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New Employee Spotlight: Caroline Gonani
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The New Employee Spotlight is a series aiming to highlight the talented individuals that are brand new to our team. Please help us give them a warm welcome! Today we're spotlighting Claims Adjuster, Caroline Gonani...
Strategies to Address Bullying in Your Classroom
Students learn best when they feel safe, comfortable, and valued. But for students who are being bullied, that’s not the case. Bullying is distracting and anxiety-producing. It affects student self-esteem. It creates an unstable environment for the whole class. As a...
Do’s & Don’ts for Halloween Fire Safety
Creating a spooky Halloween mood often relies on great lighting effects in your home and yard. Glowing jack-o-lanterns, flickering luminaries, and strategically placed uplighting are all classic fare. But they can also pose a fire threat. The National Fire Protection...
6 Reasons to Clean Your Gutters Before Winter
“Clean the gutters:” It’s one of those perennial to-do list items that never seem to get crossed off. One season runs into the next, and before you know it, winter has arrived and your gutters are still full of debris. Unfortunately, that can wreak a lot of havoc on...
Kid Conferences – Getting to Know Your Students
Written by Casey Jeffers, Owner of Fair Winds Teaching & MSEA Second Grade Teacher Ever wonder why, as elementary and middle school teachers, we meet with our student’s parents and never meet with our students one on one for a conference. Years ago, I held my very...
Welcome Back to School – First 10 Days Prep and Plans
Written by Casey Jeffers, Owner of Fair Winds Teaching & MSEA Second Grade Teacher It’s back to school time and you have to start thinking about all the things you want to try to fit into your busy schedule for the first couple weeks of school. My number one...
Mark D. Pitchford Has Been Elected Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of California Casualty
Mark D. Pitchford has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of California Casualty Management Company (“CCMC”) effective July 25, 2022. In this role, Pitchford will lead the marketing and sales efforts of the company. Pitchford has more...
Lesson Planning – Classroom Transformations!
Written by Casey Jeffers, Owner of Fair Winds Teaching & MSEA Second Grade Teacher Check out how I morph my classroom into an engaging learning lab for any subject! Anytime you can change up your student's routine to engage them in a new learning experience...
Swimming Pools and Your Homeowner’s Insurance
There’s nothing like a refreshing dip in the pool on a hot summer day. That’s why a swimming pool can be a great investment for your property. However, pools come with their fair share of risks, which is why protecting them with the right insurance is so important....
Summer Travel – Common Collisions and How to Avoid Them
The open road, the sunshine, and vacation time—it seems that summer is meant for road trips. With so many of your fellow travelers on the road, though, there’s a chance for collisions. That’s especially true if you’re on a long drive, on unfamiliar roads or distracted...