Why travelers purchase War Risk / High Risk TravelIf you or your employees are traveling to war zones, working in dangerous countries and/or high risk remote regions, insurance policies are available to cover a full range of group or individual needs. Coverage is available for travel to war zones or high risk destinations including Afghanistan and Iraq. In today's political and economic climate, acts of war and terrorism remain a constant threat and today many businesses, contractors, and professionals worldwide are finding their jobs require them to travel abroad to places experiencing war, terrorism, and political unrest.
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War Risk / High Risk Insurance FAQ's
What is the Defense Base Act (DBA)?
Established in 1941, the primary goal of the Defense Base Act was to cover workers on military bases outside the United States. The act was amended to include public works contracts with the government for the building of non-military projects such as dams, schools, harbors, and roads abroad. A further amendment added a vast array of enterprises revolving around the national security of the United States and its allies. Today, almost any contract with an agency of the U.S. government, for work outside the U.S., whether military in nature or not, will likely require Defense Base Act coverage.
We send employees to Iraq and Afghanistan for various periods of time. Some for one month, others up to one year. Can you provide us Accidental Death Insurance with the war risk rider and bill us according to our monthly roster?
Yes. We can accommodate employees rotating on and off your monthly rosters and adjust the billing accordingly.
What is the cost for Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance?
DBA insurance costs are calculated by your company's annual payroll for the employees working overseas. Minimum premium (for even one employee) for non-War Risk DBA is $6,000 and for most Middle East War Risk Countries it is $9,000.
We have contracted employees in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait Can we obtain life, health, and AD&D insurance for them that will include coverage for war?
Yes. War Risk Riders are available for Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Health Insurance, Disability, K&R, and Life Insurance policies.