State Workers' Compensation Act 
It’s the law!

Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical and some disability benefits coverage for on-the-job injuries and disease.  Workers’ compensation coverage is available in all states except North Dakota, Ohio, Washington, and Wyoming. Customers in these four states should call us regarding “Employers’ Liability Stop-Gap” coverage.

Federal Acts

USL&H also known as Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act coverage is provided to those employees with exposure to navigable waters of the United States.  Jones Act coverage designed to provide employee benefits for employees with a seaman status of a US-flagged vessel.  

Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA)

Covers any death occurring beyond 3 nautical miles from the shore of any State. Only the personal representative of the deceased individual can bring a DOHSA action, and that action is pursued on behalf of, or for the benefit of the decedent’s spouse, child(ren), parent or other financially dependent relative. DOHSA actions only provide for the recovery of monetary damages and does not provide for recovery of non-pecuniary damages.

Defense Base Act

This federal Defense Base Act extends the provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act to contractors performing work at oversees military bases, and to various public works contracts performed outside the continental U.S. For example: employees working oversees for the American Red Cross providing welfare services for the Armed Forces.

Policy Premiums 


Policy premiums are based on estimated annual payroll and the nature of your business. “1099” wages should be included unless the subcontractor has their own workers’ compensation insurance coverage. 
 
A number of insurance carriers are available to provide workers’ compensation coverage.

Eligible Operations 

Virtually all businesses with employees are eligible for coverage. Many states treat business owners as employees—

Click HERE for a comprehensive State Workers Compensation, Longshore and Jones Act Benefits Comparision

Please call Fisk Insurance at 1-800-486-5411 for a free consultation.