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Supporting employers

The partner of choice for employers in NSW

Be supported by the experts you can trust.

As our customer, you will be supported by a dedicated claims team who will work with you to understand the needs of your business and deliver compassionate care to your people should they be injured in a work-related incident.

We’re the experts in personal injury claims management. It’s what we do best and we remain the only Claims Service Provider (CSP) consistently meeting or exceeding icare NSW’s return to work performance metrics.  

In addition to our expertise in claims management, we also offer our customers free access to a range of WHS tools, online training, facilitated events, world first research programs and pilots designed to improve workplace health, safety and wellbeing through the Mutual Benefits Program. These benefits apply even if you never make a workers compensation claim. 

Whether you’re a current EML customer, a previous customer ready to return to us or if you are entirely new to our business, our team is ready to assist you.

Why EML?

As an EML customer, you can be assured that your business and your people are supported by a team committed to continuous improvement and supported by sophisticated systems focused on outcomes.

EML remains the only CSP to meet or exceed return to work (RTW) targets across all metrics

We have the most experienced claims teams in NSW, with low caseloads and dedicated initiatives to support workers recover from injury and return to employment.

Consistently exceeding compliance targets

Ensuring liability decisions and payments are made on time is the foundation of quality case management. We are proud to lead performance across these key metrics, while continuing to manage a significantly higher proportion of claims in NSW.

Investing to maintain low caseloads in NSW

We know that lower caseloads ensure our case managers have the capacity to deliver better outcomes, giving them more time for proactive and strategic case management. Since March 2023, our average caseload has reduced by a further 15% and is now one of the lowest in the NSW Scheme, at an average of 38 per case manager.

Delivering a positive customer experience

The workers compensation claims process can be challenging, which is why we maintain a high level of proactive communication and service to all stakeholders. This approach helps avoid unnecessary delays or confusion that can hold up the progress of a claim.

At EML, we're different

In addition to investing in our legal, mental health, work capacity and RTW specialists, we continuously work to improve our claims service model and ability to deliver compassionate care to help people get their lives back.

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Mental health claims which involve interpersonal conflict are some of the most complex we manage; with longer durations, higher costs and lower return to work rates. Since 2024, our Recovery Pathways team has provided additional support for the first 14 weeks of these claims; helping workers access treatment and, as qualified mediators, effectively supporting conflict resolution with all stakeholders. The early results are incredibly promising with improved return to work outcomes, earlier access to treatment and higher upgrades in capacity.

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When it comes to recovery, face to face support can make all the difference. That's why our team of NSW-based mobile case managers work directly with injured workers, employers and treating doctors to speed up recovery, reduce stress and improve return to work outcomes. In 2024 alone, our team conducted well over 7,000 visits and teleconferences; helping to fast-track treatment with their ability to provide immediate approvals and reducing barriers to recovery and return to work by improving communication between all parties involved in a claim.

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In house treatment team

Physiotherapy and prescription medication are two of the most common ways of treating workplace injuries. We understand that providing the right treatment at the right time makes a significant difference to recovery and return to work outcomes so, as of May 2025, we will be launching a new team of in-house physiotherapists and pharmacists. These experts will work alongside our case managers to ensure injured workers receive appropriate treatment in line with SIRA's Clinical Framework and that clear medical management plans are in place and actively monitored.

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Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of workplace injuries and responsible for most of the workers compensation claims in Australia. Our Wearable Technology Workplace Risk Assessment is a powerful solution for employers with physically demanding roles. By tracking job tasks in real time through Bluetooth sensors, our consultants can analyse movement patterns, highlight high-risk activities, and provide data-driven strategies to prevent injuries and support faster recovery.

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Support for employers in NSW

Premium management

All workers insurance policy and billing services are managed by icare. For further information regarding a new or existing policy or to request a certificate of currency visit the icare website.

Forms and resources for employers

Visit the icare website to access useful forms and resources for claims and premium management.

