Defense Base Act cover for contractors on US government work.
DBA insurance for employees working on US government contracts overseas — a contractual requirement we place and manage for you.
The US Defense Base Act requires contractors and subcontractors on US government contracts overseas to provide workers’ compensation-style cover for their employees. It’s a contractual must-have with specific requirements.
We place compliant DBA cover, evidence it for your contracts, and manage claims across your assignments.
Defense Base Act Insurance, managed properly
Contract compliance
Cover that meets Defense Base Act requirements for US government contracts.
Medical & disability
Workers’ compensation-style benefits for covered employees overseas.
War-risk extensions
Cover for injury from war-risk perils where applicable.
Multi-national workforces
For US, UAE-national, third-country and local-national employees.
Certificates on demand
Fast evidence of cover to satisfy prime contractors and agencies.
Who it’s for: Contractors and subcontractors delivering US government contracts overseas.
Shopped, negotiated, and managed — not just placed
UAE-licensed broker
A UAE-licensed corporate insurance broker (CBUAE Licence #92) — we only work this market.
40+ insurer partners
Local and international agreements, so your cover is shopped and negotiated, never just rolled over.
A name, not a number
A dedicated advisor who manages your cover all year and handles claims when it matters.
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