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Helping Your Kids Become Sun Savvy
If you’ve ever wrestled a wriggling, uncooperative toddler while trying to apply sunscreen, you’re not alone. It’s summer and the kids are excited, which means sun safety sometimes falls by the wayside. Even your older kids may ditch their hats and sunglasses to bask...
Tips to Safely Walk Your Dog in the Summer Heat
It’s time to go for a w-a-l-k. (Cue the excited wags and barks.) But walking in the summer heat presents some challenges for our fur babies. From hot pavements to high temperatures, conditions can be dangerous for your pup. Follow these tips to safely walk your dog in...
Long Distance Driving Tips
If you’ve ever been in a car for hours on end, you know the challenges of long-distance driving. It can be uncomfortable, boring, and if you’re tired, even dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe and comfortable during your next long distance road trip. Plan your...
JARcuterie – For Your Next Gathering
Have you heard about Jarcuterie? It’s a party in a jar—or at least the start of it. If you’re planning an elegant Mother’s Day brunch, a great graduation party, or just a fun get-together, you’ll want to know about this latest craze in entertaining. What is...
9 Ways to Save on Your Vet Bill
We love our pets like family, but if we’re being honest, they can be quite expensive. That’s not only in treats, household items, and little splurges but also in veterinary care. Vet costs can add up quickly, especially if your pet has a health issue or if you have...
Camping & Your Mental Health
Ah, the great outdoors. What is it about being out in nature that makes us feel free and more alive? Not only is camping refreshing, but did you know that it actually has multiple mental health benefits? Read on to learn more about the positive effects of camping—and...
New Employee Spotlight: Erin Halvorson
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 Inbound Sales Representative, Erin...
California Casualty Elects Jonathan D. Adkisson President and CEO
Jonathan D. Adkisson, FCAS, has been elected President and CEO of California Casualty Management Company (“CCMC”) effective June 1, 2022. In this role, Adkisson will run the operations of the reciprocal California Casualty Indemnity Exchange (“CCIE”) as CEO of its...
Feeling Languished? What it Means and How it Affects Your Mental Health
It’s the end of the year and you’re feeling burnt out. You have no motivation to teach. At this point, you may be numb and simply just going through the motions, day in and day out. There’s a name for what you’re feeling. It’s called languishing, and you’re not the...
Preparing & Securing Your Home Before Vacation
Is there anything better than knowing your vacation is near? You’ve taken off work and you’re busy planning and packing. But while you’re focused on your destination, don’t forget that you’ll also be leaving your home unattended. Whether you’re heading out of town for...