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EMPLOYERS vs. Great American Insurance Group for Workers' Comp
EMPLOYERS and Great American Insurance Group are two workers' compensation carriers we can quote side by side through Provident Financial Group, an independent agency. On one application we present every carrier we can access, ranked, so you can compare and purchase online.
EMPLOYERS and Great American Insurance Group take different approaches to workers' compensation for small businesses. The details below come directly from each carrier's record on this site — we present the facts we have verified so you can compare them directly, then request quotes through our agency. We do not rank one carrier above another; we show every option side by side.
When you submit one application through US Workers Comp Insure, we request quotes from every carrier we can access for your class code and state, including both EMPLOYERS and Great American Insurance Group where each carrier's appetite and underwriting criteria allow it. A carrier that declines is shown honestly rather than hidden, and a licensed agent at Provident Financial Group can explain why and what alternatives remain.
The two carriers
EMPLOYERS
EMPLOYERS is a small-business workers' comp specialist that began in 1913 as a Nevada state fund and is now the publicly traded Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG), headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Its insurance subsidiaries carry an AM Best Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent), and the company writes workers' comp exclusively.
- AM Best rating:
- A (Excellent) (as of 2025-01)
- How it’s quoted:
- Through our agency, alongside other carriers
Workers’ comp highlights
- AM Best upgraded Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) on January 8, 2025 (from A-)
- Focuses exclusively on workers' compensation insurance -- a single-line specialist
- Began in 1913 as a Nevada state workers' compensation fund
- Parent Employers Holdings, Inc. is publicly traded (NYSE: EIG)
- Headquartered in Reno, Nevada
- Online policy servicing and safety resources built for small employers
Typical fit
- Small businesses whose primary insurance need is workers' compensation specifically
- Employers who want a carrier with a long history in the workers' comp line alone
- Accounts seeking online self-service tools for policy management
- Businesses previously covered by a state fund that want a similarly focused private option
Great American Insurance Group
Great American Insurance Group dates to 1872, originally chartered in New York City, and is now headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio as a subsidiary of publicly traded American Financial Group. Its lead company carries an AM Best A+ (Superior) rating and writes workers' comp through specialty program units.
- AM Best rating:
- A+ (Superior) (as of 2025-12)
- How it’s quoted:
- Through our agency, alongside other carriers
Workers’ comp highlights
- Lead company Great American Insurance Company rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best, affirmed December 11, 2025
- Traces its history to 1872, originally chartered in New York City as German American Insurance Company
- Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio; subsidiary of publicly traded American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG)
- Writes workers' compensation through dedicated specialty program units
- Operates a broad set of specialty underwriting divisions across industries
- Distributed through independent agents
Typical fit
- Businesses in industries served by one of Great American's specialty program units
- Employers seeking a long-established specialty insurer backed by a publicly traded parent
- Accounts with industry-specific risk characteristics that benefit from a dedicated program
- Businesses working with an independent agent familiar with Great American's specialty divisions
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Side by side
| Attribute | EMPLOYERS | Great American Insurance Group |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier | EMPLOYERS | Great American Insurance Group |
| AM Best financial strength rating | A (Excellent) (as of 2025-01) | A+ (Superior) (as of 2025-12) |
| How it's quoted | Through our agency, alongside other carriers | Through our agency, alongside other carriers |
| Typical account fit | Small businesses whose primary insurance need is workers' compensation specifically; Employers who want a carrier with a long history in the workers' comp line alone; Accounts seeking online self-service tools for policy management | Businesses in industries served by one of Great American's specialty program units; Employers seeking a long-established specialty insurer backed by a publicly traded parent; Accounts with industry-specific risk characteristics that benefit from a dedicated program |
| Overview | EMPLOYERS is a small-business workers' comp specialist that began in 1913 as a Nevada state fund and is now the publicly traded Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG), headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Its insurance subsidiaries carry an AM Best Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent), and the company writes workers' comp exclusively. | Great American Insurance Group dates to 1872, originally chartered in New York City, and is now headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio as a subsidiary of publicly traded American Financial Group. Its lead company carries an AM Best A+ (Superior) rating and writes workers' comp through specialty program units. |
How each is quoted through our agency
EMPLOYERS
Quoted through our agency alongside other carriers; we present every option side by side so you can compare and purchase online.
Great American Insurance Group
Quoted through our agency alongside other carriers; we present every option side by side so you can compare and purchase online.
The bottom line
There is no single "best" carrier between EMPLOYERS and Great American Insurance Group. The right fit depends on your operation, class codes, payroll and how each carrier's underwriting appetite lines up with your account — and that is exactly what one application, sent to every carrier we can access, is built to show you.
Rather than choosing one carrier up front, US Workers Comp Insure requests quotes from every carrier we can access for your state and class code, including EMPLOYERS and Great American Insurance Group where each carrier's criteria allow it, and presents them ranked side by side. A carrier that declines is shown honestly rather than hidden, and a licensed agent at Provident Financial Group can explain why and what alternatives remain.
Frequently asked questions
Are EMPLOYERS and Great American Insurance Group both available through your agency?
Yes. Both are carriers we can present side by side when you request workers' compensation quotes through our agency, alongside the other carriers we can access for your state and class code.
How do EMPLOYERS and Great American Insurance Group compare on AM Best rating?
EMPLOYERS carries an AM Best financial strength rating of A (Excellent) (as of 2025-01), and Great American Insurance Group carries A+ (Superior) (as of 2025-12). Ratings are for identification only and do not imply an endorsement.
Which should I choose, EMPLOYERS or Great American Insurance Group?
There is no single best answer. The right carrier depends on your operation, class codes, payroll and how each carrier's underwriting appetite fits your account. Rather than picking one up front, we request quotes from every carrier we can access and show you a ranked comparison so you can decide.
Do I have to choose only one carrier to get a quote?
No. You submit one application and we request quotes from every carrier we can access for your account — including EMPLOYERS and Great American Insurance Group where each carrier's criteria allow it — then present them ranked side by side.
Does EMPLOYERS sell any insurance besides workers' comp?
EMPLOYERS focuses exclusively on workers' compensation insurance rather than offering a broad range of commercial lines.
What is EMPLOYERS' AM Best rating?
AM Best upgraded EMPLOYERS' operating subsidiaries to a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) on January 8, 2025.
Who owns Great American Insurance Group?
Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.
What is Great American's AM Best rating?
Great American Insurance Company, the group's lead company, carries an AM Best Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior), affirmed December 11, 2025.
Sources
- employers.com — https://www.employers.com/news/2025/am-best-upgrades-the-financial-strength-ratings-for-employers-holdings-inc-s-operating-subsidiaries-to-a-excellent/
- investor.eig.com — https://investor.eig.com/news-releases/news-release-details/am-best-upgrades-financial-strength-ratings-employers-holdings
- greatamericaninsurancegroup.com — https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/financial-strength
- greatamericaninsurancegroup.com — https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/great-american-story
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