March 23, 2023
SFM state expansion initiative hits new milestones
We’re coming up on three years since we entered the state of Kansas in September 2020. Over that time, our agency partners there have helped us write more than 500 policies for nearly $2 million in written premium. In reaction to this success, SFM is actively expanding our Kansas team.
“We are happy to bring new talent to the team in response to our growth in Kansas,” said Shawn Miner, SFM VP of Regional Business. “We pride ourselves on our unbeatable service, and we’re pleased to be able to provide it to more policyholders than ever there.”
In late 2022, we answered agents’ requests to write more business with us in Kansas by expanding our appetite to policies over $25,000 in premium. Shortly after, our team attended the 2023 KAIA Annual Convention where we once again received excellent feedback from agents about our ease of doing business and quick response times from our underwriters. Agent feedback is valuable to us as we continue to expand our services.
One year in Indiana
SFM exceeded our first-year goal on policies, premium and agency appointments in Indiana, and our forecast remains high for growth in the state in 2023.
Becoming a member of the Big I Indiana and PIA of Indiana, and attending both conventions over the past year, has allowed our team to network with agencies around the state. We’ve built some great relationships, and again, our Indiana team has heard from agents that they’re impressed with our broad appetite, easy online quoting, and quick turnaround times. These positive interactions have us eager to see what 2023 brings for SFM in the state.
Open for business in Tennessee
SFM has opened our doors for business in Tennessee. We set our sights on the state in 2022 and have begun appointing new agencies in 2023.
A recently established agency partnership in Tennessee is drawing interest to SFM in our newest state, and we look forward to making more connections around the state and meeting agents through our involvement in the “Big I” Insurors of Tennessee.
SFM is now licensed in 34 states. You can view a complete state coverage list on the account types and territory page of the SFM website.
“The expansion has been a fun initiative for SFM, as our teams enjoy getting to experience new states and learning how agency partners do business in these territories,” said Cody Allen, SFM Business Development Specialist. “The agencies we’ve connected with in recent years have really delivered for us and we appreciate the partnerships.”
