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Defense Base Act Insurance - Let us find your best coverage - coverage for U.S. government contractors overseas

The Defense Base Act requires workers comp for employees of U.S. government contractors working outside the country, including local and third-country nationals. Carriers look at contract locations, headcount and war-hazard exposure. Send us a few details and we will shop 50+ carriers for your best rate – no cost, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 800-616-3490.

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  • Government contract number and agency
  • Countries and job sites
  • Headcount by nationality
  • Payroll per contract

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What Defense Base Act coverage includes

The Defense Base Act requires workers comp for employees of U.S.

  • DBA benefits - Federal Longshore-level benefits for overseas workers.
  • All nationalities - U.S., local and third-country national employees.
  • War hazard - Coordination with War Hazards Compensation Act rules.
  • Employers liability - Injury suits outside the act.
  • Medical evacuation - Transport and repatriation for injured workers.

Good to know: DBA is mandatory on covered contracts and can be bought contract by contract – have the contract number and country before you request a quote.

Not covered: employees on contracts not funded by the U.S. government, and non-work injuries outside the zone of special danger on some policies.

Insurance Application:

Defense Base Act

Required forms

Defense Base Act Supplemental Application (PDF)

Download, complete and email to info@societiesinsurance.com, or attach it with your quote request.

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