Summertime is in full swing! However, along with summer heat is the threat of summer burglary. Nobody wants to return home to find someone has burglarized their hard-earned possessions.
Unfortunately, the U.S. Department of Justice warns that break-ins heat up during the summer months. Most of those are crimes of opportunity from criminals looking for an easy target like open windows or garage doors.
Trim back bushes or hedges that block visibility and give a thief areas to hide
Install outdoor lighting
Put indoor lights on timers
Have a security system installed
Get a dog
Keep garage doors closed
Always lock doors and windows
Keep watch of your neighbors’ homes and ask they do the same for you
Have a trusted friend, neighbor or relative make trips to your home or park a car in the driveway to make it look lived in while you are away
Don’t Advertise to Criminals
Stop mail and newspaper deliveries if you are going away
Arrange for any home deliveries to your neighbors when you are not home
Don’t leave garbage cans out while you are away
Never leave notes on doors telling someone you are out and when you will return
Leave a radio or TV on while you are away
Conceal valuables and don’t them visible from the outside
Break down and conceal boxes for expensive items and electronics when putting out the trash (boxes for the new 60” HD TV or the latest computer are like shopping flyers for thieves)
Don’t advertise on social media that you are going away to grandma’s house or a wonderful vacation (this goes for your children)
Protect Yourself
Make a complete home inventory of your possessions to assist if you need to file a police report, speed up an insurance claim and help with a tax-loss write off
Be sure to have an identity theft protection and recovery service if burglars get access to your personal or banking information
Protect your possessions with homeowners or renters insurance
Not only do you feel violated after someone breaks into your home, but it can be expensive to fix the damage and replace items. That’s why you need homeowners and renters insurance. We can’t stop all criminals, but California Casualty is here to protect you with quality auto and home insurance with exclusive benefits not available to the general public. Every policy also comes with free ID theft protection. Call an adviser today for a policy comparison or review at 1.800.800.9410, or visit www.calcas.com.
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Nurses work long hours around the clock to save lives and provide patients with the best level of care; however they do so much more than just physical care. Nurses provide emotional support and educate patients and families on conditions, they create high-level treatment plans and assist doctors and patients with everything from surgery to simple everyday activities, and they even find time to provide support and soothe the anxious. Nurses do all of this and more while working with multiple patients at the same time!
Being a nurse is a highly emotional job that really takes its toll, yet nurses go into work every day expecting the unexpected with a smile on their faces. Nurses are at the heart of the healthcare system, yet they often don’t get the recognition they deserve. So, we have rounded up a list of companies that offer discounts to nurses as a, “thank you” to these strong men and women.
Each store is linked for you convenience, just click on the stores name, and it will direct you to their discount page!
Scrubs & Accessories
Happy Feet: offers discounts on shoes for hospital workers and free shipping
Quill: offers wholesale prices on medical supplies
Medex Supply: Nurses are available for discounts when they apply online and provide valid credentials
Healthcare Products & Samples
Bayer Consumer Health Products: free samples to medical professionals on brands like Aleeve, Bayer Aspirin, Claritin, Coppertone, Flintstone Vitamins, MiraLAX, One a Day Womens: Prenatal, Phillips’. Restrictions apply.
Aveeno: offers free patient samples and support material for medical staff
Eucerin: offers free product samples, patient education material, and coupons for medical staff
Clorox: offers free product samples, kits, and training material for medical staff. Restrictions apply.
Ilovefreebies.com: offers free healthcare product samples for medical staff
GovX: offers discounts to nurses for sporting and concert tickets, hotels, resorts, movie theatres, events, tours, and more when you sign up through their site
*Hundreds of more discounts for nurses (on food, clothes & accessories, travel, lifestyle, and technology) are available through ID.me when you sign up and verify your nurse status.
This article is furnished by California Casualty, providing auto and home insurance to educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters and nurses. Get a quote at 1.866.704.8614 or www.calcas.com.
One of the keys to California Casualty’s success over the past 105 years is our Field Marketing team. They are literally the “faces” of California Casualty, visiting schools, fire and police stations, hospitals and healthcare facilities, as well as attending group benefit fairs, orientations and charitable events. They strive, year after year, to improve their skill set to provide the best service for members and the groups they belong to. California Casualty believes strongly in investing time and effort to help them succeed.
To facilitate this effort, our Field Marketing managers attend a yearly Partner Relations Summer Meeting. The goal of the three-day gathering is to discuss best practices, compare success stories, and learn new ideas. This year’s theme was “Learn, Adapt, Grow.”
Some of this year’s highlights included discussions better time management, the importance of self-care, and adapting to challenges in the insurance industry and the groups/vocations that we serve. Our Field representatives were given valuable lessons on individual changes they can make to help them provide you with more exceptional service, claims help, new products, and to communicate the value and benefits available for your specific needs.
“I am amazed how hard every one of the Partner Relations members works each day for our partners and their members,” said Midwest Field Team Manager, Rebecca Stumpf. “Sharing stories, having a better understanding of our products, and following up on our promise to help group members gives us all better tools to serve our groups, thus strengthening our ties with those groups.”
Amy Grosso, Field Team Manager for the East, noted the value of the meeting to help build team-unity and re-energize our Partner Relations team. “This is the one time, each year, that remote based employees get together to build rapport, introduce new team members, and recognize our annual award recipients. They leave this meeting with new ideas and energy that will enhance their relationships in the field and improve productivity,” she said.
Katelyn Hoffman, Field Marketing Manager for Missouri, feels that the training will benefit her and the partner organizations that she works with. “The amount of time and thought put into this meeting was amazing and truly appreciated. I am proud to be part of such an amazing organization – not only because the company is great, but I love our mission of helping those in public service create better lives for themselves and their families.”
