What are the requirements to become a Certified Self-Insurer by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers Compensation (TDI-DWC)?
A private employer who desires to self insure must submit an agency application to the TDI-DWC for a certificate of authority to self-insure accompanied by a nonrefundable $1,000 application fee. Generally, the employer must present evidence to the TDI-DWC of a total unmodified workers’ compensation insurance premium of at least $500,000 and must provide a security deposit for incurred liabilities for compensation. The employer must show sufficient financial strength and liquidity to ensure that all workers’ compensation obligations they incur will be met promptly. The employer must present a plan for claims administration by a qualified claims servicing contractor and demonstrate the existence of an effective safety program for each location that conducts business. For additional information or to request an application packet, see Self-Insurance Regulation or call 1-800-372-7713 extension 4775. Click here [http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/wc/si/selfinsurlist.html] for a list of employers t
A private employer who desires to self-insure must submit an agency application to the TDI-DWC for a certificate of authority to self-insure accompanied by a non-refundable $1,000 application fee. Generally, the employer must present evidence to the TDI-DWC of a total unmodified workers’ compensation insurance premium of at least $500,000 and must provide a security deposit for incurred liabilities for compensation. The employer must show sufficient financial strength and liquidity to ensure that all workers’ compensation obligations they incur will be met promptly. The employer must present a plan for claims administration by a qualified claims servicing contractor and demonstrate the existence of an effective safety program for each location in the state in which it conducts business. For detailed information or to request an application packet, see Self-Insurance Regulation or call 1-800-372-7713 extension 4775. See the list of employers that are currently certified self-insurers in
