Our service, claims and sales centers are NOT your everyday call center. We are staffed by experienced professionals and managers who focus on coaching and improvement. Our consultants work in a friendly, family-like atmosphere while they perform challenging and rewarding work.
2) There is more to insurance than sales.
Our entire operation is supported by people that work in many disciplines. If you want to get experience in analyzing massive data sets, this is the place to do it. Want to become an expert marketer? California Casualty is a great place to start. Do you understand complex financial principles? You’d fit in here. Property and casualty is a competitive and complex industry, and our people are some of the best at their jobs.
3) You want your career to have a positive impact.
We are a 100-year-old company with a very specific mission. We take our responsibility to our customers very seriously. So seriously, in fact, we developed a Code to govern our actions. Each day you walk through the doors at California Casualty, you’re helping protect hundreds of thousands of customers who make our communities better. We have a higher calling than many of the other companies you see on TV.
If you think you fit the bill – visit our careers page to see current openings. It’s time to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career with California Casualty!
Thanksgiving is the time we should pause and be thankful for so many things. While most of think of our jobs, families and our health, we might forget about other things in our lives we might want to give “thankful” shout-outs for:
Netflix and Hulu for saving me from having to purchase a DVR and entertaining me on really boring weekends and nights
Phone navigation apps that have helped me find the right route and places when traveling to a new city, but also led me onto the wrong direction of a one-way street
Costco for all the industrial sized coffee (and dark chocolate pumpkin seed bark) to keep me amped up til next year
This year’s college and professional football that is testing how well my blood pressure medicine is really working
Gas prices under $2 a gallon (I filled up the other day for $24)
The presidential race for a lot of laughs and occasional groans
Lip balm
Twitter for reducing everything to 140 characters and helping my ADHD
For the companies and stores who won’t be open on Thanksgiving (and for the few who will be closed on Black Friday)
Jimmy Fallon’s Friday thank you notes
Drones for new perspectives on the world around us (and peeks into my neighbor’s yard)
The Internet (specifically Facebook) for finding a way to capture so much of my valuable time
Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone for making old guys like me seem cool and relevant
What are you thankful for this year? We’d like to see. Have a little fun and share your off-the-wall appreciation with us.
One thing educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters and nurses can be thankful for is a company like California Casualty which offers auto and home insurance with exclusive benefits tailored to your profession. Learn what benefits you qualify for by calling one of our advisors today for a free policy comparison or review at 1.800.800.9410 or visit www.calcas.com.
I’m talking about Sunday’s time change. Almost everyone I talk to dreads saying goodbye to daylight saving and turning our clocks back this weekend for the return of standard time. We might regain an hour, but it’s depressing leaving work in the dark at 5 p.m.
It’s more than just an inconvenience; the “fall back” can be a real health hazard. Some 40 million of us already have some type of chronic sleep disorder and 40 percent of us admit we’ve recently fallen asleep while driving. Sleep experts say that setting the clock back an hour is contrary to how our body clocks work, leading to some interesting health effects –both good and bad – that you may not have known about.
Your risk of being in a car accident may increase
A Texas A&M University study found there was a seven percent increase in car crashes the week after daylight saving time comes to an end, with morning crashes jumping 14 percent. Researchers think the hour difference affects us much like jet lag when we disrupt our normal sleep pattern
Your odds of a heart attack may drop
In a 2014 study, researchers found a 21 percent decrease in heart attacks on the Tuesday following the fall time change. That compares to the 24 percent increase just after the switch to daylight saving.
Your mood may improve
As the weather gets colder and daylight diminishes, we tend to be more depressed. But in the weeks following the fall time change, your wake time may actually sync with the sunrise, giving you a temporary mood a boost. Exposing yourself to morning light is one of the most powerful things you can do to stave off winter blues.
The quality of your sleep may take a hit
Many of us have trouble after we set the clocks back; we actually stay up later because we aren’t tired when it’s bedtime and our brain is still programmed to get us up an hour earlier than the clock says. One study suggests that instead of capitalizing on the supposed extra hour of sleep, you may actually lose sleep the week after the fall time change. A Finnish study found that the quality of sleep after the fall transition actually decreases for many of us.
Now you probably already know if you are sleep deprived, but just in case, you can take the National Sleep Foundation’s “sleepiness test” to show how you stack up against other Americans.
And, if you find turning the clocks back leaves you out of sorts, overtired and more cranky than usual, here are some recommendations from the Sleep Foundation:
Avoid napping during the day
Limit stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the late afternoon and evening
Use relaxing exercise like yoga or meditation before bedtime
Stay away from heavy, late meals
Don’t experiment with spicy dishes for dinner
Expose yourself to as much natural light as possible
Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine
Keep the bedroom for sleep – eliminate the TV
Make your bed and sleeping area as comfortable as possible
Oh, here are a couple last things:
Don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday night so you won’t show up an hour early for church or other morning activities.
Don’t forget to test and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Don’t lose sleep worrying about your auto and home insurance; contact a California Casualty advisor today for a free, no hassle policy review and comparison at 1.800.800.9410 or visit www.calcas.com. You’ll sleep better knowing you have the best coverage with exclusive professional discounts.
