I am a self-employed maritime worker. Do I have to buy Longshore insurance coverage for myself?
The OWCP recommends that all coverage questions be discussed with an experienced maritime insurance broker or attorney in order to evaluate any potential liability under the Longshore Act. The LHWCA requires that maritime employers, including sole proprietors who are employees of their own company, obtain insurance for all employees; officers of a corporation are not exempt from LHWCA coverage.
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