For US citizen, third country national and local national employees working overseas on contracts for agencies of the US Government

Allied World National Assurance Company, a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings has introduced its new Defense Base Act (DBA) coverage, workers compensation insurance geared towards US citizen, third country national and local national employees working overseas on contracts for agencies of the US Government.

Gordon Knight, president of Allied World US, said: Defense Base Act coverage is an integral part in the continuing growth of Allied World’s strategy to be a specialty Property and Casualty company. Our DBA product leverages over 20 years of DBA-specific knowledge and expertise, bringing to market an offering that focuses on the critical exposures contractors’ face when doing work in difficult situations around the world.”

With the increase in work related to providing outsourced services to the US military and governmental agencies around the world, Allied World recognises the demand for enhanced DBA claims support. To provide global coverage, Allied World has partnered with Broadspire, a subsidiary of Crawford & Company.

Allied World and Broadspire offer the inclusive, integrated platform of claim handling and case management services in the industry.