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Hello Summer! Kessler Alair Insurance Newsletter

Kessler Alair wishes for you a safe and happy Summer! We hope you enjoy reading our newsletter. This a list of topics inside: Welcome Patricia AnayaCongratulations on 20 years for both Mary and MargaretWhy do rates...

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How to make sure your June is not full of gloom

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in June 2018! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance - you work hard to play hard. For many of us, filling our weekends with fun family activities...

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How to Hit April Out of the Ballpark!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in April 2018! - - - If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance, you work hard to play hard. For many of us - filling our weekends with fun family...

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How to Check a Suspicious Website

We’re all getting emails these days from hackers seeking to install malware on our computers and then steal our data. Phishing and spear phishing schemes start with innocent looking email messages, but when an...

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Tax Reform Bill Includes Repeal of Individual Mandate Beginning in 2019

Tax Reform Bill Includes Repeal of Individual Mandate Beginning in 2019 - On Dec. 20, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which makes significant changes to individual and corporate provisions of the U.S. tax...

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Happy Thanksgiving from Kessler Alair Insurance!- Winter Newsletter

Happy Thanksgiving from Kessler Alair Insurance! Click on this link Reasons_Winter_2017_lowres.pdf Topics included are: Daily Living in Gratitude-A Season of ThankfulnessSurviving an EmergencyCoupon from Prep and Save...

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November Fun for Everyone!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in November 2017! - If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family...

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Fun in the Sun in September!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in September 2017! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family...

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Rozina & Smith Physical Therapy

In 2008, Mary Rozina and Jason Smith began their company with an exciting vision: create a top notch physical therapy practice, with individualized patient care every visit, using the most current treatment methods and...

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Jumping for Joy in July with A List of Fun Things To Do.

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in July 2017! - If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities...

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Showers In the Forecast? – Get Umbrella Coverage

In today’s economy, everyone is pinching pennies. So why worry about umbrella coverage? Shouldn’t a home and auto policy leave you adequately covered? Unfortunately, we live in a world of lawsuits. Large damages can be...

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Congratulations on 30 years with the Kessler Alair Insurance Family!

Mary Strohman, ACSR, has been working with the Kessler Alair family for 30 years. Mary’s experience in the insurance industry started many years ago when a friend from high school told her of a job opening at a nearby...

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Older Buildings and Aluminum Wire by Laszlo Electric Inc.- Client of Kessler Alair Insurance

Insurance companies want to know what type of electrical you have within the walls of your home and business when underwriting the structure. The insurance companies are normally reluctant to write an older home when...

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Kessler Alair Summer Newsletter- Paws 4 Pets Walk, Anniversaries for Mary and Sue, Introducing Laszlo Electric

Click the picture above: orClick the link: Kessler_Alair_Newsletter_Summer_2017_web.pdf Topics included are:Join the Kessler Kares team to attend Paws 4 Pets event on May 20thCongratulations on 30 years of service to...

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How Can We Keep Our Information Private?

A very hot topic in the news is Privacy and Security. The goal for many websites is to broadcast this information that seems so personal to us. It is almost scary how much information they have about us that you wouldn'...

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Fabulous Fun For February!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in February 2017! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family...

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Jam Packed List of Fun for January!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in January 2017! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. Filling our weekends with fun family activities is first...

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Fun Things to do in December, from the IE to the OC, for you and your family!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in December 2016! The holidays are here! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends...

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Kessler Alair Insurance Customer - The Pie Hole LA in Orange

The Pie Hole LA in Orange - Most of us want “a piece of the pie”, but our customers Rick and Madeleine Anaya, actually followed their dreams to literally make that happen. This amazing couple became the first...

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Kessler Alair Fall Newsletter-Thanking Veterans, Spotlighting Commercial Customers and Congratulating our KAIS Family!

We are excited to share with you our Fall/Winter 2016 newsletter. Click the picture above:orClick the link: Kessler Alair Fall/Winter 2016 newsletter Topics included are:Kessler Alair Thanks our Veterans.Who Hacked Who?...

