Utah Code § 34A-2-201 : Utah Labor Code — Workers' Compensation Act — Securing Workers' Compensation Benefits for Employees —2-201 - Employers to secure workers' compensation benefits for employees - Methods TEXT PDF An employer shall secure the payment of workers' compensation benefits for its employees by: (1) insuring, and keeping insured, the payment of this compensation with an insurer authorized under Title 31A, Insurance Code, to transact the business of workers' compensation insurance in this state; or (2) obtaining approval from the division in accordance with Section 34A-2-201.5 to pay direct compensation as a self-insured employer in the amount, in the manner, and when due as provided for in this chapter or Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act. Utah Code § 34A-2-201 Amended by Chapter 363, 2017 General Session ,§ 15, eff. 12/31/2017. Amended by Chapter 222, 2000 General Session.