California Department of Insurance

Property Insurance in California Continues to be a Ticking Time Bomb

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

Insurance industry experts and legislators continue to work with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the California Department of Insurance (CDI) to address the overwhelming crisis in the insurance property market.  On March 26th, 2024, there was a public hearing to address the crisis.

Pure Premium and How It Impacts Your Company

Author, Casey Craig, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

The Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) is an agency that compiles essential data annually which determines how your Experience MOD is impacted.. These factors establish the baseline average MOD of 1.00 for California companies that produce enough payroll and premium to qualify within the guidelines. These factors can change year to year and represent a key rate trend indicator for all policyholders.

California’s Workers’ Compensation Landscape May Reach a Valley in Coming Year

Author, Drew Garcia, Vice President of the Landscape Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

The workers’ compensation market for landscape companies in California has remained in a downward trend since 2015. As a result, landscape business owners have realized lower rates and subsequently aggressive premiums. The following are some key insights to help landscape businesses prepare for their 2021 workers’ compensation insurance renewal.

Update: 8868 Class Code Changes - Proposed WCIRB Changes Awaiting Public Hearing August 3rd

Author, Chase Hixson, Account Executive, Human Services Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On August 3, 2018, the California Department of Insurance will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed changes to the 8868 Class Codes.