September 25, 2023
Companion moving to electronic deliverySFM’s Companion magazine for policyholders will be delivered via email only starting with the January 2024 edition.
September 25, 2023
Companion moving to electronic deliverySFM’s Companion magazine for policyholders will be delivered via email only starting with the January 2024 edition.
July 24, 2023
Recreational marijuana: How Minnesota’s new law may impact work comp and workplace policiesOn May 30, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed the state’s recreational marijuana bill, making Minnesota the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use. The new law contains several provisions that affect employers doing business in Minnesota, addressing changes to medical marijuana, use of off-duty lawful consumable products, drug testing in the workplace, as well as implementation of workplace policies.
July 11, 2023
SFM expands market presence throughout its territorySFM increased written premium and market share in every one of its core states in 2022, and results so far this year show continued momentum. Premium for the first quarter of 2023 came in well ahead of projections, up 12% from the same period the prior year.
July 11, 2023
It starts with the interview: Tips for your clients to reduce new hire injuriesDid you know that agents can play a role in their clients’ good hiring and safety training practices? Claims statistics show that new employees are more susceptible to injury. Those work comp claims come with a cost.
July 11, 2023
SFM’s top class codesSFM writes business in more than 400 class codes. The following lists of our top 20 new business class codes by policy count and premium will give you an idea of where we’re seeing the most success.
July 11, 2023
Play back our recent webinar on return-to-work best practices and view our library of educational videosSFM recently hosted another educational webinar for our policyholders and agents titled “The Fundamentals of a Return-to-Work Program” and it’s still available for you to view.
July 11, 2023
Featured resources for agents and policyholdersSFM’s online resource catalog offers a wide range of educational resources designed to help policyholders prevent injuries, manage their claim activity and learn more about workers’ compensation.
July 11, 2023
SFM attending upcoming 2023 industry eventsSFM is planning to participate in several insurance industry events in the coming months.
June 29, 2023
SFM Foundation awards 16 new scholarships, holds 2023 golf fundraisers15 years after the SFM Foundation began their mission to help make college affordable for students affected by work injuries, they’ve granted 232 scholarships totaling $3.7 million, including $502,000 awarded to 16 new recipients announced in May. The 2023 Minnesota golf event raised $125,000 and the Iowa event raised $45,000 for the scholarship program.
June 12, 2023
Four things you need to do after an employee is injuredHelp prevent future workplace injuries, get the employee on the road to recovery and ensure a smooth claim process with these four post-injury tips.