California Casualty

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of California Casualty Group Members

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B (Fair) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “bb+” (Fair) from “bbb” (Good) of The California Casualty Indemnity Exchange (San Mateo, CA) and its wholly owned subsidiaries: California Casualty General Insurance Company of Oregon (Portland, OR), California Casualty & Fire Insurance Company (San Mateo, CA) and California Casualty Insurance Company (Portland, OR).

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  • AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B (Fair) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “bb+” (Fair) from “bbb” (Good) of The California Casualty Indemnity Exchange (San Mateo, CA) and its wholly owned subsidiaries: California Casualty General Insurance Company of Oregon (Portland, OR), California Casualty & Fire Insurance Company (San Mateo, CA) and California Casualty Insurance Company (Portland, OR).
  • All of these companies comprise the California Casualty Group (California Casualty).
  • The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect California Casualty’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its marginal operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management.
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Congratulations to California Casualty's 2022 Music and Arts Grant Recipients

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After careful consideration of nearly 661 applications, California Casualty has designated 66 schools throughout the country as 2022 Music and Arts Grant awardees.

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  • After careful consideration of nearly 661 applications, California Casualty has designated 66 schools across 23 states as 2022 Music and Arts Grant awardees.
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After careful consideration of nearly 661 applications, California Casualty has designated 66 schools throughout the country as 2022 Music and Arts Grant awardees.
  • The recipients, representing 23 states, demonstrated a strong financial need that aligned with the purpose of the program to keep music and arts in schools.
  • The grants* of $250 each will provide financial assistance for efforts such as:
    Purchase an elementary class set of boomwhackers, a rhythm instrument used to teach music, listening, and social skills
    *A full list of 2022 Music and Arts Grant recipients by state is attached.

Support Student Athletes: Apply for a 2022/2023 School Athletics Grant from California Casualty

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- California Casualty is now accepting applications for 2022/2023 Thomas R. Brown (TRB) Athletics Grants. Public middle and high schools wishing to receive $1,000 for their returning sports program(s) are invited to submit their application at http://www.calcasathletics.com before the January 15, 2023 deadline.

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  • Public middle and high schools seeking financial assistance for their 2022/2023 sports program(s) are invited to apply for a California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant at http://www.calcasathletics.com .
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- California Casualty is now accepting applications for 2022/2023 Thomas R. Brown (TRB) Athletics Grants.
  • The California Casualty Athletics Grant Program benefits students, schools and communities; and we are honored to be a part of that effort," said Amy Grosso, Assistant Vice President.
  • Public middle and high schools whose sports programs have been impacted by budget restrictions and limited fundraising opportunities can apply for a 2022/2023 California Casualty $1,000 TRB Athletics Grant at http://www.calcasathletics.com .

California Casualty Elects Mark D. Pitchford Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark D. Pitchford has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of California Casualty Management Company ("CCMC") effective July 25, 2022. In this role, Pitchford will lead the marketing and sales efforts of the company.

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  • Mark D. Pitchford has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of California Casualty Management Company ("CCMC") effective July 25, 2022.
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark D. Pitchford has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of California Casualty Management Company ("CCMC") effective July 25, 2022.
  • Pitchford has more than 30 years of wide-ranging experience, including in marketing, service and sales, as a senior executive in the insurance industry.
  • Jonathan D. Adkisson, CCMC's President & CEO, stated, "Mark brings incredible experience and capabilities which will strengthen our executive management team.

Educators Can Still Enter to Win California Casualty's $10,000 Staycation Giveaway

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- K-12 Public School Educators who dream of creating a $10,000 home space that's all-their-own can still visit http://www.WinWithCalCas.com and enter to win California Casualty's Staycation Giveaway (before the October 14, 2022 deadline).

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  • There is still time for K-12 Public School Educators to enter to win California Casualty's $10,000 Staycation Giveaway.
  • Interested educators can visit http://www.WinWithCalCas.com to enter.
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- K-12 Public School Educators who dream of creating a $10,000 home space that's all-their-own can still visit http://www.WinWithCalCas.com and enter to win California Casualty's Staycation Giveaway (before the October 14, 2022 deadline).
  • Educators give so much of their time and focus to their students, schools, colleagues and local communities.

