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Get to know a member of the SFM Subrogation Team: Wes Spain

Wes Spain has been with SFM since 2022 as a Subrogation Specialist & Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Manager. We asked Spain to share a little bit about his background and role.

Supporting injured employees’ mental and emotional health

As an employer, you can play an important role in helping an injured worker maintain their mental health. Read on to learn how.

Are employees compensated when injured while violating company rules?

Employers are can be frustrated to learn that employees injured while violating company safety rules can still receive workers’ compensation benefits in some cases.

Hands-free driving Safety and the law
Hands-free driving: Safety and the law

A new hands-free driving law went into effect in Iowa on July 1, 2025, highlighting legal aspects of safe driving.

Independent contractors and work comp liability
Independent contractors and work comp liability

If you hire a subcontractor that lacks the proper workers’ compensation coverage — or doesn’t qualify as an independent contractor — it could put you at risk for liability if a work injury occurs, depending on which state the work is being performed in.

Loss prevention insight from the experts

The only controllable item in an organization’s workers’ compensation premium cost is its experience modifier (e-mod) which is directly impacted by claim costs and severity.

Talking about safety: Techniques for effective safety training and communication

A strong safety culture starts with a high level of safety awareness among employees. Getting there requires consistent, effective communication between leadership and front-line workers.

Top 7 workplace safety tips

These seven essential safety tips, identified by SFM's loss prevention staff, will earn your company a gold star in workplace safety.

Market rank update: SFM continues growth in core states

Recently released reports on workers’ compensation market share show that SFM continues to garner more business in its core states.

Good results for SFM through first half of 2025

SFM is off to a good start through the first six months of 2025.

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