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.

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.

Rancho Mesa Hosts From Hire to Fire Workshop

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

On Friday February 8, 2019, Rancho Mesa hosted their second workshop of the year at the San Diego Christian College in Santee, CA.

The informative From Hire to Fire: Avoiding the Top 10 Legal Mistakes workshop was presented by Chris Frank, the founder of C Frank HR Consulting. The workshop sparked many questions and discussions of owners, human resource personnel, and office managers who attended.

Attendees walked away with a better understanding of current employment laws, how to minimize legal exposure for their company, and how they can apply law knowledge to effectively coach managers/supervisors and lead employees.

If you missed this workshop, a video of the presentation will be available through the Risk Management Center, along with a downloadable version of the presentation slides and handouts.

Contact Alyssa Burley at (619) 438-6869 for more information about Rancho Mesa’s upcoming workshops and webinars.

Rancho Mesa Kicks Off the Year With First Workshop

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

On Friday, January 11, 2019, Rancho Mesa hosted their first workshop of the year: Cal/OSHA: Enforcement vs. Consultation. The workshop took place at San Diego Christian College in Santee, CA. 

Area Manager of the Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Branch, Carmen H. Cisneros, delivered an informative presentation on the various services Cal/OSHA provides for companies. Instead of employers dreading Cal/OSHA visits, her goal is to educate business leaders and have them work side-by-side with Cal/OSHA to create a better workplace safety environment. She covered topics such as, onsite assistance, partnership programs, top 10 Cal/OSHA citations, and resources that OSHA provides.

Attendees came away with a better understanding of the various ways they can utilize Cal/OSHA for the benefit of their company’s safety. Carmen suggests scheduling an onsite consultation with Cal/OSHA so a company can correct any problems, rather than have a hazard detected during inspection; resulting in fines.

If you missed this workshop and want to learn more about the services available, contact CAL/OSHA at (619) 767-2060 to set up a one-on-one meeting with Area Manager of the Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Branch, Carmen H. Cisneros. If you are outside of the San Diego area, click here to find the Cal/OSHA Consultation area office closest to you.

Contact Alyssa Burley at (619) 438-6869 for more information about upcoming workshops.

Click here for a helpful article written by Rancho Mesa’s Vice President of the Construction Group, Sam Clayton, outlining key steps to take before, during, and after an OSHA visit.

Rancho Mesa and TASC Team Up to Provide an Employee Benefits Compliance Workshop

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Shane Medlin from Rancho Mesa Insurance giving a presentation at the Employee Benefits Compliance workshop.

On Thursday, August 30, 2018, Rancho Mesa's Shane Medlin and Barbara Ciudad from Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) discussed Employee Benefits Compliance Topics at the workshop for Rancho Mesa Insurance Services clients.

The workshop was designed to discuss frequently missed employer requirements within COBRA, ERISA requirements and summary plan descriptions.

A video of the workshop will be available on-demand via the Risk Management Center, within a few weeks.

About Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC)
TASC is proud to provide administrative services that are second to none. Comprehensive, competitive, and dependable, its nationally known products have grown to dominate the industry over the past 40 years. With more than 21 innovative service offerings, we confidently serve businesses of all sizes in all 50 states. Last year our annual revenue exceeded a robust $100 million. All this is possible thanks to TASC's team of dedicated professionals, made up of 7,600 field representatives and more than 900 associates at our Madison, Wisconsin, campus and remote locations. For more information, visit www.tasconline.com.

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Whitney Chiriboga

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Whitney Chiriboga who is working at the front desk and in the certificate department.

Whitney's customer service experience makes her a perfect fit for Rancho Mesa's front desk and certificate department.

Whitney was born and raised in San Diego. She grew up playing tennis and moved to Northern California to attend Sonoma State University where she graduated in 2017. She traveled for a month in Europe after graduating and besides traveling, loves spending time with friends and family and being near the beach, as much as possible.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Whitney Chiriboga to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Erin Thomas

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Erin Thomas, an Employee Benefits Account Coordinator.

With a background in employee benefits, Erin brings the knowledge needed to assist Debbie Milburn with the day to day paperwork involved with administering employee benefits. 

Erin was born and raised in San Diego. She graduated from San Diego State University in 2015. And, she currently lives in La Mesa with her husband Kyle, son Jaxon, and their dog Stella. She enjoys camping, traveling, and anything that takes her outdoors.  Her favorite destinations to visit are Big Bear,  Cabo San Lucas, and San Francisco.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Erin Thomas to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: Debbie Milburn Returns to Rancho Mesa

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa is excited to announce Debbie Milburn’s return to the Rancho Mesa Team as Senior Account Manager for Employee Benefits.

“She’ll be working for us primarily from Austin, TX, although she’ll be visiting us regularly, and as needed, to support the agency and to continue to take care of our clients,” said Brian Armstrong, Director of Employee Benefits.

Beginning her career in the health insurance industry in 1990, Debbie brings more than 25 years of experience to our health benefits department.  She has joined Rancho Mesa to team up with Brian Armstrong, to focus on enhanced service and expertise we deliver to our clients.