May 15, 2024
Productive aging in the workplaceSupporting an aging workforce benefits everyone
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 10, 2024
New changes to Minnesota workers’ compensation lawA number of changes to Minnesota's workers' compensation law go into effect in 2024. Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on May 8, 2024. The legislation contains 50 sections with amendments to chapter 176, many of which are technical or cleanup provisions recommended by the Office of Administrative Hearings.
May 9, 2024
Safe driving practices for employeesMore than 43,000 Americans died in a traffic-related incident in 2022, a number that has been on the rise in recent years. Defensive driving and other safe driving techniques are learned habits. Here are some tips to help equip employees and yourself with the knowledge you need to be safer on the roads.
May 9, 2024
Total Worker Health: What you need to knowTotal Worker Health offers an integrated approach to worker health, safety and well-being with a proactive approach to overall health and wellness.
May 9, 2024
Data export feature available in CompOnlineIf you use CompOnline, you can create customized reports on your workers’ compensation claims.
May 9, 2024
Muscular injuries: How to combat common ergonomic challengesWhile injuries commonly occur when lifting or moving is involved, implementing a program that focuses on proper ergonomics can greatly reduce incidents. Challenges with larger muscle groups (primarily the back and shoulders) are often easier to identify and control than those associated with repetitive motion risk factors.
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.
April 2, 2024
Sarah Hunter promoted to VP of OperationsSarah Hunter recently took over as SFM’s VP of Operations.
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.