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Agent Agenda

Wisconsin law changes impact part-time workers, PPD benefits

A number of changes to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act were signed into law in April.

Iowa Supreme Court defines ‘shoulder’ in rotator cuff work comp injury case

On April 1, 2022, the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a district court’s finding in Chavez v MS Technology LLC/Westfield Insurance Co. that an employee’s injury was a scheduled member injury to her shoulder rather than an unscheduled whole-body injury, agreeing that the definition of “shoulder” should not just be limited to the joint.

MN Supreme Court upholds benefits award in multi-employer work comp hearing loss case

On May 16, 2022, the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld an award of workers’ compensation benefits to an employee for his hearing loss due to long-term exposure to noise over a 30-year period working for five employers.

Policyholders give premium audit experience high marks

Policyholders continue to give SFM’s premium audit experience high marks in follow-up surveys.

SFM Foundation holds fundraisers, new scholarships awarded

Since its inception in 2008, the Foundation’s scholarship program has helped 216 students, including the 13 new recipients announced this summer.

SFM employees connect with college students

A number of SFM employees took time recently to talk with students about issues in insurance, and careers in the field.

SFM grows employee base in Iowa, Wisconsin

SFM continues to expand its employee base in states beyond its Minnesota headquarters.

2021 results: Remarkable performance on a solid foundation of customer service

By all objective measures, SFM’s financial results for 2021 are outstanding. From reaching new heights in customer retention to setting records in new business and total written premium, the company has excelled in virtually every category of performance.

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SFM’s footprint in Kansas gets larger; more strides made in Indiana

SFM’s territory expansion successes continue as the team finds opportunities to get their feet on the ground in our two newest states.

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