SIRAs guide to employer responsibilities

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) outlines obligations for employers in NSW regarding workers compensation.

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.

Workers compensation: National updates and insights

This course is designed to provide employers with an update on current issues impacting workers compensation schemes, the latest trends, external factors and legal implications, and the expected implications of these issues for employers across the jurisdictional Workers Compensation schemes of SA, NSW and VIC.
Host : Internal

Introduction to workers compensation and injury management

Employers have an obligation to support injured people in the workplace. This session will provide the basic requirements and best-practice principles for supporting injured employees to recover and return to work.
Host : PHSA

Upcoming sessions

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

Managing external workplace aggression and violence

This interactive training empowers participants to manage external aggression and violence in the workplace. It covers early warning signs, prevention strategies, and coordinated incident response, all through a legally informed and trauma-aware lens. Participants will explore case studies, apply psychosocial hazard management, and develop safety-focused policies. The course also highlights post-incident support, crisis communication, and fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing.
Host : Pinnacle Rehab

 Consequences and tragedy of workplace complacency

This special event will inspire individuals to recognise moments of complacency and shift their mindset on how they approach their work, regardless of their job. Every workplace and every worker must prioritise safety, not just as a necessity, so we can all go home safe.
Host : Let's Talk About Safety

Managing non work related injuries in the workplace

Nearly half of the population are estimated to have one or more chronic health conditions, and injuries are a leading cause of disease burden and death in Australia. This session provides practical, ethical and best-practice guiding principles for Australian businesses in managing non-work related injury and illness in the workplace.
Host : PHSA

Upcoming sessions

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

Role of the return to work coordinator – VIC

This 2-day training workshop, conducted in Melbourne Victoria and endorsed by WorkSafe Victoria, empowers RTW Coordinators with vital tools to effectively manage return to work processes in accordance with legislation and injury management principles. Participants will engage with content to learn how to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work plans under the WIRC Act 2013. A WorkSafe VIC endorsed Certificate will be provided upon full participation in the RTWC training.
Host : Recovre

Role of the return to work coordinator – VIC

This 2-day training workshop, conducted in Melbourne Victoria and endorsed by WorkSafe Victoria, empowers RTW Coordinators with vital tools to effectively manage return to work processes in accordance with legislation and injury management principles. Participants will engage with content to learn how to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work plans under the WIRC Act 2013. A WorkSafe VIC endorsed Certificate will be provided upon full participation in the RTWC training.
Host : Workplace Interventions

Addressing common recovery and return to work barriers

This workshop has been designed to help identify and address the key common recovery and return to work barriers experienced through the lens of each party active in a RTW process, including the worker, employer, claims agent and providers.
Host : IPAR

Upcoming sessions

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

Engaging leaders: Mental health training for managers

This workshop by Mental Health First Aid equips leaders with an understanding of mental health conditions, enabling them to promote awareness, enhance communication, and foster a supportive workplace that values mental health. By gaining insights into early intervention, empathy, and active listening, leaders can reduce stigma, boost productivity, and contribute to healthier, more engaged teams, ultimately driving organisational success.
Host : Wellbeing Campus

Mutual Benefits Masterclass – Inside the minds of Australia’s workplaces

Join Dr Michael Di Donato, Luke Sheehan, and Keith Govias as they unpack the Mental Health white paper, developed by EML in partnership with Monash University. Using national datasets, the paper highlights the rise in psychological injury claims, identifies systemic risks, and explores industry-specific challenges. The speakers will examine key findings, discuss emerging trends, and share practical, data-driven strategies to strengthen trust and support between employers and employees. This session provides valuable insights to help organisations create safer, more mentally healthy workplaces.
Host : Internal

New rules, better outcomes, integrating psychosocial care in the workplace

This session provides an overview of the “It Pays To Care” policy, and how psychosocial care can be applied in the workplace to enhance health and safety programs, strengthen workplace culture and employee wellbeing, and improve health and recovery outcomes for people who experience a workplace injury.
Host : IPTC

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