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Kessler Alair Insurance Services- A Name Created by Veterans.

Kessler Alair Insurance Services- A Name Created by Veterans. - America’s war veterans and their honorable service bring great pride to this country. Their collective experience spans two world wars and several...

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Why Kessler Alair Insurance Loves the Upland Chamber of Commerce

Why we love the Upland Chamber of Commerce! A few of the highlights from today.... We talked about choices and honored our Veteran heritage.

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Fun For Fall! Over 30 events for your family to enjoy in the Inland Empire and Orange County.

- The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in October 2016! - Fall is here and with the benefit of some slightly cooler weather, with daylight not too short, we can agree it is a great time of year. If you...

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How to Deal With Road Rage

Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. If there is one thing to learn in life, it is that you can’t control how other people drive, or do anything...

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September Schedules Won't Stop Some Fun!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in September 2016!If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family...

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Hot August Nights filled with fun family things to do!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in August 2016! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family...

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Be Perfect Benefit was a Blast!

Kessler Alair Insurance had the great privilege of serving in a variety of ways for the Annual Be Perfect Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser. In our effort to raise awareness, we were so pleased that many of our clients...

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Kessler Kares Team Got Walking

Kessler Alair Insurance Services Raises Funds for the IVHS It took 90 years of serving our communities insurance needs, for Kessler Alair Insurance Services to grow into what it is today, and just one day for the staff...

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The Joys of July! Over 30 Awesome Things To Do In the Inland Empire and Orange County

The Joys of July! Over 30 Awesome Things To Do In the Inland Empire and Orange CountyIf you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun...

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What Should Go in Your Home Safe (or Safe-Deposit Box)? (VIDEO)

Summer has arrived, which means it’s time to clean the cobwebs out of the corners, organize the closets and so forth. While you’re at it, don’t forget to revisit the important documents and other items you have in your...

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June 17th Workshop- Help your Business Get Quake Smart in Rancho Cucamonga!

Get QuakeSmart in Rancho Cucamonga! Inland Empire businesses and organizations can attend the free QuakeSmart Preparedness Workshop on June 17th in Rancho Cucamonga. You will learn how to:- Identify Your Risk of...

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So Many Fun Things To Do To Start the Summer Off Right!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in June 2016! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities...

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Spring is here! Kessler Alair shares where to find some family fun in Orange County and the Inland Empire.

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in March 2016! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities...

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What is the Fee for Not Having Health Insurance in 2016?

What is the Fee for Not Having Health Insurance in 2016? - The fee is calculated 2 different ways – as a percentage of your household income, and per person. You’ll pay whichever is higher. Percentage of income:2.5% of...

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Congratulations to our Video Contest Winner!

Congratulations to our Video Contest Winner!Our most recent newsletter had a contest asking for the names of the 2 speakers in our Newport Beach location video. Many replied with the correct answer of Michael Kessler...

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Bunches of Family Fun from the Kessler Alair Insurance Family!

Bunches of Family Fun from the Kessler Alair Family! The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in February 2016! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For...

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Save the Date for the Be Perfect Foundation Annual Fundraiser!

It is time to get excited for another awesome event put on by the Be Perfect Foundation! Looking forward to a fun baseball theme and a fabulous night as always. Do you want to make a donation to the auction? They would...

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Dine at Tutti Mangia in February and Help the Be Perfect Foundation

Dine at Tutti Mangia in February Spread the word! For the entire month of February at Tutti Mangia in Claremont, CA, a portion of your bill will benefit the foundation! That's right... ANY MEAL FOR THE WHOLE MONTH!...

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Kessler Alair Starts the New Year off Right!

What a great time we had, starting off the new year right with training from Safeco's Customers for Life team. Chuck Blondino and Molly Smith made time during their busy training trip to stop by and share their wealth...

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One million travelers will ring in the New Year using Airbnb.

- One million travelers will ring in the New Year using Airbnb. - Top ten insurance tips for hosts and guests. Released December 29, 2015 by the California Department of Insurance-916-492-3566SACRAMENTO, Calif. -...

