuate due to interest rate changes. We strive to limit interest rate risk by managing the duration of our fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities (excluding cash and cash equivalents) had a duration of 4.1 at March 31, 2013. To minimize interest rate risk, our portfolio is weighted toward short-term and intermediate-term bonds; however, our investment strategy balances consideration of duration, yield, and credit risk. Our investment guidelines require that the minimum weighted average quality of our fixed maturity securities portfolio be "AA-." Our fixed maturity securities portfolio had a weighted average quality of "AA" as of March 31, 2013, with 62.9% of the portfolio rated "AA" or better, based on market value.

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We carry our portfolio of equity securities on our balance sheet at fair value. We minimize our exposure to equity price risk by investing primarily in the equity securities of mid-to-large capitalization issuers and by diversifying our equity holdings across several industry sectors. Equity securities represented 6.3% of our investment portfolio at March 31, 2013.

Given current economic uncertainty and continuing market volatility, we believe that our current asset allocation best meets our strategy to preserve capital for policyholders, to provide sufficient income to support insurance operations, and to effectively grow book value over a long-term investment horizon.

The following table shows the estimated fair value, the percentage of the fair value to total invested assets, and the average tax equivalent yield based on the fair value of each category of invested assets as of March 31, 2013.

Category	Estimated Fair Value		Percentage of Total		Yield
	(in thousands, except percentages)
U.S. Treasuries	$	156,704	7.1	%	2.3	%
U.S. Agencies	88,372		4.0		3.1
States and municipalities	749,842		34.1		5.8
Corporate securities	726,471		33.1		3.5
Residential mortgage-backed securities	244,418		11.1		4.1
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	56,462		2.6		2.8
Asset-backed securities	38,214		1.7		1.1
Equity securities	137,401		6.3		5.5
Total	$	2,197,884	100.0	%
Weighted average yield					4.3	%

The following table shows the percentage of total estimated fair value of our fixed maturity securities as of March 31, 2013 by credit rating category, using the lower of ratings assigned by Moody's Investor Services and/or Standard & Poor's.

Rating	Percentage of Total Estimated Fair Value
“AAA”	11.3	%
“AA”	51.6
“A”	26.0
“BBB”	11.0
Below investment grade	0.1
Total	100.0	%

Investments that we currently own could be subject to default by the issuer or could suffer declines in fair value that become other-than-temporary. We regularly assess individual securities as part of our ongoing portfolio management, including the identification of other-than-temporary declines in fair value. Our other-than-temporary assessment includes reviewing the extent and duration of declines in fair value of investments below amortized cost, historical and projected financial performance and near-term prospects of the issuer, the outlook for industry sectors, credit rating, and macro-economic changes. We also make a determination as to whether it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before its fair value recovers above cost, or to maturity.

Based on our review of fixed maturity and equity securities, we believe that we appropriately identified the declines in the fair values of our unrealized losses at March 31, 2013. We determined that the unrealized losses on fixed maturity securities were primarily the result of prevailing interest rates and not the credit quality of the issuers. The fixed maturity securities whose fair value was less than amortized cost were not determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired given the severity and duration of the impairment, the credit quality of the issuers, the Company’s intent to not sell the securities, and a determination that it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities until fair value recovers to above cost, or to maturity.

Based on reviews of the equity securities as of March 31, 2013, the Company determined that the unrealized losses as of that date were not considered to be other-than-temporary due to the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuers.

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The cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and estimated fair value of our investments were as follows:

	Cost or Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
At March 31, 2013	(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	143,579	$	13,125	$	—		$	156,704
U.S. Agencies	83,140		5,232		—			88,372
States and municipalities	686,117		63,786		(61		)	749,842
Corporate securities	680,391		46,746		(666		)	726,471
Residential mortgaged-backed securities	230,167		14,508		(257		)	244,418
Commercial mortgaged-backed securities	55,928		945		(411		)	56,462
Asset-backed securities	38,106		160		(52		)	38,214
Total fixed maturity securities	1,917,428		144,502		(1,447		)	2,060,483
Equity securities	81,905		55,762		(266		)	137,401
Total investments	$	1,999,333	$	200,264	$	(1,713	)	$	2,197,884

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table identifies our long-term debt and contractual obligations as of March 31, 2013:

	Payment Due By Period
	Total		Less Than 1-Year		1-3 Years		4-5 Years		More Than 5-Years
	(in thousands)
Operating leases	$	22,559	$	5,233	$	11,259	$	5,450	$	617
Notes payable(1)	144,723		11,939		74,725		2,847		55,212
Capital leases	2,173		793		1,039		341		—
Losses and LAE reserves (2)(3)	2,258,299		292,260		350,675		218,738		1,396,626
Total contractual obligations	$	2,427,754	$	310,225	$	437,698	$	227,376	$	1,452,455

(1) Notes payable obligations reflect payments for the principal and estimated interest expense based on LIBOR rates plus a margin. The estimated interest expense was based on the contractual obligations of the debt outstanding as of March 31, 2013. The interest rates range from 1.4% to 4.5%.

(2) Estimated losses and LAE reserve payment patterns have been computed based on historical information. Our calculation of loss and LAE reserve payments by period is subject to the same uncertainties associated with determining the level of reserves and to the additional uncertainties arising from the difficulty of predicting when claims (including claims that have not yet been reported to us) will be paid. Actual payments of losses and LAE by period will vary, perhaps materially, from the above table to the extent that current estimates of losses and LAE reserves vary from actual ultimate claims amounts due to variations between expected and actual payout patterns.

(3) The losses and LAE reserves are presented gross of reinsurance recoverables for unpaid losses, which are as follows for each of the periods presented above:

	Recoveries By Period
	Total			Less Than 1-Year			1-3 Years			4-5 Years			More Than 5-Years
	(in thousands)
Reinsurance recoverables for unpaid losses	$	(798,546	)	$	(40,868	)	$	(78,893	)	$	(74,558	)	$	(604,227	)

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include amounts based on the use of estimates and judgments of management for those transactions that are not yet complete. We believe that the estimates and judgments that were most critical to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements involved the following: (a) reserves for losses and LAE; (b) reinsurance

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recoverables; (c) recognition of premium income; (d) deferred income taxes; (e) valuation of investments; and (f) goodwill and intangible asset impairment. These estimates and judgments require the use of assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain and therefore are subject to change as facts and circumstances develop. Our accounting policies are discussed under "Critical Accounting Policies" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of potential economic loss principally arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments. The major components of market risk affecting us are credit risk, interest rate risk, and equity price risk, and are described in detail in our Annual Report. We have not experienced any material changes in market risk since December 31, 2012.

The primary market risk exposure to our investment portfolio, which consists primarily of fixed maturity securities, is interest rate risk. We have the ability to hold fixed maturity securities to maturity and we strive to limit interest rate risk by managing duration. As of March 31, 2013, our fixed maturity securities portfolio had a duration of 4.1. We continually monitor the impact of interest rate changes on our investment portfolio and liquidity obligations. Changes to our market risk, if any, since December 31, 2012 are reflected in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the financial statements contained in this Form 10-Q.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

From time-to-time, the Company is involved in pending and threatened litigation in the normal course of business in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. In the opinion of management, the ultimate liability, if any, arising from such pending or threatened litigation is not expected to have a material effect on our results of operations, liquidity, or financial position.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

We have disclosed in our Annual Report the most significant risk factors that can impact year-to-year comparisons and that may affect the future performance of the Company’s business. On a quarterly basis, we review these disclosures and update the risk factors, as appropriate. As of the date of this report, there have been no material changes to the risk factors contained in our Annual Report.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table summarizes the repurchases of our common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2013:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share(1)		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program(2)
					(in millions)
January 1 – January 31, 2013	—	$	—	—	$	51.2
February 1 – February 28, 2013	—	—		—	51.2
March 1 – March 31, 2013	—	—		—	51.2
Total	—	$	—	—

(1) Includes fees and commissions paid on stock repurchases.

(2) On November 3, 2010, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for repurchases of up to $100 million of the Company's common stock (the 2011 Program). On November 2, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized a $100 million expansion of the 2011 Program, to $200 million. We expect that shares may be purchased at prevailing market prices through June 30, 2013 through a variety of methods, including open market or private transactions, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and as determined by management.

The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including the share price, corporate and regulatory requirements, and other market and economic conditions. Repurchases under the 2011 Program may be commenced, modified, or suspended from time to time without prior notice, and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.  Other Information

None.

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Item 6.  Exhibits

			Incorporated by Reference Herein
Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit	Included Herewith	Form	Exhibit	Filing Date
10.1	Form of Performance Share Agreement	X
10.2	Form of Stock Option Agreement	X
10.3	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement	X
31.1	Certification of Douglas D. Dirks Pursuant to Section 302	X
31.2	Certification of William E. Yocke Pursuant to Section 302	X
32.1	Certification of Douglas D. Dirks Pursuant to Section 906	X
32.2	Certification of William E. Yocke Pursuant to Section 906	X
*101.INS	XBRL Instance Document	X
*101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document	X
*101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document	X
*101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document	X
*101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document	X
*101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document	X

*XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.

Date:	May 9, 2013	/s/ Douglas D. Dirks
		Douglas D. Dirks
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		Employers Holdings, Inc.

Date:	May 9, 2013	/s/ William E. Yocke
		William E. Yocke
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		Employers Holdings, Inc.
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.

EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN

FORM OF

PERFORMANCE SHARE AGREEMENT

[_______ _____] (the “Grantee”) is hereby granted, effective as of the ____th day of March, 201__ (the “Date of Grant”), an award (the “Performance Share Award”) of the number of performance shares (the "Performance Shares") that are specified herein pursuant to the Equity and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) of Employers Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), as amended from time to time. The Performance Share Award is subject to the terms and conditions set forth below in this Performance Share Agreement (this “Agreement”) and of the Plan, which is a part of this Agreement. To the extent that there is a conflict between the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall govern. Any term not defined herein shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the Plan.

1. Performance Period: January 1, 2013 (the “Performance Period Start Date”) to December 31, 2015 (the “Performance Period End Date,” and the period from the Performance Period Start Date to the Performance Period End Date, the “Performance Period”).

