Welcome to the latest update from CRMBC, the self-insurance community built by and for California restaurant owners.
Shared Practices That Keep Operations Steady
Dear Reader,
Restaurants are still facing real cost pressure. When margins are tight, the things you can control matter more: safer day-to-day operations, reporting claims promptly and consistently, and peer learning that keeps small problems from becoming expensive ones.
That is what CRMBC is built to support. Members learn from members, and we turn that experience into repeatable practices and reliable processes the group can use.
In this newsletter, you’ll see a member service that makes peer learning easier, and a referral service that helps strengthen the pool. You’ll also find two short operational reads that turn what members have learned into simple habits you can use as a baseline across locations and teams.
If you take one thing from this update, let it be this: in a tough environment, shared practices and steady habits are a real advantage, and the tools and resources below are meant to make that easier.
Thank you for your continued commitment to CRMBC.
Kaya Stanley
CEO and Chairman
CRMBC
What’s New: Latest News & Updates
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Surplus Return of
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230 Affiliate Members
617 Locations |
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$667M Payroll
$21.6M Premium |
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Member Directory
A secure, members-only directory to connect with other CRMBC restaurant owners and share what’s working.
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Refer and Earn:
Grow with CRMBC
Referring new members strengthens the group. If your contact joins, you’ll receive the referral reward.
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Please join us in welcoming four new members: Marromac, Inc., Sushi Hook, Opah Seafood and RPL, Inc. These new members strengthen the community and expand the network members can learn from.
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Preventing Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims
Slip, trip, and fall incidents can disrupt operations and lead to avoidable claims. This guide covers practical steps restaurants can take now.
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What Happens After You Report a Claim? Three Calls in the First 24 Hours
Once a claim is reported, CRMBC’s process moves quickly. This overview explains the three key points of contact in the first 24 hours, what to expect, and how timely reporting helps support the injured worker and the overall outcome.
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