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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Seminar 2025
Workers' Compensation Insurance Seminar
Q&A on credit
November 20, 2015 — Agents periodically ask questions about credit and credit-related issues. Credit is a very complex part of our business process and there is seldom any absolute answer as each case is unique. In this four-part series, we'll answer...
A message from CEO Kerry Barnett
August 13, 2015 — Understanding and responding to the needs of employers and injured workers is the clearest path to success.
Discounts announced for OGSERP members
July 28, 2015 — Employers who have a better-than-average loss history and meet the group program specific eligibility criteria may qualify.
October 2024 dividend FAQ
October 2024 dividend FAQ
October 2023 dividend FAQ
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October 2022 dividend FAQ
October 2022 dividend FAQ
Average weekly wage changes are effective July 1
June 29, 2017 — For only the third time in history, the AWW decreased.
Wrap-up insurance programs | an overview
September 12, 2017 — Wrap-ups, used primarily in construction projects, make it easier to control exposures.
Safety pays—again and again
September 14, 2017 — SAIF will return two dividends to its customers this year: one based on premium alone, and another based on safety performance.
Oregon OSHA’s new recordkeeping rule: what employers need to know
October 18, 2017 — Enforcement won’t begin until December 1, 2017, but it’s a good idea to get started now.
Dividend checks were mailed in mid-October
November 8, 2016 — More than 46,000 policyholders were eligible for the primary dividend.
AGC/SAIF program returns $2.5 million to participating businesses
July 14, 2016 — The program emphasizes safety awareness and injury prevention at construction workplaces.
Safety pays dividends
Employers who insure with SAIF may be eligible for two dividends this year: one based on premium, and another tied to safety performance.
CEO Kerry Barnett will address agents at the Workers' Comp Seminar
January 26, 2016 — Barnett discusses the state of SAIF and workers' comp; plus, sessions on cannabis, Total Worker Health®, and more.
A lot of life happens here
June 3, 2016 — SAIF’s new ad campaign showcases the special moments that happen only at the workplace.
Average weekly wage increases 5.6 percent
June 18, 2016 — The new rate for workers’ comp claim calculations will be $974.20 beginning July 1.
SAIF’s free ag safety and health workshops return in November
September 30, 2016 — The annual employer trainings will be held in 16 cities from November to March, including nine in Spanish.
Business Online will be unavailable on Sunday morning, July 17
July 15, 2016 — Customers will not be able to log in to Business Online from 8 a.m. to around 10 a.m.
Comp Quotes - Spring 2017
Comp Quotes - Spring 2017, agent news, CQ
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Comp Quotes - Summer 2017, agent news, CQ
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Comp Quotes - Fall 2017, agent news, CQ
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Digital Payment resources are now available for SAIF agents
April 21, 2025 — Explore features like invoice access, transaction history, and the easy-to-use quick pay option.
Two new billing plans in the region: Fiscal installment plans & front-loaded installment plans
April 21, 2025 — Prepay plans are now called regional installment plans.
Coming soon—an expanded contact center
January 21, 2025 — Centralized support to meet the needs of our policyholders, workers, agents, and business partners.
Service Center pricing for claims-related and non-rated accounts
January 21, 2025 — Affordable coverage, enhanced service, and better pricing for Oregon employers.
One Inc launch: Enhancing payment flexibility for customers
January 21, 2025 — SAIF’s new digital payment platform is scheduled to go live January 26.
Payroll inflation factor renewal
October 29, 2024 — The payroll inflation factor remains unchanged.
Our Portland and Bend offices are now open by appointment only
October 28, 2024 — Appointment scheduling lines and secure lockboxes are available to better support our customers’ needs.
SAIF’s annual agriculture safety seminars return for the 27th year
October 25, 2024 — The free trainings begin in November and run through March 2025.
SAIF declares $60 million dividend
September 4, 2024 — Dividend checks are scheduled to be mailed in October.
Announcing a new location for SAIF’s Eugene office
May 15, 2024 — SAIF's Eugene office will move to Springfield in August.
SAIF’s new AGC Filing approved by DCBS
May 9, 2024 — A new premium volume discount table has been approved by DCBS.
New rules for brewery, distillery, and winery operations and tips, automatic gratuity, and service charges effective January 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 — The revisions provide more specific and accurate classifications for these operations and clarify the applicable payroll and premium calculations.
3.C for OSC
February 1, 2024 — It’s important to ensure that the appropriate states are listed in both 3.A and 3.C on the declarations page when the policy is issued, at each renewal, and throughout the policy term.
New law amends paid time off to receive medical services
February 1, 2024 — The bill became effective January 1, 2024.
Payroll inflation factor update
November 24, 2023 — The factor for 2024 is 5% -- the same as 2023.
Employment release changes
October 26, 2023 — The changes, which went into effect on July 27, are the result of Oregon House Bill 3471.
ERM-14 form process improvement and training dates
October 23, 2023 — We will directly notify the policyholder by letter to help avoid delayed ERM-14 forms and resulting retroactive impact.
Submissions in saifQuote with 2024 proposed effective dates
October 9, 2023 — Rates will be available in early November. Until then we cannot release quotes for proposed effective dates January 1, 2024, or later.
Dividend amounts now available to agents
September 20, 2023 — Read the FAQs for details.
SAIF declares $135 million dividend
September 6, 2023 — Dividend checks are scheduled to be mailed in October.
Common questions about NCCI’s ER Mod changes
August 1, 2023 — Proposed effective date is January 1, 2024.
