We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The NewEmployee 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: Sara Casillas
Let’s get to know Sara!
What California Casualty office do you work in?
Arizona
Where are you from?
Originally from Tucson, AZ. I moved to Phoneix about 2 years ago.
What is one interesting fact you want us to know about you?
I love American history! I can recite the Preamble to the Constitution by heart.
If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Butter Pecan Ice Cream
What do you like to do on the weekends?
Shopping
Attending local events: Farmer’s Market, Street Fairs, etc.
Watching movies and catching up on TV series’
What made you want to start your new career with California Casualty?
I greatly value our target customers, and I also appreciate the smaller company environment.
If you want to learn more about Sara or are interested in a career at California Casualty, connect with her on LinkedIn! Or visit our careers page at https://www.calcas.com/careers
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The NewEmployee 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 Customer Care Specialist, Elena Chavez
Let’s get to know Elena!
What California Casualty office do you work in?
Arizona
Where are you from?
Native to Arizona 🙂
What is one interesting fact you want us to know about you?
I can speak Gibberish
If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tacos
What do you like to do on the weekends?
Watching movies
Playing board games
Watching my kid play soccer
What made you want to start your new career with California Casualty?
I had a career in the insurance industry before and missed it. Lucky enough to come back to be a part of this company.
If you want to learn more about Elena or are interested in a career at California Casualty, connect with her on LinkedIn! Or visit our careers page at https://www.calcas.com/careers
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The NewEmployee 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 Customer Care Specialist, Raphael Taylor Sr.
Let’s get to know Raphael!
What California Casualty office do you work in?
I work in the Kansas City office.
Where are you from?
Born and raised in Kansas City
What is one interesting fact you want us to know about you?
I can play 13 instruments!!
If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Grilled pork chops
What do you like to do on the weekends?
I’m really into live music
Mow the grass (I know, I know!!)
Chasing my 6-year-old around!
What made you want to start your new career with California Casualty?
I needed a change from the education industry. After hearing about how California Casualty caters to a specific group of people, I was really intrigued by how they looked out for our Essential Workers. Once here, I love the overall interaction with my co-workers. It was clear that “these are my people!!”
If you want to learn more about Raphael or are interested in a career at California Casualty, connect with him on LinkedIn! Or visit our careers page at https://www.calcas.com/careers
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The NewEmployee 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 Sales Representative, Robin D’Angelo
Let’s get to know Robin!
What California Casualty office do you work in?
I work in the Kansas City office.
Where are you from?
Born in Knob Noster, Mo – daughter of an Air Force lifer. Moved back & forth from FL to MO when young, with a little jaunt stationed in England. Settled here.
What is one interesting fact you want us to know about you?
Hmmm – What happens in KS stays in KS but I have been stuck in an elevator twice and that usually doesn’t happen to anyone even once.
If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Street Tacos
What do you like to do on the weekends?
Pontooning with friends
Seeing kiddos
Kayaking – my new love!
What made you want to start your new career with California Casualty?
The people and the history
If you want to learn more about Robin or are interested in a career at California Casualty, connect with her on LinkedIn! Or visit our careers page at https://www.calcas.com/careers
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The NewEmployee 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 Field Marketing Manager, Jolie Spence
Let’s get to know Jolie!
What California Casualty office do you work in?
I work remotely in the Field.
What is one interesting fact you want us to know about you?
I’m obsessed with dogs! My husband and I have the best dog, Benny.
If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Mashed Potatoes
What do you like to do on the weekends?
Go to OrangeTheory Fitness
Hang out with my husband, friends, and family
Doing yard work
What made you want to start your new career with California Casualty?
I wanted to be in the field and not sitting at a desk all day. I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity with California Casualty.
If you want to learn more about Jolie or are interested in a career at California Casualty, connect with her on LinkedIn! Or visit our careers page at https://www.calcas.com/careers
As students and educators head back to school, an uninvited visitor is joining them: summer heat. Much of the country is experiencing a late summer heatwave, sending temperatures to possible record highs. Teaching students in hot, uncomfortable classrooms is difficult, and many schools don’t have adequate air conditioning.
Minimize using overhead lights (instead, turn off the lights and use lamps or Christmas lights)
Close shades to block intense sunlight
Take cool-down breaks between lessons
Avoid excess movement during the hottest part of the day
Utilize a climate-controlled computer lab
Switch off unused electronics that produce heat even in standby mode
Invest in fans to cool the room
It’s also important for you and your students to stay hydrated. The Centers for Disease Control and Environment advises avoiding sugary and calorie-laden sports and soft drinks when the temperature rises. Water is the best way to hydrate the body, and it helps with cooling. Make sure your students always have easy access to water.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also warns against students engaging in physical exercise in extreme heat because they can overheat quicker than adults. However, if your students engage in physical activity, it is crucial to know the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
Heat Exhaustion
Heavy sweating
Weakness
Muscle cramps
Cold, pale and clammy skin
Fast, weak pulse
Nausea or vomiting
Fainting
Heatstroke
High body temperature (above 103 degrees)
Hot, red, dry or moist skin
Rapid and strong pulse
Possible unconsciousness
It’s important to note the key differences in treating each illness. Heat exhaustion can be treated by moving the victim to a cool location. Apply cool wet cloths and having them sip water. Heatstroke can be fatal and requires immediate medical attention.
Educators can beat the heat with these cool lesson plans for hot days:
Study the buoyancy of various objects in the water
Learn about water displacement of various objects
Create various devices that will float in water
Determine the best methods of keeping an ice cube frozen
Study cold weather areas like Iceland or Antarctica
This article is furnished by California Casualty, providing auto and home insurance to teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and nurses. Get a quote at 1.800.800.9410 or www.calcas.com.
