
StudioOne™
Podcast
Ep. 536 Training Your Team for Safer Driving This Fall
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss keeping drivers safe during the back-to-school commute.
Ep. 535 The History, Importance and Value of Surety Bond Requirements for Contractors
Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright to cover the history, importance, and modern-day application of surety bonds in construction. Throughout the episode, Anne breaks down how surety protects project owners and benefits contractors alike.
Ep. 534 Staying Compliant: Updating Your Human Resources Policies
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, talk about the importance of staying compliant by updating your company policies.
Ep. 533 Navigating Risk: A Holistic Approach to Mechanical Trades Safety with UFG
Account Executive Matt Gorham sits down with Gary Clevenger, VP of Risk Control at UFG Insurance, to discuss a consultative approach to risk management in the mechanical trades. They cover how a holistic risk assessment, strong partnerships, and modern tools like the DOS framework can elevate your safety and insurance strategies.
Ep. 532 Protect Your Business With Contractual Risk Transfer
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss Rancho Mesa’s upcoming workshop: Protect Your Business with Contractual Risk Transfer, happening this Friday, August 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at our Mission Valley office.
Ep. 531 Training Your Landscape Fleet Drivers with Rancho Mesa
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Landscape and Tree Care Group, Drew Garcia, talk about the importance of training landscape fleet drivers.
Ep. 530 Inside PSSIs Growth and Safety Culture with James Simpson
James Simpson, President of Pacific Southwest Structures, joins Rancho Mesa Vice President Daniel Frazee to talk about his path in construction, the company’s people-first culture, and how PSSI tackles some of SoCal’s most unique building projects.
Ep. 529 Six Ways Contractors Can Prepare for Higher Workers’ Compensation Rates
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group to discuss the ways contractors can prepare for higher workers’ compensation rates. how the expected loss rates will impact concrete contractors in California.
Ep. 528 Resources to Reduce the Impact of Workers Compensation Rate Increase
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss Rancho Mesa’s resources that can help to reduce the impact of California’s workers’ compensation rate increase.
Ep. 527 The Value of Safety Committees in Human Services Organizations
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Associate Account Executive Jack Marrs talk about the value of safety committees in human services organizations.
Ep. 526 Workers' Compensation AI Innovations with ICW Group
Rancho Mesa President David Garcia sits down with ICW Group’s VP of Risk Management Services, Sandy Smith, and Technical Specialist, Tom Jolliff discuss the growing impact of AI, and it’s effect on both personally and professionally.
Ep. 525 Top Work-Related Injuries for Landscapers
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Greg Garcia, Account Executive with the Landscape and Tree Care Group, discuss the top work-related injuries for landscapers
Ep. 524 Building Leadership and Partnerships in Risk Management Insights from ICW
Rancho Mesa President David Garcia sits down with ICW Group’s VP of Risk Management Services, Sandy Smith, and Technical Specialist, Tom Jolliff discuss ICW's new leadership training series for policyholders, designed to enhance safety leadership skills, They also the importance of developing young talent in the insurance industry, and fostering a positive safety culture.
Ep. 523 Signs of Future Increased Costs in Workers’ Compensation Continue
In this episode, Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard discuss California’s proposed Senate Bill 555, also known as the Workers’ Disability Adjustment Act.
Ep. 522 CA Insurance Commissioner Lara Approves 8.7% Workers Compensation Increase
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and President David Garcia discuss California's approved 8.7% workers' compensation insurance rate increase, its impact on businesses, and practical steps business owners can take to prepare for the changes effective September 1st.
Ep. 521 Mid-Year Insurance Outlook for Contractors Rising Costs Tighter Margins
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Casey Craig as he gives listeners a mid-year insurance update for construction contractors.
Ep. 520 Preparing for the Summer Heat: Heat Illness Prevention Resources from Rancho Mesa
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss how to keep workers safe in the summer months using Rancho Mesa’s heat illness prevention resources.
Ep. 519 Liquidated Damages: What Every Contractor Needs to Know
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Andy Roberts discuss what contractors need to know about liquidated damages.
Ep. 518 Workers' Comp Rate Increases On the Way with Margaret Hartmann: Part 3
In the final episode of a three-part series, President David Garcia and Margaret Hartmann, Sr. VP and Chief Marketing Officer with BHHC, discuss the WCIRB's proposed 11.2% workers’ compensation rate increase in California. They explore how this may impact employers, and actionable steps businesses can take to mitigate rising premiums.
Ep. 517 A Contractor’s Best Practice Approach to Price Escalations in the Current Market
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright discuss the best practice approach for contractors to manage price escalations in the current market.
Search by Category
- Agency
- Auto Liability
- Carrier Partner
- Client Services
- Commercial Auto
- Construction
- Employee Spotlight
- Employment Practices
- Excess/Umbrella
- General Liability
- Human Resources
- Human Services
- Janitorial
- Landscape
- MEP
- Media Communications
- OSHA
- Partner Spotlight
- Property & Casulty
- Rancho Mesa Clients
- Rancho Mesa Team
- Risk Management
- Surety
- Tree
- Workers' Compensation
Search by Tag
- 1-30
- 121-150
- 151-180
- 181-210
- 2021 Insurance Game Plan
- 2023
- 2024
- 211-240
- 241-270
- 271-300
- 301-330
- 31-60
- 331-360
- 361-390
- 391-420
- 421-450
- 451-480
- 481-510
- 511-540
- 61-90
- 91-120
- AB 1465
- AB 685
- AF Group
- AI
- Accounts Receivables
- Aerial Lifts
- Agency
- Alyssa Burley
- Amber Webb
- Andy Berg
- Andy Roberts
- Anne Wright
- Annual Audit
- Anti-Harassment Training
- Aspire
- Assembly Bill 1465
- Assembly Bill 685
- Asset Protection
- Azahalia Valez-Rosas
- BHHC
- Back to School Safety
- Berkshire
- Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
- Berkshire United
- Best Workplace
- Bid Bonds
- Bids
- Bill Arman
- Bond Account