Chris Cabral, Chief Administrative Officer, Nation's Finest

“Sam Brown and the Rancho Mesa team are excellent to work with. Sam is knowledgeable, approachable, and a pleasure to work with. There are a lot of insurance options, but Nation’s Finest has found a home with Rancho Mesa. We know we can rely on their team for prompt service and quick replies to our (many!) questions. We would recommend Sam Brown to other nonprofits searching for great rates and great customer service.”

Melissa Schmitz, Bert W Salas
”I just want to take a moment and thank Rancho Mesa for your awesome customer service! It doesn't matter who I talk to.  I always get a response in a timely manner.”

Joan McKinney, Vocational Visions
“We have selected Rancho Mesa as our vendor of the year!  You got us connected to Philadelphia and the GPS for our vehicles and now the huge savings for our worker’s comp insurance! ”

Susan Park, High Tech High
“Sam - Thank you for your guidance through the development of our student internship protocols and other topics. I appreciate your knowledge and the clarity you brought to each discussion.  Alyssa - You have been an amazing resource and support for our anti-harassment and mandated reporter training rollout. Thank you again and again for your availability and responsiveness.”

Valerie MacAdam, Rancho Del Oro Landscape
“I appreciated the optional views you recommended and felt your knowledge and delivery was exceptional.”

Tony Ortega, South Bay Salt Works
“We would like to thank you for your time, service, and efforts in accommodating all of our needs here at South Bay Salt Works. We have been fortunate to have such a valuable relationship with Rancho Mesa Insurance and you have been an excellent Account Manager in maintaining our account and keeping us in line with all of the requirements that are needed for insurance purposes.”

Krissa Wright, American Sheet Metal
“Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is always looking for new and innovative ways to provide value to their clients.  Their turnaround time on anything is second to none and they make it a habit of going above and beyond.  It has been a pleasure working with them and the amazing staff they employ for over 15 years now.”

Jill Jimenez, Minegar Contracting
“Rancho Mesa isn’t your typical insurance broker that meets with you once when it’s time to renew, shakes some hands, and gets you to sign some paperwork. The team at Rancho Mesa checks in multiple times a year to see how they can help and what they can do to better support the needs of your company. Rancho Mesa offers a personalized experience that is unique to the insurance industry and is unmatched by any other broker we’ve ever met.”

John Peek, Peek Brothers Painting

“I have been with “Team” Rancho Mesa for close to 20 years.

As you can imagine, as a small business over that period of time, I have experienced ups and downs. I met Daniel Frazee back when I was with another broker. Dan was so conscientious and consistent with a helpful, “How can I serve” attitude in my painting industry association that, when the time came to switch brokers, it was a no brainer. 

Through thick and thin and the ups and downs of navigating the choppy waters of workers comp and general liability, Rancho has been so helpful to me. Some brokers treat you like a hot potato when the going gets a little rough; but that has never been the case with Rancho Mesa. They are an integral part of my team. 

Over the past few years, Daniel has handed me to Casey Craig. The transition has been seamless and Casey has been as attentive and as attentive as Daniel has always been.

The whole team is just “on it” Vickie on certs; Alyssa on making sure we are educated; Jim on helping me navigate workers comp and Kelsey on managing our account… all the folks are a real joy to work with.”

Carol Falcon, Custom Installations Inc.

“Our company has been a client with Rancho Mesa for 8 years. In those 8 years they have always made sure all our business requirements were met. Such as providing us with timely certificate of insurance for our job sites, assisting us with special requests as they would arise. Their entire staff has been professional and friendly. Taking the time and consideration to all matters at hand.”

David Carucci, United Cerebal Palsy of San Diego County

“Since we have been a client of Rancho Mesa, Dave Garcia and his staff have helped us here at UCP be better at managing our employee needs for safety training and injury awareness. They have on many occasions brought us new and innovative ways to manage our insurance costs, keep our staff safe and make certain that we are always in a position to point our efforts at what matters the most … serving persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families here in our community. In plain English, they are innovative, professional and they care!”

Chrissy Torres, New Wave Electric

“Alyssa Burley has held my hand throughout the implementation and completion of administering the anti-harassment training to NWEC. I’m sincerely grateful for her prompt and friendly assistance.”

Chris Fife, Executive Director, Pathfinder Ranch

"Rancho Mesa has gone above and beyond by making high quality employee training available through the Risk Management System. The Harassment Training Course was outstanding and makes a big difference for a non-profit organization such as ours."

Jeff Restine, Fuller Electric

“Kim Vasquez, along with the rest of the Rancho Mesa team, have been so amazing to work with over the years I don’t know what we would do without them.  The attention to detail and quick turnaround times are essential to our success in the fast paced world of electrical contracting and construction.  The family style environment that has been created makes it so comfortable to navigate the complex insurance world.  Thank you Rancho Mesa!”

