Business Insurance Specialists

Business Insurance Specialists arranges Workers Compensation Insurance for employers across all Australian states and territories from its Brisbane office at 97 Creek Street, and has operated since 2003.

• Places workers compensation programs nationally and manages claims from beginning to end, working to contain claim costs and the downstream impact on employer premiums.
• Supports injury management and coordination of return to work, with access to an exclusive national GP network, priority imaging and a 24/7 injury hotline.
• Pairs cover with workplace compliance services including work health and safety solutions, pre-employment testing, drug and alcohol screening, and an online employee induction training platform.
• A Steadfast network member since 2016, giving clients the buying power and claims support of Australia’s largest general insurance brokerage group; also insures labour hire and recruitment firms.

Best for: SME and medium employers facing rising workers compensation premiums or claims obligations across multiple states who want broking, claims and support for return to work handled together.

Business Insurance Specialists arranges EAP Employee Assistance Programs for Australian employers through a partnered major EAP provider, from its Brisbane base.

• Employees access counselling face to face or by telephone, livechat or video, with up to three sessions per issue and a 24/7 telephone helpline.
• Access extends to family members and dependents, with legal, family violence, financial and nurse helplines plus a health app available in 50 languages.
• Programs run on the TELUS Health One portal and include manager support services and crisis intervention.

Best for: employers wanting a structured employee support program set up alongside their insurance program without contracting an EAP provider directly.