SFM-The Work Comp Experts

August 19, 2024

Employees are at higher risk of injuries during their first six months on the job, according to SFM claim data. Effectively training new employees on safety can be challenging, but it’s key to protecting and retaining quality employees.

August 19, 2024

Why older workers are more at risk for workers’ comp injuries, and four tips for preventing injuries among older workers.

August 19, 2024

Building 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

Preventing hand injuries in the workplace is vital for a number of reasons.

August 19, 2024

Here are some steps employers can take to improve workers’ compensation practices and save time and money.

August 19, 2024

Report claims as soon as possible and keep an open line of communication with your SFM claims representative.

August 19, 2024

Catch up on the 2024 SFM Foundation golf events and mark your calendar for the Iowa and Minnesota fall events.

July 15, 2024

An update on SFM's market share, midyear 2024.

July 15, 2024

Employers may wonder how these statutes intersect with workers’ compensation benefits.

July 15, 2024

There are several state OSHA fines to be aware of, in addition to federal standards.

July 15, 2024

Billing changes due to endorsements can catch policyholders off guard. When agents receive a notice of an endorsement, they can help ease the concerns of policyholders by alerting them right away.

July 15, 2024

A new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule regarding who qualifies as an independent contractor took effect in the spring of 2024.

July 15, 2024

Promotional videos about SFM are available on YouTube.

July 15, 2024

The recording of SFM’s recent webinar on safe driving and the implications for workers’ compensation is now available for agents and clients.

July 15, 2024

You can find a wealth of information on current policies in SFM Agency Manager (SAM), including the upcoming e-mod for policies that are renewing soon.

July 15, 2024

2024 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.

July 15, 2024

SFM is attending several industry events during the summer and fall of 2024.

July 15, 2024

Here’s a look at the latest updates and milestones for SFM’s underwriting staff over the past few months of 2024.

June 20, 2024

SFM 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

Aponte 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 15, 2024

Supporting an aging workforce benefits everyone

May 14, 2024

Register for Driving Safety, an SFM webinar for policyholders, set for 10-11 a.m. CDT Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

May 10, 2024

A 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

More 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 offers an integrated approach to worker health, safety and well-being with a proactive approach to overall health and wellness.

May 9, 2024

If you use CompOnline, you can create customized reports on your workers’ compensation claims.

May 9, 2024

While 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

Of 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 recently took over as SFM’s VP of Operations.

April 2, 2024

SFM 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.