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Author, Sam Brown, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As some company leaders may recall, since 1991, all California employers are required to maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). An IIPP is an understandable and accessible safety program tailored to a business’ operations. An effective IIPP will help an employer establish and maintain a safe workplace while setting expectations and protocols for all employees.
Author, Greg Garcia, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
When my baseball career ended in 2021, it was time for me to do something new with my life. For me the decision was easy and one that I am very grateful for. My dad, Dave Garcia started Rancho Mesa 25 years ago and throughout the years he and many others have contributed into what Rancho Mesa is today, a 16-time National Best Practices Agency. I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to join such an amazing organization.
Author, Drew Garcia, Vice President of the Landscape Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Three years ago, Rancho Mesa launched our proprietary safety KPI dashboard, consolidating experience mod and industry benchmarking reports to one working document. As a Rancho Mesa customer, you can now maximize the benefit of your safety KPI dashboard by completing our baseline training which will challenge the stakeholders in your organization to understand the key concepts this document delivers.
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The property insurance marketplace continues to be a challenging segment in 2023. With catastrophic events that have occurred over the last several years such as hurricanes, floods, wild fires, and major storms, the property marketplace has taken a huge hit that will take many years to recover. As a result, we expect property pricing to continue increasing for the foreseeable future. There are several real-world examples of the property market hardening.
Author, Andy Roberts, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Like any great match-maker, a surety bond agent needs to fully understand both parties in order to match the contractor with the right bond company.
Author, Rory Anderson, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Most tree care companies use pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other chemicals as a part of their operations. Even if the company does not offer plant health care, many tree care professionals still use hydraulic fluids, gasoline, and other fluids to operate or maintain equipment and vehicles. The use of heavy equipment and chemicals, while operating exclusively outdoors, opens the company up to environmental exposure.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications & Client Services Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Two agency leaders within Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. made a special appearance in a recent episode of the StudioOne™ Safety & Risk Management Podcast. During episode 293, Executive Vice President Daniel Frazee and Vice President of the Construction Group Sam Clayton discussed the important forms and endorsements in general liability policies.
Author, Jack Marrs, Associate Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
While an insurance agent must continually stay abreast of industry trends and market conditions, it’s equally important to educate clients on the enforce insurance policies. As a non-profit focused insurance agency, Rancho Mesa is accustomed to having important conversations with clients regarding Directors & Officers Liability insurance (D&O).
Author, Anne Wright, Surety Relationship Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
You may know that the surety client/agent/underwriter relationship is different from other lines of insurance.
Whether you are new to the bonding process, or have been doing bonded work for years, there are a handful of important items that can assist with securing the best relationship for your bonding needs. It really boils down to a few key areas: timely information, accurate information, and regular communication.
Author, Kevin Howard, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
For businesses that rely on a fleet of commercial vehicles, insurance costs can be a significant expense. Insurance carriers calculate premiums based on a variety of factors, including the age and condition of the vehicles, driver experience and record, and the frequency and distance of trips. One factor that can positively impact insurance costs is the use of global positioning systems (GPS) in commercial vehicles. Below, we will explore some of the insurance benefits of installing GPS systems in commercial vehicles.
Author, Casey Craig, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
For many foremen and superintendents, weekly tailgate meetings can feel like a task that just needs to be checked off the list. However, while the purpose of these meetings is critical for the health and well-being of fellow field employees, the time required and repetitive nature of them can create challenges. To maximize the benefits of these meetings, construction firms must be proactive and thoughtful as they develop an inventory of topics.
Author, Matt Gaynor, Director of Surety, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Several years ago, I put together an article on various credit driven surety bond offerings that require a one-page application to qualify for bonding. Quick and simple! At that time, the maximum limits offered by various carriers was $350,000 for a single bond.
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The janitorial industry faces job hazards on a daily basis. The key to running a successful and safe business is identifying hazards within the workplace well before injuries or liabilities can occur. One way to keep track and address hazards in the workplace is by creating a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). A JHA can be used to identify individual exposures to each specific jobsite and create a plan or solution to minimize these risks.
Author, Greg Garcia, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
When my baseball career ended in 2021, it was time for me to do something new with my life. For me the decision was easy and one that I am very grateful for. My dad, Dave Garcia started Rancho Mesa 25 years ago and throughout the years he and many others have contributed into what Rancho Mesa is today, a 16-time National Best Practices Agency. I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to join such an amazing organization.
Author, Sam Brown, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As non-profits and leaders of human service organizations navigate important business decisions in the face of inflation, it’s important to consider measures that can reduce inflation’s impact to an organization’s operating budget. Today, we look at inflation’s effect on workers’ compensation insurance and strategies to reduce future costs.
Author, Sam Clayton, Vice President, Construction Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
No matter what trade, contractors face environmental risks from their operations. Contactors pollution liability (CPL) insurance has now become an integral part of a contractor’s insurance program. The industry is seeing contractual requirements for this coverage from a combination of owners, developers and general contractors for projects of all sizes.
Author, Megan Lockhart, Media Communications and Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As businesses ring in the New Year, it is important for owners to note some key changes to state and local wage policies taking effect January 1, 2023.
Author, Andy Roberts, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Over the past two years, there has been a lot of talk about a looming recession. If a recession happens, its severity remains to be seen, but regardless, it is important for contractors to be taking an active approach in building their relationship with their bond company and utilizing the services of a surety specific agent.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications & Client Services Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Pay transparency is becoming more common for companies, especially as laws are being passed making variations of it a requirement. Pay transparency is the idea that employers should be open, or transparent, about what they pay their employees, and how they decide on compensation for specific roles.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications & Client Services Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The time is here for you submit your company’s OSHA 300A Form. The OSHA 300A Form is a company’s summary of work-related injuries and illnesses within a given year. Employers must electronically submit their 2022 OSHA Form 300A data to Federal OSHA by March 2, 2023.
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