Workers Compensation

Our Approach

For over one hundred years, Page Seager has been chosen by insurers and employers to provide workers compensation services. We are the largest provider of Workers compensation solutions in Tasmania

Page Seager has a unique depth of expertise of the Workers Compensation problems that Insurers and Employers face and an unparalleled understanding of the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme.

We act for self-insured corporations including national companies, resources and mining companies and national retailers. We thoroughly understand the legal needs and issues facing self-insurers.

We act for Australia's largest insurers, including Allianz, Zurich, Suncorp/GIO, IAG/CGU and Vero Insurance. Our clients operate in a range of capacities and include underwriters, re-insurers and claims managers.

Clear understanding of government regimes

We have longstanding experience in the Commonwealth compensation area which includes matters under the legislation in force prior to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act and under the parallel seafarers' legislation.

Our dedicated team provides strategic legal advice to, insurers and corporations throughout Tasmania.

Strategies for the best possible outcomes

We are committed to exploring settlement and claims resolution at all stages of claims and seek to achieve cost-effective, optimal settlement at the earliest possible time. Our lawyers are skilled negotiators who, working together with clients, achieve excellent results.

In addition to representing clients in litigation we work with them to develop strategies to minimise the incidence of claims and the number of claims that proceed to dispute thus limiting clients' liability.

We complement our compensation services with specialist expertise in OHS and workplace relations, ensuring that we provide comprehensive advice to clients addressing all workplace issues.

Our Services

• Litigation, negotiation and settlement strategies
• Strategic claims management
• Licensing, regulatory and compliance
• Design and implementation of claims systems
• We provide regular and informative free training and commentaries to our clients on developing areas of common interest

Our Personnel

Nick Sweeney
Mathew Wilkins
Ian Hallett

For general enquires contact Page Seager on (03) 62355155