Workmen’s Compensation Insurance OR Employer’s Liability
The following extensions are also available for purchase:
Transportation Cover – This covers accidents happening during transportation to or from place of work. We generally provide this extension at no extra cost.
24 Hours Cover – The basic cover provides coverage only whilst the employee is ‘on duty’. ‘Off Duty’ cover can also be purchased at an additional premium. The coverage provided under this extension is in respect of Death/Permanent Disability.
Medical Expenses – Medical Expenses relating to work relating injury covered under the policy is covered under this extension.
Repatriation Expenses – In the event of Death or Permanent Total Disability of the employee, this extension reimburses the cost of transporting the body/employee back to his home country.One of the employees of the Insured, who is a Civil Contractor, injures himself due to falling of a heavy object. The injured employee was taken to hospital and was advised rest for 1 month. The Insured incurs liability as below:
- Salary for the one month – USD 500
- Medical Expenses – USD 1,500
The above claim is admissible in full (Medical Expenses up to the agreed limit). If following the hospitalization, the employee is certified disabled, then the disability compensation as per the applicable law is also payable.