Broker Update Online is our quarterly newsletter for State Fund brokers. Each issue features timely news and information that support your brokerage’s State Fund business relationship and help you serve your clients. You may access our current and previous issues of Broker Update Online below.

2011

• Issue 4
  • State Fund Dividend Plan to Include Non-Renewing Policies
  • January Rate Filings
    Good News for your Clients, Better News for your Farm Bureau Members
  • State Fund Launches a Blog
  • California Farm Bureau Announces 2012 Broker Contest
  • Experience rating Plan - 2012 Update
  • Timely and Accurate Premium Payments
  • Key State Fund Bill Among Approved Workers' Comp Legislation
  • Farm Bureau Group Program
• Issue 3
  • State Fund Appoints Bernyce Peplowski as Medical Director
  • Proposal to Allow State Fund to Offer Out-of-State Coverage to California Employers
  • Payroll Fraud Prevention Act Aims to Curb Employee Misclassification
  • Expanded Payment Options
  • State Fund Online - One-Stop Shop for ALL Your Workers' Comp Needs
  • Do Your Clients Need Current Safety Topics?
• Issue 2
  • Are Workers' Comp Rates Too High?
  • Two Court Decisions for Injury Awards May Increase Ex-mods, Premiums
  • Proactive Unit Helps Clients Avoid Cancellation
  • Electronic Claims Kit: Quicker, Easier
  • Now Accepting American Express
  • Straight Through Renewals Join Certificates in Going Green
  • Class Codes for Policies Now All Numeric
• Issue 1
  • Claims Expertise at the Top
  • Group Insurance Changes for 2012 Offer Strength, Stability, Smooth Transitions
  • Mac Users Rejoice! State Fund Online Now Mac-Friendly, Open to Firefox
  • Activity Log Function Made More Versatile for Your Business Needs
  • Certificates of Insurance Go Green by Disposing of Duplicate Mailings
  • Continuing Education Courses: A Licensing Resource for Your Business

2010

• Issue 4
  • 2011 Rate Filing and Changes to Broker of Record Policy
  • Experience Modification Changes - Loss Free Rating
  • Reminder: New DWC Requirements are Now in Effect
  • Safety Professionals Help Your Clients Reduce Claims
  • Farm Bureau Groups Program
• Issue 3
  • The Best of the Property and Casualty Business: A Message From State Fund President and CEO Tom Rowe
  • Your State Fund Claims Liaison: Personal Service and Training
  • The Competitive Value of State Fund’s Loss Control Services
  • It Pays to Convert Clients to Groups Insurance
  • Volunteer Information: How to Help Nonprofit Clients Handle Unpaid Workers
  • Annual Report Highlights State Fund-Broker Relationship
  • Reminder: Client-Friendly Marketing Materials on State Fund Online
  • They Like Us, They Really Like Us: State Fund Wins 7 Communications Awards
  • News to You: Request Your Own Copy of Broker Update Online
• Issue 2
  • A Good Start to 2010: A Message from State Fund Interim President and CEO Doug Stewart
  • State Fund’s Rate Filing Offers Competitive Enhancements for Better-Performing Small and Midsize Clients
  • Are Your Clients Channeling? How Our MPN Can Reduce Their Premium
  • Update Roundup: The Latest on 8 Articles from Previous Issues
    • Online Submissions and Straight Through Renewals: Business Made Easy
    • State Fund Subclasses: Savings Opportunities
    • State Fund Ad Campaign: More for 2010
    • Updated Ex-Mod Formula: Changes for Clients, and a New CE Course for You
    • Medicare Mandatory Reporting for Insurers: Delayed
    • DWC “Bring ’em Back” Campaign: A Budget Victim
    • Broker Update Online Mailing List: Join In
    • Employer Education Series: Free Learning and Training Opportunities
• Issue 1
  • Stronger, Easier to Do Business, and More Customer-Focused:
    A Message from State Fund Interim President and CEO Doug Stewart
  • Introducing Faster, Easier Online Renewals
  • Faster Resolution of Audit and Billing Disputes
  • New Look, New Name for State Fund Web Site
  • About That New Surcharge on Your Clients' 2010 Policies
  • Changes in Tow: Making Sense of the New Tow-Truck Classification
  • Marketing Materials Now Available on State Fund Online
  • News Travels Fast: Get Broker Update Delivered to Your Inbox
    

2009

• Issue 4
  • Now More Than Ever: Your Trusted Partner
  • "Ex" Marks the Spot: What You Need to Know About New Changes to the Experience Modification Formula
  • A Target Market: State Fund Subclasses Reduce Your Client's Premium
  • Reminder: For Fast Results, Use State Fund's Online Submission
  • State Fund's New Ad Campaign
  • Safety Products Bring Extra Value to Your Clients
  • Start Spreading the News: Get Automatic Delivery of Broker Update
• Issue 3
  • State Fund: A Stable Provider and a Vital Asset
  • Combating Medical Cost Drivers: The Insurance Commissioner’s Plan, and Our Response
  • A Is for Audit: State Fund Earns Superior Grade in WCIRB Test Audit
  • State Offers Return to Work Reimbursement Incentives
  • Fast Track: Renewal Policies Now Accessible in 2 to 3 Days
  • Group Lookup: A Convenient Online Resource for Group Insurance
  • State Fund’s Research and Development Unit: Analyzing the Way to a Safer Workplace
• Issue 2
  • Our Promise of Stability, Security, and Service
  • Dual-Wage Construction Classes: The Importance of Keeping Time Cards
  • State Fund Ergonomics Services: Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Resources
  • New Medicare Reporting Requirements: No Impact on You or Your Clients
  • Rate Filing Update: State Fund’s July 1 Rate Increase
• Issue 1
  • A Message From the President
  • Take a Fresh Look at State Fund
  • State Fund Online: A Valuable Sales Tool
  • Online Renewals
  • Broker of Record