2. Number of Performance Shares: The number of Performance Shares that the Grantee may earn hereunder will be determined in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit A, which is attached to and forms a part of this Agreement.

3. Performance Goals: The Performance Shares will become payable only upon the achievement of certain Performance Goals (as defined in Exhibit A) and the satisfaction of such other terms and conditions as are set forth herein and in the Plan.

4. Payment of Performance Shares: To the extent Performance Shares are payable pursuant to this Agreement, then, except as otherwise provided in Section 6 of this Agreement, payment of one share of common stock, par value $.01, of the Company (“Stock”) for each Performance Share that becomes payable under this Agreement will be made only following certification by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Committee”) that the Performance Goals have been achieved, but no later than 75 days after completion of the Performance Period (the “Payment Date”).

5. Termination:

(a) General. In the event the Grantee's employment terminates prior to the Payment Date, payment of the Performance Shares shall be made to the extent provided in subsections (b) through (e) of this Section 5.

(b) Death or Disability. If the Grantee's employment terminates by reason of the Grantee's total and permanent disability (as defined in any agreement between the Grantee and the Company or, if no such agreement is in effect, as determined by the Committee in its good faith discretion, in accordance with the definition used by the Company's then current Long Term Disability insurance carrier) or death, then a portion of the Performance Shares shall be deemed earned as of the date of such termination of employment equal to the product of (i) the total number of Performance Shares granted pursuant to this Agreement and (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of full months elapsed from the Performance Period Start Date until the earlier of (A) the date of the Grantee's termination of employment and (B) the Performance Period End Date, and the denominator of which is 36, and shall become payable upon the Payment Date, based on, and to the extent of, the actual achievement of the Performance Goals, as determined by the Committee.

(c) Retirement. If the Grantee's employment terminates by reason of the Grantee's Retirement (as defined below), then a portion of the Performance Shares shall be deemed earned as of the date of such termination of employment equal to the product of (i) the total number of Performance Shares granted pursuant to this Agreement and (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of full months elapsed from the Performance Period Start Date until the earlier of (A) the date of the Grantee's termination of employment and (B) the Performance Period End Date, and the denominator of which is 36, and shall become payable upon the Payment Date, based on, and to the extent of, the actual achievement of the Performance Goals, as determined by the Committee, so long as the Grantee refrains from engaging in Harmful Conduct. For purposes of this Agreement, “Retirement” shall mean the Grantee's termination of employment after attaining age 60 and completing 10 years of continuous service with the Company (or any Subsidiary thereof), and provided that the Grantee has given written notice of the Grantee's intent to retire to the Company (or its

designate), no fewer than six months prior to the date that the Grantee terminates employment, in a form satisfactory to the Company (or its designate).

(d) Involuntary Termination. If the Grantee's employment is terminated other than for any of the reasons described in subsections (b), (c) or (e) of this Section 5, then a portion of the Performance Shares shall be deemed earned as of the date of such termination of employment equal to the product of (ii) the total number of Performance Shares granted pursuant to this Agreement and (B) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of full months elapsed from the Performance Period Start Date until the earlier of (A) the date of the Grantee's termination of employment and (B) the Performance Period End Date, and the denominator of which is 36, and shall become payable upon the Payment Date, based on, and to the extent of, the actual achievement of the Performance Goals, as determined by the Committee.

(e) For Cause; Voluntary Termination. If the Grantee's employment terminates for Cause or the Grantee voluntarily terminates his/her employment for any reason other than for any of the reasons described in subsections (b) or (c), above, the Performance Shares, and any rights thereto, shall terminate immediately and the Grantee shall have no right thereafter to payment of any portion of the Performance Shares.

6. Change in Control Provisions: The following provisions shall apply in the event of a Change in Control that constitutes a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (a “Section 409A Change in Control”):

(a) Acceleration of Performance Shares. Upon the occurrence of a Section 409A Change in Control, the number of Performance Shares that would have been earned at target level of achievement shall be deemed earned as of the date of such Section 409A Change in Control, and shall become payable upon (or within 15 days following) the date of the Section 409A Change in Control and any other performance conditions imposed with respect to such shares shall be deemed to have been fully achieved.

(b) Discretionary Cashout. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, in the event of a Section 409A Change in Control, the Committee may, in its discretion, provide that upon the occurrence of the Section 409A Change in Control, in lieu of the treatment described in Section 6(a) above, the Performance Shares shall be cancelled in exchange for a payment made upon (or within 15 days following) the date of the Section 409A Change in Control in an amount equal to (i) the value (as determined by the Committee) of the consideration paid per share of Stock in the Section 409A Change in Control multiplied by (ii) the number of Performance Shares that would have been achieved at target level of performance, and any other performance conditions imposed with respect to such shares shall be deemed to have been fully achieved.

7. Tax Withholding: The Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require the Grantee or beneficiary to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy federal, state, and local taxes, domestic or foreign, required by law or regulation to be withheld with respect to any taxable event arising as a result of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall be entitled to require, as a condition of delivery of the shares of Stock (or, if applicable, cash or other consideration) in settlement of the Performance Shares, that the Grantee agree to remit an amount in cash sufficient to satisfy all then current and/or estimated future federal, state and local withholding, and other taxes relating thereto.

8. Legend on Certificates: The certificates representing the shares of Stock issued in respect of the Performance Shares that are delivered to the Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to such stop transfer orders and other restrictions as the Committee may determine are required by the rules, regulations, and other requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange upon which such shares of Stock are listed, any applicable federal or state laws or the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, and the Committee may cause a legend or legends to be put on any such certificates to make appropriate reference to such restrictions.

9. Transferability: The Performance Shares may not be assigned, alienated, pledged, attached, sold or otherwise transferred or encumbered by the Grantee otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and any such purported assignment, alienation, pledge, attachment, sale, transfer or encumbrance shall be void and unenforceable against the Company or any Subsidiary thereof; provided that the designation of a beneficiary shall not constitute an assignment, alienation, pledge, attachment, sale, transfer or encumbrance.

10. Repayment Upon Restatement; Clawbacks Generally: In the event that the Company is required to restate any of its financial statements applicable to the Performance Period, the Company may require the Grantee to repay to the Company the aggregate Fair Market Value of any Performance Shares that became payable upon the achievement of the Performance Goals, to the extent such Performance Goals would not have been achieved had such restatement not been required. In addition, the Performance Shares shall be subject to such other repayment, clawback or similar

provisions as may be required by the terms of the Plan or applicable law or applicable policy in effect from time to time.

11. Securities Laws: Upon the acquisition of any shares of Stock pursuant to the settlement of the Performance Shares, the Grantee will make or enter into such written representations, warranties and agreements as the Committee may reasonably request in order to comply with applicable securities laws or with this Agreement.

12. No Right to Continued Employment: Neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall be construed as giving the Grantee the right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Subsidiary thereof or to be entitled to any remuneration or benefits not set forth in the Plan, this Agreement or other agreement or to interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company or any such Subsidiary to terminate such Grantee's employment. Nor does this Agreement constitute an employment contract.

13. Notices: Any notice under this Agreement shall be addressed to the Company in care of the Chief Legal Officer, addressed to the principal executive office of the Company and to the Grantee at the address last appearing in the records of the Company for the Grantee or to either party at such other address as either party hereto may hereafter designate in writing to the other. Any such notice shall be deemed effective upon receipt thereof by the addressee.

14. Acknowledgement: By entering into this Agreement the Grantee agrees and acknowledges that the Grantee has received and read a copy of the Plan.

15. No Stockholders Rights: The Grantee shall have no rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to the Performance Shares, including, but not limited to, the rights to vote and receive ordinary dividends until the date of issuance of a stock certificate for such shares of Stock.

16. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.

17. Amendment: This Agreement may not be amended, terminated, suspended or otherwise modified except in a written instrument duly executed by both parties.

18. Entire Agreement: This Agreement (and the other writings incorporated by reference herein) constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.

19. Signature in Counterparts: This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.	GRANTEE
By:	By:
Douglas D. Dirks	[Insert Name of Grantee]
President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-10.2

Exhibit 10.2

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.

EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN

FORM OF

STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

[_______ _____] (the “Optionee”) is granted, effective as of the ______ day of_______, 20____ (the “Date of Grant”), options (the “Options”) to purchase shares of common stock, par value $.01 (the “Stock”) of Employers Holdings, Inc. (the “Option Shares”) pursuant to the Employers Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) Equity and Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”). The Options are subject to the terms and conditions set forth below in this Stock Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) and in the Plan, which is a part of this Agreement. To the extent that there is a conflict between the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will govern. Any term not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning assigned to such term in the Plan.

1.Exercise Price: $[___] per Option Share

2. Number of Option Shares: [_____]

3. Type of Option: Nonqualified stock option

4. Vesting: The Options granted hereunder will become vested as to 25% of the Option Shares on each of the first four anniversaries of the Date of Grant, provided that the Optionee has been continuously employed by the Company or any Subsidiary thereof through the relevant vesting dates and subject to accelerated vesting as set forth in Section 7 of the Plan and Sections 6 and 7 below. All Option Shares that have not vested as of the date that the Optionee terminates employment for any reason (after taking into effect any accelerated vesting by reason of such termination as set forth in the Plan or in this Agreement), shall terminate as of the date of such termination, and the Optionee shall have no right thereafter to exercise all or any part of such unvested Option Shares.

5. Exercise of Option:

(a) The Option may be exercised with respect to vested Option Shares, from time to time, in whole or in part (but with respect to whole shares only), by delivery of a written notice (the “Exercise Notice”) from the Optionee to the Company, which Exercise Notice shall:

(i) state that the Optionee elects to exercise the Option;

(ii) state the number of Option Shares with respect to which the Optionee is exercising the Option;

(iii) in the event that the Option shall be exercised by the representative of the Optionee's estate, include appropriate proof of the right of such person to exercise the Option;

(iv) state the date upon which the Optionee desires to consummate the purchase of such Option Shares (which date must be prior to the termination of the Option); and

(v) comply with such further provisions as the Company may reasonably require.

