Jeremy Hoolihan

Best Practice Tips for Lowering Your Commercial Auto Rates

Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

For the last several years, the insurance industry has seen a significant increase in auto rates.  In 2023, the top ten auto carriers in the US all saw double digit rate increases.  This, in addition to the rate increases we’ve seen since 2018, equates to rates anywhere from 20-50% higher than we had just a few years ago.  According to US auto insurers, these rate increases are still not keeping up with the skyrocketing claim frequency and severity.  Therefore, we are likely to continue to see auto rates increase before things level off. 

The Road to Recovery: Commissioner Lara's Plan to Rescue Property Insurance in California

Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently declared property insurance a State of Emergency in CA based on a mass exodus of property insurance companies. This has allowed CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to strike a deal with insurance companies to encourage new coverage in the State. The changes are slated to go into effect by the end of 2024. However, the hope is that insurers will begin to write homeowner’s policies sooner.

Signs of a Continued Hard Property Market in 2023

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.

The Importance of a Job Hazard Analysis in the Janitorial Industry

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.

Auto Insurance Carriers Struggle With Effects of Inflation

Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Inflation continues to plague our nation with no end in sight. With a consumer price index (CPI) reaching as high as 9.1% in July of 2022, the trickledown effect is far reaching. In the second quarter of 2022, the auto insurance marketplace saw a loss ratio of 78.4%. This is quite a spike compared to the average loss ratio of 65% between the years of 2016-2020. Inflation is not the only contributing factor to the challenges within the auto insurance marketplace; we’ll discuss medical inflation, supply chain shortages, and labor shortages.

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California Insurance Commissioner Leaves Workers’ Comp Rates Flat

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara released a statement that he is rejecting the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau’s (WCIRB) recommended 7.6% increase in the workers’ compensation pure premium rates as well as the add-on to cover COVID-19 claim costs. The Commissioner also rejected a more modest 2.8% increase recommended by the Department of Insurance’s actuaries and the 1.4% decrease recommended by an independent actuary for the public members of the Bureau’s governing committee.

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Is Your Business Safe From a Business Email Compromise Claim?

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Cybercrimes are at an all-time high. News sources report cybercrimes almost on a daily basis with most of the press relating to company breaches and cyber extortion. However, one of the biggest cyber threats that is often overlooked is Business Email Compromise (BEC).

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How Janitorial Firms Can Avoid OSHA Fines

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Avoiding government standards in the janitorial industry can be costly in the event of an unexpected OSHA visit or after a serious injury. In an industry that generally has lean profit margins, OSHA fines could be detrimental to the stability of the business. Knowing the most common OSHA violations and protecting your business from them can help insulate your organization from costly fines while also keeping your company safe. Here are five of the most common OSHA violations in the janitorial industry and strategies to avoid potential fines.

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Mitigate Janitorial Industry’s Employee Theft Exposure

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Employee theft can be detrimental to any business and can come in many forms. Janitorial businesses, in particular, have an inherent risk of employee theft as employees often work alone at the client’s property with little to no supervision and access to valuables. Employee theft can start with smaller items that are easily overlooked and can quickly escalate. These types of losses are not only a financial burden, but can also tarnish the business’ reputation.

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SB 93 Impacts Janitorial Companies’ Hiring Practices

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

As businesses continue moving towards fully reopening, certain California employers will be faced with reemployment or recall requirements, due to Senate Bill 93 (SB 93). SB 93 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on April 16, 2021. The law requires that covered employers offer their employees who were laid-off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, available employment based on a preference system.

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A Hardening Employment Practices Marketplace Likely to Impact Many Businesses

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

The Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) marketplace has faced a number of factors that are contributing to skyrocketing premiums and deductibles. Many insurance companies are facing the choice of whether to remain in the marketplace or exit altogether. Those willing to remain are then faced with having to consider the following changes…

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4 Key Factors in Developing a Motor Vehicle Report Program

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Auto liability is often one of the most substantial risks a business will have. Driver selection is one of the most important evaluations a business can do to prevent accidents. It’s been proven that drivers with a history of moving violations and accidents pose a higher risk for organizations. Best practices for reducing this risk allow only safe drivers to operate a company vehicle.

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Strengthen Your Risk Profile During COVID-19

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

While the effects of COVID-19 on the workers’ compensation marketplace vary among the different business sectors, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) has approved a filing that will increase the 2021 pure premium advisory rates by 2.6%. With impending rate increases on the horizon, it’s more important now than ever to be proactive when it comes to your company’s risk management program. Carriers are already tightening up their underwriting guidelines and limiting schedule credits. In order to earn the most competitive pricing possible, a business must differentiate itself from other businesses. Below are three strategies you can use to strengthen your risk profile during COVID-19.

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Critical Elements of a COVID-19 Safety Plan

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

As businesses re-open across the country, it is important that we all do our part in preventing and slowing the spread of COVID-19. For many companies in construction and those in the service industry, employees often work in close proximity with others. Keeping your workforce and the public safe should be priority number one.

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Employers Embrace Benefits of Telemedicine to Treat Work-Place Injuries

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Telemedicine is becoming prevalent in the workplace as a more efficient way to treat non-emergency type injuries. Employers, employees, and insurance companies alike are seeing the benefits of telemedicine from a convenience and efficiency standpoint.

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3 Benefits to Working with an Insurance Specialist vs. Generalist

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Most insurance agencies welcome any and all types of businesses, paying little attention to the type of business the prospect is running. These accommodating professionals will commit to quote virtually any person or business looking for insurance coverage. With this type of approach, inevitably the buyer will be working with a jack of all trades, but a master of none.

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Promoting Safe Behaviors in the Workplace

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Safety awareness is one of the most important factors in reducing workplace injuries. There are approximately three million workplace injuries, every year. This amounts to roughly 8,000 injuries per day, 350 per hour, or 6 injuries per minute. Many of these injuries are preventable. Unsafe behaviors or decisions are usually the most common contributing factors. If employees are unaware of hazards or not motivated to follow safety protocol, their behavior will expose them even more.

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Optimizing Risk Management While Reducing Gaps in Coverage

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Working within the construction unit at Rancho Mesa for over 15 years, I have developed strong long-term business relationships with my clients. As an insurance advisor, I have an obligation to insulate clients from exposures and liabilities. Many of which may remain the same from year to year. However, it is vital that business owners meet with their insurance advisor frequently, especially prior to an insurance renewal, to avoid potential gaps in coverage. Below are a few key topics that should be reviewed on a regular basis by a company’s insurance advisor. 

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