Wisconsin Workers Comp Insurance

With limited exceptions, every employer in Wisconsin with one or more employee(s) is required by law to have a valid workers' compensation policy at all times. This "no fault" insurance not only provides injured workers with medical care and partial wage replacement, but also protects the policyholders from potentially damaging lawsuits. Although most companies in WI purchase a traditional commercial insurance policy, there are alternative methods of coverage which include licensing as a self insurer, gaining membership in a self insurance group, or obtaining coverage in the Assigned Risk Pool.

WI Workers Comp Insurance Specific Regulations

• Having any employees working in Wisconsin requires a business to have coverage
• If you work for someone else you will not be covered by their insurance policy unless you are an employee. This requires independent contractors to have their own workman’s compensation insurance
• Wisconsin offers a private market and an assigned risk pool to businesses struggling to secure coverage
• Sole proprietors are excluded from coverage, but have the option to opt in