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Top 20 things to do in the Inland Empire and Orange County in September

Top 20 things to do in the Inland Empire and Orange County in September! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family...

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Do you Uber?

Do you Uber? - Please see update of information at new blog post: New Mercury Announces Insurance for Ride-Hailing Drivers for Uber and Lyft and other TNC's! - In case you have never heard about it, Uber, Lyft or...

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The Happening That's Happening from the IE to the OC in August!

The Happening That's Happening From the IE to the OC! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities is first...

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The Happening That's Happening from the IE to the OC in July

The Happening That's Happening From the IE to the OC in July! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities is...

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Keeping Personal, Private! Protect Your Information

Keeping Personal Private! Steps to take to protect your personal information on the internet. We at Kessler Alair Insurance, thought this would be something you could share with your family and friends both at work and...

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The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in June!

The Happening That's Happening From the IE to the OC in June! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities is...

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The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in May!

The Happening That's Happening From the IE to the OC! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities is first...

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The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in April!

The Happening That's Happening From the IE to the OC! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities is first...

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Earthquake coming? Are you prepared?

At Kessler Alair Insurance we are always trying to help our clients get prepared for the natural disasters that are common to our area. Preparing emergency kits for your car, your home and at your work have been...

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7 Things You Need to Know About Wills and Trusts

7 Things You Need to Know About Wills and Trusts What if someone walked up to you and asked the question, "Do you have a will and / or trust?" What would you say? For many of us the answer would be an uncomfortable, "No,...

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Tips to Protect You for National Consumer Protection Week

www.ncpw.gov. Do you ever get that feeling that you've just been conned, or that you made a bad purchase decision that you're going to have to pay for? It's happened to us many times. For instance, you buy a new...

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The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in March!

If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance you work hard to play hard. For many of us filling our weekends with fun family activities is first priority when we clock out on Friday evening. Having our...

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Kessler Alair Insurance Services Announces New Location in Newport Beach

Kessler Alair Insurance Services Announces New Location Client Convenience and Growing Demand, Reasons To Expand To Orange County (February 20, 2015, Upland, CA) For over 90 years, independent insurance agency Kessler...

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Named Insured-Do you have it right?

Named Insured - Do You Have it Right? Do you have a financial investment in a piece of real property (primary residence, rental property, and/or commercial property) that is owned with others? Do you live in a...

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Dine Out to Help Out the Be Perfect Foundation!

Kessler Alair invites you to spread the word and Dine Out to Help Out the Be Perfect Foundation! The Be Perfect Foundation is a local non-profit that supports spinal cord injury victims and their families. Visit them at...

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California Governor Signs Bill Requiring Paid Sick Leave

http://jrreport.wordandbrown.com/2014/09/16/governor-signs-bill-requiring-paid-sick-leave/ Governor Signs Bill Requiring Paid Sick Leave September 16, 2014 Source: Sacramento Business Journal Gov. Jerry Brown signed...

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Celebrate National Night Out With Your Neighbors

In 1984, National Night Out - "America's Night Out Against Crime" - began as a way to promote crime prevention through neighborhood camaraderie. Since then, according to the National Association of Town Watch (NATW),...

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CA Time of Hiring Pamphlet - For New Hires after July 1, 2014

California's Department of Workers' Compensation has recently updated the pamphlet for new hires effective July 1, 2014. The language contained within the new pamphlets now conforms with the recently enacted regulations....

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SB 1446 Provides Transitional Relief to Employers

SB 1446 will allow a small employer health care plan that was in effect on December 31, 2013, and that is still in effect as of the date this bill was signed (July 7, 2014), and that does not qualify as a...

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Keep Water from Going Where it Shouldn't

One of the most disheartening experiences is to find flooding or extreme water damage to your treasured home in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding cities in the Inland Empire. At Kessler Alair, we know you...

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Spring Newsletter from Kessler Alair Insurance

It is our pleasure to share with you our Spring Newsletter, chock full of information that pertains to you and your family. We hope you take a quick moment to read: We Need to be Water Wise!- Do your part to help in...

