Rancho Mesa Hosts Ladder Safety Workshop

Author, Megan Lockhart, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On Friday, March 22, 2024, attendees gathered at Rancho Mesa’s Mission Valley office for the Ladder Safety workshop, presented by Rick Sanchez and Lito Reyes, Senior Loss Control Consultants with CompWest Insurance.

Sanchez and Reyes highlighted the different types of ladders and their intended uses as well as important ways companies can control their risk for ladder-related accidents.

“Ladder accidents and ladder violations are in the top 10 most common types of violations in [Cal/OSHA’s] book,” Sanchez said. “The three most common things that they see is incorrect use, improper setup, and poor condition.”

The presenters showed photos taken in the field of incorrect ladder use and encouraged the audience to point out what was wrong.

“All of these photos support the fact that [majority] of accidents on the job result from unsafe behavior, not the equipment, not physical hazards but unsafe behavior so it's really important to reinforce proper use and awareness and hold people accountable,” Reyes said.

Rancho Mesa values providing educational workshops in order to assist clients in keeping their employees safe and manage their overall risk.

SDSU Aztecs Take the Win on Saturday's Game at Snapdragon Stadium

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications & Client Services Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa President Dave Garica pictured with CompWest Insurance's Vice President of Business Development and Operations Gene Simpson, at SDSU Aztecs vs. Toledo Rockets.

Saturday’s San Diego State Aztecs game made for an exciting watch at the Snapdragon Stadium as the Aztecs took a 17-14 win in a close game against the Toledo Rockets.

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, Rancho Mesa welcomed partners at CompWest Insurance and clients Multi-Comm Inc. and Geary Floors to watch the game from their Snapdragon Stadium suite.

Rancho Mesa is honored to welcome guests to their suite since the stadium’s opening in the beginning of September, and looks forward to hosting more future games and events.

Rancho Mesa Mixes Drinks and Makes Memories at CompWest Event

Author, Megan Lockhart, Surety and Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Information provided by CompWest.

On Wednesday, September 29, several members of our Rancho Mesa team attended the End of Summer Thank You Event hosted by CompWest as a thank you for Rancho Mesa’s partnership and hard work with the organization.

Rancho Mesa coordinators and executives mingled with CompWest representatives at You & Yours Distilling Co. and concocted unique cocktails at their own mixing stations. 

“I really liked meeting Jeraldine [Hartson] and James [Ruby]. It was nice to put faces to the names and to try two different cocktails that I would normally not order,” Ashley Hunter, Account Coordinator with Rancho Mesa, said. “We learned how to measure, shake, stir and pour two cocktails, a Prized Pony and a Chai Maple Old Fashioned. I liked the Old Fashioned better than the Prized Pony because it wasn’t as sweet.”

Through her experience making her own cocktail, Hunter learned new techniques.

“I learned that you put all the ingredients into the cocktail first and add the liquor last. I always did the opposite of this at home,” Hunter said.

The event also allowed Rancho Mesa’s Account Executive Jeremy Hoolihan to gain new knowledge about the history of some cocktails.

“I learned that a Gin & Tonic was originally introduced to the British army to stop the spread of malaria and scurvy. A natural ingredient in gin fended off malaria while the lime added to the drink worked against scurvy,” Hoolihan said.

Rancho Mesa is thankful for its partnership with CompWest and for hosting us for a social event that facilitated community between our two companies.

“These types of social events… build community and strengthen relationships between carriers and brokers,” Amber Webb, Account Executive with Rancho Mesa, said. “I was able to learn about the background of both Jeraldine and James with CompWest and how they have arrived at their current positions. We discussed the appetite of CompWest and some of their underwriting tactics. This allows me and the rest of the RMI team to better understand how best to represent our clients to them as well as help them to understand what types of clients we are working with.”

About CompWest Insurance
CompWest Insurance Company, part of the AF Group, is a dynamic provider of workers’ compensation insurance in California and select Western states, targeting customers in health care, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, retail and wholesale services, and artisan contractors, ranging in premium up to $1,500,000 (maximum of $500,000 for artisan contractors). They provide leading strategies to small and mid-market employers who desire to achieve long-term cost savings. To learn more, visit www.CompWestInsurance.com

Rancho Mesa’s StudioOne™ Podcast Publishes 100th Episode

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications and Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

StudioOne™, Rancho Mesa’s media productions team, is very excited to announce the publishing of the Safety and Risk Management podcast network’s 100th episode!

In January 2020, the podcast originally launched as a way for industry professionals to share safety and risk management knowledge with their peers. What started out as the release of one to two episodes a month, soon became two episodes a week. StudioOne broadened their audience and began recording weekly industry news insights, law updates, and episodes to get to know the Rancho Mesa team and industry partners.

