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Why agents trust SFM for workers’ compensation

When it comes to workers’ compensation insurance, agents count on SFM for several reasons: unparalleled service, consistent results, support for injured workers and ease of doing business.

Update on Tennessee market, claims handling

Starting Dec. 1, SFM will begin writing business with Tennessee mid-market employers, further expanding SFM’s presence as it continues to gain a greater portion of the state’s market share. At that time, SFM will also start handling Tennessee claims in-house.

Universal login for SFM portals launches Oct. 30

Starting Oct. 30, users of SFM web portals will log in with their email addresses rather than usernames.

SFM Agency Manager offers 24/7 access to a wide range of features

Our online tool for agents, SFM Agency Manager (SAM), offers a variety of convenient features for your team.

Injuries while entering and leaving the workplace: A primer

State law requires that employers provide safe, well-maintained and accessible routes for employees to and from their parked vehicles into their place of work.

Update for Minnesota zero estimated exposure work comp policies

Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session resulted in a big change for small-business owners that provide building construction or improvement services.

SFM promotes Amanda Aponte to Executive Vice President

SFM has promoted Amanda Aponte to Executive Vice President, effective Sept. 8, 2025.

Minnesota Paid Leave law and work comp
Minnesota Paid Leave law and work comp

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, a new Minnesota Paid Leave law goes into effect. See how it interacts with workers' compensation.

Understanding strain and sprain injuries
Understanding strain and sprain injuries

Sarah Wahlberg, Senior Claims Representative at SFM, discussed the differences between the two maladies. While both are soft-tissue injuries, strains are an injury to a muscle or tendon; sprains are injuries or tears to ligaments.

Strain and sprain injury effects on work comp claims
Strain and sprain injury effects on work comp claims

Holly Hansen, Senior Claims Representative, outlined when to report a claim and why, what might cause claims costs to increase and what causes work-related strain and sprain injuries to linger.

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