Group Personal Accident Insurance Covers Your People Beyond the Workplace

Group Personal Accident Insurance provides a lump sum or weekly benefit if a covered person is injured, whether the injury happens at work or in their personal life. It's optional cover that can extend protection beyond what a statutory workers compensation scheme provides, or apply to people who aren't covered by that scheme at all, such as volunteers or contractors.

This is particularly useful for businesses with volunteers, working directors, or contractors who fall outside standard employee cover, as well as businesses wanting to top up the benefits available under their state's statutory scheme. We help you understand who needs to be covered and at what level.

Which Sectors Often Need Group Personal Accident Insurance

These are the sectors where Group Personal Accident Insurance is typically a core requirement — not on the list? Get in touch and we'll talk through what you need.

Click on a sector to learn more about other insurances that may be needed to protect your business.

What You'll Need for a Group Personal Accident Insurance Quote

We'll talk you through it so that you get the insurance you need for your situation
People to Be Covered

Who you want covered, including employees, working directors, volunteers, or contractors.

Activities & Roles

The roles and typical activities of the people being covered, including any higher-risk work.

Benefit Level

The lump sum or weekly benefit amount you're looking to provide.

Claims History

The details of any claims made in the past 5 years.

How Group Personal Accident Insurance Differs From Related Products

Group Personal Accident vs. Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation is a compulsory scheme covering work-related injury and illness. Group Personal Accident is optional cover that can extend protection to injuries outside of work, or to people not covered by the statutory scheme.

Group Personal Accident vs. Public & Products Liability

Group Personal Accident covers your own people regardless of fault. Public & Products Liability covers claims from people outside your business, and only responds where your business is found liable.

Group Personal Accident vs. Management Liability

Group Personal Accident responds to physical injury. Management Liability responds to non-physical employment claims, such as unfair dismissal — different triggers entirely.

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The information on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, or needs. Before making a decision about an insurance product, consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). Polaris Risk Services Pty Ltd ABN 62 689 768 634 AFSL 700131 acts as your insurance broker and sources policies from a range of insurers on your behalf. Polaris does not act for any insurer.

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Polaris is an Australian insurance broker. We place and review cover for businesses that want a policy built around them, and service to match.

Company

HEAD OFFICE

Backed by the strength of Steadfast

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The information on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, or needs. Before making a decision about an insurance product, consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). Polaris Risk Services Pty Ltd ABN 62 689 768 634 AFSL 700131 acts as your insurance broker and sources policies from a range of insurers on your behalf. Polaris does not act for any insurer.

© 2026 Polaris Risk Services Pty Ltd.