California Field Marketing Manager Chris Renn and Washington Senior Field Marketing Manager Michelle Hawkins both agree that the time spent at the meeting was not only valuable for them personally, but for their efforts working with you. “I have a lot more tools to provide better, fresher, and more specific information at the right time to better serve my groups,” said Chris.
Michelle added, “I always come back from the meeting with a huge to-do list. I am inspired by my peers to push myself a little more here and there to benefit our valued partners.”
And, first-year New Jersey representative, Nikisha Feliciano, observed that the meeting has given her a new confidence in her role. “It was great to meet my colleagues and share different scenarios on how to be better at our job. I have a better understanding of our company and what it represents.”
Nikisha added that as a new employee, “I am honored to work with such an amazing group of people, and I am very grateful for the training and opportunities that have been offered to help me be more successful.”
We appreciate all that you do. Our employees are ready to provide you with the quality service and special benefits that you deserve.
TAKEAWAY: California Casualty Field Marketing team members are in your community to meet you and show the benefits of our auto and home insurance through your affiliation. Learn more about our personal touch at: calcas.com/why-california-casualty.
Car theft and robberies spike in the summer. Why? Because many vehicles are left for long hours in parking areas, restaurants, tourist attractions, and even at home for days at a time while many families go on vacation. That means, during these next few months, we all need to be a little more car-theft aware.
One of the best ways to prevent your vehicle from robbery or theft is to never leave your keys in the car; it’s like an open invitation to thieves. Seems simple enough, right? Unfortunately, thousands of Americans make this mistake every day. During the summer months, more people tend to leave their car or truck running with the air conditioning on while they make a quick stop.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports there are about 700,000 vehicle thefts each year. 60,000 of those were a result of someone leaving their car running or their key fob inside. That means someone returns to find their vehicle missing about every 41- seconds in the U.S.
Even if your city isn’t on this list, no one is completely immune from car theft. Crooks are always on the prowl, however, there are steps you can take to help prevent becoming a car theft victim.
Protect yourself and your property
To help prevent the growth in vehicle thefts, the NCIB offers these important tips:
Never leave your car running to keep it cool, even if it’s for a short period of time
Lock your vehicle, set the alarm and take all keys or FOBS
Do not leave the garage door opener in the vehicle, and if you do try to keep it hidden
Remove all non-essential papers with your personal information from your vehicle
Park in well-lit areas
Install an immobilizer and tracking system
Make sure your car alarm is working properly
Take all valuables with you
Make sure your windows are completely closed when you exit your vehicle
Remember, unless you have comprehensive coverage as part of your auto insurance, you are not protected against car theft. You will be stuck paying for the replacement or the repairs to your car or truck if it is recovered.
Now is a great time to contact a California Casualty advisor to make sure you have the right auto insurance for your driving needs. Give us a call today at 1.866.704.8614 or visit www.calcas.com.
This article is furnished by California Casualty, provider of auto and home insurance for educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters and nurses.
Firefighters, Police Officers, and EMTs put their lives on the line every day, while also finding time to serve their communities. Whether they are saving lives by running into burning buildings, comforting the scared when tragedy strikes, or just simply having fun in their community like joining in on a pick-up basketball game around or turning a fire hydrant into a sprinkler for a group of kids in the summer; they deserve to be recognized.
So, we have rounded up a list of companies that offer discounts to first responders as a, “thank you” to these brave men and women for what they do on the job and in their communities every single day.
Each store is linked for you convenience, just click on the stores name, and it will direct you to their discount page!
Food
Steak ‘n Shake: offers 20% off to first responders when in uniform
Firehouse Subs: Firefighters get a free drink with every meal
El Pollo Loco: offers a 15% discount to first responders with proof of employment
Chipotle: offers discounts to first responders with ID, however the amount is dependent upon the location. Please check with your local Chipotle.
*Disclaimer: be sure to check that these discounts apply at your local restaurant*
Clothing
NFLShop.com: offers 15% off an online purchase and free shipping for first responders with ID
MLB.com Shop: offers 15% off for first responders with ID
NHL.com Shop: offers 15% off discount for first responders verified through ID.me
OakleySI.com:offers up to 50% off merchandise, when you register for an account with your first responder ID
Yeti: offers first responder discounts when you sign up with the program ID.me with your ID. Over 400 other brands (like Costco, Vera Bradley, AudioBooks.com, Sunglass Hut, Tervis, and Reebok) have discounts for military and first responders on ID.me, and sign up is free!
Under Armour: offers 10% off to first responders with ID
Gerber Gear: offers first responders exclusive pricing through their Pro Program
Jockey: offers 10% off to first responders with ID
Lululemon: offers 25% off to first responders with ID
Frank and Oak: offers 10% off to first responders with ID
Columbia: offers exclusive discounts to members of government agencies that work outdoors when you sign up for their Professional Purchase Program
GOVX: membership offered to all first responders, which will go you 65% off hundreds of retail brands, discounted sports/concert tickets, and even discounted deals travel packages, hotels, amusement parks, and rental cars
Electronics & More
Apple: offers government employees discounts on Mac, IOS devices, and 3rd party products
Sprint: offers up to 25% off monthly service plans for first responders
Verizon: offers 15% off eligible plans and 25% off online accessories for first responders
AT&T: offers 25% off unlimited plans and $15 off monthly TV/Internet rates to active first responders
GameStop: offers 10% off at select outlets with first responder badge or ID
Carid: offers discount to all first responders with a first responder ID
Glock: offer special first responder discounts exclusively through its Blue Label Program
Shooter’s Pro Shop: offers a 10% off discount to first responders when they create and a Shooter’s account
This article is furnished by California Casualty, providing auto and home insurance to educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters and nurses. Get a quote at 1.800.800.9410 or www.calcas.com.
