Two Decades of Rancho Mesa Excellence: 20 Years as a IIAB National Best Practices Agency

Author, Megan Lockhart, Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc

Rancho Mesa Insurance is incredibly proud to announce that for 20 consecutive years, it has been named an Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America's (Big “I”) Best Practices Agency.

Each year, over a thousand insurance companies throughout the nation are nominated to compete for the Best Practices award. The few hundred who achieve the designation are considered by the IIAB as elite industry leaders.

“The annual study, conducted jointly in a longstanding partnership between the Big ’I’ and Reagan Consulting for the past 33 years, provides critical performance benchmarks across agency revenue categories ranging from under $1.25 million to over $100 million,” The Big “I” said in their article.

This year, over 1,100 agencies throughout the U.S. were nominated. They are judged based on their management and financial achievements in categories such as expense distribution, profitability growth, employee compensation, technology expenses, and P&C carrier representation. Rancho Mesa was one of only 349 agencies that scored high enough to qualify as a Best Practices Agency.

“Earning our 20th consecutive Best Practices Award is an incredible honor and a reflection of the dedication, expertise, and client-first commitment of our entire team. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and service continues to set us apart and drive our success,” Rancho Mesa President David Garcia said.

Each year, the data submitted by these top-performing agencies serves as the foundation for the Big “I” Best Practices Study, which is used as a benchmark for agencies across the nation to measure their performance and adjust their businesses based on best practices guidelines.

For two decades, Rancho Mesa has consistently strived for excellence in every part of its business. Receiving the National Best Practices Agency Award year after year reaffirms its commitment as a proud leader within the insurance industry.

To learn more about what it takes to be a "Best Practices Agency," visit www.independentagent.com/best-practices.

Rancho Mesa Celebrates Partners and Clients with Fiesta Friday 2026

Author, Megan Lockhart, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On Friday, May 8, Rancho Mesa hosted its annual Fiesta Friday event on the lawn and recreational space of its Mission Valley office. Fueled by fresh tacos, live music, and cold beverages, attendees enjoyed the sunshine with a Cinco de Mayo-inspired party.

The festivities included a live band, street tacos, a churro stand, and tequila tasting. Guests socialized, enjoyed delicious food and sipped Asombroso Extra Añejo and Komos Añejo Cristalino at the tequila tasting table, and voted on their favorite.

Rancho Mesa President Dave Garcia thanked guests for attending and drew names for the raffle. Winners took home one bottle of tequila.

Rancho Mesa is grateful for the clients and partners who attended this year’s Fiesta Friday, and for making it such a success. We enjoyed spending the afternoon connecting with our guests and are thankful for their dedicated relationship to the brokerage.  

Rancho Mesa Attends the Artisans Ltd. Annual Board Meeting

On March 8-10, 2026, Construction Group Vice President, Sam Clayton, represented Rancho Mesa at the Artisans Insurance Ltd. Board of Directors Meeting in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

Artisans Insurance Ltd., a member-owned group captive, represents California trade contractors. Clayton attended the meeting to support the many clients who are members of this program.

“The Captive had another great year and declared over $6.3 million in dividends to its members,” Clayton said.

The event featured a round of golf at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, followed by the board meetings and President’s Dinner. Sam also connected with Rancho Mesa clients across a diverse range of specialties, including engineering, mechanical, painting, landscaping, and flooring.

By attending meetings such as these, Rancho Mesa ensures we are well informed on the insurance changes that affect our clients.