October 8, 2024
Resources to prevent injuries among new hiresNew employees are among the most likely to be injured on the job. Here are several resources to keep new employees safe.
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October 8, 2024
Resources to prevent injuries among new hiresNew employees are among the most likely to be injured on the job. Here are several resources to keep new employees safe.
October 8, 2024
How SFM reduces policyholders’ e-modSFM uses several methods to help bring down policyholders' experience modification.
October 8, 2024
Check premium audit status in SAMYou can now see whether your customers have submitted their premium audit information in SFM Agency Manager (SAM).
October 8, 2024
Remind South Dakota policyholders to submit independent contractor formGeneral contractors or contractors who sub-contract work to independent contractors should remember to have the sub-contracted individuals complete the South Dakota Affidavit of Exempt Status form.
October 8, 2024
Injured workers can now text SFM directlyIn October 2024, SFM made it easier for injured workers to connect with the company by adding a new texting feature.
July 15, 2024
SFM market share continues to grow in 2024An update on SFM's market share, midyear 2024.
July 15, 2024
Minnesota paid leave laws and workers’ compensation benefitsEmployers may wonder how these statutes intersect with workers’ compensation benefits.
July 15, 2024
Federal and state OSHA fines: 2024There are several state OSHA fines to be aware of, in addition to federal standards.
July 15, 2024
Communicate premium increases due to endorsementsBilling 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
Independent contractors: New DOL ruleA 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
SFM promotional videos now availablePromotional videos about SFM are available on YouTube.
July 15, 2024
Driving safety webinar recording availableThe 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
Upcoming e-mods available in SAMYou 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
SFM Foundation golf events raise $160,0002024 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 attending industry events – summer and fall 2024SFM is attending several industry events during the summer and fall of 2024.
July 15, 2024
Underwriter accomplishments – 2024 midyear updateHere’s a look at the latest updates and milestones for SFM’s underwriting staff over the past few months of 2024.
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
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.
