SFM-The Work Comp Experts

January 30, 2025

The laws regarding work comp and undocumented workers vary by state.

January 27, 2025

SFM Foundation will be accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year until March 31, 2025.

January 23, 2025

One factor that determines your workers’ compensation premium is your loss history. This means that having a workers’ compensation claim can cause future premiums to increase.

January 23, 2025

As the weather brings colder and more slippery conditions, it’s a good time to remind your employees to walk carefully when outdoors.

January 23, 2025

Minnesota law allows employers to exclude certain types of employees from coverage, such as small business owners and their close relatives.

January 9, 2025

Key takeaways and highlights from 2024 at SFM from President and CEO Terry Miller.

January 9, 2025

Looking back at SFM's results from 2024.

January 9, 2025

SFM CEO Terry Miller has been named the next president of the American Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds.

January 9, 2025

With winter in full swing — and the upcoming thawing and refreezing cycles in the months ahead — workplace safety should be paramount.

January 9, 2025

SFM is attending several industry events during the first few months of 2025.

January 9, 2025

SFM underwriter accomplishments from the second half of 2024

December 5, 2024

Aaron Schmidt was promoted to managing counsel of SFM's in-house law firm.

November 20, 2024

SFM’s November 2024 workers’ compensation webinar, De-escalation in the workplace.

November 20, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed Nov. 18-23, 2024, as Kids’ Chance Awareness Week.

November 11, 2024

While most states have laws that bar employers from terminating or disciplining an employee solely based on them being on workers’ compensation or in response to their experiencing a work injury, there are conditions under which such an employee may be let go.

November 11, 2024

SFM has compiled a wealth of resources to help keep employees safe during winter. Be sure to share these resources with your safety leaders, employees and others.

November 11, 2024

SFM participated in the Midwest Women in Safety Conference 2024, presenting information on virtual reality (VR) and safety training.

November 11, 2024

Workplace violence can take many forms, including any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation and other threatening disruptive behavior.

November 11, 2024

Here are four ideas for cutting back on sitting time and adding movement to your day.

October 21, 2024

SFM takes a look back at the experience of its summer interns.

October 8, 2024

There are several benefits to working with a work comp expert, especially considering some of the industry developments in recent years.

October 8, 2024

Cody Allen, SFM Territory Manager, has been elected to the governing board at the Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau (ICRB).

October 8, 2024

New employees are among the most likely to be injured on the job. Here are several resources to keep new employees safe.

October 8, 2024

SFM uses several methods to help bring down policyholders' experience modification.

October 8, 2024

You can now see whether your customers have submitted their premium audit information in SFM Agency Manager (SAM).

October 8, 2024

General contractors or contractors who sub-contract work to independent contractors should remember to have the sub-contracted individuals complete the South Dakota Affidavit of Exempt Status form.

October 8, 2024

Set for Nov. 7, the foundation's 2024 fall event will be held at the Westin Edina Galleria in Edina, Minn.

October 8, 2024

In October 2024, SFM made it easier for injured workers to connect with the company by adding a new texting feature.

October 3, 2024

This is the final piece in our four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our June 2024 webinar, Driving Safety, An SFM webinar for policyholders.

September 23, 2024

This is the third in a four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our driving safety webinar.