SFM-The Work Comp Experts

July 15, 2024

Employers may wonder how these statutes intersect with workers’ compensation benefits.

July 15, 2024

There are several state OSHA fines to be aware of, in addition to federal standards.

July 15, 2024

Billing changes due to endorsements can catch policyholders off guard. When agents receive a notice of an endorsement, they can help ease the concerns of policyholders by alerting them right away.

July 15, 2024

A new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule regarding who qualifies as an independent contractor took effect in the spring of 2024.

July 15, 2024

Promotional videos about SFM are available on YouTube.

July 15, 2024

The recording of SFM’s recent webinar on safe driving and the implications for workers’ compensation is now available for agents and clients.

July 15, 2024

You can find a wealth of information on current policies in SFM Agency Manager (SAM), including the upcoming e-mod for policies that are renewing soon.

July 15, 2024

2024 golf events in Minnesota and Iowa raised more than $160,000. In total, more than 260 golfers came out for the events, and sponsors continued to help bolster the fundraising effort.

July 15, 2024

SFM is attending several industry events during the summer and fall of 2024.

July 15, 2024

Here’s a look at the latest updates and milestones for SFM’s underwriting staff over the past few months of 2024.

April 2, 2024

SFM 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 has made several enhancements to its resource catalog to create a better user experience for policyholders and agents.

April 2, 2024

SFM 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

While 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

Remind policyholders to tell injured workers to register for our Claim Connection portal so they can track the progress of their claim.

April 2, 2024

A look at the latest updates and milestones for SFM’s underwriting staff over the past few months.

April 2, 2024

SFM is planning to participate in several 2024 industry events in the coming months.

January 16, 2024

Key takeaways and highlights from 2023 at SFM from President & CEO Terry Miller.

January 16, 2024

SFM is diversifying and expanding its footprint in the realm of workers’ compensation insurance.

January 16, 2024

SFM 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

SFM’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

SFM is introducing multi-factor authentication and new password requirements.

January 16, 2024

SFM 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

Updates and milestones for SFM’s underwriting staff in the last quarter of 2023.

January 16, 2024

SFM is attending several 2024 industry events.

January 16, 2024

SFM’s pay-as-you-go wage reporting system allows policyholders to make premium payments that match with payroll throughout the year.

January 16, 2024

As 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.

October 4, 2023

The 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

To enhance security, SFM is introducing multi-factor authentication and longer password requirements for CompOnline users starting January 5, 2024.

October 4, 2023

Join 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.