Bree McNamara, McNamara Pump & Electric

“We have been doing business with Jeremy and his team at Rancho Mesa for years, he’s made our company feel at ease with the ever-changing insurance needs for our construction company. The staff we’ve had an opportunity to work with has always had prompt communication and are easy to work with. As a small Mom & Pop Construction Company we know we’re getting competitive pricing to help keep our cost down but maximize our coverage annually and couldn’t be happier with any other insurance company. We appreciate the daily hard work of the Rancho Mesa team does for us and their contribution to helping our business thrive.”

Susan Agonia, Sterling Land Care

“Working with Jeremy and his team at Rancho Mesa over the last 13 years has been a pleasure.  Rancho Mesa’s expertise in the construction industry has really put my mind at ease that our business is well taken care of from a risk management perspective.  Thank you Jeremy & Rancho Mesa for all you do.” 

Kathleen Macka, Administrator, Avenue Home Care, Inc.

"Placing all of Avenue Home Care’s insurance needs with Rancho Mesa has been one of the best decisions for our company! I was completely lost when it came to our insurance needs and response from our previous broker to questions or needs seemed to take days. Chase has educated me regarding our various insurance needs and the Rancho Mesa office is always prompt with replies to an queries or needs. Thank you Chase and Rancho Mesa!"
 

Jim Pierce, Apex Pacific, Inc.

"We can distill all of our dealings with Rancho Mesa Insurance Services into the following statement: they follow a faithful commitment to honesty, integrity and personable business relationships.  All very real and very exceptional."

Dave Carucci, Executive Director, UCP of San Diego County
“For many years now, Dave Garcia and his staff has been a great partner with UCP.  The firm has helped us control our insurance costs with innovative programs and meticulous follow-up, and that means more dollars go into our program services through reduced premiums.  The company continues to maintain a high level of professional standards with us and is also very supportive of the mission of our agency.  We’re pleased and proud to be working with Rancho Mesa.”

Florence Andres, Associate Director of Human Resources, North County Lifeline
"Lifeline has been a client of Rancho Mesa Insurance for many years now, and I have to say, Sam Brown and his experienced team is one of the most professional and responsive insurance broker I ever dealt with. His proactive service and resourcefulness has been very helpful for our non-profit. He provides us with very detailed quotes and options to fit our specific needs. I’m always confident that he always has his clients’ best interest in mind."

Robin L. Sides, President, Industrial Commercial Systems
"My entire management team greatly appreciates the aggressive approach to finding positive insurance solutions."

Bob Caya, Jr., President, Standard Drywall
"Rancho Mesa has met our challenges with concise, knowledgeable solutions. The Rancho Mesa team is a diligent and tenacious member of the insurance industry."

John Darlington, Director of Commercial Construction, Stellar Solar

“I wanted to reach out to you and tell you how much we appreciate your team… and, for me, Christina [Haake] in particular. We always send her contracts, requirements, etc. and she is SO on top of her game. She jumps through hoops I don’t think is fair most times… never complains and does a spectacular job!“

Barbara Taylor, Accounting Manager, Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen

“Jim has been a great resource for our remodeling company! His vast experience coupled with his ability to explain the complex world of worker's compensation has been extremely helpful. The nuances of insurance can be brain numbing, but Jim does a great job staying focused on the issue at hand and offering his advice. Jim even attended our Project Manager meeting to discuss our safety culture and to field questions. This was greatly successful as Jim can speak from a lot of experience and has many examples to give. We love working with Jim and highly recommend his service.”

Dan Durkin, VP Finance, Rancho West Landscape, Inc.

“Jim has been a great resource for me. He is very good at explaining the process in standard English and not all the abbreviations the adjusters use. I wish we started working with your team sooner. Just good to know we made the right choice this year. Thanks for all your help.”

Deedre Robles, Chief Financial Officer, Center For Community Solutions

“CCS has partnered with Rancho Mesa and Sam Brown since 2011.  Sam has been an incredible support to CCS, as we navigate the complexities of risk management and the insurance world.  He ensures we have the most up-to-date information to make informed decisions concerning insurance coverage, while also taking the time to understand the needs and compliance requirements related to our nonprofit organization. 

He and the entire team are patient and professional with the numerous questions and requests we regularly have for them.  We are extremely grateful to have such an amazing team ensuring we have the best possible coverage. Thank you Sam Brown, Claudia Garczewski, and the entire Rancho Mesa team for your outstanding service!”

Lane Avery, The Ocean Institute

"Sam Brown has been a valued insurance partner for the Ocean Institute for several years. We have complex land and maritime operations, requiring extensive industry knowledge and mastery of details. Sam has supported us by providing timely and thoughtful responses as well as alternative approaches. It is a pleasure to work with Sam and the team and Rancho Mesa."

