New Crewsure Energy Program Provides Employee Benefits for Offshore Workers

Crewsure Insurance Services Limited (Crewsure) has announced the launch of Crewsure Energy, a new program that brings together traditional employee benefits with specialist Crisis Response protection, designed for companies employing personnel working in the international energy and offshore sectors.

The launch represents an expansion for Crewsure, as the company already provides specialist MLC crew benefits for personnel working aboard drilling ships and other maritime assets. Crewsure Energy now extends that expertise beyond the vessel to provide dedicated protection for employees and contractors working on offshore rigs and other declared energy operations.

At its core are emergency medical expenses, personal accident and wages protection, with worldwide cover available subject to the policy terms and schedule. The medical section covers medical emergency treatment following illness or accident, while personal accident protection includes accidental death and permanent disability benefits and loss of wages cover and loss of baggage.

The program also recognizes the operational consequences for an employer when a member of an overseas workforce can no longer continue their assignment. Cover can therefore include reasonable additional costs of recruiting and sending a replacement employee overseas following death, illness, bodily injury or qualifying compulsory quarantine.

A distinguishing feature of Crewsure Energy is its integrated