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Pro Tips for Keeping Your New Car Ageless
There’s nothing quite like that new car feeling. If you’re going into the new year with a new ride, you can take steps to make sure it runs and looks great for years to come. By maintaining the interior, exterior, and engine, you’ll not only keep it looking new, but...
Nurses – Protect Your Well-Being Too
If you’re a nurse, America owes you a debt of gratitude. Since early last year, you have been on the frontlines of COVID-19 – treating the sick, caring at the bedside, teaching us how to stay healthy, advocating for your patients, and serving as liaison to their...
5 Ways Potholes Can Damage Your Car
It’s officially pothole season. Potholes can pop up on roadways during any season, but why do they seem so prevalent during the first few months of the year? When winter is ending and spring is on the horizon, the weather is constantly fluctuating between mild and...
Mental Health & Your Classroom Culture
Coronavirus has taken its toll on the world, mentally and physically, and after almost an entire calendar year of adapting to the constant changes in education, our teachers are not the only ones who are feeling the effects. Students across the country have had their...
6 Myths of Winter Home Maintenance
Tomato juice is the best way to de-funk a skunked dog. Newspapers are the top choice for getting your windows sparkly clean. You’ve probably heard these tips a million times before? Too bad they don’t actually work! When it comes to maintaining your home, the last...
Winter Roof Care: Preventing Snow Build-up and Ice Dams
Snow build-up packs a double-punch threat to your roof – and home. As snow piles up on your roof, it creates two threats over time. One is a heavy snow weight which, if left unchecked, can pose a risk of roof collapse. The other is the formation and persistence of ice...
Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Stumpf
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The Employee Spotlight is a new series aiming to highlight those talented individuals that make up our successful company culture and community. From human resource recruiters and learning and development trainers to...
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Often called the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that claims more than 400 American lives each year, sends 20,000 to the emergency room, and hospitalizes more than 4,000. It is an indiscriminate killer, striking its victims when...
6 Winter Home Hazards and How to Avoid Them
With cold weather comes extra hazards. Be on the lookout for these six common ones, so you can avoid injury, accidents, and damage to your home. 1. Unsafe Heaters and Furnaces Make sure your heating system has been inspected by a professional...
Thank a Peace Officer Today!
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) – a day designated to honor the more than 800,000 men and women across the country who have taken the pledge to protect and serve. From fighting crime and saving lives to ensuring public safety, responding to...