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Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Deadline Extended
If your high school athletic program is struggling due to budget concerns, you may want to apply for a California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant – but quickly. The deadline is February 15, 2012. Check out this interview with our CEO Beau Brown from...
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the land, Not a member ignored, when they needed a hand, Service reps on their phones, showing how much we care, Whenever you need us, CalCas is there. The educators celebrated, in their made-over lounge, For ice and...
School Lounge Makeover Winner Announced!
San Mateo, California, November 15, 2011 … When teachers gather first thing in the morning in their school lounge at Quartz Hill Elementary, they aren’t much inspired by the fading color scheme and tired furnishings. But that’s going to change soon because the school...
Be Cautious for Deer on Roads
Along with hay rides, cooling temperatures, and brilliant foliage, Fall can bring some unexpected dangers to your commute. In late October and November, states across the nation see the fall mating season for white-tailed deer begin. With this comes significant danger...
California Casualty Job Fair – 10/26/11
Ever wondered what it's like to work for an insurance company that really cares about its customers? Want to be part of a team that supports the people that make our communities better - police, firefighters, nurses, and educators? Would you like to do it all from a...
Fire Safety Tips
October is National Fire Safety Month - and we wanted to share some tips for keeping your home safe from fire. Thankfully, we have a lot of Firefighters (and some other really smart people) on our Facebook page - and I asked them to share their tips with us! Here's...
Tough Realities of State Minimum Insurance Coverage
When it comes to auto insurance, you probably consider coverage that will pay you back if your car is damaged. What you might not think about is auto insurance covering damages to others if you’re at fault in an accident. If you are determined liable for damage to the...
9/11 Firefighter and Police Stories
September 11, 2001 was day that would have been remembered for its beautiful weather. Then, at 8:46 a.m., 5 hijackers crashed American Airlines flight 11 into the World Trade Center's North Tower, and our worlds changed forever. In the chaos that followed, the first...
September is National Preparedness Month
Emergencies can strike when you least expect them, which is why we encourage all our customers to take steps to be prepared in the event an unexpected disaster strikes. That's why we wanted to share FEMA's efforts to help you prepare this month. This September not...
Protecting Your Home Against a Hurricane
Hurricane season is here, and with it comes the risk of damaging storms in coastal areas. While your primary goal should be emergency supplies and an evacuation plan to keep you and your family safe, there are also some steps to take to protect your home from...