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Spice Up Your Classroom- Fall Bulletin Boards
The weather's getting cooler and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air! Time to take a break from your everyday teaching worries and have fun creating some cozy fall bulletin boards for your kids and classroom. We've pulled together our favorite ideas for Autumn,...
Employee Spotlight: Tara Stoudt
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...
Tips for Traveling with a Toddler
Traveling with a toddler is always an adventure — no matter where you go! In observance of Child Passenger Safety Week, we’ve compiled a safety checklist for trips near and far. And because we care about your mental health (wink), we’ve also included some parental...
Booster Seats – When, Why and How
Booster seats were designed for that critical time when a child has outgrown their car seat but isn’t yet tall or heavy enough to be safe in a seat belt alone. Here’s a primer on the different booster types, tips for buying and installing one, and help on determining...
10 Zoom Games for Your Virtual Class
Even while remote learning kids (and teachers) need a break. Are you looking for some fun and engaging activities to do with your students online? Here are some easy Zoom games that can be played to get your class thinking, while having fun and getting to know their...
Employee Spotlight: Bonnie Harber
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...
Spotting Signs of PTSD in First Responders
Studies have shown that first responders are at a much greater risk to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than the general public due to their exposure to high levels of physical and emotional stress. Sadly, throughout their career, many first responders will...
Arlene Brown – 50 Years of California Casualty
This afternoon Arlene Brown, California Casualty RUS Analyst, reaches a milestone in her career, that few ever see in their lifetime, as she celebrates her 50th anniversary as a full-time employee. In recognition of this incredible achievement, Joe Volponi, President...
Preparing for a Power Outage
Power outages can last anywhere from a few hours to days or even weeks. In the latter case, an outage can affect entire communities, disrupting communications, transportation, and emergency response or health care services. It can also close businesses, banks, gas...
7 Top Defensive Driving Techniques
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer – celebrated across the country with boating trips, long camping weekends, and backyard grilling and pool parties. But it also marks one of the year’s deadliest times on the road. If you and your family are planning...