(b) Payment of the Exercise Price for the Option Shares to be purchased on the exercise of the Option shall be made, in full, by: (i) certified or bank cashier's check payable to the order of the Company, (ii) unless otherwise determined by the Committee at the time of exercise, in the form of shares of Stock already owned by the Optionee that have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Option Shares as to which such Option shall be exercised, (iii) unless otherwise determined by the Committee at the time of exercise, authorization for the Company to withhold a number of shares otherwise payable pursuant to the exercise of the Option having a Fair Market Value less than or equal to the aggregate Exercise Price, (iv) any other form of consideration approved by the Committee and permitted by applicable law or (v) any combination of the foregoing.

(c) As a condition of delivery of the Option Shares, the Company shall have the right to require the Optionee to remit to the Company in cash an amount sufficient to satisfy any federal, state and local withholding tax requirements related thereto. The Optionee may satisfy the foregoing requirement by electing to have the Company withhold from delivery shares of Stock or by delivering already owned unrestricted shares of Stock, in each case, having a value equal to the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld.

6. Expiration Date:

(a) General. Subject to earlier termination upon the occurrence of certain events related to the termination of the Optionee's employment as described in Sections 6(b) - (e) below, the Options granted hereunder shall expire on the seventh annual anniversary of the Date of Grant, unless earlier exercised or terminated (such seven year period, the “Option Term”).

(b) Cause. If the Optionee's employment is terminated for Cause, the unexercised portion of the Option Shares, whether vested or unvested, shall terminate immediately and the Optionee shall have no right thereafter to exercise any part of the Option Shares.

(c) Death or Disability. If the Optionee's employment terminates by reason of the Optionee's total and permanent disability (as defined in any agreement between the Optionee and the Company or, if no such agreement is in effect, as determined by the Committee (or its delegate) in its good faith discretion, in accordance with the definition used by the Company's then current Long Term Disability insurance carrier) or death, the Option Shares shall vest in full as of the date of such termination of employment and the Option shall remain exercisable for a period of one year thereafter, but in no event following the expiration of the Option Term, provided, however, that if the Optionee's employment terminates by reason of the Optionee's total and permanent disability and the Optionee dies during such post-termination exercise period, the vested Option Shares shall remain exercisable for not less than one year following the Optionee's death, but in no event following the expiration of the Option Term.

(d) Termination by Reason of Retirement. If the Optionee's employment terminates by reason of Retirement (as defined below), then 50% of the Optionee's then unvested Option Shares subject to the Option shall vest and become exercisable as of the date of such termination and all of the Optionee's remaining unvested Option Shares shall cease to vest and shall be forfeited as of the date of such termination. In addition, all vested Option Shares shall remain exercisable for three years following the date of such termination, but in no event following the expiration of the Option Term, and if the Optionee dies during such post-termination exercise period, then the vested Options Shares shall remain exercisable for not less than one year following the Optionee's death, but in no event following the expiration of the Option Term. For purposes of this Agreement, “Retirement” shall mean the Optionee's termination of employment after attaining age 60 and completing 10 years of continuous service with the Company (or any Subsidiary thereof), and provided that the Optionee has given written notice of the Optionee's intent to retire to the Company (or its designate), no fewer than six months prior to the date that the Optionee terminates employment, in a form satisfactory to the Company (or its designate).

(e) Termination for any other Reason. If the Optionee's employment terminates other than for any of the reasons described in subsections 6(b)-(d) above, then the Option Shares shall cease to vest, all of the Optionee's then unvested Option Shares shall be forfeited as of the date of such termination, and the Option Shares that are vested at the time of such termination of employment, shall remain exercisable for a period of one year thereafter, but in no event following the expiration of the Option Term, provided, however, that if the Optionee dies during such post-termination exercise period, the Option Shares shall remain exercisable for not less than one year following the Optionee's death, but in no event following the expiration of the Option Term.

7. Change in Control Provisions. In the event of a Change of Control:

(a) If Option Is Assumed. If the Option is assumed or substituted for in connection with a Change in Control, then, upon the termination of the Optionee's employment without Cause during the 24-month period following such Change in Control (i) the Option shall become fully vested and exercisable, (ii) any restrictions, payment conditions, and forfeiture conditions applicable to such Option shall lapse and (iii) the Option Shares shall remain exercisable for a period of one year thereafter, but in no event following the expiration of the Option Term, provided, however, that if the Optionee dies during such post-termination

exercise period, the Option Shares shall remain exercisable for not less than one year following the Optionee's death, but in no event following the expiration of the Option Term.

(b) If Option Is Not Assumed. If the Option is not assumed or substituted in connection with a Change in Control, then upon the occurrence of the Change in Control (i) the Option shall become fully vested and exercisable, (ii) any restrictions, payment conditions, and forfeiture conditions applicable to the Option granted shall lapse and (iii) the Option shall terminate immediately thereafter.

(c) Definition of Assumed or Substituted For. For purposes of this Section 7, the Option shall be considered assumed or substituted for if, following the Change in Control, the Option remains subject to the same terms and conditions that were applicable to the Option immediately prior to the Change in Control except that the Option confers the right to purchase or receive, for each share subject to the Option, the consideration (whether stock, cash or other securities or property) received in the Change in Control by holders of shares of Stock for each share of Stock held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the greatest number of holders of the outstanding shares). Such assumption or substitution shall comply with the applicable provisions of section 409A of the Code.

(d) Discretionary Cashout. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, in the event of a Change in Control, the Committee may, in its discretion, provide that upon the occurrence of the Change in Control, the Option shall be cancelled in exchange for a payment in an amount equal to (i) the excess of the consideration paid per share of Stock in the Change in Control over the exercise price per share of Stock subject to the Option multiplied by (ii) the number of shares granted under the Option that have not been exercised at such time.

8. No Right to Continued Employment: Neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall be construed as giving the Optionee the right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Subsidiary thereof or to be entitled to any remuneration or benefits not set forth in the Plan, this Agreement or other agreement or to interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company or any such Subsidiary to terminate such Optionee's employment. Nor does this Agreement constitute an employment contract.

9. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.

10. Amendment: This Agreement may not be amended, terminated, suspended or otherwise modified except in a written instrument duly executed by both parties.

11. Securities Laws: Upon the acquisition of any shares of Stock pursuant to the exercise of the Option, in whole or in part, the Optionee will make or enter into such written representations, warranties and agreements as the Committee may reasonably request in order to comply with applicable securities laws or with this Agreement.

12. Repayment Upon Restatement; Clawbacks Generally: The Option shall be subject to such repayment, clawback or similar provisions as may be required by the terms of the Plan or applicable law or applicable policy in effect from time to time.

13. Legend on Certificates: The certificates representing the shares of Stock issued upon the exercise of the Option that are delivered to the Optionee pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to such stop transfer orders and other restrictions as the Committee may determine are required by the rules, regulations, and other requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange upon which such shares of Stock are listed, any applicable federal or state laws or the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, and the Committee may cause a legend or legends to be put on any such certificates to make appropriate reference to such restrictions.

14. Transferability: The Option may not be assigned, alienated, pledged, attached, sold or otherwise transferred or encumbered by the Optionee otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and any such purported assignment, alienation, pledge, attachment, sale, transfer or encumbrance shall be void and unenforceable against the Company or any Subsidiary thereof; provided that the designation of a beneficiary shall not constitute an assignment, alienation, pledge, attachment, sale, transfer or encumbrance.

15. Notices: Any notice under this Agreement shall be addressed to the Company in care of the Chief Legal Officer, addressed to the principal executive office of the Company and to the Optionee at the address last appearing in the records of the Company for the Optionee or to either party at such other address as either party hereto may hereafter designate in writing to the other. Any such notice shall be deemed effective upon receipt thereof by the addressee.

16. Acknowledgement: By entering into this Agreement the Optionee agrees and acknowledges that the Optionee has received and read a copy of the Plan.

17. No Stockholders Rights: The Optionee shall have no rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to the Option or the Option Shares, including, but not limited to, the rights to vote and receive ordinary dividends until the date of issuance of a stock certificate for such shares of Stock.

18. Entire Agreement: This Agreement (and the other writings incorporated by reference herein) constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.

19. Signature in Counterparts: This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.	OPTIONEE
By:	By:
Douglas D. Dirks	[Insert Name of Optionee]
President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-10.3

Exhibit 10.3

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.

EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN

FORM OF

RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT

THIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), is made effective as of_______________, 20__ (the "Date of Grant"), between Employers Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") and the individual named as the grantee on the signature page hereto (the "Grantee"), pursuant to the Company Equity and Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the "Plan"), which is a part of this Agreement. Capitalized terms not defined herein will have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Plan. To the extent that there is a conflict between the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will govern.

1. Grant of Restricted Stock Units. The Company hereby grants to the Grantee, __________________ Restricted Stock Units (the "RSUs"). The RSUs shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and, to the extent applicable, the Plan.

2. Vesting of Restricted Stock Units.

(a) Subject to subsections 2(b), (c) and (d) below, the RSUs shall become vested as to 25% of the RSUs on each of the first four anniversaries of the Date of Grant, provided that the Grantee has been continuously employed by the Company or any Subsidiary thereof through the relevant vesting dates and subject to accelerated vesting as set forth in Section 3 below and Section 7 of the Plan.

(b) Termination of Employment by Reason of Death or Disability. If the Grantee's employment terminates by reason of death or the Grantee's total and permanent disability (as defined in any agreement between the Grantee and the Company or, if no such agreement is in effect, as determined by the Committee (or its delegate) in its good faith discretion, in accordance with the definition used by the Company's then current Long Term Disability insurance carrier), then the RSUs shall become fully vested as of such date of termination.

(c) Termination by Reason of Retirement. If the Grantee's employment terminates by reason of the Grantee's Retirement (as defined below), then 50% of the Grantee's then unvested RSUs shall become vested as of the date of such termination and all of the Grantee's remaining unvested RSUs shall cease to vest and shall be forfeited and cancelled as of the date of such termination, without consideration. For purposes of this Agreement, “Retirement” shall mean the Grantee's termination of employment after attaining age 60 and completing 10 years of continuous service with the Company (or any Subsidiary thereof), and provided (i) that the Grantee has given written notice of the Grantee's intent to retire to the Company (or its designate), no fewer than six months prior to the date that the Grantee terminates employment, in a form satisfactory to the Company (or its designate); and (ii) that such termination of employment constitutes a “separation of employment” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (a “Separation of Service”).

