Gain practical insights for safeguarding your restaurant's financial health and profitability on the Self Insurance Podcast. Hosted by Kaya Stanley, seasoned attorney and CEO of CRMBC, this series features insightful discussions with industry leaders and experienced operators. Learn how to navigate work comp challenges, optimize insurance strategies, and implement best practices from top performers and advisors in the restaurant industry. Success leaves clues, and this podcast is designed to ...
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From Chaos to Clarity: The Benefits of Outsourcing HR in the Restaurant Industry
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In this episode of the Self Insurance Podcast by CRMBC, Heather Bischoff from Upskill Consulting joins us to explore the critical aspects of human resources management in small businesses. Heather, who transitioned from case management to HR, highlights the importance of fractional HR and its role in preventing workers' compensation claims. She add…
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Uncovering Workers' Comp Fraud: Insights from Investigator Gene Immendorf
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In this episode of the Self Insurance Podcast, Gene Immendorf, President of Immendorf Investigations, shares insights into the world of private investigation in the context of workers' compensation self-insurance in California. Following in his father's footsteps, Gene has nearly four decades of experience in surveillance and sub rosa investigation…
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Understanding Underwriting: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
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In this episode of the Self Insurance Podcast by CRMBC, host Kaya interviews Scott Gaffner, CRMBC's Chief Underwriting Officer, about the intricacies of workers' compensation self-insurance in California. With over 30 years of experience, Scott examines the advantages of self-insured groups, the importance of underwriting, and the common misconcept…
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Cutting Costs & Improving Care: Darrin Schenck on the Benefits of Telephonic Nurse Triage
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In this episode of The Self-Insurance Podcast brought to you by CRMBC, host Kaya interviews Darrin Schenck, VP of sales for TriageNow. They discuss the importance and benefits of employing telephonic nurse triage solutions specifically for workplace injuries in the hospitality industry. Darrin explains how TriageNow helps mitigate claims, provides …
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Litigation Lessons: Cooper Brown's Amanda Rodriguez on Tackling Fraud and Claim Documentation
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In this episode of the Self Insurance Podcast, hosted by CRMBC, Amanda Rodriguez, an attorney and partner at Cooper Brown, discusses her journey to becoming a workers' compensation litigator. The conversation covers Amanda’s background, the common reasons workers' comp cases get litigated, the importance of employer documentation, and the prevalenc…
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Comparing Traditional Insurance and Self-Insured Groups with Mike McDonough
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In this episode of the Self Insurance Podcast, Kaya welcomes Mike McDonough, broker-owner of McDonough Insurance Services, to explore the major differences between traditional workers' compensation and self-insured groups. Mike, an industry expert with over 30 years of experience, explores how self-insurance encourages immediate injury reporting, r…
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Understanding PAR Audits: Pilar Mitchell on Protecting Your Business from Costly Penalties
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In this episode of the Self-Insurance Podcast, brought to you by CRMBC, we delve into the intricacies of workers' compensation audits and reserves with Pilar Mitchell, Senior Partner at Michael Sullivan & Associates. Pilar shares her extensive experience in workers' compensation law, explaining the different types of audits conducted by the DWC and…
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Fighting Fraud in Workers' Comp: Strategies with Sam King from Apex Investigations
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In this episode, we look into the intricacies of workers comp fraud investigations with Sam King, Vice President of SIU and Program Management at Apex Investigations. Sam brings over a decade of experience in law enforcement and insurance fraud examination. We explore the four key categories of workers comp fraud, investigation options for differen…
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Handling a Hardening Market: Insights from Mike McDonough
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In this episode of the Self-Insurance Podcast, hosted by CRMBC, we tackle the intricacies of workers' comp self-insurance with Mike McDonough, the broker principal of McDonough Insurance Services. Drawing from his 30 years of experience, Mike offers a deep dive into the advantages of self-insurance over traditional insurance carriers. Key topics in…
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Prevention Pays: Safety National's Mark Walls on Worker's Comp and the Cheapest Accident
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In this episode, we discuss the critical role of loss prevention in managing workers' compensation costs. Mark Walls, Vice President of Client Engagement at Safety National, emphasizes that the cheapest accident is the one that never happens. With over 30 years of experience in workers' comp, Mark shares valuable insights on the importance of data,…
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Effective Claim Management: Insights from Pacific Claims Management's Randy Bugg
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Join us on this episode of the Self-Insurance Podcast, brought to you by CRMBC. CEO Kaya Stanley and Randy Bug, Vice President of Pacific Claims Management, delve into the critical role of third-party administrators (TPAs) in managing claims for self-insured groups. Learn about the importance of effective communication, proactive claims management,…
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Avoiding Double Trouble: Insights from Michael Adreani on Managing Workers' Comp and Civil Claims
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In this episode of The Self-Insurance Podcast, Kaya Stanley talks with Michael Adreani, a principal at Roxborough Pomerantz Nye Adreani Law Firm, about the complexities of handling both workers' comp and civil claims. They discuss how some employees may file both types of claims and the legal intricacies involved. Michael offers practical advice fo…
