SFM's Agent Agenda Online October-November 2007

	AGENT AGENDA ONLINE October - November 2007
	A publication for independent insurance agents. From SFM-The Work Comp Experts.
	TOP STORIES
	Prospect visits -- Including SFM helps you convey SFM's strengths
	Planning an introductory visit with a large account? Ask your SFM underwriter to join you.
	Commissions -- 10 percent on small policies extended
	Agent commission increases on small business accounts have been extended through 2008.
	Multi-state -- Additions of Illinois and Kansas expand SFM's coverage to 14 states
	SFM is now writing in 14 states. Twelve are states in which SFM offers coverage for the out-of-state operations of Minnesota and Wisconsin policyholders.
	Minnesota patient handling -- SFM to assist healthcare firms on new lifting rule
	SFM will be offering guidance and resources to Minnesota policyholders subject to the new safe patient handling requirements passed by the 2007 Legislature.
	Small businesses -- 70 percent use online form to fill out premium audit
	More small business policyholders are taking advantage of “My Payroll,” SFM’s online form for completing the annual workers' compensation premium audit.
	MINNESOTA
	Experience rating minimums
	Social service jobs reclassified
	WISCONSIN
	CE credits available for Oct. 25 session
	Insurance Pool
	TPA
	SFM Risk Solutions offers expert TPA services for self-insured employers
	BRIEFS
	applications@sfmic.com for fastest service
	New small business publication
	Order 'Your e-mod' copies
	CALENDAR
	Oct. 16 “Responding to work injuries” and “Return-to-work” combo seminar for policyholders, Bloomington, Minn. Oct. 25 Wisconsin agent education sessions, Waukesha, Wis. Nov. 22, 23 Thanksgiving holiday--SFM offices closed

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