Category Archives: For Brokers
The Results Are In! 2018 Voice of the Customer Survey Results
Feedback can be affirming or painful. Good, bad, or ugly, we appreciate the honesty of our customers and what we learn from listening. Last fall, more than 800 brokerage employees and 5,200 policyholders completed our 7th Annual Voice of the … Read more
A Conversation with State Fund Underwriters – Communication Is Key To Supporting Our Broker Community
Underwriters Rochelle Small-Ware and Joy Macias hail from our Santa Ana office. These seasoned underwriters have a collective 30 years of experience between them, and together service one of State Fund’s largest broker books. They do it with a “can do” … Read more
Our New Employer Education Series Was A Hit!
State Fund hosted a new series of Employer Education seminars in October and November 2018. Attendees were highly engaged and eager to learn more about California’s workers’ compensation system. We launched the new series with a Workers’ Comp Basics presentation, … Read more
Do Your Clients Need a Nudge? Form 300A Due Date Fast Approaching
Employers who are subject to workplace injury and illness data reporting must submit OSHA form 300A online by March 2. This reporting regulation applies to: All California employers with 250 employees or more at any point during the calendar year. … Read more
State Fund Launches MPN Telehealth Program
We are delighted to announce the February implementation of Telehealth as a complement to our MPN on-site medical care. Telehealth delivers care remotely through the use of a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. We partnered with KuraMD, an industry leader in … Read more
2019 Changes to Experience Mod Calculations
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) approved a new method for calculating experience modifications (“X-Mod”) beginning January 1, 2019. The new formula excludes the first $250 of every claim from the calculation. This change is designed to encourage employers to … Read more
State Fund Lowers Rates for 2019
Good news for your clients! State Fund submitted an updated rate filing to the California Department of Insurance to reduce our overall rate level (base rate change) by 10.4%. The intended result is a reduction of collectible premium by 10%. … Read more
State Fund Introduces Large Account Service Plans
In October 2018, our Specialty Underwriting team launched a new customized service model for individual accounts more than $500,000 in Standard Premium. Your large account clients will now receive a customized service plan with their new business and renewal quotes. … Read more
Free Employer Education Seminars for You and Your Clients
“Workers’ Compensation Insurance is so easy to understand”, said no one ever! Because workers’ compensation insurance can be complex, State Fund offers a variety of free, in-person seminars and employer education programs to support California employers. Your clients might appreciate … Read more
State Fund to Exhibit at CCIA’s Cannabis Business Conference in Anaheim, October 22 & 23
In support of California’s cannabis industry, State Fund will be attending the California Cannabis Industry Association’s (CCIA) Cannabis Business Conference in Anaheim, October 22 and 23, 2018. We will be exhibiting at booth #614. The California Cannabis Business Conference brings together more … Read more