Drew Garcia Provides Insight into COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation Claims in Total Landscape Care Magazine

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

As the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Drew Garcia, Vice President of the Landscape Group at Rancho Mesa and NALP’s Safety and Risk Management Committee Chair, shared his insurance expertise with Beth Hyatt Presley in her article “Take it out: Diving in deeper with COVID-19 preperation practices” published on March 20, 2020.

As a subject matter expert, Drew gives advice on COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims and business interruption as it pertains to property coverage.

According to Drew, each workers’ compensation claim is evaluated by its unique situation. In order for COVID-19 to be a covered workers’ compensation claim it, “must be caused or aggravated by a condition of employment.”

Drew says in order for COVID-19 to be considered a cause of loss, ones property policy must have pollution coverage. As a virus may be considered a pollutant.

Drew’s complete responses and the full article can be found at TotalLandscapeCare.com.

Podcast Episode 3 Now Available

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

Episode 3 of the Safety and Risk Management podcast network is now available to be heard on demand.

In epsisode 3, Drew Garcia, Vice President of the Landscape Group at Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, discusses landscape safety, operations, best practices, and industry advice with Fred Peratt, President of Enviornmental Enhancements.

About Enviornmental Enhancements
Founded in 2001, Environmental Enhancements is a landscaping company in DC and Sterling, Virginia that provides a full range of environmentally-friendly landscaping services to commercial property managers and homeowners. Washington Business Journal ranked them among the top ten leading landscaping companies in the DC and Sterling area. To learn more, visit eelandscaping.com.

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StudioOne™ Films NAWIC San Diego Contest Video Entry

Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Amber Webb from Ryan Companies and Shelby Ballow from Dowling Construction pictured on the set of their upcoming NAWIC San Diego Chapter video.

NAWIC San Diego Chapter 21’s Amber Webb from Ryan Companies (who is the chapter’s President-Elect) and Shelby Ballow from Dowling Construction (Vice President for the chapter) visited Rancho Mesa’s StudioOne™ on Monday, March 9, 2020 to film a portion of the chapter’s new video.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is hosting a nation-wide Marketing & Membership Contest. Chapters from throughout the country are encouraged to submit videos showing how NAWIC powers their members, the chapter and their community. Contest winners will be announced at the 2020 NAWIC Annual Conference in Houston, TX in August.

Good luck on the video contest submission and we look forward to releasing the finished video, soon!

Rancho Mesa is pleased to support the NAWIC San Diego Chapter and the local construction industry that it serves.

About National Association of Women in Construction San Diego Chapter
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) San Diego Chapter, chartered on April 30, 1959, is very active and involved in the construction industry and the community. Each year the chapter participates in a variety of events including educational seminars and conferences, Women in Construction Week (WIC Week), Block Kids (construction awareness program for children in grades 1 thru 6), CAD/Design/Drafting Contest (High School student activity), Camp NAWIC (a week long program designed to mentor high school girls planning to enter the construction industry), college scholarships, joint meetings with other San Diego professional organizations and various activities with local charities. For more information, visit www.nawicsd.org.

Rancho Mesa Sponsors CYT Musical

Author, Daniel Frazee, Executive Vice President, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services was a proud supporter of Christian Youth Theater of San Diego’s recent production of Matilda The Musical. The show was performed across the final two weekends in February at the Joan B. Kroc Theater in San Diego.

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational corporation celebrating their 40th year in existence. CYT is an after-school program promoting creativity, self-confidence, and collaboration through theatre arts training. They have grown to be the largest youth theater program in the nation, with programs across the country. To learn more about CYT, visit www.cyt.org. 

Ticket to the CYT San Diego production of Matilda The Musical.

Daughter of Rancho Mesa Executive Vice President, Daniel Frazee, pictured with fellow musical participants.

Employee Spotlight: Julie Eversoll Joins Surety Department

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Julie Eversoll as an Account Coordinator for the Surety Department.

Julie has years of experience working in customer service and managing accounts as she has previously held positions in accounting, finance, and sales.

Julie was born and raised in San Diego. She and her late husband of 33 years raised 2 sons together. Julie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, golfing, hiking, and loves spending time at the beach and desert.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to welcome Julie Eversoll to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: Sandra Broughton Joins Human Services Team

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Sandra Broughton as an Account Manager for the Human Services team.

Sandra has been in the insurance industry for 12 years. Her vast expertise and energetic personality makes her a perfect fit for the Rancho Mesa team.

Sandra enjoys hiking, gardening, playing sports, traveling, baking, spending time with her family & friends, and binge watching Netflix.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to welcome Sandra Broughton to the RMI team!

Employee Spotlight: Megan Smidt Joins Account Management Team

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is excited to announce the hiring of Megan Smidt as an Assistant Account Manager.

Megan has been in the commercial insurance industry for over 5 years. She started out on the service side and shortly after moved into sales. She truly enjoys working with insurance and zealously takes on the challenges the industry throws at her.

Megan was born in Sandy, Utah, but moved to North County, San Diego as a young child. She has lived in Ramona, CA for almost 2 years. Megan is married to her husband, James, and they have a young daughter, Brynnley as well as her bonus son, David.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is ecstatic to welcome Megan Smidt to the RMI team!

