| August 2008 |
- Minnesota--Pure premium levels increase 1.7 percent
- First half 2008--SFM's policy retention remains strong
- New law--Contractors will need to certify independent status effective Jan. 1
- Applications--Agents using SAM for more than half of their submissions to SFM
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce--SFM participating on safety committee
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| June 2008 |
- SFM Application Manager launches--Agent response, use'tremendous'
- Oklahoma--Addition expands SFM's coverage to 15 states
- Safe patient handling--SFM educating healthcare facilities on new rules
- Minnesota law--New laws increase maximum weekly benefit
- Minnesota Chamber--SFM to host safety seminar on trends and best practices
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| April 2008 |
- 'SFM Application Manager'--More control, less work and additional 5% commission
- MN Chamber group plan--Chamber endorsed SFM; special pricing available
- Servicing accounts--When changes occur, SFM needs to know
- Online safety training--SFM makes new training tools available to employers
- Top 20--Top resources employers are asking for
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| Feb 2008 |
- New online app system--State-of-the-art system advances service, efficiency
- 2007 growth in region, special markets--Serving employers and agents in new ways
- UCWCP--Beware of losing the benefits
- Non-resident license--Here's when you need one
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| Dec 2007 |
- Wisconsin cost control--Treatment guidelines go into effect
- Growth as regional carrier--SFM to expand business in South Dakota
- SFM helps employers handle disruptive behavior
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| October 2007 |
- Including SFM on prospect visits helps convey SFM's strengths
- 10 percent commission on small policies extended
- Additions of Illinois and Kansas expand SFM's multi-state coverage to 14 states
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| August 2007 |
- SFM insures more schools as first half '07 continues strong
- SFM multi-state coverage grows to 12 states
- CompNotes publication for schools begins
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| June 2007 |
- Long-term e-mod improvement conveys SFM's long-term value to employers
- Commissioner Scott Brener to join SFM as general counsel and senior manager
- SFM expands Wisconsin-based staff
- Multi-state coverage expands to four more states
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| April 2007 |
- SFM's specialists help your clients do more to prevent on-the-job injuries
- New CEO Lund says SFM will focus on effective services, long-term value
- Coverage offered for policyholders' operations in Iowa, South Dakota
- Premium credit raised for contactors in union alternative dispute program
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| Feb 2007 |
- 2006: An exceptional year for employers, agents, SFM
- SFM's customer focus will continue under new top leadership
- Lots of SFM literature going out to employers, agents
- 8th year in a row: State ranks SFM No. 1 in 'prompt action'
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| Dec 2006 |
- SFM's claims reps, physicians, nurses, networks and bill reviewers manage medical costs for exceptional results
- SFM offers four-point employer guide to injury prevention
- Walgreens, CVS join network
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| Oct 2006 |
- Why break out workers' comp from other lines of insurance
- New SFM marketing brochure available
- Commissions increased on small accounts
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| Aug 2006 |
- Changing name to 'SFM' reflects growth into a multi-state insurer
- SFM exceeds 10,000 policies as first half '06 continues strong
- Password protection adds extra security for emailing confidential information
- Most small employers opt to fill out premium audit online
- Get 'e-alerts'
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| June 2006 |
- Looking for coverage plan options for large employers?
- Emails containing confidential data to be password-protected
- Small employers can fill out premium audit online
- 'EZ application' to add class codes, increase commissions
- SFM's expert claims work in a tough case produces success for employer
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| April 2006 |
- Wisconsin to develop treatment parameters
- ARP employers can apply online for SFM coverage
- What SFM sends policyholders
- Agent Advisory Council explores SFM growth, technology, branding
- SFM offers 'Transformation Station' to agencies
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Feb 2006 |
- Strong results in '05 help positions SFM for growth
- SFM's 10-year e-nniversary
- SFM's prompt response earns top ranking in Minnesota
- CompOnline use grows
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Dec 2005 |
- SFM's medical cost-containment services
- Business plans with direct contract agencies under way
- 3,100 new small accounts join SFM
- Pricing flat for '06
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Oct 2005
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- An agent's involvement can help resolve an on-going problem
- SFM's website, CompOnline enhancements set for release
- Let SFM quote your large business
- Be sure certificates of insurance meet guidelines
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- PPO offers quality care, discounted medical bills
- Criteria for 'aggravated inequity' provisions change this year
- DOLI changes cancellation rule
- Pure premium 'n more
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- 17 nuggets: Things you should know about SFM
- SFM to direct use of pharmacies
- SFM to introduce new safety seminar
- Your single contact at SFM
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- 'Should I submit this app to SFM?'
