August 20, 2025
Strain and sprain injury effects on work comp claimsHolly Hansen, Senior Claims Representative, outlined when to report a claim and why, what might cause claims costs to increase and what causes work-related strain and sprain injuries to linger.
June 2, 2025
Handling workplace violence claimsThis is the third in a four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our webinar, De-escalation in the workplace.
May 19, 2025
Why return to work mattersStrong return-to-work programs lead to better outcomes for injured workers and can help control workers’ compensation premium costs for employers.
March 4, 2025
Work injuries 101: Reporting injuries and supporting workersOn-the-job injuries are unanticipated, urgent and unfortunate for everyone involved, but there are best practices you can follow to make a bad situation better for you and your injured employee.
January 30, 2025
Are undocumented workers eligible for workers’ compensation benefits?The laws regarding work comp and undocumented workers vary by state.
January 23, 2025
How does a workers’ compensation claim affect my premium?One factor that determines your workers’ compensation premium is your loss history. This means that having a workers’ compensation claim can cause future premiums to increase.
September 17, 2024
The work comp claims process following a driving incidentWhat does the workers’ compensation claims process look like following a driving incident?
August 19, 2024
Why employers should get to know medical providersBuilding relationships with the local doctors most likely to treat your injured workers lays the groundwork for teamwork between you, the physician and your insurer.
August 19, 2024
Strong hiring and communication processes can improve your bottom lineHere are some steps employers can take to improve workers’ compensation practices and save time and money.
August 19, 2024
Employers should report claims early to avoid penaltiesReport claims as soon as possible and keep an open line of communication with your SFM claims representative.
