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What is Work Injury Compensation Act insurance?

  • This policy covers the liability of employer to pay compensation to their employees who suffered work-related injury, occupational illness or diseases in accordance to the Work Injury Compensation Act. 
  • All employees engaged under a contract of service or apprenticeship is covered under WICA regardless of their salary level.
  • Alternatively, an injured employee can also file a civil suit against the employer under common law for damages. They can claim from either WICA or common law but not from both.

Key coverage

Here is an overview of your coverage

What can be claimed under WICA?

What can be claimed under WICA?

  • Medical Expenses
  • Lump Sum Compensation for Death of Permanent Incapacity
  • Medical Leave Wages

 

The amount of compensation is computed based on a fixed formula and is subject to capping.

Common Law Limit: S$10,000,000 for any one claim or series of claim arising out of one event.

For more details, please visit www.mom.gov.sg

How much is my premium?

Your premium may vary, depending on:

  • Nature of Business
  • Employee’s Scope of Work
  • Place of Employment
  • Claim History
  • Our underwriting requirements

 

Download our proposal forms under the Product Literature.

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What we don’t cover

  • War, Civil War and any act of Terrorism
  • Radioactive and nuclear energy risks
  • Loss or damage caused by pollution or contamination
Note:
This list is non-exhaustive. Please refer to the sample policy contract for the full list of exclusions under this policy.
Important information

This insurance is underwritten by Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd. All benefits and features mentioned here are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Please refer to the policy contract for the precise terms and conditions of this insurance plan. The information shown here is for reference only.

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