Inspect these three important details before you sign on the dotted line and you pass the point of no return. Purchasing a new home can be a significant point in your life and it is also a significant investment in time, energy, and of course, money. These investments put a toll on your body and can be a source of significant stress as well. There Read More
What to Look for When Purchasing Your First Home
1August,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, Hoffman Brown Company, homeowners insurance, Sherman Oaks | No Comments
How to Avoid a Social Media Hack
5July,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, hack, Hoffman Brown Company, Sherman Oaks, social media | No CommentsIf you or your business has a social media account, it may come under siege to a cyber security attack. Social media is where you are able to catch up with friends, share pictures of your recent vacation, and post funny statuses. But as posting on these social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram has become more and more integrated Read More
How Secure, Exactly, Is Your Hotel Safe?
30June,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, Hoffman Brown Company, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsHotel safes give the illusion of protection for the valuable items you bring on your vacation, but are they actually safe? Room safes are likely the only option you have when it comes to the safety of your valuable items. They are, after all, called “safes” for a reason (i.e. they theoretically keep the stuff you put in them safe). But if you Read More
California Law Update: Employment 2016
27June,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, Hoffman Brown Company, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsNew laws will be coming to California as progress makes way in this wonderful state. On April 21, 2016, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee signed the Paid Parental Leave Ordinance. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2017; in San Francisco, employers with 50 or more employees will be required to provide wage replacement to employees who will take Read More
What Does Comprehensive Coverage Mean?
22June,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, Hoffman Brown Company, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsComprehensive coverage gets thrown around in the world of auto insurance, but do you know what it does? A storm passing by is stronger than anticipated, and you didn’t put your car in the garage. The strong winds distort a nearby tree and stress its branches to the breaking point. A big branch falls from the tree and crashes into the windshield of Read More
Earthquake Safety Tips
15June,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, earthquake, Hoffman Brown Company, insurance, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsThe next big one is bound to hit within the next decade; are you prepared for it? Impending doom is something not many people want to think about. As a result, a lot of us aren't prepared for when the inevitable happens. Earthquakes are one of those dangers. Tectonic plates slowly move across the surface of the Earth, about an inch every year. Read More
Sample Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention Program
9June,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, Hoffman Brown Company, Sherman Oaks, Southern California | No CommentsTo protect your business and reputation, falls and slips should always be prevented to the best of your ability. Businesses are almost always on the losing end of the legal battle when it comes to falls and slips, so, as a business owner, doing everything in your power to prevent such a catastrophe is in your best interest. It's important to train Read More
Wine Counterfeit: Your $500 Bottle of Wine May Actually Just Be a $30 Bottle
6June,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, Hoffman Brown Company, Sherman Oaks, wine | No CommentsTrue wine connoisseurs pride themselves on being able to pick out the smallest details when it comes to their wine. Are they all that they’re cracked up to be? The short answer is no. Even the most experienced connoisseur, the ones that can truly do amazing things with their nose and taste buds, fail to tell the difference between a $10,000 bottle Read More
3 Reasons Why Burglars Target Apartments and Condos
27May,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, Hoffman Brown Company, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsBurglar’s choice is apartments and condos. Why, you might ask? We’ve all heard the popular saying, “there’s safety in numbers.” We can see a good example of a herd of rhinos coming end-to-end to fending off the fierce lion pack when under attack. However, numbers may not play to your advantage when living in an apartment or condo complex. Read More
What is WaterCop™ and How Will It Help You?
23May,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, Hoffman Brown Company, Sherman Oaks, watercop | No CommentsStop small plumbing leaks before they become major flood problems and ruin your home. Homeowners can benefit from the protection and peace of mind that the WaterCop™ system (or a similar system) provides to their home. Flood damage is the most common home insurance claim that is made throughout the U.S. Your Insurance coverage can help to ease Read More
