Rancho Mesa News
Client Spotlight: John Gentillon Recognized by UCP of San Diego
Author, Daniel Frazee, Executive Vice President, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
For his tireless efforts supporting United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego and their annual golf tournament, John Gentillon was recognized as their Tournament Chairman. John and his company, The Land Stewards, remain longtime supporters of UCP in his role managing the fundraising, planning, and coordination of this fantastic event.
Author, Daniel Frazee, Executive Vice President, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
For his tireless efforts supporting United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego and their annual golf tournament, John Gentillon was recognized as their Tournament Chairman. John and his company, The Land Stewards, remain longtime supporters of UCP in his role managing the fundraising, planning, and coordination of this fantastic event. The 37th Annual UCP Golf Classic was held at El Camino Country Club in Oceanside where golfers enjoyed the challenging course and were treated to dinner, a live auction hosted by Russ T. Nailz and awards banquet after their rounds. In all, the Golf Classic raised over $60,000!
The mission of UCP San Diego is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Serving the community since 1958, UCP has program centers in San Diego and Escondido along with numerous community based programs serving hundreds of local citizens on a daily basis.
Rancho Mesa Launches RM365 HRAdvantage™ Platform
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., a leading commercial insurance brokerage based in Southern California, launched its RM365 HRAdvantage™ platform in late August 2019. The platform is designed to assist business owners, human resources and office staff with navigating their employment risks through an online portal.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., a leading commercial insurance brokerage based in Southern California, launched its RM365 HRAdvantage™ platform in late August 2019. The platform is designed to assist business owners, human resources and office staff with navigating their employment risks through an online portal.
Clients enjoy unlimited access to a team of certified HR experts who can quickly answer complex human resources and compliance questions over the phone or through the online portal. They will provide their expert advice on how your company should proceed in unique situations.
Confidently manage a living employee handbook with an easy-to-use comprehensive handbook builder and receive suggested updated as laws change throughout the year.
Rely on an extensive library of human resources and compliance articles, forms, job description builder and calendar of important dates to ensure that your company is in compliance with regulations.
Develop your employees’ soft skills and ensure compliance through targeted online courses in human resources, compliance and legal issues, computer and IT, customer service, and professional development.
“Rancho Mesa saw a need and decided to offer its clients access to an online portal with expert human resources advice along with a host of other tools to assist them with their administrative duties,” said Dave Garcia, President and CEO at Rancho Mesa Insurance. “We’re confident our clients will take advantage of our new HRAdvantage resource.”
Feel confident that you have a team of HR professionals providing expertise and guidance to minimize the risks associated with employment law, safety, healthcare, and compliance.
All Rancho Mesa clients will receive login information to the RM365 HRAdvantage portal the first week of September 2019. Clients will have the opportunity to register for two overview webinars held the second week of September 2019.
To learn more about the HRAdvantage portal visit RanchoMesa.com/HRAdvantage.
Dave Garcia Joins ICW Groups’ Trusted Advisor Board
Authors, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager and Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa’s President and CEO Dave Garcia was recently invited to serve on ICW Group’s Trusted Advisor Board. The distinguished members will meet to discuss ICW Group’s role within the insurance industry and provide a broker’s perspective.
Authors, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager and Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa’s President and CEO Dave Garcia was recently invited to serve on ICW Group’s Trusted Advisor Board.
The distinguished members will meet to discuss ICW Group’s role within the insurance industry and provide a broker’s perspective.
Dave currently serves on several President Advisory Councils and is truly honored to be a member of ICW Group’s Trusted Advisor Board. “Working with and partnering with Kevin, Paul, Stephanie, and the entire ICW service team over the years has been a huge part of our success at Rancho Mesa. I’m excited for the opportunity to be a part of their Trusted Advisor Board!” says Dave Garcia.
About ICW Group
Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is the largest privately held group of insurance companies domiciled in California. Quoting more than $3 billion annually, ICW Group represents a group of Property, Auto and Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company.
Additionally, ICW Group was recently recognized as the 16th ranked carrier in Direct Work Comp premiums written nationwide. ICW Group is recognized nationally as an industry leader in helping policyholders achieve fewer and less costly claims, and is committed to meeting the needs of its policyholders and elevating the trusted agents and brokers who advise them. More information is available at www.icwgroup.com.
Are You Ready for Safe + Sound Week?