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Commercial Lines Account Manager Position Open

Do you want to work for an Insurance Agency with an upbeat positive atmosphere that encourages personal growth within our field as well as a culture of family? Kessler Alair Insurance- www.kessleralair.com- has been...

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Kessler Alair Fall Newsletter

What a wonderful time of year. As 2013, our Kessler Alair Insurance 90th anniversary celebration, comes to a close we pause to take in all that we are thankful for. Thank you for being a part of all that we hold dear....

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Kessler Alair's First Bat-a-Thon for the Be Perfect Foundation

On Saturday October 19th the Kessler Alair Employees and their families got together at Claremont High School for a teambuilding and fundraising event. The event was held at the Claremont High School Baseball field...

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Thank you for supporting Hal Hargrave Jr. and The Be Perfect Foundation!

Thank you for supporting Hal Hargrave Jr. and The Be Perfect Foundation! The votes are in, and though Hal Hargrave Jr. didn't win an additional donation from Safeco Insurance in the "Vote for Your Favorite Safeco...

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Christina Ades with Kessler Alair Insurance Certified with Covered California

Congratulations to Christina Ades! She is one of the very first Certified Insurance Agents to make it through the Covered California Process. Yes we all know there are issues with the website, but paper applications can...

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Safeco Insurance® recognizes Hal Hargrave Jr. as a Community Hero, donates $5,000 to Be Perfect Foundation

Vote in online contest to help Be Perfect Foundation get up to $10,000 more UPLAND, CA (Oct. 14, 2013) - Help Hal Hargrave Jr. win $10,000 for the Be Perfect Foundation in the "Vote for your favorite Safeco Insurance®...

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Check Out Our Latest Video!

Check out our latest video! For a Range of Reasons, we are there. When you think of Insurance, call Kessler Alair!

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It is not too late to register for the 5k to help Megan's Wings Foundation!

http://www.meganswings.org/home.aspx The mission at Megan's Wings is to improve the care and quality of life for children with cancer and support their families by providing critical financial aid. They receive...

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Welcome to Three New Employees!

David Foote, Customer Service Representative for Kessler Alair Insurance Services, brings a fresh attitude and a tremendous passion for community to the dedicated team. While David is relatively new to the insurance...

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Make Sure You Are Covered in the Great Outdoors

As we approach summer here in So. Cal its time to spend some quality family time in the great outdoors. Whether you live 30 minutes from the mountains or 30 minutes from the beach, we have it all here right at our...

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Congratulations to Michael Donaldson

Michael Donaldson was installed as a new Board of Director for the Upland Chamber of Commerce at a banquet held on June 26th. He has been serving as an Ambassador for the last two years and is currently co-chair of the...

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Another Obamacare Requirement Delayed

by David Morgan published in Insurance Journal on July 8, 2013 Original article here http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2013/07/08/297625.htm Days after delaying health insurance requirements for employers,...

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Kessler Alair Gives Back by Supporting Victims of Spinal Cord Injuries

Be Perfect - A Partnership for Change Kessler Alair Gives Back by Supporting Victims of Spinal Cord Injuries Kessler Alair has been a long-time staple in our local community, giving back not only professionally, but...

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Kessler Alair Summer Newsletter!

2013 marks 90 years of service to our local community! Attached is our Summer newsletter. Read inside for: Be Perfect- A Partnership for Change. Kessler Alair Insurance gives back by helping Spinal Cord Injury Victims....

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Kessler Alair Insurance and Be Perfect in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Event Saturday to benefit work of Be Perfect Foundation - "Suzanne Sproul, Staff Writerdailybulletin.com" <suzanne [dot] sproul [at] inlandnewspapers [dot] com?subject=DailyBulletin [dot] com:> Posted: 05/06/2013...

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The Be Perfect Foundation picks up Gift Baskets from Kessler Alair

The last of the gifts collected from Kessler Alair Insurance of Upland and Rancho Cucamonga were picked up from the Be Perfect Foundation today. The Be Perfect Foundation raises money to help support victims of Spinal...

