June 27, 2022
Get to know an SFM underwriter: Rick SpauldingWisconsin-based Marketing Underwriter Specialist Rick Spaulding has worked at SFM for nine years, and in the insurance industry for 16 years. We asked Rick a few questions about his role and his background.
June 27, 2022
Wisconsin law changes impact part-time workers, PPD benefitsA number of changes to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act were signed into law in April.
June 27, 2022
Iowa Supreme Court defines ‘shoulder’ in rotator cuff work comp injury caseOn 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.
June 27, 2022
MN Supreme Court upholds benefits award in multi-employer work comp hearing loss caseOn 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.
June 27, 2022
Policyholders give premium audit experience high marksPolicyholders continue to give SFM’s premium audit experience high marks in follow-up surveys.
June 27, 2022
SFM Foundation holds fundraisers, new scholarships awardedSince its inception in 2008, the Foundation’s scholarship program has helped 216 students, including the 13 new recipients announced this summer.
June 27, 2022
SFM employees connect with college studentsA number of SFM employees took time recently to talk with students about issues in insurance, and careers in the field.
June 27, 2022
SFM grows employee base in Iowa, WisconsinSFM continues to expand its employee base in states beyond its Minnesota headquarters.
June 9, 2022
Talking about safety: Techniques for effective safety training and communicationA strong safety culture starts with a high level of safety awareness among employees. Getting there requires consistent, effective communication between leadership and front-line workers.
June 9, 2022
Get to know an SFM employee: Sarah HunterSarah Hunter was recently promoted to SFM’s Vice President, Claims, and previously worked as Staff Counsel with SFM’s in-house law firm. We asked Sarah about her new role and her background.
