Category Archives: For Brokers
Voice of the Customer Survey Results Are In
The results are in, and the news is good! Nearly 900 brokers and over 4,000 policyholders completed our 6th annual Voice of the Customer survey, giving us feedback to help State Fund make improvements across the organization. The survey offers … Read more
Cannabis – A Budding Market for Workers’ Compensation Insurance
The production and sale of cannabis is a “sleeping giant” in terms of business dollars in California. Though State Fund has been providing coverage to the cannabis industry since medical marijuana was legalized in 1996, the cannabis market is expected … Read more
Saving Money and Lives Through Opioid Management
Opioid addiction and overdose are leading causes of death in the United States, according to the US Dept. of Health and Human Services. State Fund recognized the growing crisis of opioid use well ahead of the national conversation on the … Read more
Succession Planning – Who’s Going to Fill Your Shoes?
The insurance industry’s domination by baby boomers is coming to an end, yet almost 70% of brokerages do not have an active succession plan in place. Are you part of that statistic? If so, you may want to start planning … Read more
Upcoming Industry Events – See You There!
State Fund will be attending two upcoming Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California – IIABCal conferences which may leave you energized, inspired, invigorated, and tanned! InsurePATH, January 31st – February 2nd, 2018 in Fresno. Attendees can learn from experts about proven strategies … Read more
State Fund’s Annual Voice of the Customer Survey is Here
State Fund is listening. Our annual “Voice of the Customer” survey is one way we can use your feedback to improve our services and better meet your needs. The survey was released in early October. We encourage you and your … Read more
Senate Bill 189 Attempts to Rectify Assembly Bill 2883
AB 2883 legislation put us all in overdrive making sure our clients understood the bill’s impact, and took action accordingly to verify employee/owner status. Your partnership in helping our policyholders achieve compliance was critical and greatly appreciated. We were all … Read more
3 New Ways State Fund Makes Doing Business Easier
#1 – No Check? No Problem! Bind that Business! Earlier this year State Fund enhanced and streamlined our new business bind process by no longer requiring copies of checks to bind policies for brokered accounts. Now, to bind a policy … Read more
Operation Backlash – State Fund Fighting Fraud
A massive and complex fraud involving approximately 51,000 injured workers, crooked attorneys, medical doctors, chiropractors, and marketers has resulted in significant indictments and convictions earlier this year, and is beginning to move into the sentencing phase. For the past few … Read more
Finding Value in State Fund Loss Prevention Services
What if no one ever got hurt on the job? That possibility drives and inspires us. State Fund’s loss prevention experts are passionate about creating safer workplaces and helping employers make educated decisions to help control costs. Our industry-leading loss … Read more