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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...
8 Pet-friendly House Plants That Can Improve Your Health
It’s a well-known fact that plants produce oxygen. But did you know that some plants also “clean” the air that we breathe? It’s true. These plants can remove harmful chemicals, from paint fumes to furniture polish. This can help reduce respiratory problems, allergy...
A Parent’s Guide To Preparing for Graduation Day
It seems like just yesterday they were graduating kindergarten. Now your son or daughter is getting ready to graduate high school or college...and you couldn’t be more proud, excited, and maybe just a little bit sad that this chapter is coming to a close. You’re not...
How Your Class Can Celebrate School Lunch Heroes
It’s the first Friday in May, which means it’s National School Lunch Hero Day! School nutrition professionals play a vital role in your students’ well-being. They provide healthy meal choices to hundreds of students each school day. They have to be aware of food...
How to Thank a Teacher This Week
Over the past few years, our Teachers have been working harder than ever to help students succeed. Let’s also remember that aside from their duties in the classroom, many teachers have their own kids and are actively involved in school clubs and sports programs. This...
Improving Listening Skills for You and Your Students
In our world of constant communication, it’s easy to be distracted from really listening to someone. Yet good listening skills take us far—in the classroom and beyond. Good listening skills build relationships and resolve conflicts. They help students learn, and help...
New Employee Spotlight: Rich Gilliam
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 New Claims Adjuster. Rich Gilliam...
Celebrating the 2021 Partner Relations Awardees
In 2021 the California Casualty Partner Relations Department recognized several employees in three separate categories: Mountain Mover, Rookie of the Year, and Partner Relations Advocate. These employees were selected for demonstrating some or all of these qualities;...