April 2, 2024
2023 Results: Customer service focus drives another strong yearSFM recorded yet another excellent year in 2023, continuing its strong performance across all core metrics, from policyholder retention to new business and total written premium.
April 2, 2024
SFM resource catalog upgradesSFM has made several enhancements to its resource catalog to create a better user experience for policyholders and agents.
April 2, 2024
SFM continues to improve SAM systemSFM recently made additional enhancements to its SFM Agency Manager (SAM) system to streamline the process for agents and make SAM more user friendly.
April 2, 2024
SFM prioritizes in-house premium auditsWhile agents often hear frustrations from clients when it comes to dealing with third-party vendors for premium audits, SFM continues to conduct nearly all audits in-house.
April 2, 2024
Injured worker portal – easy access to claim informationRemind policyholders to tell injured workers to register for our Claim Connection portal so they can track the progress of their claim.
April 2, 2024
SFM underwriter accomplishmentsA look at the latest updates and milestones for SFM’s underwriting staff over the past few months.
April 2, 2024
SFM attending spring 2024 industry eventsSFM is planning to participate in several 2024 industry events in the coming months.
January 16, 2024
Letter from the President: Following a tough actKey takeaways and highlights from 2023 at SFM from President & CEO Terry Miller.
January 16, 2024
SFM continues growth outside of MinnesotaSFM is diversifying and expanding its footprint in the realm of workers’ compensation insurance.
January 16, 2024
Remind policyholders: winter safety must continueWith winter in full swing — and the upcoming thawing and refreezing cycles in the months ahead — workplace safety should be paramount.
January 16, 2024
Webinar recordings: foundations of hiring and onboarding, more educational videosSFM recently hosted another educational webinar for our policyholders and agents on hiring and onboarding, which is available to view on our website.
January 16, 2024
Featured resources for agents and policyholdersSFM’s online resource catalog offers a wide range of educational resources designed to help policyholders prevent injuries, manage their claim activity and learn more about workers’ compensation.
January 16, 2024
SAM security enhancements coming soonSFM is introducing multi-factor authentication and new password requirements.
January 16, 2024
SFM enhances MyPayroll premium audit systemSFM is making upgrades to its online MyPayroll system with new features and a streamlined process to make it even easier for policyholders to complete their annual premium audit.
January 16, 2024
SFM underwriter accomplishmentsUpdates and milestones for SFM’s underwriting staff in the last quarter of 2023.
January 16, 2024
SFM attending upcoming 2024 industry eventsSFM is attending several 2024 industry events.
January 16, 2024
Reminder: SFM offers pay-as-you-go optionSFM’s pay-as-you-go wage reporting system allows policyholders to make premium payments that match with payroll throughout the year.
January 16, 2024
Workers’ compensation rates continue to decreaseAs rates for other lines of insurance climb, workers’ compensation rates are steadily decreasing. The explanation for this positive trend is simple – workers’ compensation claim frequency has declined for all but two of the past 20 years, according to NCCI.
January 4, 2024
SFM Foundation board chair Dave Kaiser steps down after 15 yearsFifteen years after co-founding the SFM Foundation, Dave Kaiser stepped down as board chair on Dec. 6, 2023.
October 4, 2023
SFM’s 2023 mid-year results: Strong premium development, competitive pricing, continued claim challengesThe first half of 2023 is in the books, and it’s already been a remarkable year for SFM in a number of ways. New and renewal premium results have been outstanding, customer retention continues to be very strong and claim activity is trending in the right direction as the year unfolds.
October 4, 2023
Multi-factor authentication coming to CompOnlineTo enhance security, SFM is introducing multi-factor authentication and longer password requirements for CompOnline users starting January 5, 2024.
October 4, 2023
SFM to host educational webinar for policyholders on hiring and training new employeesJoin us on November 15 as we discuss best practices for hiring and training new employees. Learn how establishing good fundamentals can increase employee safety and help your business succeed in the long run.
October 4, 2023
Sign up for alerts in SAMDid you know you can get email alerts to help you keep up with your clients’ claim developments? Learn about the various alerts you can get through SFM Agency Manager (SAM).
October 4, 2023
Featured resources for agents and policyholdersSFM’s online resource catalog offers a wide range of educational resources designed to help policyholders prevent injuries, manage their claim activity and learn more about workers’ compensation.
October 4, 2023
SFM underwriter accomplishmentsHere’s a look at the promotions, awards, retirements, and other milestones of SFM underwriters so far in 2023.
July 11, 2023
SFM expands market presence throughout its territorySFM increased written premium and market share in every one of its core states in 2022, and results so far this year show continued momentum. Premium for the first quarter of 2023 came in well ahead of projections, up 12% from the same period the prior year.
July 11, 2023
It starts with the interview: Tips for your clients to reduce new hire injuriesDid you know that agents can play a role in their clients’ good hiring and safety training practices? Claims statistics show that new employees are more susceptible to injury. Those work comp claims come with a cost.
July 11, 2023
SFM’s top class codesSFM writes business in more than 400 class codes. The following lists of our top 20 new business class codes by policy count and premium will give you an idea of where we’re seeing the most success.
July 11, 2023
Play back our recent webinar on return-to-work best practices and view our library of educational videosSFM recently hosted another educational webinar for our policyholders and agents titled “The Fundamentals of a Return-to-Work Program” and it’s still available for you to view.
July 11, 2023
Featured resources for agents and policyholdersSFM’s online resource catalog offers a wide range of educational resources designed to help policyholders prevent injuries, manage their claim activity and learn more about workers’ compensation.
