Who this cover is for
Factory owners, construction contractors, manufacturing facilities, engineering workshops, and logistics employers.
Coverage scope
Policy scope is governed by insurer terms, endorsements, and policy schedules. Common provisions include:
Statutory Death Compensation
Covers mandatory compensation payable to worker nominees for accidental demise arising out of and during employment.
Permanent Total / Partial Disablement
Statutory payouts based on age and wages for loss of limbs, sight, or permanent earning capacity.
Temporary Disablement Allowance
Compensates lost wages during temporary medical rehabilitation after a workplace accident.
Medical Expenses Extension
Reimburses hospital admission and surgical expenses resulting from on-duty accidents.
Key limitations and exclusions
Every insurance contract outlines specific conditions, waiting periods, and deductibles to review before policy inception:
Intoxication & Wilful Disobedience
Accidents occurring while worker is under the influence of liquor or due to deliberate removal of safety guards are excluded.
Unlisted Subcontractor Workforce
Contract labor not declared in the approved employee schedule or muster rolls is excluded unless endorsed.
Occupational Disease Latency
Pre-existing chronic conditions outside the schedule of employment-related diseases under the Act are not covered.
How Sanghvi Consultancy assists you
With 45+ years of insurance experience in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Sanghvi Consultancy provides personal policy guidance:
- Auditing payroll records to ensure worker classifications and wage bands are accurately reported.
- Structuring contractor and subcontractor labor endorsements on infrastructure project sites.
- Guiding documentation for prompt labor commissioner claims settlement.
Frequently asked questions
Is Workmen Compensation mandatory if employees are covered under ESIC?
No. Employees covered under the statutory Employees State Insurance Act (ESIC) are compensated by ESI. Workmen Compensation covers employees earning above the ESI threshold or outside designated ESI zones.
Are contract and temporary laborers covered?
Yes, provided their headcount and wage rolls are declared in the policy schedule or covered through a principal contractor policy.
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