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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.

Agency Partner Survey results: Spring 2025

The results from SFM’s recent Agency Partner Survey are in and show nearly all respondents were satisfied with SFM (93% “extremely” or “moderately” satisfied) and 91% said SFM is “easy” or “very easy” to do business with.

Underwriter accomplishments – first half of 2025

A look at the latest promotions and accomplishments for SFM’s underwriting staff over the first half of 2025.

SFM to attend upcoming industry events: Summer/fall 2025

SFM is planning to participate in several industry events in the summer/fall of 2025

Strains and sprains webinar recording available

View the recording of SFM's educational webinar on preventing strains and sprains.

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