DOL Demands Actuary Oaths on War Risks in Defense Insurance Premiums
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants your thoughts on a new form that helps check war risk costs in Defense Base Act insurance premiums. This affects insurance companies and employers who cover workers in risky overseas jobs. Comments are open until February 17, 2026, so jump in now to help shape how this info is collected without adding extra hassle or costs.
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New WH-2 Actuarial Attestation Form
The Department of Labor proposes a new WH-2 form (OMB No. 1240-0NEW) titled "Actuarial Attestation Regarding War Risk Hazard Provisions in Defense Base Act Premiums." It applies to insurance carriers and self‑insured employers and OWCP estimates 1 respondent, 12 responses per year, 12 annual burden hours, and $671 in annual respondent cost. Comments on this information collection are due by February 17, 2026.
Reimbursement Denial If War‑Risk Premium Charged
Under the War Hazards Compensation Act and 20 CFR 61.100, OWCP will not reimburse a carrier or self-insured employer for a WHCA-covered loss if an additional premium for war‑risk hazard was charged or if the carrier has already been reimbursed or paid for the loss. The proposed WH-2 attestation is intended to verify that no additional war‑risk premium was charged so carriers can establish eligibility for reimbursement.
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