Nearly half of all applications submitted to SFM are being submitted through SFM Application Manager (SAM), the new online system launched in late April.
SFM is now writing in 15 states. Twelve are states in which SFM offers coverage for the out-of-state operations of policyholders based in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota. The most recent addition is Oklahoma, effective July 1.
The SFM loss prevention team is helping healthcare organizations understand and meet the requirements of Minnesota’s new safe patient handling laws.
Workers’ compensation law changes passed by the 2008 Minnesota Legislature increase the maximum amount and duration of indemnity benefits for injured employees.
SFM, endorsed recently by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled to host the chamber’s June 25 seminar “Workplace safety: The latest issues and trends.”
Preventing needless work disability, Part II
When is a First Report of Injury required?
Preventing needless work disability, Part I
Paying wages after employee quits or resigns
New Minnesota patient handling requirements reminder
Time limits for filing workers' compensation
June 16 SFM annual policyholder meeting
June 25 Minnesota Chamber safety seminar, hosted by SFM
July 4 Independence Day--SFM offices closed
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