(d) Termination of Employment other than by Reason of Death, Retirement or Disability. Subject to Section 3 below, if the Grantee's employment terminates for any reason other than by reason of death, Retirement or the Grantee's total and permanent disability, then all of the Grantee's unvested RSUs shall immediately be forfeited and canceled as of such date without consideration.

3. Change in Control Provisions. In the event of a Change of Control:

(a) If RSUs Are Assumed. If the RSUs are assumed or substituted for in connection with a Change in Control, then, upon the termination of the Grantee's employment without Cause during the 24-month period following such Change in Control, (i) such RSUs shall become fully vested, (ii) any restrictions, payment conditions, and forfeiture conditions applicable to such RSUs shall lapse, and (iii) any performance conditions imposed with respect to such RSUs shall be deemed to be fully achieved.

(b) If RSUs Are Not Assumed. With respect to outstanding RSUs that are not assumed or substituted in connection with a Change in Control, upon the occurrence of the Change in Control (i) such RSUs shall become fully vested, (ii) any restrictions, payment conditions, and forfeiture conditions applicable to any such RSUs shall lapse, and (iii) any performance conditions imposed with respect to such RSUs shall be deemed to be fully achieved. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no settlement or distribution under this Agreement that constitutes an item of “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and that becomes payable by reason of such Change in Control shall be made to the Grantee until a termination of the Grantee's employment that constitutes a Separation from Service or, if earlier, the death of the Grantee, and no such settlement or distribution of deferred compensation shall be made to the Grantee prior to the earlier of (a) the expiration of the six month period measured from the date of the Grantee's Separation from Service,

and (b) the date of the Grantee's death, if (i) the Grantee is deemed at the time of such Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of that term under Section 409A of the Code and (ii) such delayed commencement is otherwise required to avoid an “additional tax” under Section 409A of the Code.

(c) Definition of Assumed or Substituted For. For purposes of this Section 3, RSUs shall be considered assumed or substituted for if, following the Change in Control, such RSUs remain subject to the same terms and conditions that were applicable to such units immediately prior to the Change in Control, except that such units confer the right to receive, for each such unit the consideration (whether stock, cash or other securities or property) received in the Change in Control by holders of shares of Stock for each share of Stock held on the effective date of the Change in Control (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the greatest number of holders of the outstanding shares). Such assumption or substitution shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 409A of the Code.

(d) Discretionary Cashout. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, in the event of a Change in Control that constitutes a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Committee may, in its discretion, provide that upon the occurrence of such Change in Control, the RSUs shall be cancelled in exchange for a payment in an amount equal to (i) the consideration paid per share of Stock in such Change in Control multiplied by (ii) the number of RSUs granted hereunder that had not been settled as of such date. Such payment shall be made within 30 days following such Change in Control; provided, however, that if such payment constitutes an item of “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, no settlement or distribution under this Agreement that constitutes an item of “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and that becomes payable by reason of such Change in Control shall be made to the Grantee until a termination of the Grantee's employment that constitutes a Separation from Service or, if earlier, the death of the Grantee, and no such settlement or distribution of deferred compensation shall be made to the Grantee prior to the earlier of (a) the expiration of the six month period measured from the date of the Grantee's Separation from Service, and (b) the date of the Grantee's death, if (i) the Grantee is deemed at the time of such Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of that term under Section 409A of the Code and (ii) such delayed commencement is otherwise required to avoid an “additional tax” under Section 409A of the Code.

4. Settlement of RSUs and Section 409A Provisions. Unless otherwise provided in Section 3 above or in the Plan, including, without limitation, by reason of a Change in Control, the RSUs shall be settled in whole shares of Stock (i.e., the Grantee shall receive one share of Stock for each RSU) within 30 days following the date such RSUs become vested, subject to any provision of this Agreement or the Plan that may delay such settlement by reason of Section 409A of the Code. Consistent with the foregoing, no settlement or distribution under this Agreement that constitutes an item of “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and that becomes payable by reason of the termination of the Grantee's employment hereunder shall be made to the Grantee unless and until the termination of the Grantee's employment constitutes a Separation from Service, and no such settlement or distribution of deferred compensation shall be made to the Grantee prior to the earlier of (a) the expiration of the six month period measured from the date of the Grantee's Separation from Service, and (b) the date of the Grantee's death, if (i) the Grantee is deemed at the time of such Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of that term under Section 409A of the Code and (ii) such delayed commencement is otherwise required to avoid an “additional tax” under Section 409A of the Code. All settlements and payments that are delayed pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence shall be paid to the Grantee upon expiration of such six month period (or if earlier, upon the Grantee's death). Each individual settlement or payment under this Agreement shall be a “separate payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, and notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Agreement, to the extent permitted under Section 409A of the Code, any separate settlement or payment under this Agreement shall not be “deferred compensation” subject to Section 409A and the six month delay described above, to the extent provided or permitted in any applicable exception or provision under Section 409A of the Code.

5. No Right to Continued Employment. Neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall be construed as giving the Grantee the right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Subsidiary thereof or to be entitled to any remuneration or benefits not set forth in the Plan, this Agreement or other agreement or to interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company or any such Subsidiary to terminate such Grantee's employment. Nor does this Agreement constitute an employment contract.

6. Legend on Certificates. The certificates representing the whole shares of Stock issued in settlement of the RSUs that are delivered to the Grantee pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement shall be subject to such stop transfer orders and other restrictions as the Committee may determine is required by the rules, regulations, and other requirements of the

Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange upon which such shares of Stock are listed, any applicable federal or state laws or the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, and the Committee may cause a legend or legends to be put on any such certificates to make appropriate reference to such restrictions.

7. Transferability. An RSU may not be assigned, alienated, pledged, attached, sold or otherwise transferred or encumbered by the Grantee otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and any such purported assignment, alienation, pledge, attachment, sale, transfer or encumbrance shall be void and unenforceable against the Company or any Subsidiary thereof; provided that the designation of a beneficiary shall not constitute an assignment, alienation, pledge, attachment, sale, transfer or encumbrance.

8. Tax Withholding. The Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold from the grant of RSUs, or require the Grantee or beneficiary to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy federal, state, and local taxes, domestic or foreign, required by law or regulation to be withheld with respect to any taxable event arising as a result of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall be entitled to require, as a condition of delivery of the shares of Stock in settlement of the RSUs, that the Grantee agree to remit an amount in cash sufficient to satisfy all then current and/or estimated future federal, state and local withholding, and other taxes relating thereto.

9. Securities Laws. Upon the acquisition of any shares of Stock pursuant to the settlement of the RSUs, the Grantee will make or enter into such written representations, warranties and agreements as the Committee may reasonably request in order to comply with applicable securities laws or with this Agreement.

10. Notices. Any notice under this Agreement shall be addressed to the Company in care of the Chief Legal Officer, addressed to the principal executive office of the Company and to the Grantee at the address last appearing in the records of the Company for the Grantee or to either party at such other address as either party hereto may hereafter designate in writing to the other. Any such notice shall be deemed effective upon receipt thereof by the addressee.

11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.

12. Acknowledgement. By entering into this Agreement the Grantee agrees and acknowledges that the Grantee has received and read a copy of the Plan.

13. No Stockholder Rights. The Grantee shall have no rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to the RSUs, including, but not limited to, the rights to vote and receive ordinary dividends until the date of issuance of a stock certificate for such shares of Stock.

14. Repayment Upon Restatement; Clawbacks Generally: In the event the Company is required to restate any of its financial statements, the Company may require the Grantee to repay to the Company the aggregate Fair Market Value of any RSUs that were settled or to cancel any outstanding RSUs. In addition, the RSUs shall be subject to such other repayment, clawback or similar provisions as may be required by the terms of the Plan or applicable law or applicable policy in effect from time to time.

15. Section 409A Compliance. It is intended that this Agreement shall comply with the provisions of section 409A of the Code so as not to subject the Grantee to the payment of additional taxes or interest under section 409A of the Code. In furtherance of this intent, this Agreement shall be interpreted, operated, and administered in a manner consistent with these intentions, and to the extent that any regulations or other guidance issued under section 409A of the Code would result in the Grantee being subject to payment of additional income taxes or interest under section 409A of the Code, the Grantee and the Company agree to amend this Agreement the extent feasible to avoid the application of such taxes or interest under section 409A of the Code.

16. Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended, terminated, suspended or otherwise modified except in a written instrument duly executed by both parties.

17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (and the other writings incorporated by reference herein) constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto

18. Signature in Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered by the parties hereto.

EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.	GRANTEE
By:
Douglas D. Dirks	[Insert Name of Grantee]
President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.1

41Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Douglas D. Dirks, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Employers Holdings, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting;

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 9, 2013	/s/ Douglas D. Dirks
		Douglas D. Dirks
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		Employers Holdings, Inc.