The 100th episode is close to Rancho Mesa’s hearts because it discusses how the podcast came to life, the motivation to start interviewing guests, how we are able to record, edit, and release content, and even includes some fun behind the scenes content.

Rancho Mesa could not do this podcast without our team, carrier partners, and listeners like you. We want to thank our sponsors Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, CNA, CompWest, ICW Group, Nationwide, Sentry, and Zenith for believing in Rancho Mesa and supporting our efforts to educate our clients and community.

Subscribe to the StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management Network podcast on your favorite platform to never miss an episode. Episodes can also be listened to from your computer by visiting the StudioOne webpage.

Rancho Mesa Named CompWest Southern California Agency of the Year

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications and Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance is thrilled to announce that we have been named the CompWest Southern California Regional Agency of the Year!

“We are excited and honored to be recognized with this prestigious award by CompWest,” commented Dave Garcia, President of Rancho Mesa. “I know CompWest works with many other agencies, so to be singled out and given this award really means a lot to me and speaks to our outstanding business partnership with them.”

Gene Simpson, Regional President of CompWest, agrees with Dave, “you’ve built an amazing agency and truly set the bar for partnership.”

Thanks to all of CompWest Insurance Company. Here's to a great 2021!

About CompWest Insurance Company
CompWest Insurance Company is a dynamic provider of workers’ compensation insurance in California and select Western states, targeting customers in health care, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, retail and wholesale services and construction. To learn more, visit compwestinsurance.com.

Rancho Mesa Treats CompWest Underwriter to Basketball Game

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

Kevin Howard and Christina Haake took Jeraldine Hartson, CompWest Insurance underwriter for Rancho Mesa, and her boyfriend Jim, to a San Diego State Aztecs basketball game at Viejas Arena located on the San Diego State University campus in San Diego, CA on December 28, 2019.

The Aztecs played the Cal Poly Mustangs, taking another win while keeping this season’s undefeated streak!

About CompWest Insurance Company
CompWest Insurance Company, part of the AF Group, is a dynamic provider of workers’ compensation insurance in California and select Western states, targeting customers in health care, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, retail and wholesale services, and artisan contractors, ranging in premium up to $1,500,000 (maximum of $500,000 for artisan contractors). They provide leading strategies to small and mid-market employers who desire to achieve long-term cost savings. To learn more, visit www.CompWestInsurance.com.

Rancho Mesa Receives CompWest President's Club Award

Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Information provided by CompWest.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., is honored to receive the President’s Club Award from CompWest Insurance Company.

“These agencies are outstanding partners with CompWest,” said Al Gileczek, president of CompWest and Accident Fund. “We are proud to work with them in offering world-class workers’ compensation products and services to our customers. We deeply appreciate their continued support, ongoing feedback and valued insight into the individual needs of their clients. We look forward to a strong partnership for many years to come.”

The President’s Club Award recipients represent an exceptional group of high-performing agent partners in the western U.S. The qualifications for the 2018 award included written premium exceeding $2.25 million, a five-year cumulative loss ratio of 50 percent or less, and premium retention of 80% or higher.

About CompWest Insurance Company
CompWest Insurance Company, part of the AF Group, is a dynamic provider of workers’ compensation insurance in California and select Western states, targeting customers in health care, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, retail and wholesale services, and artisan contractors, ranging in premium up to $1,500,000 (maximum of $500,000 for artisan contractors). They provide leading strategies to small and mid-market employers who desire to achieve long-term cost savings. To learn more, visit www.CompWestInsurance.com

Safety Spotlight: Sunset Commercial Services

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

Sunset Commercial Services is a San Diego-based commercial/janitorial services company that is dedicated to fostering a safety culture.

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Rancho Mesa’s Jeremy Hoolihan and CompWest’s Rick Sanchez joined Kirk Bolduc, Pedro Gallardo, Lily Prado, and several site supervisors for Sunset Commercial Services’ monthly Safety Committee meeting at their corporate office in Kearny Mesa.

“As Sunset Commercial Services’ insurance broker, I’m pleased to assist them in managing their risk,” said Jeremy Hoolian. “They take safety very seriously and it shows in everything they do.”

For information on how to set up a Safety Committee at your company, contact Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. at (619) 438-6869.

About Sunset Commercial Services
Sunset Commercial Services focuses on the simple things — partnering with you to understand your unique cleaning needs and improving the condition of your facility. Our management goes beyond expectations to be a valued vendor and a strong business partner. Our focus is long-term, customer satisfaction. We call this “The Sunset Way.” For more information, visit www.sunsetserv.com.