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.
June 20, 2024
SFM named a top 2024 workplace by Star TribuneSFM Mutual Insurance Co. announced today that the Star Tribune has ranked the workers’ compensation insurer as the eighth best place to work among midsize employers in Minnesota for 2024.
June 12, 2024
In volunteer role, SFM CFO brings expertise to Children’s Minnesota hospitalsAponte will bring her financial expertise to the nonprofit hospital group — she’s volunteering as a Community Member on the Children’s Minnesota Hospital investment subcommittee.
May 14, 2024
SFM safe driving webinar set for June 26Register for Driving Safety, an SFM webinar for policyholders, set for 10-11 a.m. CDT Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Data export feature available in CompOnlineIf you use CompOnline, you can create customized reports on your workers’ compensation claims.
May 8, 2024
Helping students, regardless of who insured the injured: SFM FoundationOf the 232 scholarships the SFM Foundation has awarded over the years, nearly 95 percent have gone to students whose parents’ employers were not covered for workers’ compensation by SFM Companies. In fact, the SFM Foundation does not consider the work comp insurer when awarding scholarships. We aim to serve the entire community, and more than 60 different insurance companies have had scholarships awarded by our program.
May 6, 2024
SFM’s Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) reaffirmed by AM BestSFM announced that its Financial Strength Rating of “A- (Excellent)” and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” have been reaffirmed by AM Best Rating Services, Inc.
April 25, 2024
SFM expands charitable giving, reaches new milestoneSFM has become a member of the Minnesota Keystone Program, which promotes corporate philanthropy by recognizing and honoring companies that donate at least 2 percent of their pre-tax earnings to charitable organizations.
April 2, 2024
Sarah Hunter promoted to VP of OperationsSarah Hunter recently took over as SFM’s VP of Operations. She will work with SFM’s current Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dave Kaiser, until his retirement at the end of 2024.
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 supports local artists in remodeled office spaceSFM tapped the local art community when adding artwork to its remodeled offices.
March 22, 2024
SFM hires Kate Daly as corporate counselSFM Mutual Insurance Company, a regional workers’ compensation insurer, has hired Kate Daly as Corporate Counsel.
March 7, 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 annual premium audits.
February 26, 2024
SFM Foundation scholarship applications accepted until March 31SFM Foundation will be accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year until March 31, 2024.
January 23, 2024
Join us for the 2024 SFM Foundation golf eventsRegistration is now open for the SFM Foundation 2024 Minnesota and Iowa golf fundraisers. The Minnesota golf event is scheduled for Monday, June 10, at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, and the Iowa event is set for Monday, May 20, at Hyperion Golf Club in Johnston.
January 4, 2024
Get to know an SFM employee: Meet a member of our in-house legal teamPeter Lindquist has been part of the legal team at SFM since 2018. He has been a practicing attorney for several years. We asked Lindquist to share a little bit about his background and role.
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.
November 9, 2023
New CompOnline administrator guide availableSFM has released a new version of CompOnline. The improvements enhance security, provide more permissions to the administrator and streamline our behind-the-scenes processes allowing us to serve you even better.
October 4, 2023
SFM Foundation to host two fall fundraising eventsThis fall brings two opportunities to support the SFM Foundation with events in Minnesota and Iowa with the Minnesota Fall Fundraising Event on November 9 and new Iowa Bowling for Scholarships event on November 2.
September 26, 2023
MN work comp law change regarding notice of non-emergency surgeryMinnesota workers’ compensation law changed recently to allow an employee to notify their employer directly of a request for non-emergency surgery. Once notice has been given, the employer or insurer has seven days to give a response to the request.
September 25, 2023
Get to know an SFM employee: Meet a member of our in-house bill review teamKirsten Peterson has been a Medical Support Representative at SFM for two years, and in the workers’ compensation industry for 15 years. Kirsten is part of SFM’s in-house bill review team. We asked Peterson to share a little bit about her background and her role.
September 25, 2023
Companion moving to electronic deliverySFM’s Companion magazine for policyholders will be delivered via email only starting with the January 2024 edition.
June 29, 2023
SFM Foundation awards 16 new scholarships, holds 2023 golf fundraisers15 years after the SFM Foundation began their mission to help make college affordable for students affected by work injuries, they’ve granted 232 scholarships totaling $3.7 million, including $502,000 awarded to 16 new recipients announced in May. The 2023 Minnesota golf event raised $125,000 and the Iowa event raised $45,000 for the scholarship program.
April 19, 2023
AM Best reaffirms SFM’s Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent)SFM announced that its Financial Strength Rating of “A- (Excellent)” and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” have been reaffirmed by AM Best Rating Services, Inc.
February 15, 2023
Join us for the 2023 SFM Foundation golf eventsRegistration is now open for the SFM Foundation 2023 Minnesota and Iowa “Golfing for Scholarships” fundraisers. The Minnesota golf event is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, Minnesota, and the Iowa event is set for Monday, May 22, 2023 at Hyperion Field Club in Johnston, Iowa.
February 15, 2023
Warning: Using third-party bill pay services can delay paymentWhen you use a third-party service to pay your workers’ compensation premium, your payment can be delayed.
February 1, 2023
Wisconsin loss prevention specialist recognized for service excellenceWisconsin-based Loss Prevention Specialist Carl Gruber received SFM's most prestigious service excellence award for 2022.
December 19, 2022
Get to know a claims trainee: Elyse Porter draws on past experience to serve customersElyse Porter is a member SFM’s newest class of claims trainees, which started in June of 2022. She now handles claims as part of our Small Business Accounts team. We asked her about her background and her role at SFM.
December 13, 2022
SFM Foundation holds fall event; 2023 golf events plannedNearly $35,000 was raised for the Foundation’s scholarship program at the SFM Foundation’s in-person fall fundraising event returned in November. Mark your calendars for the 2023 golf events on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, Minnesota, and Monday, May 22, 2023, at Hyperion Field Club in Johnston, Iowa.
November 7, 2022
Minnesota, Iowa governors proclaim Nov. 7-11 Kids' Chance Awareness WeekMinnesota Governor Tim Walz and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds both proclaimed November 9-13, 2020 Kids' Chance Awareness Week. The SFM Foundation fall fundraising event coincides with Kids' Chance Awareness Week with a silent auction that runs from November 7-10 and an in-person event at the Westin Galleria Edina in Edina, Minnesota from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 10.