- Ruling highlights potential pitfalls of hiring subcontractors
- SFM to begin PPO
- Applications@sfmic.com
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- SFM to launch company redesign
- 2004: Policy retention stays strong as total premium nears $100 million
- Outlook uncertain for medical cost-control legislation
- 'Failure to insure' fines drop due to DOLI staff reductions
- SFM ranks top in prompt response
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- State panel to discuss medical cost control
- SFM mails quotes to 1,500 more micro accounts in Minnesota risk pool
- Copies of agent-issued certificates of SFM coverage no longer needed
- Good response to agent, policyholder survey provides direction for continued improvement
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- Modest 3.2 pricing increase expected in 2005
- SFM introduces 'Transformation station'>
- State department reports 18 percent rise in workers' compensation costs for 2000-'02; claims frequency dips
- Third quarter business results
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- State Fund Mutual to quote low-risk micro accounts in Assigned Risk Plan
- Minnesota pure premium + two key factors = 4 percent rise in 2005 loss costs
- Medical network begins for Minnesota union contractors
- Online reporting hits 57 percent
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- SFM invites agents to submit small accounts, introduces simplified application process
- Outstate seminars scheduled
- Agent Agenda goes electronic
- Medical cost control bill dies in Minnesota Legislature
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- 2003: Retention stays strong as premium tops $82 million>
- Online reporting goes live for Wisconsin
- Number, diversity of SFM policyholders expands
- Medical cost-control proposals advance; reimbursement levels yet to be resolved
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- OSHA 300 log newly revised for 2004
- Online reporting by SFM policyholders hits an all-time weekly high
- Try these resolutions to start the new year right
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- More moderate average price increase of 9.7% expected
- Employers should do checks when hiring workers from other countries
- SFM's Extended Services Program is off to a good start
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- Why medical cost has become a big issue for workers' comp
- SFM to expand business in Wisconsin
- First-half renewals continue steady
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June 2003
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- "Extended services" available for employers who need to do more
- Prescription program results
- HIPPA rule has not created any significant problems
- Recent reports say injuries are down, medical costs up
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- Who needs to provide work comp coverage
- Terrorism risk charge added
- Alternative dispute process grows in participating unions, cases resolved
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- Retention stays strong as premium tops $77 million in 2002
- SFM No. 1 in prompt first action
- DOLI's new reporting form available
- Uptick in auto crashes merits attention
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Dec 2002 |
- What kind of business should I submit to SFM? Answer: Any industry, size, location
- Paint a complete picture of the ACORD application
- SFM to launch pharmacy benefit program
- AOR procedure revised
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- Employers will be seeing new 'SCF assessment' line on policy information page
- 10 percent overall increase in pricing anticipated next year
- 2003 safety calendar mailed
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- Diverse trends drive pricing
- Letter educates contractors about rules, liabilities when hiring subcontractors
- SCF surcharge on statements
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- Rising prescription costs, health problems affecting claims costs
- Truman Jeffers elected board chair
- Subscribe to receive employer loss runs regularly via email
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- New law takes $230 million, but changes how SCF collects funds
- Deductible plans offer flexibility and cost-control opportunities
- You can get extra mileage out of the April Companion feature on loss runs
- First quarter policy retention is 90 percent
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- House, Senate bills advance: Raising workers' compensation would raise pricing
- Take advantage of SFM's loss prevention resources
- New First Report of Injury form
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- Pricing increases continue into 2002
- WCRA distribution withholding
- Encourage employers to use SFM's chiropractic network
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- Will slips-and-falls be up this winter, too?
- Pricing responds to rising loss costs
- Back injury packet available
- Employers need to use OSHA 300 log January 1
- OSHA enhances visibility of safety garments
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- SFM to launch new website facility
- 'Back care awareness' is SFM's focus for fall
- Agents' role in return-to-work makes a difference
- Avoid year-end audit additionals
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- Agents play a key role in getting injured employees back to work promptly
- When submitting an app, tell more about its merits
- Agent of Record letters
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- Reversing trends dig in, put pressure on pricing
- SFM offers chiropractic network
- WCRA checks to be distributed
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- Alternative dispute plan offers 3 percent credit
- Strong policyholder retention highlights 2000
- SFM discontinues Preferred WorkCare medical network
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- Pricing increases continue into 2001
- Premium retention hits 95 percent
- 30-day lead needed on new apps
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- Pricing trends up as pure premium declines
- Encourage your clients to attend SFM seminars>
- Fairview clinics reorganize
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- SFM, agents coordinate loss prevention efforts
- Personal protective equipment
- ARP policyholder sues over transfer of SCF funds
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- Uninsured subcontractors can carry a high price
- Strong renewals lead year's business results
- When to begin reporting claims to Fireman's Fund
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