Jodie Saunderson, Orange County Rescue Mission

“Sam Brown has been a wonderful business partner for the Orange County Rescue Mission. I know I can count on Sam to answer my questions and assist me in navigating even the most complex work injury cases. I highly recommend Sam Brown and the team at Rancho Mesa.”

Pebbles Dumon, CFO, Adjoin

“[Adjoin] has partnered with Sam Brown/Rancho Mesa Insurance Services for our Workers Compensation policy since July 2013. In the five plus years of this partnership, we have maintained a long-term relationship with one insurance carrier and Sam continues to actively manage our account resulting in steady or reduced premiums. We appreciate that Sam’s commitment to [Adjoin] has not wavered over the years.”

Kami Elam, The HVAC Exchange, Inc. 

"For the first time, the HVAC Exchange, Inc. has not only MORE insurance coverage but also more appropriate insurance coverage for LESS money! Kevin is a total professional. I have tremendous gratitude for Kevin and I am excited to say he makes my job easier."

Julie Romero, AMC

"What I loved about my experience is Jim didn’t just tell me what needed to be done and then hang up, he instead stayed on the phone with me while we found a medical center for the employee. He let me know what forms I needed to fill out, helped me find them and instructed me on who they would need to go to. He took me through the process step by step, even instructed me on the importance of the employers interview, telling me what questions to ask and how detailed they needed to be. I truly felt like I had a partner! He also took the time to tell me what will need to be done in the next few steps and assured me that if I had any questions, he was there for me.  I loved the customer service."

Mark Draper, Chief Financial Officer, Apex Mechanical Systems, Inc.
”Your team addressed a number of my 'special cases', handling them with the utmost care and in the process directly taking them off my plate to solve and freeing up my time to focus on other crucial areas of the business, outstanding."

Andrew Moreno, President, Able Heating & Air Conditioning

“We work in an industry where insurance procurement can be a challenge and having a partnership like Rancho Mesa and Kevin Howard really helps. We have seen our experience mod rate drop on a very rapid decline. With our type of work if your XMOD gets over 1.00 you can lose a job so it’s important. We lean on Rancho Mesa quite a bit. Risk management is not what we do. We build things so we love leaning on their expertise."

Forrest Higgins, III, CFO, Boys & Girls Club of East County

"I really appreciate all that you do for our kids and their families."

Jeanne Reinholz, Associate Mechanical Contractors

"AMC has partnered with Rancho Mesa Insurance for over 11 years and it’s through our one on one relationship, their dedication to integrity and service as well as an outstanding risk management approach that AMC has been able to focus and excel in the construction industry.  We trust our insurance business to Rancho Mesa!"

Theresa Brennan, Urban Habitat

"Switching insurance companies can seem daunting – after all, in the end it’s always a numbers game.  But switching to Rancho Mesa was by far the best and easiest decision I have ever made.  There is not one question or concern that Rancho Mesa can’t answer or solve.  Insurance is one of those things you don’t need until you do; and Yvonne and Drew have been there every step of the way, to ensure that my employees, assets, clients and company stay protected and covered.  Thanks Yvonne and Drew for being more than just my insurance company, but for being part of the Urban Habitat family.”

Rick Kail, Controller, Ickler Electric

"I would like to give a big thank you for all Vicki Painter does for us every day. There are some days she has gotten 6 or more requests for certificates of insurance for new projects in rapid order, all of which were “rush”. She always completes each COI in a timely manner and even uploads and forwards the rush certificates directly to the General Contractor’s, so we start without delay."

Mike Austin, CFO, Friendship Shelter, Inc.

"Friendship Shelter is fortunate in the worker safety arena - we don’t get injured very often. When something does happen, though, it’s a little bit of a scramble. In mid-2017 our maintenance manager was cut on the job operating a circular saw. I got the call and the question – where do I go? “Circular saw”creates a serious mental picture. I called Sam Brown at Rancho Mesa who responded in moments with the Kaiser On-the-Job location nearest  our employee and treatment was rendered soon thereafter. In the end, there was no loss of limb or even lost time, but Rancho Mesa treated it like it was a major incident. That’s the kind of treatment we get no matter what the issue and why we love Rancho Mesa."

Melissa Rogers, Lunstrum Windows & Doors

"Christina Haake, at Rancho Mesa, has been an extremely helpful business partner when navigating through the wide array of insurance requirements needed on all our different projects. She has always been super responsive, very professional, and tremendously personable. I enjoy working with her and never hesitate to call if I have any questions regarding our insurance."

Sean Geary, Geary Floors

"Geary Floors Inc has been in business since 1990 and before Rancho Mesa we had a different brokerage for each type of insurance.  We at first used Rancho Mesa Insurance for Workers Compensation Insurance.  Now, they do our Workers Compensation, Liability, Auto, Health, and Bonding.  My broker Kevin has even become one of my best friends. I look forward to our lunch meetings where he informs me of all that is new in the insurance world.  I would recommend them to anyone."

Kelly Terrell, Huntington Hardware

"It feels like Kevin and Christina are in the next building with how fast they respond, and how diligent they are with getting us answers. We don’t have many insurance claims and that is attributed to the ongoing efforts of Kevin and Rancho Mesa keeping us in the know about changes in our industry. One of One is a perfect way to describe RM. There is no one else like them around.”

Steve Hollingsworth, Director of Enterprise Risk Management, Hawthorne Machinery, Co.

"Matt Gaynor and his team at Rancho Mesa Insurance Services has been our “Go-To” business partner for many years now and has never failed to deliver surety solutions to the various and sometimes complex bond requirements that have come our way. Whether we require support in the U.S. or internationally, Matt and his team at Rancho Mesa gets our Bonds to us in an extremely timely and highly personal manner!"
 

Any Ferrell, Environmental Concepts Landscape Management, Inc.

“Thanks for all your help – the resources available have been great!”

Jill Jimenez, Minegar Contracting, Inc.

"Vicki Painter at Rancho Mesa is amazing!  I always feel confident telling our clients that they will have a certificate shortly because it's a fact.  Vicki produces certificates accurately and efficiently.  It's an item that I can check off my list once I email the request to her because I know it's going to get done and it's going to get done correctly!"

Julie Romero, AMC

"Thank you again Sam. You and your team are truly exceptionable!"

Mark Schroeder, President, Mark Schroeder & Company

"It has been a great pleasure to work with the team at Rancho Mesa regarding our Workers Comp Policy. Drew and team worked hard to keep our rates affordable. Needless to say we are very pleased that we switched to Rancho Mesa."

Nicole Donnelly, President, Miramar Kitchen & Bath

"The services of my insurance agent, Jeremy Hoolihan, have exceeded my expectations. His knowledgeable expertise is evident in his work. My questions never go unanswered thanks to his excellent communication skills. Additionally, Jeremy has remained very supportive, always keeping my best interest in mind. After many years of battling with difficult insurance companies, I have finally found a company that works for me and strives to meet my needs. I highly recommend Rancho Mesa Insurance Services Inc. and Jeremy Hoolihan to anyone who is looking for an exceptional insurance company."

Laurie Fleischmann, Controller, Jackson Design & Remodeling

"As the new Financial Controller for Jackson Design and Remodeling I was excited to have the opportunity to present my professional network relationships to my new employer, including an insurance broker I had worked with for over 10 years, BUT no need to present realized when I was introduced to Jeremy, John and Alyssa of Rancho Mesa Insurance services. During the company insurance review and renewal time Jeremy quickly won me over with his people skills, delivering a sense of putting the client first and a show of great customer service through the introduction of John and his quick responses and Alyssa with her risk management tool kit. John Parker, Alyssa Burley and Jeremy Hoolihan listen to our needs and provide the best solutions to any problem or coverage need at hand. Technical knowledge, high energy, persistence and honesty are all very important to me, and Rancho Mesa has not missed a beat."

Kevin Thunder, Thunder-Jones Contracting Group, Inc.

“Rancho Mesa’s diligence has consistently  provided us with top tier insurance coverage at great rates. Also their excellent, friendly  service  and attention to detail makes  quick and easy work of any  insurance issues. We are truly impressed.”
 

Marcia Dillenback, Planned Parenthood

“Sam, thank you for being a true partner the last two years. You demonstrated what a high quality broker “looks” like. We appreciate everything you did for Planned Parenthood. Thank you!”

Rebeca Valenzuela, Esq., Director of Human Resources, Toward Maximum Independence

"Having Rancho Mesa in our corner makes us feel safe, knowledgeable, and confident in daily business operations. Thank you!"

Tracy Strahl, South Bay Salt Works

"We had some unique coverages that we needed as part of our Workers Compensation policy and had been paying a premium for it for several years.  Sam Clayton listened to the challenge we had after contacting us on a cold call.  He then solicited insurers who previously had not considered quoting our business, explained our needs and the exposure.  Ultimately he successfully placed us with an insurer who provided better service at a lower cost due to their better understanding of their exposures.  It was a win/win/win, for us, the insurer, and Rancho Mesa.  That was about a decade ago, and the relationship quickly expanded so we have all our coverages through Rancho Mesa now.  Thanks Sam, Merry and the rest of the team at Rancho Mesa for being our advocates, and part of the South Bay Salt Works team!"