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Safe + Sound Week, organized by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) along with a number of various organizers and partners, is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the importance and successes of workplace health and safety programs. The event allows companies to share their safety practices with one another to increase workers’ safety.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
Safe + Sound Week, organized by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) along with a number of various organizers and partners, is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the importance and successes of workplace health and safety programs. The event allows companies to share their safety practices with one another to increase workers’ safety.
All organizations looking for an opportunity to recognize their commitment to safety are welcome to participate. More than 1,830 businesses are currently signed up to raise awareness about workers’ health and safety!
Your company can participate in 3 easy steps:
Plan and Promote Your Events
Recognize Your Participation
For more information, visit www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek.
Rancho Mesa's Sam Brown Appears in 'My MAAC Story' Video
Rancho Mesa’s Sam Brown, Vice President of the Human Services Group, is featured in MAAC’s recently released video “My MAAC Story - Katie.” Katie talks about her journey with MAAC and how the program taught her valuable life skills like writing a resume, opening a bank account and enrolling in a technical training course that has helped her put her life back on track. Sam Brown praises MAAC for providing programs that directly help our communities.
Rancho Mesa’s Sam Brown, Vice President of the Human Services Group, is featured in MAAC’s recently released video “My MAAC Story - Katie.”
Katie talks about her journey with MAAC and how the program taught her valuable life skills like writing a resume, opening a bank account, and enrolling in a technical training course that has helped her put her life back on track. Sam Brown praises MAAC for providing programs that directly help our communities.
Rancho Mesa is honored to partner with MAAC, as they continue to help individuals, like Katie, transform their lives and communities.
Video Provided by MAAC.
“We thank Rancho Mesa for partnering with us, as together we strive to make San Diego a better place.” - MAAC
About MAAC
In 1965, MAAC was founded upon a vision to provide a place where local families in need could find the means to self-sufficiency. Together, members from the San Diego Chapter of the GI Forum, Hermandad Mexicana, Laborer’s Local #89, Association of Mexican-American Educators, and the Council of Latin American Clubs, along with other leaders of San Diego’s Mexican American community turned their vision into reality and founded the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty.To learn more, visit www.maacproject.org.
Client Spotlight: United Cerebral Palsy San Diego Celebrates 60 Years
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County recently released a video celebrating 60 years of serving people with cerebral pasly, and other disabilities, in the San Diego community. The video highlights how UCP got its start in San Diego County, the support of the Beach & Country Guild, annual fundraising events, and the diverse programs and services they offer.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County recently released a video celebrating 60 years of serving people with cerebral pasly, and other disabilities, in the San Diego community. The video highlights how UCP got its start in San Diego County, the support of the Beach & Country Guild, annual fundraising events, and the diverse programs and services they offer.
Rancho Mesa is honored to serve as their broker and support UCP’s mission.
UCP San Diego is an agency committed to serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families since 1958.
About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego
UCP is an agency committed to serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families since 1958. The mission of UCP of San Diego County is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. By making solid steps, UCP can build a better community for all in the process. For more information, visit www.ucpsd.org.
Client Spotlight: United Cerebral Palsy Presents "Living with Cerebral Palsy"
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County serves people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and their families. Rancho Mesa is honored to serve as their broker and support the organization’s mission.
UCP recently released “Living with Cerebral Palsy,”a video that highlights a few of the people they serve.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County serves people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and their families. Rancho Mesa is honored to serve as their broker and support the organization’s mission.
UCP recently released “Living with Cerebral Palsy,”a video that highlights a few of the people they serve.
About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego
UCP is an agency committed to serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families since 1958. The mission of UCP of San Diego County is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. By making solid steps, UCP can build a better community for all in the process. For more information, visit www.ucpsd.org.
Rancho Mesa Offers Free CA-Required Supervisor and Employee Anti-Harassment Training
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., a leading commercial insurance brokerage headquartered in San Diego, CA, now offers free Anti-Harassment training to all of its clients’ supervisors and employees throughout the country in response to California’s Senate Bill 1343 (SB 1343) and Senate Bill 1300 (SB 1300). The initial deadline for this training is January 1, 2021.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 8, 2019 and has been updated for accuracy on September 12, 2019.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., a leading commercial insurance brokerage headquartered in San Diego, CA, now offers free Anti-Harassment training to all of its clients’ supervisors and employees throughout the country in response to California’s Senate Bill 1343 (SB 1343) and Senate Bill 1300 (SB 1300). The deadline for this training is January 1, 2021, according to Senate Bill 778.
The Anti-Harassment training for California managers replaces previous versions of the Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention training developed prior to the passage of SB 1343 and SB 1300. In addition to the new requirements, the revised 2-hour supervisor training also covers topics required by Assembly Bill 1825, Assembly Bill 2053, and Senate Bill 396.
