Licensed insurers

Overview

Insurance companies wishing to provide workers compensation insurance in the ACT must be licensed under the Workers Compensation Act 1951.

An employer may apply for exemption from maintaining a worker's compensation policy with a licensed insurer. This is referred to as a licensed self-insurer.

List of licensed insurers

* More information about Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited surrendering its insurer licence on 30 September 2022 can be found here.

* More information on Catholic Church Insurance's exit can be found here.

List of licensed self-insurers

• Brickworks Limited
• Coles Group Limited
• Holcim (Australia) Holdings
• University of New South Wales
• Wesfarmers Limited
• Westpac Banking Corporation

Workers compensation enterprise reporting solution

Under the Workers Compensation Act 1951, WorkSafe ACT administers the 'Workers compensation enterprise reporting solution’ that provides a ‘data warehouse’ for storing a wide range of workers compensation data in relation to the Territory’s private sector.

All ACT licensed insurers and self insurers are required to provide WorkSafe ACT with monthly submissions including comprehensive details of workers compensation insurance policies, claims and payment details for injured workers, and wages and premium amounts.

For more information on how to meet the reporting requirements please refer to Workers Compensation (National Insurer Data Specifications) Approved Protocols 2015 (No1).

Forms and fees

For current forms and fees, please contact the Workers Compensation team at:  WorkersCompensation@worksafe.act.gov.au

Related Resources

Legislation

• Workers Compensation Act 1951
• Workers Compensation Regulation 2002
• Workers Compensation (Insurer Contribution Protocol) Approval 2012 (No 1)
• Workers Compensation Insurers Form Specifications 2002 (No 1)

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Related Links

• ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal