Zenith National Insurance Corp.

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.znic.com
Employees: 1,750
Employee growth: (2.8%)

Since workers' compensation claims typically mark a low point in a career, Zenith National Insurance aims to help folks get back up to their peak. Zenith National is the holding company for Zenith Insurance and ZNAT Insurance, which underwrite workers' compensation policies in 45 states and Washington, DC. The company has exited all other businesses, but maintains a portfolio of investments. Approximately 1,500 independent agents sell the firm's insurance products. Its largest market is California, but the company also maintains offices in Alabama, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Zenith National has about 40,000 policyholders.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2007:
Sales: $873.8M
One year growth: (17.9%)
Net income: $233.9M
Income growth: (9.6%)

Officers:
Chairman and President; Chairman, Zenith Insurance and ZNAT Insurance: Stanley R. (Stan) Zax
SVP, CFO, and Treasurer; EVP, CFO, and Treasurer, Zenith Insurance: Workers' Compensation
SVP and CFO: Precious Metals Mining & Processing

Competitors:
Employers Holdings
Republic Indemnity
State Compensation Insurance Fund