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Workers Compensation Insurance

Essential Protection for Your Business

Workplace injuries can happen even in the safest organizations. Workers Compensation insurance helps protect your employees if they're injured on the job, while helping you manage business costs and reduce disruption.

When you choose to Be Uniquely Insured® with Selective Workers Compensation, you get more than just essential insurance coverage. You get support from a carrier focused on prevention, recovery, and long-term stability—allowing you to stay focused on running your business.


What it Means to Be Uniquely Insured

Selective takes a proactive, people-first approach to Workers Compensation, helping your business reduce risk, control claim outcomes, and support injured employees every step of the way.
  • Unique perks automatically included with your policy
  • Risk management support
  • Proactive claims management
  • Early return-to-work focus

Value Beyond the Policy

Every Selective Workers Compensation policy includes complimentary tools and services that help you mitigate risk and protect your team.

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PaySync®

A flexible payment plan, offering you the ability to pay premiums based on your business's cash flow.

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Needlestick Coverage

In the event of a needlestick incident, this program helps cover the testing of the potential infection source, helping employees confirm they are disease-free or promptly begin appropriate treatment.

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MySelective Mobile App

Gives you access to convenient account management features, including paperless policy and billing, claims reporting, instant certificates of insurance, and more.

A Unique Claims Experience

Selective's specialized Workers Compensation claims model is designed to support injured employees while helping businesses recover faster, with less complexity and disruption.

Our approach includes:

Upfront Investigation

Claims begin with comprehensive upfront investigation and early coordination, helping ensure claims are set up accurately and managed efficiently from the start. 

Coordinated Medical Involvement

Medical professionals are engaged early in the process to help guide appropriate treatment and recovery, reducing delays and supporting informed decision‑making throughout the claim.

Return to Work Focus

Selective’s Early Return to Work (ERTW) Program offers temporary modified duty accommodations that help injured employees transition back to work safely.

Specialized units focused on cost control and recovery:

  • Strategic Case Management provides focused nurse led support for more complex claims, including help managing underlying health conditions that may affect recovery.
  • Pharmacy & Narcotic Management helps ensure safe, effective medication use while supporting cost control and coordinated care.
 

I just want you to know how impressed I am with Selective in the entire process of handling my claim. Outstanding customer service!"

Selective Workers Compensation Policyholder, 2025

Is Workers Compensation Right for Your Business?

Most businesses with employees are required by law to carry Workers Compensation insurance. Even when not required, coverage can play an important role in protecting both your employees and your bottom line.

Workers Compensation may be right for your business if you:

A local insurance agent can help determine what coverage is appropriate for your business based on your industry, workforce, and state requirements.

Find an Independent Insurance Agent Near You