August 19, 2024
SFM Foundation golf events recap, fall events setCatch up on the 2024 SFM Foundation golf events and mark your calendar for the Iowa and Minnesota fall events.
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August 19, 2024
SFM Foundation golf events recap, fall events setCatch up on the 2024 SFM Foundation golf events and mark your calendar for the Iowa and Minnesota fall events.
July 15, 2024
SFM market share continues to grow in 2024An update on SFM's market share, midyear 2024.
July 15, 2024
Minnesota paid leave laws and workers’ compensation benefitsEmployers may wonder how these statutes intersect with workers’ compensation benefits.
July 15, 2024
Federal and state OSHA fines: 2024There are several state OSHA fines to be aware of, in addition to federal standards.
July 15, 2024
Communicate premium increases due to endorsementsBilling changes due to endorsements can catch policyholders off guard. When agents receive a notice of an endorsement, they can help ease the concerns of policyholders by alerting them right away.
July 15, 2024
Independent contractors: New DOL ruleA new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule regarding who qualifies as an independent contractor took effect in the spring of 2024.
July 15, 2024
SFM promotional videos now availablePromotional videos about SFM are available on YouTube.
July 15, 2024
Driving safety webinar recording availableThe recording of SFM’s recent webinar on safe driving and the implications for workers’ compensation is now available for agents and clients.
July 15, 2024
Upcoming e-mods available in SAMYou can find a wealth of information on current policies in SFM Agency Manager (SAM), including the upcoming e-mod for policies that are renewing soon.
July 15, 2024
SFM Foundation golf events raise $160,0002024 golf events in Minnesota and Iowa raised more than $160,000. In total, more than 260 golfers came out for the events, and sponsors continued to help bolster the fundraising effort.
July 15, 2024
SFM attending industry events – summer and fall 2024SFM is attending several industry events during the summer and fall of 2024.
July 15, 2024
Underwriter accomplishments – 2024 midyear updateHere’s a look at the latest updates and milestones for SFM’s underwriting staff over the past few months of 2024.
June 20, 2024
SFM named a top 2024 workplace by Star TribuneSFM Mutual Insurance Co. announced today that the Star Tribune has ranked the workers’ compensation insurer as the eighth best place to work among midsize employers in Minnesota for 2024.
June 12, 2024
In volunteer role, SFM CFO brings expertise to Children’s Minnesota hospitalsAponte will bring her financial expertise to the nonprofit hospital group — she’s volunteering as a Community Member on the Children’s Minnesota Hospital investment subcommittee.
May 14, 2024
SFM safe driving webinar set for June 26Register for Driving Safety, an SFM webinar for policyholders, set for 10-11 a.m. CDT Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
May 10, 2024
New changes to Minnesota workers’ compensation lawA number of changes to Minnesota's workers' compensation law go into effect in 2024. Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on May 8, 2024. The legislation contains 50 sections with amendments to chapter 176, many of which are technical or cleanup provisions recommended by the Office of Administrative Hearings.
May 10, 2024
Why early return-to-work benefits your employees and bottom lineStrong return-to-work programs lead to better outcomes for injured workers and can help control workers’ compensation premium costs for employers.
May 10, 2024
Outdoor hazards to watch for during warm weather monthsWarm weather is not without its own risks, especially for people who work outdoors. Watch out for tripping hazards, heat stress, severe weather and insects.
May 9, 2024
Safe driving practices for employeesMore than 43,000 Americans died in a traffic-related incident in 2022, a number that has been on the rise in recent years. Defensive driving and other safe driving techniques are learned habits. Here are some tips to help equip employees and yourself with the knowledge you need to be safer on the roads.
May 9, 2024
Total Worker Health: What you need to knowTotal Worker Health offers an integrated approach to worker health, safety and well-being with a proactive approach to overall health and wellness.
May 9, 2024
Data export feature available in CompOnlineIf you use CompOnline, you can create customized reports on your workers’ compensation claims.
May 9, 2024
Muscular injuries: How to combat common ergonomic challengesWhile injuries commonly occur when lifting or moving is involved, implementing a program that focuses on proper ergonomics can greatly reduce incidents. Challenges with larger muscle groups (primarily the back and shoulders) are often easier to identify and control than those associated with repetitive motion risk factors.
May 8, 2024
Helping students, regardless of who insured the injured: SFM FoundationOf the 232 scholarships the SFM Foundation has awarded over the years, nearly 95 percent have gone to students whose parents’ employers were not covered for workers’ compensation by SFM Companies. In fact, the SFM Foundation does not consider the work comp insurer when awarding scholarships. We aim to serve the entire community, and more than 60 different insurance companies have had scholarships awarded by our program.
April 2, 2024
Sarah Hunter promoted to VP of OperationsSarah Hunter recently took over as SFM’s VP of Operations. She will work with SFM’s current Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dave Kaiser, until his retirement at the end of 2024.
April 2, 2024
2023 Results: Customer service focus drives another strong yearSFM recorded yet another excellent year in 2023, continuing its strong performance across all core metrics, from policyholder retention to new business and total written premium.
April 2, 2024
SFM resource catalog upgradesSFM has made several enhancements to its resource catalog to create a better user experience for policyholders and agents.
April 2, 2024
SFM continues to improve SAM systemSFM recently made additional enhancements to its SFM Agency Manager (SAM) system to streamline the process for agents and make SAM more user friendly.
April 2, 2024
SFM prioritizes in-house premium auditsWhile agents often hear frustrations from clients when it comes to dealing with third-party vendors for premium audits, SFM continues to conduct nearly all audits in-house.
April 2, 2024
Injured worker portal – easy access to claim informationRemind policyholders to tell injured workers to register for our Claim Connection portal so they can track the progress of their claim.
