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Agent Agenda

SFM attending upcoming 2024 industry events

SFM is attending several 2024 industry events.

Reminder: SFM offers pay-as-you-go option

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

Workers’ compensation rates continue to decrease

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.

SFM’s 2023 mid-year results: Strong premium development, competitive pricing, continued claim challenges

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.

Multi-factor authentication coming to CompOnline

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

SFM to host educational webinar for policyholders on hiring and training new employees

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.

Sign up for alerts in SAM

Did 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).

Featured resources for agents and policyholders

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.

SFM underwriter accomplishments

Here’s a look at the promotions, awards, retirements, and other milestones of SFM underwriters so far in 2023.

SFM expands market presence throughout its territory

SFM 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.

It starts with the interview: Tips for your clients to reduce new hire injuries

Did 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.

Play back our recent webinar on return-to-work best practices and view our library of educational videos

SFM 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.

Featured resources for agents and policyholders

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.

SFM attending upcoming 2023 industry events

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

2022 results: Consistent focus on customer service drives historic performance

SFM soared to new heights in 2022, and the company’s remarkable financial results are only part of the story. We continue hearing from our agents and policyholders that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide excellent customer service.

Benefits of breaking out workers’ compensation from other lines of insurance

When you’re helping clients understand their options for workers’ compensation coverage, we've provided a few points you can share about the advantages of going monoline and choosing SFM.

Resource helps employers keep their newest employees safe

SFM’s new Safety Orientation Success Guide helps employers protect a group at high risk for work injuries: new employees.

SFM state expansion initiative hits new milestones

We’re coming up on three years since we entered the state of Kansas in September 2020. Over that time, our agency partners there have helped us write more than 500 policies for nearly $2 million in written premium.

Audit noncompliance can lead to cancellation of current policy

When a policy goes into cancellation, even if the insured completes the prior term audit, the policy may remain canceled unless the agent contacts the underwriter.

SFM attending upcoming 2023 industry events

See the list of 2023 industry events SFM is planning on attending over the next few months.

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