September 26, 2023
MN work comp law change regarding notice of non-emergency surgeryMinnesota workers’ compensation law changed recently to allow an employee to notify their employer directly of a request for non-emergency surgery. Once notice has been given, the employer or insurer has seven days to give a response to the request.
September 25, 2023
Hiring practices: Thorough processes can prevent injuries and problem claimsFollowing a thorough hiring process is one important way you can prevent problem workers’ compensation claims, along with other challenges. Choosing the right employee for a role is rarely easy, but there are steps you can include in your process to help you more confidently make hiring decisions.
September 25, 2023
Pre-task planning: Prepare and be aware for successful injury preventionTaking time for pre-task planning allows employees to focus on recognizing hazards and putting controls in place to prevent incidents from occurring.
September 25, 2023
Get to know an SFM employee: Meet a member of our in-house bill review teamKirsten Peterson has been a Medical Support Representative at SFM for two years, and in the workers’ compensation industry for 15 years. Kirsten is part of SFM’s in-house bill review team. We asked Peterson to share a little bit about her background and her role.
September 25, 2023
Companion moving to electronic deliverySFM’s Companion magazine for policyholders will be delivered via email only starting with the January 2024 edition.
July 24, 2023
Recreational marijuana: How Minnesota’s new law may impact work comp and workplace policiesOn May 30, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed the state’s recreational marijuana bill, making Minnesota the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use. The new law contains several provisions that affect employers doing business in Minnesota, addressing changes to medical marijuana, use of off-duty lawful consumable products, drug testing in the workplace, as well as implementation of workplace policies.
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.
July 11, 2023
SFM’s top class codesSFM writes business in more than 400 class codes. The following lists of our top 20 new business class codes by policy count and premium will give you an idea of where we’re seeing the most success.
July 11, 2023
Play back our recent webinar on return-to-work best practices and view our library of educational videosSFM recently hosted another educational webinar for our policyholders and agents titled “The Fundamentals of a Return-to-Work Program” and it’s still available for you to view.
