WGA for Gig Workers
The program of choice for 400 daily newspapers, 125 distribution companies and nearly 30,000 independent contractors throughout the US, WGA by McNeil & Co. administers accident protections for newspaper organizations, enabling them to provide coverage for their full-time employees, independent contractors, and part-time employees.
Independent contractors may not be covered by workers’ compensation. However, they are at risk for work-related medical bills. WGA offers a policy that’s simple, easy to pay for, and designed to cover your needs.
What It Is and What Is Covered
- 24-hour accident insurance covering your staff while engaged in distribution activities or engaged in non-distribution activities
- Weekly disability benefit if your staff are injured and cannot fulfill their contractual obligations
- Death benefit paid to named beneficiary
- Pays benefits for accidental bodily injury
Your automobile coverage may not cover bodily injury resulting from distributing newspapers.
We also offer risk management services based on real industry insights. Our expertise makes our programs the one answer for nearly all of your coverage needs, and our unequalled standards mean you’ll be covered by an admitted carrier with specialized forms.
Specialized Protections & Support
Insurance Built from the Inside Out
We can say, “We are who we insure,” because every McNeil program meets category-specific needs and is led by professionals who’ve worked directly in the industries we serve.
Comprehensive Risk Management
We believe in taking a proactive role in our clients’ risk – that’s why we provide a full suite of innovative risk management measures, including risk assessments, training and employee education.
E-Learning Training & Tracking
Our online training platform offers 24/7 access to industry-specialized courses and compliance training, at no additional cost to insureds.
