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Ep. 655 Caring for the Caregiver: Reducing the Top Three Home Care Workers’ Comp Claims
In this episode, Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Raysan Benito to discuss the three most common workers' compensation claims in the home care industry: strains and sprains, slips, trips and falls, and workplace violence. They explore practical strategies agencies can implement to reduce risk, including proactive home assessments, hands-on training, consistent documentation, and building a culture where caregivers feel empowered to speak up about safety concerns. Tune in for actionable insights that can help protect your employees, improve outcomes, and strengthen your organization's safety culture.
Ep. 647 2026 Brings Another Increase in California Tree Care Work Comp Rates
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Rory Anderson, Partner with the Tree Care Group, to talk about the increase in workers’ compensation pure premium rate for tree care businesses in California.
Ep. 638 Navigating the Future of Workers’ Compensation with Todd Lewis: Litigation Trends, AI, and Claims Management
Rancho Mesa President and CEO Dave Garcia sits down with Todd Lewis, Vice President of Claims at Republic Indemnity, to discuss the growing challenges facing California’s workers’ compensation system, including rising litigation and cumulative trauma (CT) claims. They explore how AI is helping claims organizations investigate and manage claims more effectively, along with practical strategies employers can use to reduce claim disputes, support employees, and foster a stronger workplace culture.
Ep. 628 The Evolving Workers’ Compensation Landscape with State Fund CEO Vern Steiner
Rancho Mesa President and CEO Dave Garcia speaks with California State Fund CEO Vern Steiner about the current state of California’s workers’ compensation market. They discuss key industry trends, cost drivers impacting employers, and offer considerations for the future of the workers’ compensation system in California.
Ep. 615 CA Workers’ Compensation Market Faces Increased Pressure Beneath Stable Surface
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner with the Janitorial Group, and talk about the state of California’s workers’ compensation marketplace.
Ep. 613 California’s Workers Comp Rates Poised to Increase Again: What the 10.4 Proposal Means for Landscape Employers
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley interviews Greg Garcia, Account Executive in the Landscape Group, as he talks about the recently proposed increases in workers’ compensation insurance pure premium and what it means to landscape companies.
Ep. 608 Rising Impact of Cumulative Trauma Claims in California Workers’ Compensation System
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Rancho Mesa President David Garcia to give an update on Cumulative Trauma Claims in California and what we’re doing to push for reform.
Ep. 528 Resources to Reduce the Impact of Workers Compensation Rate Increase
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss Rancho Mesa’s resources that can help to reduce the impact of California’s workers’ compensation rate increase.
Ep. 523 Signs of Future Increased Costs in Workers’ Compensation Continue
In this episode, Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard discuss California’s proposed Senate Bill 555, also known as the Workers’ Disability Adjustment Act.
Ep. 501 Grab Your Popcorn: Tracking California's Possible 11% Workers’ Comp Shift
This year, Business owners and insurance companies eagerly await important upcoming decisions from the the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau. In this episode, Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard discuss the possible pure premium rate increases and some key dates employers should know.
Ep. 498 Workers Comp Rate Increases Are Here - Are You Prepared?
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group to discuss about the workers’ compensation rate increases in California.
Ep. 439 Protecting Your HVAC and Plumbing Business with Proper Classifications
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Matt Gorham discuss how HVAC and plumbing businesses can stay protected with proper payroll classifications.
Ep. 415 Understanding the Importance of Your Workers’ Compensation Unit Stat Filing Date
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive in the Landscape Group Greg Garcia discuss the importance of your workers’ compensation unit stat filing date.
Ep. 401 Focus on Frequency with a Small Work Comp Deductible
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Landscape Group, Drew Garcia, discuss how landscape businesses can focus on their incident frequency while utilizing a small workers’ compensation deductible.
Ep. 255 Training Supervisors on Workplace Injury Protocol Can Improve Claim Outcomes
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Human Services Group Sam Brown discuss training supervisors on workplace injury protocols to improve claim outcomes.
Ep. 225 CA Insurance Commissioner Declines Work Comp Rate Increase
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Jeremy Hoolihan discuss California Insurance Commissioner Lara’s decision to reject the recommended workers’ compensation rate increase.
Ep. 201 Auto Accidents' Correlation to WC Claims
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard discuss the correlation between work-related auto accidents and workers’ compensation claims.
Ep. 192 2022 Outlook with Berkshire Hathaway
Dave Garcia, president of Rancho Mesa Insurance, interviews Margaret Hartmann, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Workers' Compensation Division at Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies. Dave talks with Margaret about what she feels are several areas of concern in 2022 that are facing businesses relative to the workers' compensation marketplace and what she feels are ways they can improve their risk profiles and mitigate those concerns.
Ep. 191 Higher Pay Can Lead to Work Comp Savings
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley, Media Communications & Client Services Manager, and Account Executive Casey Craig to talk about how higher wages can lead to workers’ compensation savings.
Ep. 186 Early Return to Work Programs - A Cost Effective Solution
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Media Communications & Client Services Coordinator Megan Lockhart discuss early return to work programs and why they are a cost effective solution for keeping workers’ compensation costs under control.
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