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A Time to Celebrate Mothers

As the second Sunday of May nears, it's time to think of ways to celebrate mothers - although, of course, that's a worthy pursuit at any time of year! At Kessler Alair, we thought it would be fun to give you a little of...

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Anniversaries celebrated at Kessler Alair Insurance

Congratulations to Carol Bush! Carol Bush celebrates 2 years with the Kessler Alair Family! Thank you Carol for your dedicated service. New to Kessler Alair Insurance Services in 2011, Carol Bush brings a tremendous...

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Celebrating 90 years Spring Newsletter

2013 marks 90 years of service to our local community! Attached is our Spring newsletter. Read inside for: Insight from 92 year old Gene Alair on how the insurance industry has changed over the years. How we can help...

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Kessler Alair Insurance looking to hire Commercial Lines Account Manager

Kessler Alair Insurance of Upland and Rancho Cucamonga CA is looking to hire a Commercial Lines Account Manager to join our fabulous team. If interested please send resume to mcaraway [at] kessleralair [dot] com

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Kessler Alair Insurance celebrates 90th Anniversary at Ontario Reign Hockey Game

On Friday January 4th the Employees of Kessler Alair Insurance along with their families and friends attended the exciting Reign hockey game at the Ontario Citizen's Business Bank Arena. The Reign played the Utah...

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CIC Honors for Christina Ades of Kessler Alair Insurance

Christina M. Ades, Vice President of Kessler Alair Insurance of Upland and Rancho Cucamonga, was recently honored for her ongoing pledge to education, commitment to excellence and dedication to the insurance profession....

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KESSLER ALAIR CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING AT VICTORIA GARDENS

Long-time Upland-Based Insurance Firm Expands Services to Regional Town Center Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., October 9, 2012 On the eve of its 90th anniversary, Kessler Alair welcomed the public as well as many state and...

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Grand Opening Celebration for Kessler Alair's Newest Location

Kessler Alair would like to invite you to their Grand Opening Celebration for their newest location in the Victoria Gardens mall in Rancho Cucamonga. The event will be held on Tuesday October 9th from 5pm to 7pm at...

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Kessler Alair Insurance at LA County Fair Today

Kessler Alair Insurance is at the LA County Fair today to celebrate Upland Day at the fair! The parade is scheduled for 5pm followed by the celbrations of Upland's Community Heroes. Congratulations to this year's heroes....

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Summer is Here! Read All About it in our Newsletter!

Take a moment to read the Kessler Alair Insurance Summer Newsletter! Here are the highlights: The Dog Days of Summer. What you are saying on Yelp and Google Reviews! Get Your Belongings on Record. Upland Lemon Festival....

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Come join Kessler Alair Insurance at the Upland Lemon Festival this weekend!

Come join Kessler Alair Insurance at the Upland Lemon Festival! Not exactly sure where our booth will be located yet other than downtown Upland CA. There will be food, rides and fun at the event. Come check it out and...

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Oops, the mail house made a mistake!

Everyone makes a mistake once in a while right? Well the mail house we have used forever to mail our newsletters somehow shifted the columns in our mailing list and the newsletters were mailed to the correct addresses...

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Kessler Alair Winter 2011-2012 Newsletter

Take a moment to read the latest Kessler Alair newsletter. Here are the highlights! New Location, New Look, New Year! Kessler Group earns Gold Award from Mercury Insurance Group! Meet Alpine Graphix. Did you know this...

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Kessler Alair Fall Newsletter 2011

Take a moment to read the latest Kessler Alair newsletter. Here are the highlights! Take a look inside to see a letter from our President. Join us in officially welcoming two new employees to the Kessler Alair Family....

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KAIS Summer 2011 Newsletter

Attached is Kessler Alair's summer 2011 newsletter to be arriving in mailboxes right away. Included in this newsletter is an announcement of our new website, information on Mexico insurance as well as an introduction to...

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Emergency Management Programs

An Integral Part of Your Overall Business Plan A comprehensive emergency management program is a necessary part of any business, and Kessler Alair Insurance Services wants all businesses in California to be prepared....

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