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Hailstorms: Protecting Your House and Car
Hail is responsible for billions of dollars of damage each year, according to the Insurance Information Institute. It only takes one bad hailstorm to damage your roof or siding, dent your vehicle or crack your windshield. Knowing what to expect, along with having the...
Why Your Rental Car Reimbursement Coverage May Not Be Enough
Anyone who has ever dropped off at soccer practice, then zoomed to dance, and back again to school, knows the reality of parenting today. We live in our cars. In fact, we can’t live without them, which is why it’s more than just an inconvenience when our cars are in...
Lisa Almeida – Celebrating 29 Years at California Casualty
This month we celebrate the successful career of Lisa Almeida, AVP- Key Account Manager of territories- National (UMP), California (CTA & ACSA), Arizona, Nevada, Utah NEA Affiliates, and Administrators. Lisa started with California Casualty back in February of...
Spring Boat Maintenance Checklist
This time of year, boat owners are getting their boats out of storage and ready for the water. If you’re among those eagerly anticipating the new boating season, you’ll want to make sure you’ve done everything to get your boat prepared and ensure you’ll be boating...
Common Causes of a Flooded Basement
Imagine walking downstairs and seeing your basement filled with water and your precious possessions floating around… It’s not something anyone wants to ever experience, but unfortunately, it’s something that many Americans deal with each rainy season. A flooded...
How to Calm Your Pet During a Storm
Hiding under the bed…shaking uncontrollably…pacing, panting, trembling …when your fur baby is frantic during a thunderstorm, it can be stressful for the both of you…. What makes your pet extra anxious during a storm and how can you help them cope? Let’s find out. What...
Protecting Your Car from Spring Storms
From hail to high winds, flooding, and more, spring storms can do some real damage -- and not just to your home and property. These intense storms can also take their toll on your car. Here are some ways you can protect your vehicle from spring storms. Take cover –...
Spring Cleaning Fire Safety Tips
There’s a reason spring cleaning is so popular-the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and there is a sense of newness in the air! There’s no better time to open up those windows and scrub away all signs of winter. However, spring cleaning isn’t just for dusting...
New Employee Spotlight: Alecia Mathis
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 Underwriting Assistant, Alecia...
Daylight Savings and Car Crashes
Daylight savings may not only be affecting your sleep routine, research shows that daylight savings also has a connection with a surge in fatal car crashes. During daylight savings time in the spring our clocks “spring forward” one hour, changing the amount of light...