How to get workers' compensation insurance in the ACT
Workers’ compensation insurance in the ACT is provided by private insurers. Refer to List of licensed insurers below to obtain a quote for a workers’ compensation policy.
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 by applying to become a licensed self-insurer.
List of licensed insurers
| Insurer | Postal address | Business address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allianz Insurance | GPO Box 262 Canberra ACT 2601 | Level 1, 55 Wentworth Avenue Kingston ACT 2604 | 1300 130 664 | www.allianz.com.au |
| Guild Insurance Ltd | PO Box 36 Deakin West ACT 2600 | Suite 4, 31 Thesiger Court Deakin ACT 2600 | 1800 810 213 | www.guildinsurance.com.au |
| QBE Insurance | PO Box 1008 Civic Square ACT 2608 | Level 7, 220 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT 2612 | 02 6201 3333 | www.qbe.com |
| CGU Workers Compensation (ACT) | PO Box 24113 Melbourne VIC 3001 | 24 Brisbane Avenue Barton ACT 2600 | 1300 365 219 | www.cgu.com.au |
| GIO Workers Compensation | PO Box 47 Woden ACT 2606 | Cnr Melrose Drive & Brewer Street Woden ACT 2606 | 02 6281 8806 Fax: 1300 725 840 | www.gio.com.au |
*Please note, Zurich Financial Services and Catholic Church Insurances are no longer licensed insurers in the ACT. For more information contact WorkersCompensation@worksafe.act.gov.au.
List of licensed self-insurers
- Brickworks Limited
- Coles Group Limited
- Holcim (Australia) Holdings
- University of New South Wales
- Wesfarmers Limited
- Westpac Banking Corporation
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.
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