Contractors working overseas for the Department of State can expect big increases in their premiums upon renewal after the government found no insurers willing to take up the insurance program for non-government employees, says an executive with Marsh.
Mike Dower, senior vice president for Rutherfoord, a part of Marsh & McLennan Agencies and subsidiary of Marsh, made the observation during a webinar discussing international workforce issues, principally the Defense Base Act.
DBA, as it is most commonly referred to, is similar to workers' compensation insurance in the United States, but covers independent contractors working for the government in overseas locations. It can also provide additional benefits related to medical care and repatriation.
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