DERIDDER,La., Aug. 31, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMERISAFE, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMSF) a specialty provider of hazardous workers’ compensation insurance, today announced that Neal Fuller will become Chief Financial Officer effective September 15, 2015.  Mr. Fuller has more than 24 years of experience in the insurance industry who served in multiple leadership positions with Safeco Corporation from 1988 to 2009, ending as Senior Vice President – Finance and Treasurer. Most recently, Mr. Fuller served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ICW Group and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SeaBright Holdings, Inc. 

Janelle Frost, AMERISAFE’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:  “We are very pleased that Neal Fuller has agreed to join AMERISAFE.  His extensive experience in the insurance industry makes him very well qualified for his new role as CFO.”

About AMERISAFE

AMERISAFE, Inc. is a specialty provider of workers’ compensation insurance focused on small to mid-sized employers engaged in hazardous industries, principally construction, trucking, manufacturing, oil and gas and agriculture.  AMERISAFE actively markets workers’ compensation insurance in 30 states and the District of Columbia.

CONTACT: Contact: Janelle Frost, CEO
AMERISAFE, Inc.
337-463-9052