Get ready, El Niño is back. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says continued heating in the Pacific Ocean means a strong event this fall and winter. Wind conditions and several tropical cyclones are indications of an intensifying effect which could lead to one of the strongest El Niño’s in a long time.
NOAA and other climate watchers say while every El Niño is different, these are some general things we can expect:
Cooler, wetter weather in the southern U.S. with possible heavy storms and flooding
Wetter weather for Southern and Central California with intense rain and possible flooding and mudslides
Drier, warmer weather in the Pacific Northwest and Central U.S.
Slightly warmer weather in the Rocky Mountain Region, but with strong snow storms and blizzards (some of the biggest blizzards have come during past El Niño years)
Warmer and drier on the East Coast
Less Atlantic hurricanes but more Pacific cyclones and hurricanes
Here are some tips before the wild weather blows in:
Make sure your vehicles have comprehensive coverage for damage from weather, flooding, mudslides, falling objects (rocks and trees), etc.
Check your auto’s tires to make sure they will provide traction in rainy, icy or snowy weather
Inspect the roof of your home to make sure it’s ready for the onslaught of heavy rain, snow or ice
Make sure your gutters and downspouts channel water away from your home
Trim branches and trees that could blow onto your roof or home in a heavy storm
The Insurance Information Institute estimates that over the past five years, damage from wind and storms has been the number one cause of damage claims to homes, with the average payment just under $8,800. Before El Niño takes aim at your home, they recommend you:
Review your insurance to make sure you are covered for storm loss
Purchase flood insurance (which is not included with most homeowners insurance) if you live in a flood prone area
Talk with your insurance company to make sure you have the adequate limits and deductibles
No matter the weather, California Casualty is ready to help with your storm insurance preparations. Contact an advisor today for a policy review or comparison at 1.800.800.9410 or visit www.calcas.com.
Instead of staying home and having a BBQ this Labor Day weekend, many of us will be hitting the road for one last blast of fun before the leaves drop and the weather cools. Thanks to lower fuel costs, both flying and driving will be less expensive. In fact, the airline industry is projecting 14.2 million Americans will be flying this year, an increase of three percent from last year.
For those looking for one last great summer adventure, Expedia has collected data and released a list of the top 10 destinations for Labor Day 2015:
Las Vegas
New York City
Cancun
Orlando
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Miami
Seattle
Washington, D.C.
Expedia finds travel costs to many of the top 10 destinations have gone down from last year.
To stretch your Labor Day travel dollars even further, CheapAir.com advises the best day to depart is Wednesday, September 2, with a return trip on Tuesday or Wednesday, September 8 or 9.
If Europe has been on your travel radar, the strong dollar compared to the Euro has reduced food and lodging costs in many European destinations by five to 20 percent.
For families looking for something unique to do, Mashable.com has highlighted some of the best Labor Day events, from the Navy Pier fireworks display in Chicago to the multitude of festivals in the Los Angeles area.
And before you head out on that trip, make sure your auto and home are protected. Contact a California Casualty advisor for a policy review or quote at 1.800.800.9410 or visit www.calcas.com.
So, where is your favorite place or thing to do for Labor Day? Let us know so we can share it with others.
Summer is here and the moving season is on. If you are preparing for a new home or apartment you are not alone; the U.S. Census Bureau found almost 36 million people moved to a new residence between 2012 and 2013. Most wanted to find a new place to live, followed by relocation for a new job.
While it can be an exciting time – you get to pick the paint colors you love, there is a new yard to plan and you finally get that extra room you always wanted – preparing for a moving adventure can be a stressful experience.
To get copies of your family’s medical records and veterinary records for your pets, as well as copies of prescriptions you may need to transfer
An official copy of your child’s school records (needed to enroll them into a new school)
Valuables you had hidden around the house (jewelry, stamps, coins)
Important phone numbers and email addresses
The items you may have taken to the cleaners but hadn’t picked up yet (or the watch at the repair shop)
A copy of your new address
To leave some cleaning supplies for the after move clean up
To leave the garage door opener – many people forget to take them out of their vehicles
To open a checking account in your new city a month prior to the move
To gather all the keys to the house you have hidden or given to neighbors and friends
The time of year you move can save you money. In 2014, June and August were the most popular months to move. November and December were slowest, meaning more room for price negotiation.
Keep in mind there are other expenses to consider: hotels, meals out and establishing utilities, internet and cable or satellite TV at your new location. Moving.com calculated that people spend more money during the three months around the time of their move than non-movers spend in five years. When you add it up, relocating homeowners spent as much as $10,000 on furniture and accessories, apartment dwellers around $4,000.
Insurance is also an essential part of your move! While most renters and home insurance will cover your items before and after a move, very few provide coverage while your goods are in transit. It’s recommended that you purchase insurance from a moving company to protect your items from point A to point B.
You will also need to contact your insurance representative BEFORE-hand to get the appropriate coverage when you get to your new dwelling.
Just like preparing for a move, you need to plan ahead to make sure you get the best value in protecting your home and the valuables inside. Contact a California Casualty advisor today for a homeowners or renters policy comparison or review at 1.800.800.9410 or at www.calcas.com.
1) You deserve more than another call center. 
