Human Services

Ep. 61 2021 Insurance Game Plan

Ep. 61 2021 Insurance Game Plan

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and President Dave Garcia discuss how the commercial insurance industry faired over the last year, how insurance carriers may offset losses they have experienced, and steps business owners can take to prepare for their 2021 renewal.

Ep. 54 Risk Management and the Virtual Workforce

Ep. 54 Risk Management and the Virtual Workforce

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Human Services Group Sam Brown talk about the risks employers must consider when their workforce has moved from an office environment into a virtual setting, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ep. 50 Workers' Compensation Surcharge Coming to California

Ep. 50 Workers' Compensation Surcharge Coming to California

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Construction Group Sam Clayton discuss a new workers' compensation surcharge coming to California and what it means to employers.

Ep. 43 Excess/Umbrella Rates Experience Jump

Ep. 43 Excess/Umbrella Rates Experience Jump

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and VP of the Construction Group Sam Clayton discuss the hard market for excess/umbrella occurring at a concerning rate, resulting in rising premiums, limited capacity and a restriction in terms and conditions.

Ep. 42 SB 1159 Impacts Workers' Comp Market

Ep. 42 SB 1159 Impacts Workers' Comp Market

Dave Garcia, president of Rancho Mesa Insurance and Rob Darby, president of Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies discuss what Senate Bill 1159 means for California business owners and the workers’ compensation system.

Ep. 41 (Trailer) Remote Recruiting & Company Culture Webinar

Ep. 41 (Trailer) Remote Recruiting & Company Culture Webinar

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley announces the upcoming Remote Recruiting & Company Culture Webinar on September 29, 2020 where leading human resources experts will discuss hiring strategies and best practices, effective ways to assess and evaluate talent and what you can do to attract and retain talent all while working remotely.

Ep. 36 COVID-19 Impacts on California's Workers' Compensation Marketplace

Ep. 36 COVID-19 Impacts on California's Workers' Compensation Marketplace

Dave Garcia, president of Rancho Mesa Insurance and Vern Steiner, president and CEO of State Compensation Insurance Fund discuss the impacts COVID-19 is having on the California workers' compensation marketplace.

Ep. 32 Common Sense Strategies for Buying Commercial Insurance

Ep. 32 Common Sense Strategies for Buying Commercial Insurance

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Executive Vice President Dan Frazee discuss topics to explore as one prepares for purchasing commercial insurance.

Ep. 31 Post COVID-19 XMODs Threaten Double Whammy

Ep. 31 Post COVID-19 XMODs Threaten Double Whammy

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard discuss the impact COVID-19 may have on Experience Modifications and Expected Loss Rates.

Ep. 29 Timely Reporting of Workers' Compensation Claims

Ep. 29 Timely Reporting of Workers' Compensation Claims

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Casey Craig discuss the importance of timely reporting of workers' compensation claims.

Ep. 26 Cyber Threats to Contractors

Ep. 26 Cyber Threats to Contractors

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and VP of the Construction Group Sam Clayton discuss the top 5 cyber threats for contractors.

Ep. 23 Distinguishing Good Claims Advocates from the Grea

Ep. 23 Distinguishing Good Claims Advocates from the Grea

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Workers’ Compensation Claims Advocate Jim Malone discuss the characteristics and skills that distinguish a good claims advocate from a great claims advocate.