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Self-insurance

Self-insurance is for approved large businesses that manage their own claims process.

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About self-insurance  

References and general information about self-insurance.

Eligibility to apply for self-insurance  

WorkSafe’s eligibility assessment guideline and information for employers wanting to apply for self-insurance.

Apply for self-insurance  

WorkSafe’s application guideline and information for employers wanting to become self-insurers.

List of current self-insurers  

There are 33 employers approved as self-insurers by WorkSafe.

Audit standards for self-insurers  

Self-insurance audit standards.

Feedback on self-insurance applications  

Information about providing feedback on self-insurance applications.

SI Discover  

Access guidance material and forms related to your self-insurance approval.

Guidelines

Actuarial assessment of self-insurer liability (PDF)  

Guidance for WorkSafe Victoria-approved actuaries to format reporting on the actuarial valuation of a self-insurer’s assessed liabilities.

Self-insurance eligibility assessment guideline (PDF)  

This guide assists employers with eligibility assessment is in line with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.

Self-insurance application guideline (PDF)  

This guideline assists employers to apply for self-insurance.