June 19, 2019
SFM deepens commitment to serving the communityWe’re hoping to have an even greater impact on the community by increasing our corporate giving to the SFM Foundation and other charitable organizations, and establishing a company-wide day of service.
June 19, 2019
Hands-free cell phone law passes in MinnesotaA new Minnesota law that bans hand-held cell phone use while driving takes effect August 1.
June 19, 2019
When to use the ERM-14 formThe ERM-14 form is generally used to report changes in ownership resulting from sales, mergers and other events.
June 19, 2019
South Dakota requires affidavit for independent subcontractorsWhen independent contractors with no employees work as subcontractors, South Dakota law requires them to sign affidavits verifying that they are exempt from workers’ compensation coverage.
June 19, 2019
What you need to know about the alternate employer endorsementThe alternate employer endorsement is meant for businesses that use employees from other firms, such as contractors or staffing services. It extends workers’ compensation and employers liability coverage to the business using another company’s employees.
June 19, 2019
SFM licensed in four additional statesSFM is now licensed in the states of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Utah and Idaho, bringing our coverage territory to 22 states.
June 19, 2019
Iowa law addresses idiopathic fallsAn Iowa law effective for injuries occurring on or after April 23, 2019, specifically states that injuries stemming from “idiopathic or unexplained falls” from a level surface onto the same level surface aren’t compensable under the state’s workers’ compensation laws.
June 19, 2019
SFM Foundation names Linda Williams PresidentThe SFM Foundation’s Board of Directors announced in May that Linda Williams would be the new President of the charitable organization. Williams is succeeding Dave Kaiser, who has been President of the SFM Foundation since its creation in 2008.
June 19, 2019
Arnold named MN Deputy Commissioner of InsuranceGrace Arnold was recently appointed Minnesota Deputy Commissioner of Insurance.
June 19, 2019
Audit noncompliance changes in WisconsinDue to a change in workers’ compensation law, insurance carriers will be able to opt out of audit noncompliance charges in Wisconsin. SFM will be choosing to opt out.
