June 9, 2022
Talking about safety: Techniques for effective safety training and communicationA 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.
June 9, 2022
Get to know an SFM employee: Sarah HunterSarah Hunter was recently promoted to SFM’s Vice President, Claims, and previously worked as Staff Counsel with SFM’s in-house law firm. We asked Sarah about her new role and her background.
June 9, 2022
Protect your workers from the threats of extreme heatPrevent heat-related illness among your employees with these tips and tools for working in extreme heat.
June 8, 2022
Workplace ergonomics: Tips to create a neutral postureRead our ergonomics in the workplace tips to learn how to adjust your work space to allow for neutral posture at work; both in and out of the office.
May 24, 2022
Work injuries among school employeesSFM conducted an in-depth study of school employees in Minnesota to learn which employees were most likely to be injured, and how. What they learned might surprise you.
April 25, 2022
Bray receives Minnesota Lawyer In-House Counsel AwardSFM Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Kathy Bray is among this year’s recipients of the Minnesota Lawyer In-House Counsel Awards.
April 18, 2022
Compensability of adverse COVID-19 vaccine reactionsU.S. employers have the right to encourage or require employees to vaccinate against COVID-19. This raises the question of compensability for adverse reactions from the COVID-19 vaccine, and related medical treatment and time lost from work. A key factor for workers’ compensation compensability is whether the vaccination was required by the employer.
April 5, 2022
Get to know a claims representative: Beth CouetteSmall Business Accounts Claims Specialist Beth Couette has worked at SFM for nine years, and in the workers’ compensation industry for 35 years. We asked Beth for some details about herself and her role.
March 24, 2022
2021 results: Remarkable performance on a solid foundation of customer serviceBy all objective measures, SFM’s financial results for 2021 are outstanding. From reaching new heights in customer retention to setting records in new business and total written premium, the company has excelled in virtually every category of performance.
March 24, 2022
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