To effectively discharge worker's compensation liability for employers not considered as self-insurer, the insurance carrier is mandated to substitute as a liable party. By regulation, the carrier will not only be responsible for discharging the employer's workers' compensation liability and compensation under the American Samoa Workmen's Compensation Act, but also the discharging of the obligations and duties in respect to the employer's liability.

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Therefore, for such purpose:​

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• Notice to or knowledge of an employer of the occurrence of the injury shall be notice to or knowledge of the carrier;

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• Jurisdiction under Title 32: Chapter 5 and 6 over the employer by the Commissioner, the Commission, or any court shall be the jurisdiction over the carrier; and

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• Any requirement by the Commissioner, the Commission, or any court under any compensation order, finding, or decision shall be binding upon the carrier in the same manner and to the same extent as upon the employer.

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