Julie Schacht, Office Manager, Bingham Plumbing & Piping

"In my experience with Rancho Mesa Insurance Service (Sam Clayton) over the past eight years has been a great experience. Bingham Plumbing & Piping, Inc. has developed a positive, personal, and reliable relationship with the Rancho Mesa Insurance Services team. They have offered Bingham Plumbing & Piping, Inc. competitive pricing and have lowered our experience MOD. We would highly recommend Rancho Mesa Insurance Services."

Bruce Neufeld, CFO, United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County

"The team you have built is top notch.  Every interaction I have with your staff has immediate responses with accurate useful information."

Joanna LaBahn Cornett, CEO, LaBahn's Landscaping

"We are excited to be a new client of Rancho Mesa! They have hit the ground running with excellence. I have been very impressed with how on top of it they are. They do everything with the utmost professionalism. I am even more thrilled that they were able to close 6 of our claims within the first 3 months."

Jill Jimenez, Minegar Contracting, Inc.

"Minegar is constantly looking to improve our safety program and Alyssa at Rancho Mesa has always been a quick, dependable resource for us. Whenever I need help with a new policy or a form I can count on Alyssa to guide me in the right direction!"

Amy Centlivre, Prime Electrical Services, Inc.

"In 2005 a young man named Sam Clayton made a cold call on a small electrical contractor Prime Electrical Services, Inc. Sam and Prime have kept that relationship since as our industry has grown and evolved. His responsiveness to our needs and questions is invaluable and we are a better company because of this."

Cheryl G. Walters, Controller, Mark Harris Plumbing

"MHP has been rewarded many times over since partnering with Sam Clayton at Rancho Mesa Insurance. He has managed our business insurance package so professionally and has been instrumental in lowering our W/C mod rates which in turn saved us a tremendous amount of money. Job well done! Since 2009 Sam has continually surpassed our expectations."

Thomas M. Doyle, CEO, Progressive Electric Co.

"I've been working with Sam and Merry at Rancho Mesa for over a decade and our relationship is more than just insurance. Their expertise within the construction arena along with their responsiveness gives me peace of mind and allows me to focus on growing my company."

Natali Navarro, Office Manager, Schnetz Landscape Inc.

“After years of open claims not being resolved and the frustration that I had to personally do all the calling and fighting for results, we decided to switch brokers to Rancho Mesa and see if they were worth it.  In the first six months of being with Rancho Mesa 80% of our claims were closed or close to being closed and the remaining ones were finally being worked on and coming to resolution.  I’ve since switched landscape companies and when I was told that I was going to be in charge of the insurance policies, I knew that I wanted to bring Rancho Mesa on board with me here, as well, and again they did not disappoint.”

Jill Jimenez, Minegar Contracting, Inc.

"Jim Malone is helping me navigate a worker's comp claim.  He is very knowledgeable his explanation of the process in layman's terms made it seem less daunting.  I was so appreciative!"

Christina Lopez, Southwest Millworks, Inc.

"The team at Rancho Mesa Insurance is always available and helpful in closing claims, thus lowering our mod rate. The weekly Risk Management Center Update emails are educational! I like the availability of webinars, since I can’t make it to the workshops. Several years ago, I moved to a new insurance company because of price only to find out the new carrier could not fulfill endorsements required by my contractors. Found myself coming right back."

Rosemari Spooner, Vice President, Spooner’s Woodworks

"We have been fortunate enough to have established a strong business relationship with Rancho Mesa for almost 10 years. We value the relationship as much as the added value of service. From our account Executive, Jeremy Hoolihan, to the support staff in all departments, they are dedicated to providing customer support above and beyond. Thank you Jeremy.......we appreciate you!"

Vicki Francis, Controller, Advance Plumbing Co.

"OneofOne is the perfect title, as I always feel as if I am their only one client because of their ability to complete all my requests timely. When I was non-compliant on a contract-required pollution policy, Sam got me one immediately."

Julie Reinhard, Vocational Visions

“I want to formally recognize Jim Malone for his superior service as a my workers’ compensation claims advocate. As many HR professionals know, it is imperative to create relationships with knowledgeable and trusted experts who can help fill in the gaps when dealing with sensitive issues. Jim has always made me feel like a priority, responding to my questions quickly, proficiently, and without making me feel like a burden. Not only is Jim thorough in his responses, Jim offers an extra touch of humanity with his congenial personality. I am grateful that Jim is working on my side.”

Bruce Neufeld, CFO, United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County

"You think outside the box and come up with ways of improving and preventing issues from arising. You are the Best!"

Eric Fulton, VP and CFO, Floyd & Howerton Plumbing Inc.

