The Northern Territory Compensation Scheme is underwritten by approved insurers and self insurers. All financial risk associated with transacting Employer's Indemnity Insurance in the Northern Territory is carried by the approved insurers and self insurers, who are also responsible for managing the claims process.

The financial performance of the Northern Territory scheme is reviewed each year by the Scheme Actuary. 

Self Insurer: Self insurers are employers who have applied to and satisfied NT WorkSafe that they have the financial viability and skilled resources to manage workers compensation claims for their workers.