Workers Compensation Insurance Covers Your Employees and Your Business

Workers Compensation Insurance covers the cost of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost wages for an employee who is injured or becomes ill because of their work. It's compulsory in every Australian state and territory, with the specific scheme and premium calculation varying by jurisdiction.

In New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, the ACT, and the Northern Territory, workers compensation is run through a state or territory government scheme rather than placed with a private insurer.

In Western Australia, Tasmania, and for eligible Commonwealth employers under Comcare, employers can arrange a privately underwritten policy. We help you understand which applies to your business, manage your obligations under your state's scheme, and where a private policy is available, place it with the right insurer.

Beyond the legal requirement, the right policy and return-to-work support can make a real difference to how quickly an injured employee recovers and gets back to work, and how much a claim ultimately costs your business. We help you understand your obligations and get the right level of support in place.

What You'll Need for a Workers Compensation Insurance Quote

We'll talk you through it so that you get the insurance you need for your situation
Number of Employees

The number of employees you have, including full-time, part-time, and casual staff, and which state or territory each one is employed in — this determines whether your business is in a government scheme or eligible for a privately underwritten policy.

Job Roles & Duties

The roles your employees perform, and the day-to-day tasks and risks involved in their work.

Annual Wages

Your estimated annual wages bill, which is the main basis for calculating your premium.

Claims History

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

How Workers Compensation Insurance Differs From Related Products

Workers Compensation vs. Group Personal Accident

Workers Compensation is a compulsory, statutory scheme covering work-related injury and illness. Group Personal Accident is optional cover that can extend protection to injuries outside of work, or top up benefits beyond what the statutory scheme provides.

Workers Compensation vs. Management Liability

Workers Compensation responds to a physical workplace injury or illness. Management Liability responds to claims about how your business is managed, such as unfair dismissal or discrimination claims, which can arise even without any physical injury.

Workers Compensation vs. Public & Products Liability

Workers Compensation covers your own employees. Public & Products Liability covers claims from people outside your business, such as members of the public, customers, or other businesses.

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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.

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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

Steadfast logo

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.

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