Industry News
Top 5 Risk Exposures for Janitorial Service Providers
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Running a successful janitorial company means more than delivering spotless facilities. Every day, your employees work around customers, expensive property, cleaning chemicals, and equipment creating exposures that can lead to costly liability claims.
CA Workers’ Compensation Market Faces Increased Pressure Beneath Stable Surface
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Recently, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) of California released its Quarterly Experience Report that offers insight into the state of the California workers’ compensation market. While at a glance, the market may seem stable; however, there are evolving claim patterns that are creating challenges for insurers and employers alike.
WCIRB Approves Dual Wage Threshold Increases for 2026: What California Contractors Need to Know
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) has reviewed and approved a proposal to increase the hourly wage threshold for 13 out of the 16 dual wage classifications by $2 to $5 per hour that would go into effective September 1, 2026, once Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara agrees.
Doubling Down on Safety in California’s Janitorial Industry
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
For those that run janitorial businesses in California, you have probably heard the news that workers’ compensation rates are on the rise. Insurance Commissioner Lara recently approved a recommended rate increase of 8.7% on average across all classification codes effective September 1st 2025. For the janitorial industry specifically, the pure premium increase was 11%. These increases will result in higher costs for employers across the board.
A Proactive Approach to Insuring Your Commercial Property
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Wildfires in California over the last several years have had a dramatic effect on the insurance marketplace. With expected losses of the recent Los Angeles fires alone to exceed $30 Billion, insurance companies have been taking action to stop the bleeding. These actions include non-renewing policy holders in high hazard zones as well as pulling out of California all together.
Non-Owned Auto Can Be A Janitorial Company’s Hidden Nightmare
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
It is common for employees of janitorial companies to drive their own vehicles, whether that is driving to various jobsites, transporting cleaning supplies, or simply running errands. For the janitorial company, this creates what is referred to as a non-owned auto exposure.
Best Practices Approach to Insuring Janitorial Companies
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Running a successful janitorial company in California can often be cut throat. With low profit margins, janitorial companies continue to face daily challenges like increased wages and material costs, as well as aggressive competition that continues to under bid contracts. It is natural for business owners to explore ways of cutting costs to help their bottom line, but insurance should not be one of them. In fact, they should be looking to add coverages that are unique to janitorial operations and protect the long term health and viability of the company.