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, William E. Yocke, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Employers Holdings, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting;

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 9, 2013	/s/ William E. Yocke
		William E. Yocke
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		Employers Holdings, Inc.
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Form 10-Q of Employers Holdings, Inc. (the Company) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), the undersigned hereby, certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:	May 9, 2013	/s/ Douglas D. Dirks
		Douglas D. Dirks
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		Employers Holdings, Inc.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Form 10-Q of Employers Holdings, Inc. (the Company) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), the undersigned hereby, certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:	May 9, 2013	/s/ William E. Yocke
		William E. Yocke
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		Employers Holdings, Inc.
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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LPT Agreement LPT Agreement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Reinsurance Agreement [Line Items]
Reinsurance quota share, percentage	100.00%
Liabilities for the incurred but unpaid losses and LAE related to claims prior to July 1, 1995	$ 1,500,000,000
Ceded premiums written	775,000,000
Amortization of deferred gain	4,000,000	4,600,000
Deferred reinsurance gain—LPT Agreement	277,466,000		281,043,000
Estimated remaining liabilities - LPT Agreement	663,900,000		672,300,000
Paid losses and LAE claims related to LPT	613,500,000		605,100,000
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Reinsurance Agreement [Line Items]
Coverage provided under LPT Agreement	$ 2,000,000,000

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Investments, Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Amortized Cost
Due in one year or less, amortized cost	$ 124,353
Due after one year through five years, amortized cost	720,923
Due after five years through ten years, amortized cost	555,608
Due after ten years, amortized cost	192,343
Mortgage and asset-backed securities, amortized cost	324,201
Total, amortized cost	1,917,428
Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less, fair value	126,224
Due after one year through five years, fair value	765,336
Due after five years through ten years, fair value	616,979
Due after ten years, fair value	212,850
Mortgage and asset-backed securities, fair value	339,094
Total, fair value	$ 2,060,483	$ 2,024,428

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Investments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Investments [Abstract]

Investments

Investments

The cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and estimated fair value of the Company’s investments were as follows:

	Cost or Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
At March 31, 2013
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	143,579	$	13,125	$	—		$	156,704
U.S. Agencies	83,140		5,232		—			88,372
States and municipalities	686,117		63,786		(61		)	749,842
Corporate securities	680,391		46,746		(666		)	726,471
Residential mortgage-backed securities	230,167		14,508		(257		)	244,418
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	55,928		945		(411		)	56,462
Asset-backed securities	38,106		160		(52		)	38,214
Total fixed maturity securities	1,917,428		144,502		(1,447		)	2,060,483
Equity securities	81,905		55,762		(266		)	137,401
Total investments	$	1,999,333	$	200,264	$	(1,713	)	$	2,197,884

At December 31, 2012
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	138,839	$	13,651	$	—		$	152,490
U.S. Agencies	88,202		5,765		—			93,967
States and municipalities	689,776		68,740		—			758,516
Corporate securities	627,047		49,461		(265		)	676,243
Residential mortgage-backed securities	236,461		16,488		(97		)	252,852
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	54,755		1,410		(45		)	56,120
Asset-backed securities	34,062		211		(33		)	34,240
Total fixed maturity securities	1,869,142		155,726		(440		)	2,024,428
Equity securities	81,067		45,399		(1,380		)	125,086
Total investments	$	1,950,209	$	201,125	$	(1,820	)	$	2,149,514

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	124,353	$	126,224
Due after one year through five years	720,923		765,336
Due after five years through ten years	555,608		616,979
Due after ten years	192,343		212,850
Mortgage and asset-backed securities	324,201		339,094
Total	$	1,917,428	$	2,060,483

The following is a summary of investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or greater as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

	March 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Issues	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Issues
	(dollars in thousands)
Less than 12 months:
Fixed maturity securities
States and municipalities	17,575		(61		)	4	—		—			—
Corporate securities	77,590		(626		)	27	36,338		(265		)	12
Residential mortgage-backed securities	31,458		(226		)	10	14,629		(28		)	6
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	25,838		(411		)	7	10,432		(45		)	4
Asset-backed securities	21,575		(52		)	9	16,714		(33		)	5
Total fixed maturity securities	174,036		(1,376		)	57	78,113		(371		)	27
Equity securities	2,999		(236		)	11	11,645		(1,207		)	35
Total less than 12 months	$	177,035	$	(1,612	)	68	$	89,758	$	(1,578	)	62
12 months or greater:
Fixed maturity securities
Corporate securities	2,548		(40		)	1	—		—			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	2,235		(31		)	17	2,341		(69		)	17
Total fixed maturity securities	4,783		(71		)	18	2,341		(69		)	17
Equity securities	822		(30		)	5	456		(173		)	4
Total 12 months or greater	$	5,605	$	(101	)	23	$	2,797	$	(242	)	21
Total available-for-sale:
Fixed maturity securities
States and municipalities	17,575		(61		)	4	—		—			—
Corporate securities	80,138		(666		)	28	36,338		(265		)	12
Residential mortgage-backed securities	33,693		(257		)	27	16,970		(97		)	23
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	25,838		(411		)	7	10,432		(45		)	4
Asset-backed securities	21,575		(52		)	9	16,714		(33		)	5
Total fixed maturity securities	178,819		(1,447		)	75	80,454		(440		)	44
Equity securities	3,821		(266		)	16	12,101		(1,380		)	39
Total available-for-sale	$	182,640	$	(1,713	)	91	$	92,555	$	(1,820	)	83

Based on reviews of the fixed maturity securities, the Company determined that unrealized losses as of March 31, 2013 were primarily the result of changes in prevailing interest rates and not the credit quality of the issuers. The fixed maturity securities whose total fair value was less than amortized cost were not determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired given the severity and duration of the impairment, the credit quality of the issuers, the Company’s intent to not sell the securities, and a determination that it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities until fair value recovers to above cost, or to maturity.

Based on reviews of the equity securities as of March 31, 2013, the Company determined that the unrealized losses as of that date were not considered to be other-than-temporary due to the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuers.

Realized gains on investments, net and the change in unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities are determined on a specific-identification basis and were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Realized gains on investments, net
Fixed maturity securities
Gross gains	$	—		$	1,703
Gross losses	—			(5		)
Realized gains on fixed maturity securities, net	$	—		$	1,698
Equity securities
Gross gains	$	1,045		$	548
Gross losses	(251		)	(468		)
Realized gains on equity securities, net	$	794		$	80
Total	$	794		$	1,778
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Fixed maturity securities	$	(12,231	)	$	(4,457	)
Equity securities	11,477			11,978
Total	$	(754	)	$	7,521

Net investment income was as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities	$	17,246		$	18,244
Equity securities	837			648
Cash equivalents and restricted cash	35			128
	18,118			19,020
Investment expenses	(713		)	(635		)
Net investment income	$	17,405		$	18,385

The Company is required by various state laws and regulations to keep securities or letters of credit in depository accounts with certain states in which it does business. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, securities having a fair value of $608.6 million and $530.6 million, respectively, were on deposit. These laws and regulations govern not only the amount, but also the types of securities that are eligible for deposit. The deposits are limited to fixed maturity securities in all states. Additionally, certain reinsurance contracts require Company funds to be held in trust for the benefit of the ceding reinsurer to secure the outstanding liabilities assumed by the Company. The fair value of fixed maturity securities held in trust for the benefit of ceding reinsurers at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $34.5 million and $35.0 million, respectively. Pursuant to the Amended Credit Facility, a portion of the Company's debt was secured by fixed maturity securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents that had a fair value of $109.4 million and $110.4 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments	$ 2,197,884	$ 2,149,514
Investments, fair value	2,197,884	2,149,514
Cash and cash equivalents	130,889	140,661	201,555	252,300
Cash and cash equivalents, estimated fair value	130,889	140,661
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,694	5,353
Notes payable	112,000	112,000
Notes Payable, fair value	117,046	118,207
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,694	$ 5,353

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Net Investment Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Investment income	$ 18,118	$ 19,020
Investment expenses	713	635
Net investment income	17,405	18,385
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Investment income related to fixed maturity securities and short-term investments and cash equivalents	17,246	18,244
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Investment income related to equity securities	837	648
Short-term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Investment income related to fixed maturity securities and short-term investments and cash equivalents	$ 35	$ 128

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Fair Value Inputs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 2,197,884	$ 2,149,514
Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	2,060,483	2,024,428
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	2,060,483	2,024,428
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	156,704	152,490
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		152,490
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	88,372	93,967
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		93,967
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	749,842	758,516
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		758,516
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	726,471	676,243
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		676,243
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	244,418	252,852
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		252,852
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	56,462	56,120
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		56,120
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	38,214	34,240
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		34,240
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	137,401	125,086
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		125,086
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 0	$ 0

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Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Expense computed at statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%
Dividends received deduction and tax-exempt interest	(25.00%)	(162.10%)
LPT Agreement	(14.40%)	(106.50%)
Other	1.30%	3.20%
Effective income tax rate	(3.10%)	(230.40%)

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New Accounting Standards

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

New Accounting Standards [Abstract]

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update Number 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). This update requires companies to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This update became effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this update beginning in the first quarter of 2013. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

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Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Unpaid losses and LAE, gross of reinsurance, at beginning of period	$ 2,231,540	$ 2,272,363
Less reinsurance recoverables for upaid losses and LAE	805,386	940,840
Net unpaid losses and LAE at beginning of period	1,426,154	1,331,523
Losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, incurred in:
Current period	111,104	84,554
Prior periods	1,130	525
Total net losses and LAE incurred during the period	112,234	85,079
Deduct payments for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current period	5,064	4,521
Prior periods	73,571	70,008
Total net payments for losses and LAE during the period	78,635	74,529
Ending unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance	1,459,753	1,342,073
Reinsurance recoverables for unpaid losses and LAE	798,546	929,349
Unpaid losses and LAE, gross of reinsurance, at end of period	$ 2,258,299	$ 2,271,422

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Available for sale:
Fixed maturity securities at fair value (amortized cost $1,917,428 at March 31, 2013 and $1,869,142 at December 31, 2012)	$ 2,060,483	$ 2,024,428
Equity securities at fair value (cost $81,905 at March 31, 2013 and $81,067 at December 31, 2012)	137,401	125,086
Total investments	2,197,884	2,149,514
Cash and cash equivalents	130,889	140,661
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,694	5,353
Accrued investment income	19,096	19,356
Premiums receivable (less bad debt allowance of $6,471 at March 31, 2013 and $5,957 at December 31, 2012)	252,579	223,011
Reinsurance recoverable for:
Paid losses	9,101	9,467
Unpaid losses	798,546	805,386
Deferred policy acquisition costs	42,583	38,852
Deferred income taxes, net	27,649	26,231
Property and equipment, net	14,825	14,680
Intangible assets, net	10,332	10,558
Goodwill	36,192	36,192
Contingent commission receivable LPT agreement	19,526	19,141
Other assets	9,987	12,937
Total assets	3,573,883	3,511,339
Claims and policy liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	2,258,299	2,231,540
Unearned premiums	289,317	265,149
Total claims and policy liabilities	2,547,616	2,496,689
Commissions,and premium taxes payble	42,939	40,825
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	15,669	19,522
Deferred reinsurance gain—LPT Agreement	277,466	281,043
Notes payable	112,000	112,000
Other liabilities	30,110	21,879
Total liabilities	3,025,800	2,971,958
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 54,308,212 and 54,144,453 shares issued and 30,935,238 and 30,771,479 shares outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	543	541
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	329,549	325,991
Retained earnings	451,483	445,850
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net	129,058	129,549
Treasury stock, at cost (23,372,974 shares at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012)	(362,550)	(362,550)
Total stockholders’ equity	548,083	539,381
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 3,573,883	$ 3,511,339

