NSW Nominal Insurer (icare)

Supporting employers and workers through injury

<strong>Katie Giddins</strong>
Katie GiddinsGeneral Manager, Corporate
<strong>Matthew Vickers</strong>
Matthew VickersGeneral Manager, SME & Specialty
“We’re one of NSW’s longest serving providers of workers compensation services, consistently leading the market in performance.”

Every day our 1,400 NSW team members help employers to navigate the complexities of workers compensation whilst ensuring their injured workers receive the support they need to recover and return to work – faster and safer.

We are a trusted Claims Service Provider (CSP) for the Nominal Insurer (icare) which is the workers compensation scheme in NSW, covering most workplaces (excluding the public sector, self-insured employers, and employers in a specialised insurance scheme).

Years of experience with icare’s claims management system has allowed us to develop bespoke tools, resources and reports that enhance compliance and operational effectiveness, enabling our case managers to focus on proactive claims strategies that drive real results.

Our people are experienced, compassionate professionals who assist with claims to ensure workers and employers receive timely support throughout the claims process. We deliver outstanding results as demonstrated by the comparative metrics published by icare, while we continue to manage the highest volume of claims in the NSW Scheme.

Explore the services we offer today and discover why we are the CSP of choice in NSW.

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Workers and employers can now submit and manage workers compensation claims online. Click here to visit the icare portal.

Choose your pathway to support

For workers

Care, treatment and compensation as you manage your recovery

For employers

Claims handled, risks reduced and free wellbeing resources for your team and workplace

For brokers

Expert claims management and risk mitigation, giving your clients confidence

For providers

Partnering for timely care and treatment so workers get the help they need, fast

Specialised support when you need it most

We are open for business

In 2025, as more employers in NSW have the opportunity to choose a provider that best suits the needs of their business, we look forward to continuing to support our valued customers, reconnect with past customers, and welcome new employers seeking an experienced and results-driven CSP.



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Resources

Resources for claims, recovery and workplaces

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.

Upcoming sessions

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

Migrant worker and cultural awareness in the workplace

Australian workplaces are diverse and many workers come from migrant and multicultural backgrounds. Employers have a duty to ensure that all workers are healthy and safe at work, and this will require you to tailor your approach to meet the needs and abilities of all workers. This session covers some ways that employers can manage WHS risks in a sensitive way, through tailored communication, consultation, cultural and religious awareness.
Host : PHSA

Psychosocial hazards and risk management

Psychosocial hazards can have a significant impact on wellbeing, performance, and workplace safety. This session will build awareness of the legal and practical frameworks for identifying, assessing, and managing psychosocial risks, while supporting participants to apply effective risk and injury management approaches.
Host : Recovre

Occupational violence and aggression training

This session explores strategies to recognise, respond to and manage occupational violence and aggression in the workplace. The training focuses on early awareness, effective de-escalation communication, and practical safety measures to support safer interactions and reduce risk in the workplace.​
Host : PHSA

Upcoming sessions

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

Understanding biopsychosocial risk factors and assessments

Successful recovery after a workplace injury is influenced by more than the diagnosis or severity of injury. Research consistently demonstrates that psychosocial factors often have a greater impact on recovery and return-to-work outcomes than the physical injury itself. This session provides employers, RTW coordinators and supervisors with practical knowledge to identify psychosocial risk factors that may delay recovery, understand the purpose of biopsychosocial assessments, and implement workplace strategies that support recovery and durable return-to-work outcomes.
Host : KINNECT

Developing task analysis and job dictionaries

This session introduces the concept of suitable work and the legislation that underpins it, while explaining the benefits of offering suitable work for both the worker and the organisation. This will cover how task analysis supports the development of job dictionaries, along with RTW arrangements, additional tools, and key resources to help apply these concepts in practice.
Host : Recovre

Suitable duties for psychological injuries

This course is designed to provide an overview of the common types of injuries and the medical terminology that often arise in the personal injury sector. With a better understanding of injuries and their impacts, Return to Work Coordinators and other Health and Wellbeing Practitioners will be more effective in the management of each claim and increase the opportunities for promoting the worker’s return to work and health.
Host : IPAR

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