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The Hanover Recognized Among "America's Best Employers"

April 16, 2015

Forbes honors The Hanover for creating a winning workplace

WORCESTER, Mass., April 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today announced that it has been selected as one of "America's Best Employers" for 2015 by Forbes magazine. Forbes says the list is comprised of companies of which both employees and the public have a good perception.

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"We are pleased to be recognized by Forbes magazine and our employees as one of the best places to work in our country and within our industry," said Frederick H. Eppinger, president and chief executive officer at The Hanover. "This honor is particularly important as it reflects how our employees feel about our company. We are proud and grateful that they recognize our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, employing the best people in our business, and creating an environment where they can develop and enjoy rewarding careers. Being named to the list provides further confirmation that our people are engaged and motivated, focused on serving our customers and our agent partners, and committed to helping our company succeed."

Forbes selected the 500 employers for its inaugural list based on an independent survey by Statista.com of 20,000 American employees working for large U.S. companies and institutions with 2,500 or more employees. Those surveyed were asked through several online touch points if they would recommend their employer, or other companies in their industry, to potential employees. Employees were asked to assess the company's image, development opportunities, working conditions, compensation, workplace and diversity. The Hanover is ranked in Forbes' insurance industry category.

To find out more about employment opportunities at The Hanover, please visit jobs.hanover.com.

ABOUT THE HANOVER

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., based in Worcester, Mass., is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. For more than 160 years, The Hanover has provided a wide range of property and casualty products and services to individuals, families, and businesses. The Hanover distributes its products through a select group of independent agents and brokers. Together with its agents, the company offers specialized coverages for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as insurance protection for homes, automobiles, and other personal items. Through its international member company, Chaucer, The Hanover also underwrites business at Lloyd's of London in several major insurance and reinsurance classes, including marine, property and energy. For more information, please visit hanover.com.

CONTACT:
Emily Trevallion
Media Relations                                                                                                                                   
etrevallion@hanover.com 
508-855-3263

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