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Operating activities
Net income	$ 7,490	$ 6,340
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,393	1,414
Stock-based compensation	2,110	1,241
Amortization of premium on investments, net	2,020	1,533
Deferred income tax expense	(1,154)	(5,149)
Realized gains on investments, net	(794)	(1,778)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation, operating activities	(170)	0
Other	562	546
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Premiums receivable	(30,082)	(26,133)
Reinsurance recoverable for paid and unpaid losses	7,206	11,501
Federal income taxes recoverable	855	1,021
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	26,759	(941)
Unearned premiums	24,168	30,765
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	4,455	4,886
Deferred reinsurance gain – LPT Agreement	(3,577)	(4,338)
Contingent commission receivable - LPT Agreement	(385)	(223)
Other	731	3,740
Net cash provided by operating activities	41,587	24,425
Investing activities
Purchase of fixed maturities	(90,117)	(108,218)
Purchase of equity securities	(5,328)	(18,443)
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities	0	13,412
Proceeds from sale of equity securities	5,284	3,420
Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of investments	39,693	61,884
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	113	42
Capital expenditures and other	(1,355)	(2,138)
Restricted cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) investing activities	659	(4,312)
Net cash used in investing activities	(51,051)	(54,353)
Financing activities
Acquisition of treasury stock	0	(18,730)
Cash transactions related to stock-based compensation	1,374	(148)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(1,852)	(1,939)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation, financing activities	170	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(308)	(20,817)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(9,772)	(50,745)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	140,661	252,300
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$ 130,889	$ 201,555

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-options exercised	109,656		101,261
Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting rights for options awarded	vest 25% on March 19, 2014, and each of the subsequent three anniversaries of that date
Expiration Period for Options Awarded	seven years
Performance share awards performance period	three years
Performance share awards, minimum payout	0.00%
Performane share awards, maximum payout	200.00%
Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation award, shares issued	162,800	[1]
Share-based compensation options, exercise price on grant date	7.04	[1]
Share-based compensation award, fair value assumptions, exercise price	22.24	[1]
Fair value of awards awarded on grant date	1.1	[1]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation award, shares issued	73,894	[1]
Share-based compensation options, exercise price on grant date	22.24	[2]
Share-based compensation award, fair value assumptions, exercise price	0
Fair value of awards awarded on grant date	1.6	[1]
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation award, shares issued	147,440	[2]
Share-based compensation options, exercise price on grant date	22.24	[2]
Share-based compensation award, fair value assumptions, exercise price	0
Fair value of awards awarded on grant date	3.3	[2]

[1] The stock options and RSUs were awarded to certain officers of the Company and vest 25% on March 19, 2014, and each of the subsequent three anniversaries of that date. The stock options and RSUs are subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, such as: death or disability, or in connection with change of control of the Company. The stock options expire seven years from the date of grant.

[2] The PSUs have a performance period of three years and are subject to certain performance goals, based on the Company's statutory combined ratio, with payouts that range from 0% to 200% of the target awards. The values shown in the table represent the target number of PSUs awarded.

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Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Share-based compensation arrangements by share-based payment award table

the Company awarded stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance share units (PSUs) to certain officers of the Company as follows:

	Number Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value on Date of Grant		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Fair Value on Date of Grant
						(in millions)
Stock options(1)	162,800	$	7.04	$	22.24	$	1.1
RSUs(1)	73,894	22.24		—		1.6
PSUs(2)	147,440	22.24		—		3.3

(1) The stock options and RSUs were awarded to certain officers of the Company and vest 25% on March 19, 2014, and each of the subsequent three anniversaries of that date. The stock options and RSUs are subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, such as: death or disability, or in connection with change of control of the Company. The stock options expire seven years from the date of grant.

(2) The PSUs have a performance period of three years and are subject to certain performance goals, based on the Company's statutory combined ratio, with payouts that range from 0% to 200% of the target awards. The values shown in the table represent the target number of PSUs awarded.

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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Net income available to stockholders - basic and diluted	$ 7,490	$ 6,340
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic	30,914,478	32,649,205
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive securities	475,159	176,886
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted	31,389,637	32,826,091
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	162,800	936,680
Antidilutive securites excluded under the treasury method from computation of earnings per share	416,221	556,055
Stock Options [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive securities	250,916	88,406
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive securities	85,748	86,633
Performance Shares [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive securities	138,495	1,847

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Investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	$ 1,999,333	$ 1,950,209
Gross unrealized gains	200,264	201,125
Gross unrealized losses	(1,713)	(1,820)
Investments	2,197,884	2,149,514
Deposit Assets
Investments	2,197,884	2,149,514
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	2,197,884	2,149,514
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	1,917,428	1,869,142
Gross unrealized gains	144,502	155,726
Gross unrealized losses	(1,447)	(440)
Investments	2,060,483	2,024,428
Deposit Assets
Investments	2,060,483	2,024,428
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	2,060,483	2,024,428
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	143,579	138,839
Gross unrealized gains	13,125	13,651
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Investments	156,704	152,490
Deposit Assets
Investments	156,704	152,490
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	156,704	152,490
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	83,140	88,202
Gross unrealized gains	5,232	5,765
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Investments	88,372	93,967
Deposit Assets
Investments	88,372	93,967
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	88,372	93,967
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	686,117	689,776
Gross unrealized gains	63,786	68,740
Gross unrealized losses	(61)	0
Investments	749,842	758,516
Deposit Assets
Investments	749,842	758,516
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	749,842	758,516
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	680,391	627,047
Gross unrealized gains	46,746	49,461
Gross unrealized losses	(666)	(265)
Investments	726,471	676,243
Deposit Assets
Investments	726,471	676,243
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	726,471	676,243
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	230,167	236,461
Gross unrealized gains	14,508	16,488
Gross unrealized losses	(257)	(97)
Investments	244,418	252,852
Deposit Assets
Investments	244,418	252,852
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	244,418	252,852
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	55,928	54,755
Gross unrealized gains	945	1,410
Gross unrealized losses	(411)	(45)
Investments	56,462	56,120
Deposit Assets
Investments	56,462	56,120
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	56,462	56,120
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	38,106	34,062
Gross unrealized gains	160	211
Gross unrealized losses	(52)	(33)
Investments	38,214	34,240
Deposit Assets
Investments	38,214	34,240
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	38,214	34,240
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	81,905	81,067
Gross unrealized gains	55,762	45,399
Gross unrealized losses	(266)	(1,380)
Investments	137,401	125,086
Deposit Assets
Investments	137,401	125,086
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	137,401	125,086
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments	34,500	35,000
Deposit Assets
Investments	34,500	35,000
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	34,500	35,000
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments	608,600	530,600
Deposit Assets
Investments	608,600	530,600
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	608,600	530,600
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fixed Maturities and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments	109,400	110,400
Deposit Assets
Investments	109,400	110,400
Assets Held-in-trust
Investments	$ 109,400	$ 110,400

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Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Operations

Employers Holdings, Inc. (EHI) is a Nevada holding company. Through its wholly owned insurance subsidiaries, Employers Insurance Company of Nevada (EICN), Employers Compensation Insurance Company (ECIC), Employers Preferred Insurance Company (EPIC), and Employers Assurance Company (EAC), EHI is engaged in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry, specializing in workers' compensation products and services. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to the “Company” refer to EHI, together with its subsidiaries.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. The results of operations for an interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for an entire year. These financial statements have been prepared consistent with the accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The Company considers an operating segment to be any component of its business whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision makers to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance based on discrete financial information. Currently, the Company has one operating segment, workers’ compensation insurance and related services.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. The most significant areas that require management judgment are the estimate of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (LAE), evaluation of reinsurance recoverables, recognition of premium revenue, deferred income taxes, investments, and the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Available for sale:
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	$ 1,999,333	$ 1,950,209
Premiums receivable, bad debt allowance	6,471	5,957
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	54,308,212	54,144,453
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	30,935,238	30,771,479
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)	23,372,974	23,372,974
Debt Securities [Member]
Available for sale:
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	1,917,428	1,869,142
Equity Securities [Member]
Available for sale:
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	$ 81,905	$ 81,067

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Investments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Investments [Abstract]

Available-for-sale securities table

The cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and estimated fair value of the Company’s investments were as follows:

	Cost or Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
At March 31, 2013
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	143,579	$	13,125	$	—		$	156,704
U.S. Agencies	83,140		5,232		—			88,372
States and municipalities	686,117		63,786		(61		)	749,842
Corporate securities	680,391		46,746		(666		)	726,471
Residential mortgage-backed securities	230,167		14,508		(257		)	244,418
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	55,928		945		(411		)	56,462
Asset-backed securities	38,106		160		(52		)	38,214
Total fixed maturity securities	1,917,428		144,502		(1,447		)	2,060,483
Equity securities	81,905		55,762		(266		)	137,401
Total investments	$	1,999,333	$	200,264	$	(1,713	)	$	2,197,884

At December 31, 2012
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	138,839	$	13,651	$	—		$	152,490
U.S. Agencies	88,202		5,765		—			93,967
States and municipalities	689,776		68,740		—			758,516
Corporate securities	627,047		49,461		(265		)	676,243
Residential mortgage-backed securities	236,461		16,488		(97		)	252,852
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	54,755		1,410		(45		)	56,120
Asset-backed securities	34,062		211		(33		)	34,240
Total fixed maturity securities	1,869,142		155,726		(440		)	2,024,428
Equity securities	81,067		45,399		(1,380		)	125,086
Total investments	$	1,950,209	$	201,125	$	(1,820	)	$	2,149,514

