Is Workmen Compensation (WC) insurance mandatory? Yes, under the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (now Employee's Compensation Act), employers are liable for compensation if a worker is injured or dies during employment. WC insurance transfers this liability to the insurer.
How is the WC insurance premium calculated? Premium is based on total wage bill, occupation classification (risk category), and number of workers. High-risk occupations (construction, mining) have higher rates. Accurate payroll and classification disclosure prevents claim disputes later.
Does WC insurance cover contract workers? Yes, if they are engaged through the principal employer. The policy must correctly classify and include contract workers. Many claim disputes arise because contract workers were not properly declared — we help verify classification before policy issuance.
A worker was injured on site — who pays the compensation? The employer is legally liable for compensation under the Employee's Compensation Act, regardless of fault. If you hold a WC policy, the insurer pays this liability on your behalf — medical costs, disability compensation, or death benefit as applicable. Report the incident immediately and keep the worker's classification and payroll record ready; that's what determines how fast the claim settles.