Mandatory insurance for employee injuries under Singapore’s WICA framework, covering medical costs, lost wages and compensation for workplace incidents.
Mandatory insurance for employee injuries under Singapore’s WICA framework, covering medical costs, lost wages and compensation for workplace incidents.
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) delivers bespoke Work Injury Compensation solutions that reflect your workforce profile, job roles, and operational exposures. Through strong insurer partnerships across Singapore and the region, we tailor programmes that support statutory compliance and extend meaningful protection across your organisation. Our consultative approach ensures your policy is optimised for your working environment and aligned with regulatory requirements.
Work Injury Compensation insurance provides no-fault protection for employees who suffer work-related injuries or occupational diseases. It covers medical expenses, lost earnings, medical leave wages, and permanent incapacity or death benefits. In Singapore, employers must insure all manual workers, regardless of income level, and non-manual staff earning SGD 2,600/month or below, with many extending cover to higher-earning roles for broader workforce protection.
Reimbursement of medical treatment arising from work-related injury or illness.
Coverage for wages payable during doctor-certified medical or hospitalisation leave.
Compensation for income loss during periods of temporary incapacity.
Statutory compensation for long-term or permanent disability.
Financial support provided to dependants following a fatal workplace incident.
In general, Work Injury Compensation policy includes coverage for Common Law Liability which provides protection for employer liability arising from negligence.
Work injury compensation insurance is mandatory for:
All manual employees (regardless of salary)
Non-manual employees earning SGD 2,600/month or below
It is optional but commonly extended to:
Non-manual employees earning above SGD 2,600/month
Higher-risk or operational roles
Businesses seeking more consistent and efficient claims handling across their workforce
Industries that typically require or utilise this cover include:
Our approach is tailored to each business we work with. Other products and covers we can arrange that may support your business include:
Indemnity for accidental third-party bodily injury or property damage arising from your business activities.
Comprehensive protection for buildings, equipment, stock, and physical assets against accidental loss or damage.
Protection for lost revenue and operating costs when physical damage or an insured event disrupts business operations.
Protection for commercial vehicles and fleets against accidental damage, liability exposures, and operational disruption.
Protection against cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware, and digital disruptions to business operations.
Coverage for financial loss caused by dishonest or fraudulent acts committed by employees.
Coverage for goods transported by sea, air, or land against loss, damage, or transit disruptions.
Work Injury Compensation insurance provides no-fault compensation to employees who suffer work-related injuries or occupational diseases, in line with Singapore’s Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA).
Yes. Employers must insure all manual employees, regardless of salary, and non-manual employees earning SGD 2,600 per month or below, as required under WICA.
Manual employees are workers who perform manual labour, including construction, manufacturing, cleaning, maintenance, logistics and similar operational roles, regardless of job title or salary level.
Non-manual employees earning SGD 2,600 per month or below must be covered by law. Employers may also choose to extend cover to higher-earning non-manual staff for consistency and ease of claims handling.
Work Injury Compensation insurance covers medical expenses, medical leave wages, loss of earnings, permanent incapacity compensation and death benefits resulting from work-related injuries or illnesses.
Yes. Work Injury Compensation covers specified occupational diseases that arise out of and in the course of employment, subject to statutory definitions and requirements.
No. Work Injury Compensation operates on a no-fault basis. Employees do not need to prove employer negligence to receive compensation.
Work Injury Compensation provides statutory, no-fault compensation whereas Employers’ Liability (or Common Law Liability) responds to negligence-based claims brought outside the WICA framework and is optional in Singapore.
Common Law Liability is an optional extension that covers Employer Liability claims arising from alleged negligence, where employees pursue compensation outside the WICA process.
Premiums are based on employee job classifications, payroll, risk exposure and claims history. Accurate declaration of roles and wages is essential to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
Coverage depends on employment status and contractual arrangements. We help assess workforce structures to ensure appropriate protection and compliance.
Failure to maintain mandatory Work Injury Compensation insurance can result in fines, prosecution and personal liability for compensation payable to injured employees.
Employers must provide medical treatment, report the incident to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) within required timelines and notify insurers promptly.
We tailor Work Injury Compensation programmes aligned to your workforce profile and operational risk, and provide guidance throughout the claims process to ensure compliance, efficiency and fair outcomes.
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