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Claiming Control: Insights from Randy Bugg on Self-Insurance Strategies
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In this episode of the CRMBC Self-Insurance Podcast, Kaya Stanley speaks with Randy Bugg, Vice President of Pacific Claims Management, about the critical role of third-party administrators in self-insured groups. They discuss the advantages of having direct control over claims management, the importance of early reporting, and the unique philosophi…
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Piloting PAGA: Michael Adreani’s Key Advice for Restaurant Owners on Compliance
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In this episode of the Self Insurance Podcast, Kaya Stanley and Michael Adreani examine the challenges posed by the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Adreani explains how PAGA turns minor labor code violations into massive lawsuits, with attorneys often taking the majority of the settlement money. The podcast also discusses a new legislative in…
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Post-Pandemic Pressures: Lisa Nilmeier on Adapting to a Changing Restaurant Landscape
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Join Kaya Stanley and guest Lisa Nilmeier, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel for Milano Restaurant Group, as they discuss the challenges and strategies of navigating the restaurant industry post-COVID. Learn how minimum wage changes, PAGA claims, and cybersecurity impact operations and what proactive measures can be taken to ensure r…
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Strategic Safeguards: Placito Miceli from Hub International on Mitigating Risks in Restaurants
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Join Kaya Stanley, CEO of CRMBC, as she interviews Placito Miceli from Hub International on the Self Insurance Podcast. This episode looks into risk prevention strategies, highlighting the importance of maintaining robust employment policies, understanding ADA compliance, and addressing emerging threats like cybersecurity. With insights from the re…
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Mastering Market Shifts: Alliant's Chad Hoxie on Navigating Self-Insurance in the Restaurant Industry
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Join us on "The Self-Insurance Podcast" as Kaya Stanley, CEO of CRMBC, hosts Chad Hoxie, Executive Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services, for an enlightening discussion on the shifting dynamics of workers' compensation and insurance market trends in California. In this episode, Chad shares his comprehensive experience from various sectors of…
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Cultivating Care: Selwyn Yosslowitz on Building an Employee-Centric Culture at Marmalade Cafe
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Join Kaya Stanley, CEO of CRMBC, on the Self Insurance Podcast as she discusses the benefits of self-insurance in the restaurant industry with Selwyn Yosslowitz, founder of Marmalade Cafe and a CRMBC board member. Discover how prioritizing employee welfare and fostering a family-like work culture can significantly reduce workers' compensation claim…
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From Regulation to Reality: Unpacking Self-Insurance with Jon Wroten
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In this episode of the Self-Insurance Podcast, host Kaya Stanley sits down with Jon Wroten, a seasoned expert in self-insurance and Senior Vice President at the PATH Alliance. With a rich background that includes roles such as the former Chief of the Office of Self-Insured Programs for the State of California, John shares his deep insights into the…
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Catalyzing Collective Control: Ruben Medina on How Group Self-Insurance Transforms Risk Management
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In this insightful episode of the Self-Insurance Podcast, Ruben Medina, a seasoned insurance specialist with over three decades of experience, shares invaluable advice for restaurant owners and brokers navigating the complexities of workers' compensation in California. Medina discusses the substantial benefits of group self-insurance, emphasizing i…
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The PAGA Predicament: Strategies to Protect Your Business With Michael Adreani
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Welcome to The Self Insurance Podcast, presented by CRMBC. This episode highlights the critical aspects of self-insurance for California's restaurant industry. This episode interviews Michael Adreani, a seasoned partner at Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye & Adreani, LLP. With a career dedicated to employment law and specializing in navigating workers' co…
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Insuring Success: Hub International's Mike Der Manouel on Self-Insurance in the Restaurant Industry
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Listen to "The Self-Insurance Podcast" featuring Mike Der Manouel, Regional President of Hub International in Central California. Starting his career at Lloyd's of London, Mike has accumulated years of experience in the insurance industry, focusing on strategies that benefit restaurant owners. In this episode, we discuss the advantages of alternati…
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Cracking the Code: Creating New Workers' Comp Classifications for Restaurants
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This episode of The Self-Insurance Podcast explores the transformative shifts in workers' compensation for the California restaurant industry. Kaya Stanley, CEO of CRMBC, sits down with WCIRB experts Julia Zhang and Carrie Kosnik to discuss introducing new classification codes designed to more accurately reflect the diverse operations within the re…
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Changing the Menu: Ray Villaman's Self-Insurance Journey with CRMBC
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In this episode of the Self-Insurance Podcast, hosted by Kaya Stanley from the California Restaurant Mutual Benefit Corp (CRMBC), the spotlight is on the benefits of self-insurance for workman's comp within the California restaurant industry. Kaya, alongside guest Ray Villaman, owner of the Tahoe Restaurant Group, delve into the often overlooked as…
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Gain practical insights for safeguarding your restaurant's financial health and profitability on the Self Insurance Podcast. Hosted by Kaya Stanley, seasoned attorney and CEO of CRMBC, this series features insightful discussions with industry leaders and experienced operators. Learn how to navigate work comp challenges, optimize insurance strategie…
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continue reading