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.
October 5, 2022
Get to know SFM premium auditor Jeremy BrandtJeremy Brandt has worked in SFM’s premium audit department for 15 years, starting as an Internal Premium Auditor and now serving as Premium Audit Technical Specialist. We asked him about his background and his role at SFM.
September 8, 2022
Bob Lund Scholarship invests in future insurance leadersSFM established a new scholarship program designed to identify and support future leaders and introduce them to rewarding careers in the insurance industry. The Bob Lund Scholarship is named for SFM’s former CEO, who is widely known for his service to the field of insurance and his continuing passion for making the world a better place.
September 7, 2022
SFM Foundation holds golf fundraisers, announces new scholarships and fall eventThe SFM Foundation 2022 Minnesota and Iowa golf events raised approximately $325,000 for the Foundation’s scholarship program. This fall brings yet another opportunity to support the Foundation, with the popular live fall fundraising event returning to the calendar in November. The in-person event is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, at the Westin Edina Galleria in Edina, Minnesota, near SFM’s Bloomington headquarters.
June 27, 2022
Get to know an SFM underwriter: Rick SpauldingWisconsin-based Marketing Underwriter Specialist Rick Spaulding has worked at SFM for nine years, and in the insurance industry for 16 years. We asked Rick a few questions about his role and his background.
June 9, 2022
Get to know an SFM employee: Sarah HunterSarah Hunter was recently promoted to SFM’s Vice President, Claims, and previously worked as Staff Counsel with SFM’s in-house law firm. We asked Sarah about her new role and her background.
April 25, 2022
Bray receives Minnesota Lawyer In-House Counsel AwardSFM Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Kathy Bray is among this year’s recipients of the Minnesota Lawyer In-House Counsel Awards.
April 5, 2022
Get to know a claims representative: Beth CouetteSmall Business Accounts Claims Specialist Beth Couette has worked at SFM for nine years, and in the workers’ compensation industry for 35 years. We asked Beth for some details about herself and her role.
March 24, 2022
Hunter named VP, ClaimsSFM recently promoted Sarah Hunter to Vice President, Claims, succeeding the retiring Meg Kasting.
March 16, 2022
WCRA announces surplus redistribution, Minnesota insurers and policyholders to receive $600 millionThe WCRA has announced a $600 million surplus distribution to its members and insurer policyholders. Approximately $383 million will go to workers’ compensation insurers, $182 million will be distributed to self-insurers, and $35 million will go to policyholders.