Investments classified by contractual maturity date table

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	124,353	$	126,224
Due after one year through five years	720,923		765,336
Due after five years through ten years	555,608		616,979
Due after ten years	192,343		212,850
Mortgage and asset-backed securities	324,201		339,094
Total	$	1,917,428	$	2,060,483

Unrealized loss on investments table

The following is a summary of investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or greater as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

	March 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Issues	Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Issues
	(dollars in thousands)
Less than 12 months:
Fixed maturity securities
States and municipalities	17,575		(61		)	4	—		—			—
Corporate securities	77,590		(626		)	27	36,338		(265		)	12
Residential mortgage-backed securities	31,458		(226		)	10	14,629		(28		)	6
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	25,838		(411		)	7	10,432		(45		)	4
Asset-backed securities	21,575		(52		)	9	16,714		(33		)	5
Total fixed maturity securities	174,036		(1,376		)	57	78,113		(371		)	27
Equity securities	2,999		(236		)	11	11,645		(1,207		)	35
Total less than 12 months	$	177,035	$	(1,612	)	68	$	89,758	$	(1,578	)	62
12 months or greater:
Fixed maturity securities
Corporate securities	2,548		(40		)	1	—		—			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	2,235		(31		)	17	2,341		(69		)	17
Total fixed maturity securities	4,783		(71		)	18	2,341		(69		)	17
Equity securities	822		(30		)	5	456		(173		)	4
Total 12 months or greater	$	5,605	$	(101	)	23	$	2,797	$	(242	)	21
Total available-for-sale:
Fixed maturity securities
States and municipalities	17,575		(61		)	4	—		—			—
Corporate securities	80,138		(666		)	28	36,338		(265		)	12
Residential mortgage-backed securities	33,693		(257		)	27	16,970		(97		)	23
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	25,838		(411		)	7	10,432		(45		)	4
Asset-backed securities	21,575		(52		)	9	16,714		(33		)	5
Total fixed maturity securities	178,819		(1,447		)	75	80,454		(440		)	44
Equity securities	3,821		(266		)	16	12,101		(1,380		)	39
Total available-for-sale	$	182,640	$	(1,713	)	91	$	92,555	$	(1,820	)	83

Net realized gains and change in unrealized gains (losses), available for sale securities table

Realized gains on investments, net and the change in unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities are determined on a specific-identification basis and were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Realized gains on investments, net
Fixed maturity securities
Gross gains	$	—		$	1,703
Gross losses	—			(5		)
Realized gains on fixed maturity securities, net	$	—		$	1,698
Equity securities
Gross gains	$	1,045		$	548
Gross losses	(251		)	(468		)
Realized gains on equity securities, net	$	794		$	80
Total	$	794		$	1,778
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Fixed maturity securities	$	(12,231	)	$	(4,457	)
Equity securities	11,477			11,978
Total	$	(754	)	$	7,521

Investment income table

Net investment income was as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities	$	17,246		$	18,244
Equity securities	837			648
Cash equivalents and restricted cash	35			128
	18,118			19,020
Investment expenses	(713		)	(635		)
Net investment income	$	17,405		$	18,385

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2013
Entity Registrant Name	Employers Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001379041
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well Know Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding		30,949,683
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Estimated fair value of financial instruments table

The carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Financial assets
Investments	$	2,197,884	$	2,197,884	$	2,149,514	$	2,149,514
Cash and cash equivalents	130,889		130,889		140,661		140,661
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,694		4,694		5,353		5,353
Financial liabilities
Notes payable	112,000		117,046		112,000		118,207

Fair value, assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis table

The following table presents the items on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets that are stated at fair value and the fair value measurements.

	March 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	—	$	156,704	$	—	$	—	$	152,490	$	—
U.S. Agencies	—		88,372		—		—		93,967		—
States and municipalities	—		749,842		—		—		758,516		—
Corporate securities	—		726,471		—		—		676,243		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—		244,418		—		—		252,852		—
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	—		56,462		—		—		56,120		—
Asset-backed securities	—		38,214		—		—		34,240		—
Total fixed maturity securities	—		2,060,483		—		—		2,024,428		—
Equity securities	$	137,401	$	—	$	—	$	125,086	$	—	$	—

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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Revenues
Net premiums earned	$ 147,975	$ 109,900
Net investment income	17,405	18,385
Realized gains on investments, net	794	1,778
Other income	103	81
Total revenues	166,277	130,144
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	108,272	80,518
Commission expense	18,393	13,816
Underwriting and other operating expenses	31,540	32,989
Interest expense	808	902
Total expenses	159,013	128,225
Net income before income taxes	7,264	1,919
Income tax (benefit)	(226)	(4,421)
Net income	7,490	6,340
Earnings per common share (Note 10):
Basic and Diluted	$ 0.24	$ 0.19
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.06	$ 0.06
Comprehensive income
Unrealized gains during the period, (net of taxes of $14 and $3,255 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	25	6,044
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains in net income (net of taxes of $278 and $622 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	(516)	(1,156)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(491)	4,888
Total comprehensive income	6,999	11,228
Realized gains on investments, net
Net realized gains on investments before credit related impairments on fixed maturity securities	794	2,246
Other than temporary impairment, credit losses recognized in earnings	0	(468)
Realized gains on investments, net	$ 794	$ 1,778

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Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses [Abstract]

Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

The following table represents a reconciliation of changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Unpaid losses and LAE, gross of reinsurance, at beginning of period	$	2,231,540	$	2,272,363
Less reinsurance recoverables for unpaid losses and LAE	805,386		940,840
Net unpaid losses and LAE at beginning of period	1,426,154		1,331,523
Losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current period	111,104		84,554
Prior periods	1,130		525
Total net losses and LAE incurred during the period	112,234		85,079
Deduct payments for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current period	5,064		4,521
Prior periods	73,571		70,008
Total net payments for losses and LAE during the period	78,635		74,529
Ending unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance	1,459,753		1,342,073
Reinsurance recoverable for unpaid losses and LAE	798,546		929,349
Unpaid losses and LAE, gross of reinsurance, at end of period	$	2,258,299	$	2,271,422

Total net losses and LAE included in the above table excludes the impact of the amortization of the deferred reinsurance gain—LPT Agreement (Deferred Gain) (Note 7).

The increase in the estimates of incurred losses and LAE attributable to insured events for prior periods was primarily related to the Company's assigned risk business.

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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for interim periods is measured using an estimated effective tax rate for the annual period. The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rates for the periods presented.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
Expense computed at statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%
Dividends received deduction and tax-exempt interest	(25.0	)	(162.1	)
LPT Agreement	(14.4	)	(106.5	)
Other	1.3		3.2
Effective tax rate	(3.1	)%	(230.4	)%

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net income and weighted average common shares outstanding used in earnings per share calculations table

The following table presents the net income and the weighted average shares outstanding used in the earnings per common share calculations.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands, except share data)
Net income available to stockholders—basic and diluted	$	7,490	$	6,340
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—basic	30,914,478		32,649,205
Effect of dilutive securities:
PSUs	138,495		1,847
Stock options	250,916		88,406
RSUs	85,748		86,633
Dilutive potential shares	475,159		176,886
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—diluted	31,389,637		32,826,091

Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share table

The following table presents options and RSUs that were excluded from diluted earnings per share.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013	2012
Options excluded as the exercise price was greater than the average market price	162,800	936,680
Options and RSUs excluded under the treasury method, as the potential proceeds on settlement or exercise price was greater than the value of shares acquired	416,221	556,055

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Income Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Reconciliation of federal staturoty income tax rates to the effective tax rates table

The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rates for the periods presented.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
Expense computed at statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%
Dividends received deduction and tax-exempt interest	(25.0	)	(162.1	)
LPT Agreement	(14.4	)	(106.5	)
Other	1.3		3.2
Effective tax rate	(3.1	)%	(230.4	)%

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Stock-Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

In March 2013, the Company awarded stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance share units (PSUs) to certain officers of the Company as follows:

	Number Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value on Date of Grant		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Fair Value on Date of Grant
						(in millions)
Stock options(1)	162,800	$	7.04	$	22.24	$	1.1
RSUs(1)	73,894	22.24		—		1.6
PSUs(2)	147,440	22.24		—		3.3

(1) The stock options and RSUs were awarded to certain officers of the Company and vest 25% on March 19, 2014, and each of the subsequent three anniversaries of that date. The stock options and RSUs are subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, such as: death or disability, or in connection with change of control of the Company. The stock options expire seven years from the date of grant.

(2) The PSUs have a performance period of three years and are subject to certain performance goals, based on the Company's statutory combined ratio, with payouts that range from 0% to 200% of the target awards. The values shown in the table represent the target number of PSUs awarded.

A total of 109,656 and 101,261 stock options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively.

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LPT Agreement

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

LPT Agreement [Abstract]

LPT Agreement

LPT Agreement

The Company is party to a 100% quota share retroactive reinsurance agreement (LPT Agreement) under which $1.5 billion in liabilities for losses and LAE related to claims incurred by EICN prior to July 1, 1995 were reinsured for consideration of $775.0 million. The LPT Agreement provides coverage up to $2.0 billion. The initial Deferred Gain resulting from the LPT Agreement was recorded as a liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as Deferred reinsurance gain–LPT Agreement. The Company is also entitled to receive a contingent profit commission under the LPT Agreement. The contingent profit commission is an amount based on the favorable difference between actual paid losses and LAE and expected paid losses and LAE as established in the LPT Agreement. The Company records its estimate of contingent profit commission in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as Contingent commission receivable–LPT Agreement and a corresponding liability is recorded on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in Deferred reinsurance gain–LPT Agreement. The Deferred Gain is being amortized using the recovery method. Amortization is determined by the proportion of actual reinsurance recoveries to total estimated recoveries over the life of the LPT Agreement, except for the contingent profit commission, which is amortized through June 30, 2024. The amortization is recorded in losses and LAE incurred in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Any adjustments to the Deferred Gain are recorded in losses and LAE incurred in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. There were no adjustments to the estimated reserves ceded under the LPT Agreement in the current period.

