April 20, 2026
Benefits of working with a mutual insurance companyAs a mutual insurance company owned by our policyholders, we have no outside stockholders who financially benefit from our operations – SFM’s decisions are motivated only by our partners’ best interests.
April 20, 2026
SFM: Always leading with serviceComing off a strong 2025, and with the competitive market and economic uncertainty we see today, SFM continues to lead with service and put the needs of our agency partners and policyholders first.
April 20, 2026
The SFM Difference: Webinar recordingYou can now view the recording of our latest webinar – The SFM Difference.
April 20, 2026
SFM again gets high marks from NCCI on data reportingThe National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has given SFM excellent marks for the quality of its data reporting, continuing a series of recognition from the organization.
April 20, 2026
Mark Lewis wins SFM’s top honorMark Lewis is SFM’s 2025 Richard J. Marshik Service Excellence Award winner.
April 20, 2026
SAM policies page and application enhancements releasedApril 20, 2026
Action plan alerts now available in SAMSFM Agency Manager (SAM) users can now receive an email notification when the action plan is updated on one of their policyholder’s claims.
April 20, 2026
Provider Connection updatedThe next time users login to Provider Connection – SFM’s portal that allows medical professionals to access a wealth of information about workers’ compensation claims – they will see several enhancements.
April 17, 2026
Provider Connection upgrades go live April 20April 16, 2026
Hagedorn a finalist for ORBIE Award for CIOsChad Hagedorn, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at SFM, is a finalist for an ORBIE Award, which recognizes Minnesota’s top Chief Information Officers (CIOs).
April 16, 2026
The SFM Difference: History of SFMThe first segment of our webinar, The SFM Difference, highlighted the features and services that make us a premier workers’ compensation partner focused on the company’s history.
April 16, 2026
The SFM Difference: Partnering with SFMThe second segment of our webinar, The SFM Difference, focused on the value we bring to agents and policyholders.
April 16, 2026
The SFM Difference: SFM claims philosophyThe third segment of our webinar, The SFM Difference, outlined how our claims handling is an extension of our customer service philosophy.
April 16, 2026
The SFM Difference: Introduction to premium auditThe fourth section of our webinar, The SFM Difference, outlined the premium audit, an annual process every workers’ compensation carrier conducts with policyholders to confirm the accuracy of their employee count and total payroll for the policy period.
April 16, 2026
The SFM Difference: SFM medical team advantageThe final segment of our webinar, The SFM Difference, focused on the medical expertise we bring to workers’ compensation coverage.
February 16, 2026
Join us for the SFM Foundation’s 2026 golf eventsMark your calendars now for the SFM Foundation’s 2026 Iowa and Minnesota golf events.
February 16, 2026
Why policyholders choose SFMThe results of a recent policyholder survey demonstrate the value our customers see in SFM and illustrate why we continue to have an exceptional client retention rate each year.
February 16, 2026
How SFM supports injured workersWhen a part-time high school hockey coach suffered a traumatic brain injury after hitting his head on the ice in January 2025, SFM stepped up to help his recovery go as smoothly as possible.
February 16, 2026
How employers can support workers experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SAD can affect workplace morale, productivity, safety and overall employee well being. Fortunately, employers can play a proactive role in helping workers navigate this seasonal challenge with compassion and practical support.
February 16, 2026
State of Wisconsin improves online work comp claims systemImprovements to the State of Wisconsin online claims system were completed in August 2025, which the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation (WC) Division touted as a “major upgrade” for insurance carriers, employers and claims adjusters.
February 16, 2026
Be on your guard for slips and falls all winter longSnow and ice can cause severe injuries at any time throughout the winter season.
February 16, 2026
SFM’s ongoing commitment to charitable givingFrom long standing philanthropic programs to hands on volunteerism and partnerships with nonprofit organizations, SFM’s charitable efforts continue to grow in both reach and impact, contributing to communities in all states in which our employees live and work.
January 19, 2026
Letter from the President: A solid year for SFMDespite continued pressure from other carriers and mixed claims results, SFM again had a successful year in 2025.
January 19, 2026
2025 results: Success built on customer serviceSFM had another strong year in 2025, with gains in newer markets.
January 19, 2026
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.
January 19, 2026
SFM continues to enhance claims handlingSFM has made several improvements to its claims handling processes.
January 19, 2026
Remind policyholders: Winter safety must continueWith winter in full swing — and the upcoming thawing and refreezing cycles in the months ahead — workplace safety should be paramount.
January 19, 2026
SFM at industry events: First half of 2026SFM is planning to participate in several industry events at the beginning of 2026.
January 19, 2026
Underwriter accomplishments: Second half of 2025Get news about SFM's underwriting team.
January 12, 2026
Prevent litigation, stay in contact with injured employeesMany litigated workers’ compensation cases could have been avoided if the employer had taken the time to show concern for the employee’s welfare during the early stages of the claim.