"For years now, Floyd and Howerton Plumbing has used Rancho Mesa for its insurance services. I wish I could thank everyone there at Rancho Mesa because it takes a team to get everything done. Sam, Merry and Vicki are the ones we turn to most and everything just gets done! We could not ask for more support, not only in our insurance service, but how they treat people. Sam and his team have supported our blood drives while I had leukemia, and they just came out for “Joe’s” Celebration of Life. Rancho Mesa is a true company that supports family. Most companies want to run and hide when they see insurance sales people come to their door or call on the phone - not with Rancho Mesa! They truly want the best for you and will do all they can to help."

Jorge Sanchez, President, Watersedge Landscape

"I have been in the landscape industry for over 15 years. I have worked with a few insurance agencies and none come close to Rancho Mesa Insurance. I met Drew Garcia about 2 years ago now and he has provided us with excellent service; him and his team take care of every insurance need. He has helped us save over $50,000.00/ year on insurance cost and has provided us with educational workshops and seminars that have helped us build our business. We will be working with Rancho Mesa Insurance for years to come."

Don Martin, Mr.D's Construction Services

"We have been doing business with Rancho Mesa Insurance for the past 13 years. Daniel Frazee has been a pleasure to work with over the years. He and his knowledgeable staff have been very helpful to us and our business as we face the ever changing challenges of being a business owner in the state of California. The Fact that we have had a business relationship for this long is a testimony to their Honesty and Integrity. Their Commitment to customer service and the personal attention that we are given goes above and beyond what we could have ever expected. We Look forward to continuing the wonderful relationship that we have developed over the years."

Gary Pavitt, Classy Closets

"Thanks for the service Jeremy, your team is great. 10 years of providing us the very best experience."

Jim Vitale, President, J. Vitale Landscape & Maintenance

"Rancho Mesa has been a reliable business partner to J. Vitale Landscape & Maintenance.  Their knowledge of the landscape industry has helped protect our experience MOD and insulate our insurance cost."

Kristine Buse, Modern Home Health Care

"Rancho Mesa was able to eliminate gaps created from our previous program. Not only did they enhance our coverage, they were able to do so with a reduction in pricing. We are so grateful to Chase and his team for their hard work."

Ernie Pearn, Cutting Edge Drywall

"Cutting Edge Drywall has been with Rancho Mesa Insurance since at least 2004. Prior to that, we dealt with several other Insurance companies and were just a customer. I have the utmost confidence in their ability to get us the best value. While price is important, Dan understands that value is a combination of price, service, and the quality and reputation of the insurance company. Dan has also helped us to better our safety by introducing us to a safety consultant and personal trainer which lowers our claims rate and makes us more marketable to the insurance companies. This level of service is top notch and what makes Rancho Mesa Insurance second to none!"

Yvonne Reid-Hairston, Senior Human Resources Analyst, MAAC

"When you work with Sam Brown and the team at Rancho Mesa, you are working with the best insurance brokerage in the San Diego area. They provide hands-on services to support our organization in so many ways, beyond insurance, including participating in our Safety Committee. "

Lauren Reynolds, Founder/Administrator, At Home Nursing Care

"Chase Hixson and Rancho Mesa Insurance have been an invaluable partner for our home care agency. Honest, ethical and responsible, they’ve been responsible for decreased costs, increased productivity and as a result, better pay for our employees and better care for our clients. I feel completely comfortable recommending Chase and Rancho Mesa to any business owner for great service to fulfill insurance needs. You won’t regret it."

Michael M. Chism, President, Chism Brothers Painting

"One thing I have appreciated about Daniel is that does not take our business for granted! He has faithfully, every year taken the time to sit down with me to review, explain and update (up or down) our coverages. Perhaps the highlight of my relationship with Daniel was the time he arranged for me to have lunch with him and his father. What an honor!"

Megan Hemphill, Changing Options

“We have been a client of Rancho Mesa’s for several years now. Their responsive claims handling has allowed us to reduce the impact of claims and consistently lower our premiums year over year.”

Graycia Garlough, Office Manager Asphalt & Concrete Enterprises, Inc.

"Kevin & Vicki are all over it - Vicki with the insurance certs and Kevin being on point with insurance policies & risk management. They do an awesome job, always there to help."

Deanna Thomason, Officer Manager, KT Construction, Inc.

"As a Construction Company looking to manage and control our exposure to Risk, Jeremy Hoolihan and the Rancho Mesa Insurance team have always provided complete and accurate information along with comprehensive coverage to ensure our Company is fully protected.­Jeremy's talent of shopping the marketplace to offer our company various options and price points prior to our annual renewal is what I've come to rely upon. "

Florence Andres, Associate Director of Human Resources, North County Lifeline

"Rancho Mesa is a true professional Insurance broker who really is concerned about their customer’s interest. They make sure that we thoroughly understand the terms of our insurance policies...help us manage open claims resulting in reduced WC xmod and lower premium-more savings for our non-profit! They provide helpful and informative trainings on employment and workplace safety. I personally like the various video trainings on Rancho Mesa’s website."

