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Supporting employers

Self insurance claims done right

Managing injury claims as a self insured employer doesn’t need to be challenging.

We’re here to make it easy. As the largest provider of claims management services for self insurers in Australia, we simplify the process, ensuring your claims are managed properly and in line with legislation. From coordinating medical care to overseeing rehabilitation, we support your business at every stage. As a third-party administrator (TPA), we work closely with your team to ensure your employees receive the care they need, in a way they expect from their employer.

Our people-focused approach and commercial expertise help you manage liabilities while ensuring a smooth and responsible recovery process that reflects your company values and culture. With a deep understanding of Australian self insurance obligations and strong relationships with workers compensation regulators nationwide, we ensure you maximise the financial and commercial benefits of self insurance while remaining compliant. And, through the Mutual Benefits Program, you’ll also get valuable free resources to enhance workplace safety, reduce risks, and improve your claims management performance.

Whether you’re new to self-insurance or need a better claims process, our teams of actuaries, business analysts, and technology experts give you the support, systems, and insights to manage claims confidently – so you can take care of your workers and your business.

Doing more than just the basics

Our claims model has been refined using insights from our Australia-wide exposure to workforce trends and industry best practice. In addition to specialist roles mental health specialists and legal specialists, our service model is propelled by innovations that enhance the recovery process and empower our front-line staff to deliver claims management activity which really makes a difference.

Valliant psychological support

The Valliant program places expert psychological resources at the very start of the claims process, ensuring injured workers receive specialised support from day one – before claims escalate, before treatment delays cause further harm, and before psychological injuries spiral into long-term work absences.

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Custom claims management system

Our purpose-built personal injury claims management system is compliant with all regulatory requirements for every state and territory in Australia. With tailored workflows, integrated electronic document management and administrative efficiency, our system allows our people to focus on the activities which matter most.

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Regulatory relationships

We recognise the critical importance of supporting our clients in regulatory relationships. Our scale and experience in self insurance has enables us to establish relationships with each state and territory regulator over decades. This enables us to monitor requirements in each jurisdiction to ensure our business processes align with current and evolving regulatory expectations, offering a unique benefit to our customers.

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Actuarial services

Our Actuarial Services Team works with a range of our self-insured customers across state-based and national workers’ compensation schemes, as well as personal injury regulators. They monitor performance and perform deep-dive analyses to identify emerging trends to identify key drivers of claims costs and the efficacy of improvement initiatives. Together, we work with our clients to design strategic interventions to positively impact claim liabilities and provide support into establishing and monitoring performance targets at all operational levels.

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Resources

Resources for claims, recovery and workplaces

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Training

Customised and flexible learning for workplace peace of mind

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Navigating psychological injury investigations (30min spotlight session)

This practical session equips employers to confidently navigate psychological injury investigations in the workplace. Participants will learn how to approach sensitive matters, gather reliable information, and meet legal and ethical obligations. The session covers best-practice techniques for identifying contributing factors, conducting fair and impartial investigations, and supporting affected employees. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to manage risk, handle complex cases, and promote a psychologically safe work environment.
Host : Procare

Fundamentals of injury management and return to work planning

This session provides an overview of injury management and return to work principles, including employer obligations, communication practices, and recovery planning. Participants will gain practical knowledge to support injured workers, promote recovery at work, and contribute to positive health and business outcomes through effective workplace rehabilitation practices.”
Host : PHSA

Workers compensation: National updates and insights

This session provides employers with an update on key issues impacting workers’ compensation schemes across SA, NSW and VIC. It covers emerging trends, external drivers, and legal developments, and outlines the practical implications for employers. Participants will gain insights to help navigate change, manage risk, and respond effectively across jurisdictions.
Host : Internal

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Leading your team through change

Leading a team through change calls for clarity, confidence, and a deep understanding of how people respond when their world shifts. This workshop explores practical ways to guide others with steadiness, empathy, and purpose during periods of uncertainty. Participants will discover how to communicate direction, maintain trust, and keep momentum even when circumstances evolve rapidly. The session equips leaders with adaptable strategies that help teams stay engaged, resilient, and ready for what comes next.
Host : IPAR

The hidden liability: Psychosocial risk and executive accountability

Executives carry the ultimate responsibility for workplace health and safety. This session explores how leaders can identify, manage, and mitigate psychosocial risks while fulfilling their duty of care.
Host : Anna Feringa Consulting

Panel – Examining pathways to secondary psychological injury

Secondary psychological injuries are a growing and complex challenge for workplaces. In this session, Dr Michael Di Donato shares insights from a major Monash University research project funded by Safe Work Australia, joined by Jim Gilchrist (Safe Work Australia) and Noni Byron (PHSA). Together they explore how these injuries are defined and experienced in Australia, and highlight key findings along with practical actions organisations can take to strengthen prevention, early response and support in the workplace. 
Host : PHSA; Monash University; Safe Work Australia

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

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