atw: Re: forget ANZSIC codes for tech writers - what about work cover?

Thanks Steve.

Have had a few responses and the quoted code (783400) appears quite common, and 
quite cheap.  One colleague was filed under "education" and had a percentage 
figure that was stratospheric.  Avoid that at all costs.

Steve

>  -------Original Message-------
>  From: Steve Griffith <steve.griffith@xxxxxxxxxx>
>  Subject: atw: Re: forget ANZSIC codes for tech writers - what about work 
> cover?
>  Sent: 31 Jul '06 10:39
>  
>  Steve
>  
>  I spent a year as an underwriter in workers comp (at Allianz - I'd
>  highly recommend switching companies if you are with them)
>  
>  I suspect that's about as low as it'll go (it was a while back I was
>  there and something I've been trying to erase from memory) Besides if
>  you are a contractor you should not need workers comp insurance. Only
>  employees are covered so unless you actually employ someone you are a
>  sole trader - no cover necessary.
>  
>  Steve
>  
>  
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>  [mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steven Parkes
>  Sent: Thursday, 27 July 2006 5:30 PM
>  To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>  Subject: atw: forget ANZSIC codes for tech writers - what about work
>  cover?
>  
>  Hi all,
>  
>  There was an interesting thread earlier about what ANZSIC industry  
>  codes we all got listed as by our accountants.  I'm interested in a  
>  similar review for workers compensation.
>  
>  I've just got my workers comp renewal and my premium has been  
>  calculated as follows.
>  
>  > workcover industry classification: 783400 (Computer Consultancy  
>  Services)
>  > basic tariff: 0.3%
>  > dust diseases rate: 0.025%
>  
>  Anyone managed to get themselves under a different classification  
>  that charges a lower percentage?
>  
>  Steve
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