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Employers Direct Joins California Independent Grocers Association Agoura Hills, CA – April 10, 2007 – Employers Direct Insurance Company, California’s
only specialty direct writer of workers’ compensation insurance, is pleased to announce
that it has joined the California Independent Grocers Association (CIGA), the member
association that has represented the independent retail food industry since 1905. Today,
CIGA’s membership includes over 1,200 independent grocers and supplier companies. “As we focus on providing the best possible workers’ compensation programs to grocers
and retailers in California, our membership and participation in CIGA will allow us to
gain additional insight and perspective into the grocery industry. We also strongly
support CIGA’s commitment to preserve the SB 899 reforms through their advocacy
efforts in Sacramento,” said James E. Little, Chairman/President & CEO of Employers
Direct Insurance Company. CIGA’s mission is to promote the independent sector of California’s grocery industry,
prepare members to become activists in their local communities and informed of local
land use and zoning issues as they pertain to the grocery industry, and improve
communications with city and county governments. More information can be found online at www.ciga.org. About EMPLOYERS DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Employers Direct Insurance Company is California's only specialty direct writer of workers’ compensation insurance. Founded in 2002, Employers Direct has been widely accepted by business owners throughout California as a result of providing highly competitive rates, claims services designed to fight fraud and abuse, and loss prevention services that assist employers to create safe work environments. As a newer company, Employers Direct is unburdened by legacy systems and takes advantage of the latest technology to provide its customers with 24/7 access to all policy and claims information via a secure Internet portal. Employers Direct is proud that a growing number of California’s best-run privately-held companies count themselves as policyholders. Niche industries include hotels, restaurants, golf and country clubs, new car dealers, food processors, manufacturing companies, specialty supermarket chains, and retailers. Visit Employers Direct online at www.employersdirect.com.
CONTACT:
Employers Direct Insurance Company
Debbie Laskey
Tel: 818.575.2709
dlaskey@employersdirect.com
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