The Company amortized $4.0 million and $4.6 million of the Deferred Gain for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The remaining Deferred Gain was $277.5 millionand $281.0 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The estimated remaining liabilities subject to the LPT Agreement were $663.9 million and $672.3 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Losses and LAE paid with respect to the LPT Agreement totaled $613.5 million and $605.1 million through March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net, is comprised of unrealized gains on investments classified as available-for-sale, net of deferred tax expense. The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net:

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)
Net unrealized gain on investments, before taxes	$	198,551		$	199,305
Deferred tax expense on net unrealized gains	(69,493		)	(69,756		)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net	$	129,058		$	129,549

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Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income applicable to stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilutive impact of all convertible securities on earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share includes shares assumed issued under the “treasury stock method,” which reflects the potential dilution that would occur if outstanding options were to be exercised. The following table presents the net income and the weighted average shares outstanding used in the earnings per common share calculations.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands, except share data)
Net income available to stockholders—basic and diluted	$	7,490	$	6,340
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—basic	30,914,478		32,649,205
Effect of dilutive securities:
PSUs	138,495		1,847
Stock options	250,916		88,406
RSUs	85,748		86,633
Dilutive potential shares	475,159		176,886
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—diluted	31,389,637		32,826,091

Diluted earnings per share exclude outstanding options and other common stock equivalents in periods where the inclusion of such options and common stock equivalents would be anti-dilutive. The following table presents options and RSUs that were excluded from diluted earnings per share.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013	2012
Options excluded as the exercise price was greater than the average market price	162,800	936,680
Options and RSUs excluded under the treasury method, as the potential proceeds on settlement or exercise price was greater than the value of shares acquired	416,221	556,055

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain on investments, before taxes	$ 198,551	$ 199,305
Deferred tax expense on net unrealized gains	(69,493)	(69,756)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net	$ 129,058	$ 129,549

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) table

The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net:

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)
Net unrealized gain on investments, before taxes	$	198,551		$	199,305
Deferred tax expense on net unrealized gains	(69,493		)	(69,756		)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net	$	129,058		$	129,549

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Investments, Continuous Loss Position (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Estimated Fair Value
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	$ 177,035,000	$ 89,758,000
Estimated fair value, 12 months or greater	5,605,000	2,797,000
Estimated fair value, total	182,640,000	92,555,000
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	(1,612,000)	(1,578,000)
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or greater	(101,000)	(242,000)
Estimated unrealized losses, total	(1,713,000)	(1,820,000)
Number of issues in loss position, less than 12 months	68	62
Number of Issues in loss position, 12 months or greater	23	21
Number of issues loss position, aggregate	91	83
Debt Securities [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	174,036,000	78,113,000
Estimated fair value, 12 months or greater	4,783,000	2,341,000
Estimated fair value, total	178,819,000	80,454,000
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	(1,376,000)	(371,000)
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or greater	(71,000)	(69,000)
Estimated unrealized losses, total	(1,447,000)	(440,000)
Number of issues in loss position, less than 12 months	57	27
Number of Issues in loss position, 12 months or greater	18	17
Number of issues loss position, aggregate	75	44
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	17,575,000	0
Estimated fair value, total	17,575,000	0
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	(61,000)	0
Estimated unrealized losses, total	(61,000)	0
Number of issues in loss position, less than 12 months	4	0
Number of issues loss position, aggregate	4	0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	77,590,000	36,338,000
Estimated fair value, 12 months or greater	2,548,000	0
Estimated fair value, total	80,138,000	36,338,000
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	(626,000)	(265,000)
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or greater	(40,000)	0
Estimated unrealized losses, total	(666,000)	(265,000)
Number of issues in loss position, less than 12 months	27	12
Number of Issues in loss position, 12 months or greater	1	0
Number of issues loss position, aggregate	28	12
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	31,458,000	14,629,000
Estimated fair value, 12 months or greater	2,235,000	2,341,000
Estimated fair value, total	33,693,000	16,970,000
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	(226,000)	(28,000)
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or greater	(31,000)	(69,000)
Estimated unrealized losses, total	(257,000)	(97,000)
Number of issues in loss position, less than 12 months	10	6
Number of Issues in loss position, 12 months or greater	17	17
Number of issues loss position, aggregate	27	23
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	25,838,000	10,432,000
Estimated fair value, total	25,838,000	10,432,000
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	(411,000)	(45,000)
Estimated unrealized losses, total	(411,000)	(45,000)
Number of issues in loss position, less than 12 months	7	4
Number of issues loss position, aggregate	7	4
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	21,575,000	16,714,000
Estimated fair value, total	21,575,000	16,714,000
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	(52,000)	(33,000)
Estimated unrealized losses, total	(52,000)	33,000
Number of issues in loss position, less than 12 months	0	0
Number of issues loss position, aggregate	0	0
Equity Securities [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	2,999,000	11,645,000
Estimated fair value, 12 months or greater	822,000	456,000
Estimated fair value, total	3,821,000	12,101,000
Gross Unrealized Losses
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	(236,000)	(1,207,000)
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or greater	(30,000)	(173,000)
Estimated unrealized losses, total	(266,000)	(1,380,000)
Number of issues in loss position, less than 12 months	11	35
Number of Issues in loss position, 12 months or greater	5	4
Number of issues loss position, aggregate	$ 16	$ 39

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Conolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement Parenthetical [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities arising during period, tax	$ 14	$ 3,255
Other comprehensive income (loss), reclassification adjustment for sale of securities included in net income, tax	$ 278	$ 622

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Financial assets
Investments	$	2,197,884	$	2,197,884	$	2,149,514	$	2,149,514
Cash and cash equivalents	130,889		130,889		140,661		140,661
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,694		4,694		5,353		5,353
Financial liabilities
Notes payable	112,000		117,046		112,000		118,207

The Company's estimates of fair value for financial liabilities are based on a combination of the variable interest rates for the Company's existing line of credit and notes with similar durations to discount the projection of future payments on notes payable, and have been determined to be Level 2 fair value measurements, as defined below.

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets are categorized based upon the levels of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Level inputs are defined as follows:

• Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date.

• Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 prices that are observable for similar assets or liabilities through corroboration with market data at the measurement date.

• Level 3 - Inputs that are unobservable that reflect management's best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

The following methods and assumptions were used to determine the fair value of each class of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets.

Fair value of available-for-sale fixed maturity and equity securities is based on quoted market prices, where available, and is obtained primarily from third party pricing services, which generally use Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. The Company obtains a quoted price for each security from third party pricing services. The quoted prices are derived through recently reported trades for identical or similar securities. For securities not actively traded, the third party pricing services may use quoted market prices of similar instruments or discounted cash flow analyses, incorporating inputs that are currently observable in the markets for similar securities. Inputs that are often used in the valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to, broker quotes, benchmark yields, credit spreads, default rates, and prepayment speeds. The Company also performs a quarterly analysis on the prices received from third party pricing services to determine whether the prices are reasonable estimates of fair value, including confirming the fair values of these securities through observable market prices using an alternative pricing source. If differences are noted in this review, the Company may obtain additional information from other pricing services to validate the quoted price. There were no adjustments to prices obtained from third party pricing services as of March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012 that were material to the consolidated financial statements.

If quoted market prices and an estimate determined by using objectively verifiable information are unavailable, the Company produces an estimate of fair value based on internally developed valuation techniques, which, depending on the level of observable market inputs, will render the fair value estimate as Level 2 or Level 3. The Company bases all of its estimates of fair value for assets on the bid price as it represents what a third party market participant would be willing to pay in an arm's length transaction.

These methods of valuation will only produce an estimate of fair value if there is objectively verifiable information to produce a valuation. If objectively verifiable information is not available, the Company would be required to produce an estimate of fair value using some of the same methodologies, making assumptions for market based inputs that are unavailable.

Estimates of fair value for fixed maturity securities are based on estimates using objectively verifiable information and are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. The fair value estimates for determining Level 3 fair value include the Company's assumptions about risk assessments and market participant assumptions based on the best information available, including quotes from market makers and other broker/dealers recognized as market participants, using standard or trade derived inputs, new issue data, monthly payment information, cash flow generation, prepayment speeds, spread adjustments, or rating updates.

The following table presents the items on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets that are stated at fair value and the fair value measurements.

	March 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasuries	$	—	$	156,704	$	—	$	—	$	152,490	$	—
U.S. Agencies	—		88,372		—		—		93,967		—
States and municipalities	—		749,842		—		—		758,516		—
Corporate securities	—		726,471		—		—		676,243		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—		244,418		—		—		252,852		—
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	—		56,462		—		—		56,120		—
Asset-backed securities	—		38,214		—		—		34,240		—
Total fixed maturity securities	—		2,060,483		—		—		2,024,428		—
Equity securities	$	137,401	$	—	$	—	$	125,086	$	—	$	—

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Investments, Net Realized Gains (Losses) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net realized gains (losses)
Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities	$ 794	$ 1,778
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities	(754)	7,521
Debt Securities [Member]
Net realized gains (losses)
Gross gains from sales	0	1,703
Gross losses from sales	0	5
Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities	0	1,698
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities	(12,231)	(4,457)
Equity Securities [Member]
Net realized gains (losses)
Gross gains from sales	1,045	548
Gross losses from sales	251	468
Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities	794	80
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity and equity securities	$ 11,477	$ 11,978

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Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses [Abstract]

Changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE table

The following table represents a reconciliation of changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Unpaid losses and LAE, gross of reinsurance, at beginning of period	$	2,231,540	$	2,272,363
Less reinsurance recoverables for unpaid losses and LAE	805,386		940,840
Net unpaid losses and LAE at beginning of period	1,426,154		1,331,523
Losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current period	111,104		84,554
Prior periods	1,130		525
Total net losses and LAE incurred during the period	112,234		85,079
Deduct payments for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current period	5,064		4,521
Prior periods	73,571		70,008
Total net payments for losses and LAE during the period	78,635		74,529
Ending unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance	1,459,753		1,342,073
Reinsurance recoverable for unpaid losses and LAE	798,546		929,349
Unpaid losses and LAE, gross of reinsurance, at end of period	$	2,258,299	$	2,271,422