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.

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.

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.

There’s Still Time to Register for the 2019 Nalp Field Trip

Want to move your landscaping business forward? Rancho Mesa is thrilled to sponsor the 2019 NALP Field Trip, August 6–7 in San Diego, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of LandCare and learn firsthand how they operate every area of their tremendously successful operation. In this short video, event presenter Marty Grunder, president and CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co. and a leading green-industry coach, shares what he’s looking to learn from the LandCare team to drive improvement at his own company and what you can, too. 

For a complete list of information about this event please visit NALP Field Trip: Frank and Marty’s Excellent Adventure or contact Lisa Wood at NALP for more details. 

NALP Field Trip Comes to San Diego!

Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa is excited to announce our sponsorship to what has been described as the “Can’t miss educational event of the summer!”

Industry icons Marty Grunder and Frank Mariani, along with host Mike Bogan of LandCare, headline an incredible opportunity for educational growth and networking. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla, CA on August 6th & 7th and there will be a special tour of the LandCare facility. 

For a complete list of information about this event please visit NALP Field Trip: Frank and Marty’s Excellent Adventure or contact Lisa Wood at NALP for more details. 

We hope to see you there!

Rancho Mesa Hosts Heat Illness Prevention Workshop

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.

Berkshire Hathaway's Zadock "Zee" Reid presented at the Heat Illness Prevention workshop hosted by Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Boys & Girls Club of East County in Santee, CA.

Zee conducted an educational and engaging workshop as he covered a variety of topics including:

• Modified Temperature Guidlines

• Pre-shift Meetings

• Supervisory Expectations

• Clarification on Access to Water

• Clarification on Access to Shade    

• Rest & Recovery periods

• Monitoring Employees

• Weather Monitoring

• High Heat Procedures

• Emergency Response

The Heat Illness Prevention workshop is part the RM365 Advantage Safety Star Program™. At the end of the workshop, attendees completed and passed the required quiz to receive credit towards the program.

It is always a pleasure having Zadock Reid educate our clients on Heat Illness Prevention. We look forward to having Zee back to conduct another interactive and engaging workshop!

For those who were unable to attend the workshop, a video is available on demand within the Risk Management Center, and can be easily accessed by using the key words “Heat Illness Prevention” in the search box. Or, it can be requested via the Workshop Video Request Form.

Rancho Mesa Co-Hosts OSHA 10 Course for Landscape Industry

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Inc.

Attendees holding certificates after completion of the OSHA 10 Course for the Landscape Industry.

On May 14 & 15, 2019 Rancho Mesa Insurance Services’ co-hosted the OSHA 10 Course for the Landscape Industry at the San Diego Christian College in Santee, CA.

The OSHA 10 Course for the Landscape Industry is a two-day training provided by Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) in partnership with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. 

Multiple companies were in attendance at the workshop, including Atlas Tree Service, Four Seasons Tree Care, Inc., Heaviland Landscape Management, Rancho West Landscape, Inc., Pacific Green Landscape, Inc., True Lawn Care, Inc., and Urban Habitat.

Art Marquez of BHHC started off the training with an introduction of the history of OSHA. Steve Hamilton taught the rest of the course covering a variety of topics such as the fatal four hazards (i.e., fall protection, caught in or between, electrical exposures, and struck-by hazards), material handling storage/use, and stairways/ladders. Steve and Art are in the Loss Control department at BHHC, which assists the insureds with safety related trainings and site inspections to ensure that they are not doing anything that would create a hazard or potential claim.

Rancho Mesa Offers Free CA-Required Supervisor and Employee Anti-Harassment Training

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.

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.

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.

Captive Resources LLC Educates Rancho Mesa Clients at Captive Insurance Workshop

Author, Lauren Stumpf , Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc .

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. hosted a Captive Insurance Workshop at the East County Boys & Girls Club in Santee, CA.

Doug Hayden from Captive Resources, LLC, discussed the captive model as a viable insurance option for local business owners. A captive is designed for companies that are not only interested in controlling insurance costs and retaining investment income, but obtaining high quality coverage and insurance related services.

About Captive Resources, LLC
Captive Resources is an independent captive consulting company providing businesses the opportunity to control their insurance costs through the creation and oversight of member-owned group captive insurance companies. They have a time-tested approach that balances potential risk, and profit, arising from businesses’ insurance programs. Rancho Mesa has partnered with Captive Resources in offering their programs to our best customers. For more information, visit www.captiveresources.com.

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Before the workshop began, Jen Murdoch announced the upcoming 2019 Golf Day hosted by East County Boys & Girls Club on July 12, 2019. For for information please visit https://bgcec.org/event/2019-golf-day/.

Vigilance Risk Solutions Returns to Provide Active Shooter Awareness and Preparedness Workshop

Author, Lauren Stumpf , Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc .

On Friday, April 5, 2019, Jon Russ from Vigilance Risk Solutions (VRS) presented the Active Shooter Awareness and Preparedness workshop for Rancho Mesa Insurance Services’ clients.

This dynamic two-hour course covered the evolution of the active shooter threat, industry trend evaluations, how to spot a potential threat, psychology of a shooter, the vigilance mindset, run-hide-fight, decision making, supervisor responsibilities and so much more.

About Vigilance Risk Solutions
VRS is a trusted team of security leaders committed to mitigating workplace violence through custom solutions that empower and increase awareness. VRS works to give organizations the necessary analysis, planning, and training to help save lives and have peace of mind.Vigilance Risk Solutions offers industry-leading threat and vulnerability assessments, emergency operations plans and workplace security programs for organizations large and small. For more information, visit www.vigilancerisk.com.

For additional resources on Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Preparedness, visit the Rancho Mesa Risk Management Center or contact us at (619) 937-0164.

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