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.
Defense Base Act Quote Request
Applicant Information:
Have these handy
- Government contract number and agency
- Countries and job sites
- Headcount by nationality
- Payroll per contract
Related coverage
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 ActBegin Application
Required forms
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