California Casualty Gives $5,000 to Washington Green Ribbon Schools

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- California Casualty, Sponsor of the Washington Green Ribbon Schools program, provides $5,000 to Washington state's U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED GRS) honorees each year. The 2022 Washington Green Ribbon Schools receiving California Casualty grants are La Center High School in La Center, WA and Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, WA.

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  • California Casualty, Sponsor of the Washington Green Ribbon Schools program, awards $5,000 in grants to Washington school and school district in support of their continuous sustainability and conservation efforts.
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- California Casualty, Sponsor of the Washington Green Ribbon Schools program, provides $5,000 to Washington state's U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED GRS) honorees each year.
  • The 2022 Washington Green Ribbon Schools receiving California Casualty grants are La Center High School in La Center, WA and Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, WA.
  • The LCHS application for U.S. Department of Education for 2022 Green Ribbon Schools consideration is available here .

California Casualty Elects Jonathan D. Adkisson President and CEO

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jonathan D. Adkisson, FCAS, has been elected President and CEO of California Casualty Management Company ("CCMC") effective June 1, 2022. In this role, Adkisson will run the operations of the reciprocal California Casualty Indemnity Exchange ("CCIE") as CEO of its attorney-in-fact, and Adkisson will serve as President of CCIE's four insurance company subsidiaries, which together are known as the California Casualty Group.

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  • California Casualty, a national auto and home insurance provider with roots in California, has elected seasoned insurance executive, Jonathan D. Adkisson, President and CEO effective June 1, 2022.
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jonathan D. Adkisson, FCAS, has been elected President and CEO of California Casualty Management Company ("CCMC") effective June 1, 2022.
  • In this role, Adkisson will run the operations of the reciprocal California Casualty Indemnity Exchange ("CCIE") as CEO of its attorney-in-fact, and Adkisson will serve as President of CCIE's four insurance company subsidiaries, which together are known as the California Casualty Group.
  • "I am humbled and honored to be asked to serve as the next president and CEO of California Casualty," Adkisson said. "

Public Schools Across the Country Receive $1,000 Athletic Grants from California Casualty

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- California Casualty will deliver $51,000 in grants to 51 public middle high schools in 26 states. Since its inception in 2010, the California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Program has given $789,550 to financially burdened athletics programs in public schools across the country.

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  • Of the 481 applications received for 2021/2022 grants, 51 public schools in 26 states each received $1,000 to support their sports program(s).
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- California Casualty will deliver $51,000 in grants to 51 public middle high schools in 26 states.
  • Since its inception in 2010, the California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Program has given $789,550 to financially burdened athletics programs in public schools across the country.
  • Public middle and high schools whose sports programs have been impacted by budget restrictions and limited fundraising opportunities can apply for a 2022/2023 California Casualty $1,000 TRB Athletics Grant at http://www.calcasathletics.com .

California Casualty Gives $15,000 to the California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation (CPOMF)

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beau Brown, California Casualty Management Company Chairman; and Roxanne Dean, Vice President of Account Relations; presented to Wayne Quint, CPOMF Executive Director, a check in the amount of $15,000 for their scholarship program in Sacramento.

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  • The California Casualty Group donated $15,000 to the California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation (CPOMF) to fund education scholarships for dependents of California peace officers who have died in the line of duty.
  • To date, California Casualty has donated over $100,000 throughout the years to the California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation (CPOMF) to financially support their education scholarship/grant program.
  • The California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation (CPOMF) mission is to organize, coordinate and fund the annual California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony, maintain the memorial monument, subsidize survivor support groups (e.g., COPS & Peer Support groups), and support the families of our fallen heroes through educational grant and financial assistance programs.
  • Without our sponsors and corporate partners, the programs and support provided by the California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation would not be possible.

First Responders! Get Away From It All With California Casualty's Work Hard/Play Hard "$10,000 Camping" Giveaway

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

It's a prize intended to give one lucky first responder the funds needed to have the peaceful, restful, outdoor quality time they all deserve.

Key Points: 
  • It's a prize intended to give one lucky first responder the funds needed to have the peaceful, restful, outdoor quality time they all deserve.
  • "First responders do the hard work keeping our communities safe," said California Casualty Sr. Vice President Mike McCormick.
  • Previous Work Hard/Play Hard sweepstakes from California Casualty have awarded public safety personnel ATVs, DeWalt Tools, motorcycles, and cash.
  • Past winners include an Oregon Police Officer, Colorado Sheriff's Captain, Firefighters from California, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania, and California Peace Officers.