Josh Flud, President, Bull Fence, Inc.

"In business it's important to find people you can count on.  You can always count on Matt, Kathy, and the bond department at Rancho Mesa."

Chris Fife, Executive Director, Pathfinder Ranch

"Our experience with Rancho Mesa has been nothing but positive. I have been pleasantly surprised by the caring and personal service we have received. Our broker Chase has been there for us at every turn and has exceed our expectations."

Rick Kail, Controller, Ickler Electric

"Matt worked tirelessly with us to expand our bonding capacity on a late $4 million change order for our ViaSat project. He juggled dealing with our owner, project manager, general contractor and the bonding company to resolve all the requirements and issues. Big thanks to Matt for his help."

Jessica Romo, Corporate Secretary, Spring Valley Insulation Contractors, Inc.

"Although Spring Valley Insulation Contractors has been in business since 1963, as of 1999 there had always been the same insurance agent. My oneofone moment with Rancho Mesa was when Kevin Howard came into our office and truly educated us on what the power of being proactive in regards to our experience modification rate. Since that day, he has made it an enjoyable task to become wholeheartedly involved in keeping our rate down!"

Mark Myland, Care-A-Van

"Through his never-ending persistence, Sam Brown was the only broker that came through with the perfect fit for our workers' compensation needs. He helped us prepare for an OSHA audit and wrote a letter to our carrier explaining our unique situation, which saved us $10,000. I would highly recommend starting with Rancho Mesa and Sam Brown whenever looking for your insurance needs; you won’t be disappointed."

Rachel Davis, Waldorf School of San Diego

“Thank you so much for all of your support with this audit. Not having our business manager has created a lot of stress but knowing that we have Rancho Mesa's support offered us peace of mind and we are incredibly grateful.”

Kristen Wise, Safeway Electric

“HR Advantage was GREAT! They were very well informed and were able to help me navigate my question regarding Covid Emergency Sick Pay. I appreciate that we have this service so much. Thanks for referring me to them.“

Dean Schumacher, Vice President of Business Development, Watkins Landmark Construction

"With so many things to worry on bid day, it's nice I don't have to worry about our bid and performance bonds. Matt and the Rancho Mesa Bond Dept. are true professionals and always go above and beyond for us."

Patricia Cooper, CFO, Health Plus Home Health Care Inc.

"We have worked with Chase Hixson at Rancho Mesa Insurance since 2015 and I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Chase. He has proved himself to be very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. He works hard at securing competitive rates and once the policy is in place the work doesn’t stop there. Throughout the year Chase makes sure that the policies in effect continue to meet the needs of the company. It has been a great pleasure to partner with Chase for our insurance needs."

Kim Clark, Clark Steel Fabricators, Inc. 

"Clark Steel has been a client of Rancho Mesa Insurance since 2007 and we could not be more pleased with the service we receive.  Our agent, Sam Clayton, has extensive construction knowledge and he’s always willing to review a contract or an OCIP manual to make sure we’re able to meet our contractual obligations and to point out any potential problems.  Sam’s support group is also top notch.  Our certificate request are filled in a timely manner and we always receive a prompt response to all of our requests."

Andrew Simone, Providence Speech & Hearing Center

“Sam Brown elevated the appeal to the highest level when the state workers’ comp board wanted to change our workers’ comp class codes. He researched similar organizations, class definitions, and job duties to make the best possible argument in our favor. I’m certain he will never back down when advocating for Providence. Sam Brown’s careful attention to detail saves us money. The most recent example is an $18,000 error on our Workers’ Compensation audit. Thank you, Sam!”

Mark Girard, CEO, Habitat Restoration Sciences, Inc.

“Drew and the Rancho Mesa team continue to be a strong and trustworthy advocate for us. Over the years, we have implemented several of their programs including - Mobility & Stretch and we use their Risk Management center for managing our safety documentation. We appreciate all of the resources offered by Rancho Mesa, along with the personal attention our company receives. Drew is passionate about his work and about helping companies like ours to always work towards improving our exMOD. In addition, he develops new and relevant safety training/workshops for our industry and he brings competitive pricing to the table each year for our renewal.”

Dennis Haggar, Director of Human Resources, Interfaith Community Services

“Rancho Mesa’s support and commitment towards our agency’s risk management goals has been unwavering since day one! We’ve been fortunate to have Sam Brown actively involved with our safety committee, where he has shared his knowledge and expertise of workers’ compensation trends and best workplace safety practices to further educate and raise awareness within our organization, contributing towards the reduction in our ex mod rating! We greatly value this partnership with Rancho Mesa and their efforts to better our organization.”