We’re improving safety consulting
July 31, 2023 — Two projects will help create clear expectations for consultants and clear guidance for our policyholders and strengthen collaboration with our stakeholders and business partners.
AGC retro return timeline
May 22, 2023 — The AGC group retro is evaluated every year on July 1.
SDAO to stop writing workers’ comp June 30
May 18, 2023 — The Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) will discontinue writing workers’ comp on June 30, 2023.
Kim Turner returns as director of agency program and agent experience
April 27, 2023 — Kim understands the unique needs and challenges of our agency partners.
Billing improvements are live
February 6, 2023 — They include a new invoice and changes to the “intent to cancel” notice.
Special delivery: These tips can help delivery drivers avoid painful injuries
March 27, 2023 — Check out our resources that can help deliver drivers stay safe on the job.
Time to post your OSHA 300A summary
January 11, 2023 — Our brief on-demand course and a webinar cover the basics of OSHA reporting, including what injuries to record and which forms to use.
SAIF will upgrade our saifQuote application October 26
October 25, 2022 — An upgrade to saifQuote will address the two main requests that we receive from agents.
SAIF declares $75 million dividend
September 14, 2022 — This is the 13th year in a row SAIF has been able to offer a dividend, and the 25th dividend since 1990.
Oregon OSHA adopts permanent heat and wildfire smoke rules
May 26, 2022 — Everything you need to know about the changes.
Oregon OSHA updates COVID-19 rule in response to declining cases
March 25, 2022 — Read more about the new rule and how it affects your workplace.
Making coverage more available to your small business clients
January 28, 2022 — We're changing our underwriting guidelines to allow same-day coverage in some circumstances.
The lastest on federal OSHA's Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
November 5, 2021 — Here’s what you need to know.
Payroll inflation factor to increase Jan. 1
December 2, 2021 — Voluntary market policies will be renewed with a 5% payroll inflation factor.
Keeping payroll estimates and operational information up to date
September 27, 2021 — Because of COVID, a number of employers reduced their payroll estimates.
Dividend FAQs for SAIF agents are now available
June 7, 2021 — Dividend checks are scheduled to be mailed in July.
Oregon OSHA adopts COVID-19 rule
May 6, 2021 — Here’s what you need to know.
Payroll report and audit terms
April 8, 2021 — New terminology was added when we launched our Guidewire policy and billing system.
SAIF declares $210 million dividend; second during pandemic
March 11, 2021 — This is the 12th year in a row SAIF has returned a dividend to policyholders.
DCBS approves exclusion of COVID-19 claims from rating programs
March 1, 2021 — A new unit allows insurance carriers to separately identify COVID-19 claims.
Introducing HR resources for your business
February 1, 2021 — SAIF offers resources for addressing complicated HR topics through Barran Liebman partnership.
A new web experience for our policyholders
October 28, 2020 — Paying a bill, reporting payroll, filing a claim, and changing your address has never been easier.
Introducing Agent University
October 21, 2020 — Get quickly up to speed on workers’ comp and how to submit business to SAIF.
Pure premium rate to decrease by 5.6 percent in 2021
September 14, 2020 — DCBS announced the decision last week.
Open for business? Here are 6 ways to keep employees and customers safe
May 14, 2020 — Consider these tips to prevent the spread of coronavirus as you reopen your business.
Approved for funding from the coronavirus worker safety fund?
May 9, 2020 — Here are six ways you can use it.
You can file your claim by phone
April 6, 2020 — Add telephonic filing to the list of convenient ways you can file a claim with SAIF.
Coronavirus and workers' compensation
March 11, 2020 — What employers need to know
Shedding tier restrictions for ARP
January 17, 2020 — As of January 1, we have removed the 90-day submission restriction for ARP.
10 things to know about: OSHA’s COVID-19 temporary rule
November 9, 2020 — Oregon OSHA has adopted a temporary rule to address the COVID-19 pandemic in all Oregon workplaces.
2020 calendar: Spotlight on safety
November 27, 2019 — We've got shoemakers, bakers, and worm caretakers. And loggers, pear packers, and fire trackers.
The SAIF Learning Center platform is changing
December 24, 2019 — SAIF will communicate directly with policyholders about the change.
Our Portland address is changing, but our service isn’t
February 11, 2019 — Portland office prepares for move.
New SAIF rate tier approved by DCBS
April 4, 2019 — Updated 2019 rate memo and rates by class code are now available on saif.com.
New electronic ERM-14 filing
April 9, 2019 — NCCI’s Experience Rating Ownership Submission feature expedites reporting.
Leadership changes in underwriting and premium audit at SAIF
April 26, 2019 — Laura Robison replaces Bruce Hoffman as VP of underwriting.
Conversion to our new policy and billing system is off and running
July 30, 2019 — Letters with key reminders will be mailed to all policyholders.
From the capitol | a legislative update
August 13, 2019 — Preserving SAIF's capital and strengthening Oregon’s collaborative approach to workers’ comp were major issues in the 2019 session.
Oregon employers to receive $160 million from SAIF
September 4, 2019 — SAIF declares two dividends, one based on premium and one tied to safety performance.
Good reasons to reread the FAQs about our new billing system
November 5, 2019 — Reason #1: Some policyholders will receive two invoices.
2018 agent (and employer) trainings
We’re offering a more diverse mix of trainings to better meet everyone’s needs.
Transforming how we manage claims
March 12, 2018 — An update on the change from our current structure to an “end-to-end” model
Work safe. Be well. Better manage workers’ comp.
March 16, 2018 — Sign up for quick and easy email tips to use and share.
ER mod eligibility change
May 28, 2018 — It’s the first change since 1991.