SafetyOne Updates Online Driver Training Courses

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

In an effort to provide the most current content in our SafetyOne™ platform, Rancho Mesa has updated the most popular driver training courses in the online training library. These trainings now have the most up-to-date videos and quizzes.

SafetyOne users now have access to the following updated courses:

• CDL Defensive Driver Training

• Driver Safety: The Basics

• Driving Safety: The Complete Program

• Distracted Driving

• Driving Defensively

Rancho Mesa continues to provide new content to ensure clients’ employees are equipped with the most current safety information. For questions regarding accessing online training in the SafetyOne platform, reach out to your client technology coordinator.

Rancho Mesa’s Fleet Safety Workshop Recap: Teaching Safety and Compliance

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

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Rancho Mesa welcomed attendees at the Mission Valley Library for Fleet Safety: Above and Beyond Compliance, a workshop presented by Jose Pineda from Travelers Insurance.

Clients enjoyed refreshments while Pineda highlighted important vehicle safety strategies and ways organizations can control their risk for fleet-related accidents.

The presentation proved to be both educational and entertaining as the presenter kept the audience engaged with frequent questions and anecdotes. After covering topics relating to insurance claims for commercial drivers and the many ways to prevent them, Pineda concluded by emphasizing the dangers of distracted driving and its threat to people’s lives on the road. 

“There is no claim amount that will replace a human life or the damage that will happen to a generation of people if it's removed because someone did something behind the wheel that they shouldn't have done. It's just not worth it. Let's make sure that you know that, and let's tell our folks that they need to know it too,” Pineda said. 

The presentation was recorded and will be available to clients at the end of the week.

Rancho Mesa is proud to host workshops on important topics such as these to assist clients in keeping their employees safe and their businesses secure.

Rancho Mesa’s Jeremy Hoolihan Attends Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting

Rancho Mesa Partner in the Construction Group, Jeremy Hoolihan, was honored to be invited by Berkshire Hathaway to attend their 2024 Annual Shareholders meeting on Saturday, May 4, in Omaha, Nebraska. Jeremy had the opportunity to hear Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO, Warren Buffet, speak about the State of Berkshire Hathaway, the first quarter results, and fielded questions the shareholders threw his way.

Guests of Berkshire Hathaway included independent insurance agencies from all over the US as well as several hand-picked Berkshire Hathaway team members.  Guests enjoyed visiting the exhibit hall where they could purchase Berkshire-owned products such as See’s Candy, Dairy Queen, Fruit of the Loom, Pampered Chef at a discounted rate.

Guest also enjoyed multiple dinners at Omaha’s famous 801 Chophouse and the Boiler Room.

“This was an amazing trip and I’m so thankful for Berkshire’s invitation,” Hoolihan said. “My highlight of the Shareholder meeting was the tribute they had for Charlie Munger, who was Warren Buffet’s long time business partner”.

Rancho Mesa and BHHC Host OSHA 10 Course for Landscape Professionals

Author, Kathryn Zamora, Client Technology Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa and Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies hosted its OSHA 10 Landscape Focused Course in San Jose, California on Wednesday, May 8 – Thursday, May 9.  

During the course, BHHC’s Steve Hamilton taught clients the purpose of OSHA and how to identify safety hazards and prevent OSHA violations. Attendees became certified in OSHA 10 and received a certificate from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP).  

“We really appreciate the support from BHHC, Steve Hamilton, Loss Control Supervisor for BHHC, as well NALP, and the landscape professionals who attended the two-day workshop,” said Drew Garcia, Vice President of the Landscape Group at Rancho Mesa. “Rancho Mesa is proud to work alongside the landscape industry and we will continue to look for ways to help bring safety and risk management content to the industry.”

Rancho Mesa Hosts Captive Workshop for Clients

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

On Thursday, April 25, Rancho Mesa hosted its workshop, Control Your Insurance Costs with a Captive at our Mission Valley office, presented by Doug Hayden of Captive Resources.

