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June Gloom? Not With These Fun Ideas!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in June 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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Logan's Candies of Ontario California. A local favorite for many.

Logan’s Candies, our longtime customer, can help make any holiday or event special! Logan's Candies is a family-owned candy shop that specializes in handmade candy canes, ribbon candy, chocolates, and other sweet treats....

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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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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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Fall Fun Continues in November! Lots of Ideas to Share.

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in November 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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Kessler Alair Insurance Shares Important Identity Protection Tips for Tax Season

At Kessler Alair Insurance we care very much about the protection of your personal information. We have numerous safeguards and protocols in place to protect our clients as it pertains to servicing their insurance needs....

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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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Is My Home or Business Covered in Event of a Flood?

Is My Home or Business Covered in Event of a Flood? Natural disasters are common in Southern California. Homes and businesses in this area are at risk of fire, storm damage, flood and earthquakes. You may have heard...

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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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New! Mercury Announces Insurance for Ride-Hailing Drivers for Uber and Lyft!

Driving for Uber, Lyft or another ride-hailing company is a great way to earn a living or just make some extra cash. It's easy and convenient, but did you know that these companies don't provide full insurance coverage...

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Fun for families in January 2016 from the Inland Empire to Orange County!

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in January 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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Our favorite 15 things to enjoy in December in the Inland Empire and Orange County

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in December! Happy Holidays from all of us here at Kessler Alair Insurance! If you are like most of us here at Kessler Alair you work hard to play hard. The...

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Top 25 things to do in November from the Inland Empire to Orange County

The Happening That’s Happening From the IE to the OC in November! 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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The Top 20 things to do in October from the Inland Empire to Orange County!

The Top 20 things to do in October from the Inland Empire to Orange County! 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....

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13 Quick Tips to Maintain Your Home for Fall

Fall brings more than just changing leaves and shorter days. Even thought it doesn't seem so drastic in Southern California, in many areas, it also comes with a shift in weather conditions that can have a serious impact...

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4 Ways to Help All Children Have a Great School Year

It's back-to-school time, and, if you have school-age children, your household is likely bustling with activity and filling up with books and backpacks. There are other households and school districts in your community,...

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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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Beat the Budget Busting Blockbusters!--and more

The Kessler Alair Insurance Services summer newsletter is here to enjoy. Here are a few of the articles: How to beat the cost of movie going this summer. Do you Uber? Employee Spotlights Get your boat ready to go!...

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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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How to Create Your First Garden This Spring

My husband has become quite the "farmer" in the last few years. It has been fun to watch him create our family garden. We are in our early 40's and this is something that he was never really interested in before. I can...

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

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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A Little Extra Caution Can Go a Long Way While Driving at Night

Did anyone see the full moon this week? It was a beautiful sky to behold. But even with a full moon the longer nights mean increased danger on the roads. You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider...

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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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Congratulations Nancy on your Anniversary with Kessler Alair Insurance.


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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Etiwanda Fire Up to Date Information

We are all concerned about the Etiwanda Fire and what will happen next. We are fearful for those residents that live close to the fire and realize that many of them are our friends, family and clients. We have turned to...

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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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Happy New Year from Kessler Alair Insurance!

May the New Year bring many blessings to you and yours. From Your Friends At Kessler Alair Insurance

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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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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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Back to School Safety Reminders

The end of summer in California means many things, such as cooler weather (we hope right), shorter days and ... the start of football! But most important, it means kids are headed back to school. And that means we all...

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Do You Own a Classic Car of the Future?

There's nothing quite like driving a speedy, shiny classic car that turns heads and starts conversations. In fact, the beauty and elegance of old collectibles - like the 1964 Aston Martin DB5, the 1963 Corvette Sting...

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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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Umbrella Insurance, Is it right for you?

Here is a short and informative video that helps you to understand more about Umbrella Insurance. http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2012-03/umbrella-liability-insurance-it-necessary Any Questions? Would you like a quote?...

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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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Gene Alair - A Retrospective

The "Alair" in Kessler Alair Shares Memories, Words of Wisdom Gene Alair, a sharp, witty, and proud 92-year-old Navy World War II Veteran was kind enough to share some memories about his journey and contributions to...

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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 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 wishes you a Fabulous Fall! Newsletter is here.

Take a moment to read our newsletter! Here are the highlights! Kessler Alair Celebrates 90 years of service in 2013! Client Appreciation Vouchers for Ontario Reign hockey games! Pictures from our Grand Opening at...

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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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Congratulations Donna, Kessler Alair Insurance Will Miss You!

After 42 years of service Donna Halliday has decided to retire. Here are a few pictures from the celebration held in her honor.

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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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Kessler Alair Insurance Honored as Best Place to Work

Kessler Alair Insurance of Upland and Rancho Cucamonga was honored by the Daily Bulletin as the Best Place to Work through their Readers Choice Awards. Below is the article that was included in the paper on Sunday May...

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Congratulations Judy on Your Retirement!

After 34 years of dedicated service and superior work ethic, Judy Mendibles has recently retired from the her job in the Commercial Lines Department of Kessler Alair Insurance Services. Recently, a celebration was held...

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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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Best Bargains on Prescriptions!

Many generic drugs cost very little money to fill a presciption. In some instances the cost of the prescription is less than the generic co-payment for your insurance. There are several pharmacies that provide low cost...

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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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New Change to Carseat Law Effective Jan. 2012

Important Change to California Car Seat Law Effective January 1st San Bernardino: Beginning January 1, 2012, California law will require children riding in any vehicle to be buckled into a car seat or booster seat in...

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