1.31.2007 - 04:12pm ET

(CSRwire) AGOURA HILLS, CA - January 31, 2007 – Employers Direct Insurance Company, California’s only specialty direct writer of workers’ compensation insurance, announced its sponsorship of the 16th hole at the historic 80th Nissan Open presented by Countrywide to be held February 12-18, 2007 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.

"As a member of the Los Angeles business community, Employers Direct is proud to support the 2007 Nissan Open and welcome over 150,000 guests to the Riviera Country Club. We insure Riviera for its workers’ compensation insurance and are thrilled to showcase this fine golf and country club to an international audience. We are also honored to be part of the tournament’s sponsorship family with Nissan, Countrywide, Crowne Plaza – LAX, Fidelity Investments, Delta Airlines, to name just a few," said James E. Little, Chairman/President & CEO of Employers Direct Insurance Company.

Since 1926, the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce (LAJCC), a non-profit organization where young professionals cultivate leadership and networking skills through community service, has managed the PGA Tour’s professional golf event. Proceeds from the tournament assist the LAJCC in fulfilling its mission by funding charitable programs and community service projects. The Nissan Open Tournament has developed into an international event and “the oldest civic sponsored event on the PGA Tour.

More information can be found online at www.lajcc.org/nissan/index.htm or
www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r007.

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.

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