The new Anti-Harassment training for employees can be used by Rancho Mesa clients throughout the country. When the employee begins the training, they will select their state to ensure they receive the correct training course. The 1-hour California employee training covers topics addressed in both SB 1343 and SB 1300.
Supervisor and employee trainings can be completed 100% online via a computer or mobile device. Certificates of completion are generated and stored for easy recordkeeping. Automatic reminders ensure supervisor and employee trainings are repeated every two years.
Webinar: How to Enroll Supervisors and Employees in the Free Online Anti-Harassment Training
This 15-minute training is designed for owners, management and human resources personnel to teach them how to:
Access the Online Portal
Add Employees/Supervisors
Register Employees/Supervisors for the Anti-Harassment Training
Initial Sessions Begin: May 8-17, 2019
This webinar is NOT the Anti-Harassment training.
“We understand the importance of having our clients trained in order to avoid discrimination and harassment in the workplace,” said David Garcia, President and CEO of Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. “That is why we have decided to offer both the supervisor and employee Anti-Harassment training free of charge for our clients. It’s just the right thing to do to ensure our clients are compliant and foster an inclusive workplace.”
In September 2018, former California Governor Jerry Brown approved SB 1343 which requires those who employ “5 or more employees, including temporary or seasonal employees, to provide at least 2 hours of sexual harassment training to all supervisory employees and at least one hour of sexual harassment training to all nonsupervisory employees by January 1, 2021, and once every 2 years thereafter, as specified,” reads the bill description.
Along the same lines as SB 1343, SB 1300 addresses unlawful employment practices of discrimination and harassment by “an employer, labor organization, employment agency, apprenticeship training program, or any training program leading to employment, to engage in harassment of an employee or other specified person.”
For questions about this training requirement or to learn how to enroll your supervisors and employees, register for the “How to Enroll Supervisors and Employees in the Online Anti-Harassment Training” webinar or contact Rancho Mesa’s Client Services Department at (619) 438-6869.
Resources:
“Free Online Anti-Harassment Training Flyer”
“Anti-Harassment Training Frequently Asked Questions”
“Ensuring CA Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training is SB 1343 Compliant,” published February 7, 2019.
“California SB 1343 Expands Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training Requirements,” published January 17, 2019
“California SB 1343 Expands Sexual Harassment Training Requirements,” published November 15, 2019.
Client Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of East County Hosts Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On Friday, April 5, 2019 the Boys & Girls Club of East County hosted their annual Youth of the Year Awards ceremony at their Clubhouse location in Santee, CA.
Plaques were awarded to children for excellence in categories ranging from leadership & character, health & life skills, arts, education & career, and sports & recreation. The ceremony is a great way to recognize distinguished youth in the community.
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On Friday, April 5, 2019 the Boys & Girls Club of East County hosted their annual Youth of the Year Awards ceremony at their Clubhouse location in Santee, CA.
Plaques were awarded to children for excellence in categories ranging from leadership & character, health & life skills, arts, education & career, and sports & recreation. The ceremony is a great way to recognize distinguished youth in the community.
Photos provided by Boys & Girls Club of East County
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of East County have been developing, implementing, and providing activities and programs to disadvantaged youth since 1961. Operating in the communities of El Cajon, Lakeside, La Mesa and Santee, the Clubs offer three full –service clubhouses with gymnasiums for children 5-10, and two Teen Centers in La Mesa and El Cajon designated for teens ages 11-18. Providing children with age appropriate activities, trained professional staff, state of the art computer labs; cool, clean, well maintained buildings and a safe, healthy atmosphere to learn and grow has been the ultimate goal of the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County. For more information, visit bgcec.org.
Rancho Mesa Builds Momentum with Release of New Video
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On April 25, 2019, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services released its highly anticipated “Building Momentum” video that highlights the firm’s emphasis on building relationships with clients and its OneofOne® motto.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On April 25, 2019, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services released its highly anticipated “Building Momentum” video that highlights the firm’s emphasis on building relationships with clients and its OneofOne® motto.
The new video comes on the heels of the company’s “Momentum: The Rancho Mesa Insurance Landscape Division Story” that debuted in January at the Leaders Forum 2019 in Aruba.
From the beginning, our goal has been to establish long-term relationships with our clients by developing solutions to their risk management needs. Long ago, we stopped measuring our risk management capabilities by industry standards and developed a shared company interest in elevating our product through creativity and communication.