December 21, 2022
Avoiding litigation: ways to prevent disputes that land claims in courtWhen an attorney gets involved in a workers’ compensation claim, it can increase claim costs and harm outcomes for everyone involved. There are a number of steps that employers can take to prevent the kinds of scenarios that cause workers to seek representation from an attorney.
December 21, 2022
Retaliation claims: what they are and best practices to avoid themIf an employee feels they’ve been wrongfully targeted for exercising their protected right, they may in turn file a retaliation claim. Learn best practices to avoid them.
December 21, 2022
Reducing repetitive motion workplace injuriesThe potential for injury from repetitive motion and awkward positions in jobs is widespread across many industries and businesses. You can greatly reduce the likelihood of these injuries by implementing best practices in workplace ergonomics.
December 21, 2022
How to prevent safety hazards due to impairmentDrug and alcohol use and misuse are on the rise. As an employer you can establish or update your drug and alcohol program to prevent the safety risks of drug and alcohol use on the job. Learn how to prevent safety hazards due to drug and alcohol impairment.
December 19, 2022
Letter from the President: Strong partnerships drive solid financial resultsThrough the whirlwinds of a global pandemic and continued economic uncertainty, policyholders are consistently choosing to stay with SFM, and independent agents are bringing more and more new accounts into the fold. We thank our valued agency partners for sharing our dedication to service, safety and positive results for our customers.
December 19, 2022
SFM expands appetite in Kansas, preps for entrance into TennesseeSFM’s territory expansion hits a new high as we broaden our appetite in Kansas and continue efforts to grow in Tennessee in 2023.
December 19, 2022
Encourage employers to report injuries immediatelyEmployers don’t always know how important it is to report work injuries immediately. As an agent, you can provide vital information on how timely reporting can impact the trajectory of a workers’ compensation claim.
December 19, 2022
Get to know claims trainee Elyse PorterElyse Porter is a member SFM’s newest class of claims trainees, which started in June of 2022. She now handles claims as part of our Small Business Accounts team. We asked her about her background and her role at SFM.
December 19, 2022
Agents can now set up AutoPay and one-time payments at bindingAgents can now set up AutoPay and one-time payments for your customers while binding new business in SAM.
December 19, 2022
SFM Wisconsin pool continues to growSince SFM was named a servicing carrier for the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Insurance Pool in late 2021, new pool business has been coming in steadily and is currently ahead of plan.
