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Everything You Need to Know About Frozen Pipes
Your house may be warm and cozy, but chances are your water pipes aren’t. When temperatures dip too low, those pipes are in danger of freezing and bursting. If that happens, you’re in for a hefty bill… Causes of burst pipes Winter is a common season for frozen pipe...
Why Insurance Costs Are Up & What You Can Do About It
From groceries to gas, it seems like we’re paying more for everything these days. Now insurance rates are increasing as well. Why is this happening, and more importantly, what can we do about it? Here’s what you need to know. What we’re seeing… Car insurance...
Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Plumbing and Pipe Leaks?
We all know the dreaded drip, drip, drip of a water leak. It’s the sound of a potentially expensive repair or at minimum, an annoying cleanup. Either way, you want to be prepared when it happens. Knowing what your homeowner’s insurance covers in terms of plumbing and...
Educators Across the Country Receive $1,000 Athletic Grants from California Casualty
California Casualty will deliver $1,000 Thomas R. Brown Athletic Grants to educators at 50 public middle and high schools across 25 states to help support their school sports program(s). Since its inception in 2010, the Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Program has...
How Freezing Temps Affect Your Vehicle & What to Do About It
Brrrr…it’s cold out there. But those freezing temperatures don’t just affect us. They can also impact our cars, some even to the point where they may not start or function. Here’s a quick checklist to help you know what to look for, and what to do, to ease the...
The Best Hacks for Making (and Keeping) Rooms Warm During the Winter
Try these clever hacks for making and keeping rooms warm this winter. 1. Change the furnace filter. Filters get clogged with dust and pet hair. Dirty filters make your furnace work harder and less efficiently. They also impact your home’s indoor air quality....
How to Boost Your Immune System This Winter
It’s cold and flu season, and as a nurse, teacher, or parent, you’re likely surrounded by sniffling and coughing on the daily. So, at this point how can you keep yourself from getting sick? Look no further; we’ve got you covered with the best tips to help keep you...
Insurance 101: How to Easily File a Claim
You slow down for the yellow light but the car behind you does not. Bam! It wasn’t your fault but now you have to get your car fixed. Or maybe a storm knocks out a window in your house. Now you need to get it repaired. Accidents happen. Washing machines overflow;...
New Employee Spotlight: Dailen Terry
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 Sales Support Specialist, Dailen...
Preventing Winter Windshield Cracks
If you’ve ever had your windshield hit by a rock, you know the sinking feeling of watching a crack appear—and grow. Cracks happen and sometimes they’re unavoidable. But did you know that your windshield is at higher risk for cracks in the winter? It’s true. Knowing...