Hayden detailed the concept of an insurance captive and the ways clients can effectively manage their insurance costs by being a part of one.

The presentation offered an in-depth understanding of the captive business model and how members play a role in the process, allowing for open discussion as attendees asked questions.

For more information about insurance captive and how they might work for your business, clients can contact their account executive.

Rancho Mesa values offering accessible and informative workshops such as these monthly. Our next workshop is Fleet Safety: Above and Beyond Compliance on Friday, May 17.

About Captive Resources
Captive Resources’ mission is to help companies control their insurance costs through the member-owned group captive model. Their industry-leading insurance professionals support every aspect of the group captives they advise, from claims advocacy to operational oversight, risk management, financial services, investment services and more. To learn more, please visit www.captiveresources.com.

Client Spotlight: Stay Green, Inc. Hosts Grow Summit 2024

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

Pictured Sentry Insurance Senior Safety Services Consultant Capreece Serna, Stay Green, Inc. Owner Chris Angelo, and Rancho Mesa Account Executive Rory Anderson at Grow Summit 2024.

Stay Green, Inc. recently hosted Grow Summit 2024, a training event focused on enhancing employee development within the landscape industry.

The summit featured Capreece Serna, a Senior Safety Services Consultant from Sentry Insurance. Serna delivered a talk on Safe Driver Training and the Effects of Distracted Driving, educating Stay Green’s employees on crucial safety practices.

The summit covered additional topics such as client relationships, operational best practices, and leadership. The event also included a vendor showcase and awards dinner.

Grow Summit 2024 is a testament to Stay Green’s commitment to building a culture of safety and quality. Rancho Mesa is honored to support its clients' success by sponsoring events like these.

For a detailed insight into the event, including advice for other companies wanting to host a similar internal training event, please visit the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) featured article, where they interview Stay Green’s director of people operations.

SafetyOne™ Updates: Embedded Links Added to Observation Questions

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

Recently, SafetyOne™ has released an update that allows users to add links to custom Observation questions.

In the Administrator website, when clients create their own questions for the Observation feature, they will now have the ability to link a website URL. When employees conduct the Observation on the mobile app, they will be able to follow the link in the custom question. Users can also add a share link to a file either stored in SafetyOne’s File Cabinet or any online file storage site. 

Rancho Mesa continuously strives to meet the needs of our client’s operations. This update was made as a result of client feedback to expand Observation feature function.

Our Frequently Asked Questions page on the Rancho Mesa website has a step-by-step guide detailing to add these links to Observations. Clients can also contact their client technology coordinator for further questions. 

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.

Highlights from the Artisans Insurance Ltd. Board Meeting

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

Rancho Mesa’s Vice President of the Construction Group Sam Clayton attended Artisans Insurance Ltd. Board of Directors Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas, during March 10-12, 2024.

Meeting attendees enjoyed a round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Royal Blue golf course, followed by board meetings and the Presidents Dinner on Tuesday night.

Artisans Insurance Ltd. is a member-owned group captive based in the Cayman Islands, comprising California trade contractors. 

“This is one of my favorite events to attend, seeing a group of like-minded contractors join together to share ideas is amazing,” said Sam Clayton.

Sam was joined by multiple Rancho Mesa clients in the engineering, foundation and shoring, mechanical contracting, painting, landscaping, and flooring industries.

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Brittney Thompson

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

Rancho Mesa is excited to welcome the newest member of our team, Surety Client Coordinator Brittney Thompson.

As a licensed insurance professional with seven years of agency experience, Brittney brings a wealth of knowledge in customer service and claims handling to her new role.

Brittney, born and raised in California, graduated from San Diego State University in 2016 with a degree in sociology. She adores animals and shares her home with two chickens, a tortoise, and two dogs. On weekends, you'll often find her at the San Diego Zoo with her husband and son. She enjoys karaoke and live music, and she plans her travels around concerts she wants to see throughout the year.

Rancho Mesa is fortunate to have Brittney’s extensive insurance expertise as part of our team!