Susan Baldassari, Sr, Accountant, Standard Drywall Inc.

“Standard Drywall, Inc. is proud to give a testimonial for Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. as we have been teaming up with Dave Garcia and Kim Vasquez since 1990.  Rancho Mesa has been a true partner in our tremendous growth throughout the years as they serve all 7 of our Offices throughout the United States.”

Deanna Thomason, Office Manager, KT Construction, Inc.

"Their timeliness of providing Certificate of Insurance coverage to our clients surpasses our expectations."

Jill Jimenez, Minegar Contracting, Inc.

"Kim Vasquez is my "go to" person for almost anything insurance related; whether it's a question about an injured worker, I need help calculating OCIP rates, or I need to inquire about a subcontractor's insurance coverages.  She's so patient, always willing to help and offer advice, and I appreciate her so much!"

John R. Padilla, John Padilla Plumbing Heating & Air, Inc.

"Jeremy Hoolihan and his team are the best! It seems like they handle our account only; and whenever we call, there is never any hesitation just results; and that’s a good feeling. On several occasions we needed additional insured certificates for our customers to be able to do the work and upon request it’s sent to us and our customer. Great Service!!!  Thank you Rancho Mesa Insurance Services."

Tyler Rogers, Controller, Heritage Landscape Services, Inc.

“Rancho Mesa provides the services and perspective that Heritage needs to manage risk.  Drew knows the landscape industry and we consider Rancho Mesa a valuable business partner to our company.”

Jon Parry, General Manager, Bemus Landscape

"Drew takes a proactive approach in understanding the landscape industry as it relates to insurance.  The Rancho Mesa team has been a reliable and responsive partner to Bemus Landscape."

Angela Andrews, Vice President, True Lawn Care, Inc.

"Drew has taken the time to fully understand the landscape industry and specific risks associated with True Lawn Care.  We truly benefited from Rancho Mesa’s claims advocacy program and our Experience MOD dropped 40 points resulting in a significant savings in the year to come.  We value their partnership and commitment to knowing the Landscape Industry."

Forrest Higgins, III, CFO, Boys & Girls Club of East County

"Thank you on behalf of our children. Thank YOU for your investment on behalf of Mark Harris Plumbing, True Lawn Care and J. Vitale Landscape & Maintenance. Because of your investment, we are able to make more programs, fun and memories possible for the over 2,000 members we serve each year around the community!"

Craig Gerber, President, Landcare Logic

"Drew has specific knowledge of the landscape industry and his service plan for Landcare Logic has road mapped our ability to control our risk and help our bottom line.  Rancho Mesa is a partner to our business.  Thank you to the Rancho Mesa team!"

Dennis Haggar, Director of Human Resources, Interfaith Community Services
"I’ve had the privilege of working with Sam as our Insurance Broker since 2011 (when we became a client). Without a doubt, he’s always gone above and beyond in satisfying our unique and ever demanding insurance requirements, quickly performing agency-critical requests with little or no notice. Very knowledgeable, always available and extremely professional. Sam and the team at Rancho have always exceeded our expectations. I’ve been extremely pleased with Sam and his quality of work, ethics, and integrity, and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a hard working broker to look out for the best interests of their organization."

Susan Baldassari, Sr, Accountant, Standard Drywall Inc.

"They have provided knowledge and support throughout the years as we work on some of the largest construction sites in the USA.  They have partnered with us as we have grown and as the Industry changes with all of the new Insurance Requirements and OCIP/CCIP work being performed and we are proud to say that they have never let us down.   We believe that statement speaks for itself! Here’s to growing America!"

Brian Conners, Peak Landscaping, Inc.
"Rancho Mesa’s strategies help control our insurance costs, both now and into the future. The feeling of having control over a very large line item is a welcome change. A big thank you to Rancho Mesa!”

Rebecca Ground, Minegar Contracting, Inc.
"I appreciate the info you sent...We love all of the resources you guys provide!"

Sherif Philobos, Community Access Network
"First, I want to thank you for sending these Weekly Risk Management Updates, they are very informative and helpful.  The “Active Shooter” article in this week’s update is very good and it would be very beneficial for our employees to read and learn about this subject."

Arnulfo Manriquez, President & CEO, MAAC
"Thank you so much for your incredible support of MAAC and our ongoing work to help families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency in San Diego County."

Betsy McClain, President, Advanced Plumbing Systems, Inc.
"Matt and the Rancho Mesa team work hard as our trusted partner to provide a very competitive bonding program to ensure we are successful."