Bloomington, MN – SFM recently announced it has promoted Sarah Hunter to Vice President, Claims, succeeding the retiring Meg Kasting.
“Sarah’s legal expertise and commitment to maintaining our high level of claims service will make her a great asset to our company and its policyholders,” said SFM Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Kaiser. “Sarah has already demonstrated leadership in areas of critical importance to the company, and we’re excited to promote her to this broader role.”
Hunter joined SFM in 2018 as staff counsel with SFM’s in-house law firm. During her time with SFM, she has represented employers in cases involving litigated claims and led the company’s internal COVID-19 response efforts. She previously worked in private practice as a defense attorney in workers’ compensation cases.
As Vice President, Claims, Hunter will oversee claim policies, education and regulatory compliance as well as the Special Investigations/Subrogation Unit and Medical Services.
“I’m looking forward to playing a leadership role in SFM’s proactive approach to claim handling,” Hunter said. “Our focus on collaboration among claims, legal and medical professionals, and doing the right thing for all parties involved helps us uphold our commitment to excellent service.”
Source: SFM Mutual