January 16, 2024
Workers’ compensation rates continue to decreaseAs rates for other lines of insurance climb, workers’ compensation rates are steadily decreasing. The explanation for this positive trend is simple – workers’ compensation claim frequency has declined for all but two of the past 20 years, according to NCCI.
January 4, 2024
SFM Foundation board chair Dave Kaiser steps down after 15 yearsFifteen years after co-founding the SFM Foundation, Dave Kaiser stepped down as board chair on Dec. 6, 2023.
October 4, 2023
SFM’s 2023 mid-year results: Strong premium development, competitive pricing, continued claim challengesThe first half of 2023 is in the books, and it’s already been a remarkable year for SFM in a number of ways. New and renewal premium results have been outstanding, customer retention continues to be very strong and claim activity is trending in the right direction as the year unfolds.
October 4, 2023
Multi-factor authentication coming to CompOnlineTo enhance security, SFM is introducing multi-factor authentication and longer password requirements for CompOnline users starting January 5, 2024.
October 4, 2023
SFM to host educational webinar for policyholders on hiring and training new employeesJoin us on November 15 as we discuss best practices for hiring and training new employees. Learn how establishing good fundamentals can increase employee safety and help your business succeed in the long run.
October 4, 2023
Sign up for alerts in SAMDid you know you can get email alerts to help you keep up with your clients’ claim developments? Learn about the various alerts you can get through SFM Agency Manager (SAM).
October 4, 2023
Featured resources for agents and policyholdersSFM’s online resource catalog offers a wide range of educational resources designed to help policyholders prevent injuries, manage their claim activity and learn more about workers’ compensation.
October 4, 2023
SFM underwriter accomplishmentsHere’s a look at the promotions, awards, retirements, and other milestones of SFM underwriters so far in 2023.
July 11, 2023
SFM expands market presence throughout its territorySFM increased written premium and market share in every one of its core states in 2022, and results so far this year show continued momentum. Premium for the first quarter of 2023 came in well ahead of projections, up 12% from the same period the prior year.
July 11, 2023
It starts with the interview: Tips for your clients to reduce new hire injuriesDid you know that agents can play a role in their clients’ good hiring and safety training practices? Claims statistics show that new employees are more susceptible to injury. Those work comp claims come with a cost.