BHHC Celebrates 50 Years

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

Box of See’s Candies BHHC delivered to the Rancho Mesa office as a ‘Thank You’ for partnering with them during their 50 years of success.

Rancho Mesa would like to congratulate their partner Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) on 50 years of successfully insuring local businesses.

BHHC has been providing OneofOne® workers’ compensation services to Rancho Mesa clients for more than 20 years.

“Without a doubt their support and partnership has been a key to our success. We certainly respect their business acumen but value their integrity and how they “Do The Right Thing” over and over again. Congratulations!!!” expressed Dave Garcia, President and CEO of Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

BHHC’s Workers Compensation division is committed to providing injured workers with compassionate care and access to effective, timely treatment and support. The combined strengths of their specialized, in-house service teams, tailored risk management services, return-to-work programs, proactive claim management and fraud prevention help contribute to superior claim outcomes and set BHHC above competitors.

About Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
The Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is a group of six insurance carriers that are part of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. For more information, visit www.bhhc.com/bhhc-culture.aspx

Support Our Local Construction Industry at the NAWIC 2nd Annual Toast to the Trades - March 6, 2020

Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) San Diego Chapter will celebrate its annual Women in Construction (WIC) Week with its highly anticipated 2nd Annual Toast to the Trades dinner on March 6, 2020 at The Dana on Mission Bay Resort.

Local members of the construction industry, government, and general public will come together to celebrate the careers that build San Diego.

This year’s event will include dinner, drinks, a silent auction, networking, and a panel discussion on “Paving New Roads to Construction.” Proceeds from the event will benefit several youth programs designed to introduce young adults to careers in construction.

NAWIC San Diego’s 2nd Annual
‘Toast to the Trades’

Friday, March 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm
at The Dana on Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

ENJOY DINNER, SILENT AUCTION & PANEL DISCUSSION. ALL SILENT AUCTION PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION LEADERS FOUNDATION 501 (C) (3)NON-PROFIT.

This event is part of WIC Week (Women in Construction) with a goal to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. WIC Week is one of the many ways we involve and give back to our community.

Register Online

WIC Week provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in construction and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.

“We must remove barricades and barriers, fill potholes, and pave smoother roads for women in a male-dominated industry and build one another up to help each other achieve success in our careers,” said Diane Mike, NAWIC 2019-2020 National President. “We can and we will change the future of this industry by becoming ingrained at every level of construction to provide a diverse voice.”

Purchase tickets or sponsor the event by visiting nawicsd.org/event.

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley, Shane Medlin, Sam Clayton, Tom Carapella (Sunrise Bobcat), and Kevin Howard at the 2019 Toast to the Trades event.

About National Association of Women in Construction San Diego Chapter
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) San Diego Chapter, chartered on April 30, 1959, is very active and involved in the construction industry and the community. Each year the chapter participates in a variety of events including educational seminars and conferences, Women in Construction Week (WIC Week), Block Kids (construction awareness program for children in grades 1 thru 6), CAD/Design/Drafting Contest (High School student activity), Camp NAWIC (a week long program designed to mentor high school girls planning to enter the construction industry), college scholarships, joint meetings with other San Diego professional organizations and various activities with local charities. For more information, visit www.nawicsd.org.

CyberOne™ Liability Program Protects Clients From Cybercrime

Author, Alyssa Burley, Media Communications and Client Services Manager, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

San Diego, CA, February 2020 – Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., a thirteen-time National Best Practices Insurance Agency is pleased to offer CyberOne™, cyber liability coverage to companies with annual revenues of up to $50,000,000.

Rancho Mesa Insurance began working with CNA on the CyberOne program after it received an overwhelmingly positive response to the Cyber Liability presentation at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Pacific Southwest Fall Conference in October 2018. By August 2019, interest in cyber liability had grown to the point that CNA was invited to present at the 64th Annual NAWIC National Conference in Atlanta, GA. That interest led to the development of the CyberOne program. 

Cybercrimes are a real concern for organizations of all sizes, in every industry that utilizes even basic technology to operate. It threatens to disrupt business operations while extorting capital and damaging the organization’s reputation. Scams are growing in sophistication, frequency and severity. These crimes range from simple telephone scams to highly sophisticated technological attacks. Preventive measures are vital to keep an organization’s data and capital safe, but no preemptive actions can offer a 100% guarantee against cybercrimes. Having a robust insurance policy to cover those instances that are unpreventable is vital for protecting the organization.

Rancho Mesa Insurance and CNA have put together a comprehensive cyber liability program. To access this program, contact Rancho Mesa.

About Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa is a thirteen-time National Best Practices commercial insurance brokerage providing risk management solutions to dynamic organizations throughout the United States. Our core commitment is to be a trusted business partner and client advocate while delivering comprehensive and innovative products and services. To learn more, visit www.ranchomesa.com.

About CNA
Together, the CNA insurance companies are among the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized property and casualty insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe, backed by 120 years of experience and approximately $45 billion of assets. To learn more, visit www.cna.com.

Article edited 4/19/2021.