Workers' compensation offers financial compensation to employees who are injured while working on the job. The majority of people who file claims have legitimate injuries. There are others, however, who fake an injury and attempt to collect benefits. This type of fraud makes workers' compensation insurance more expensive than it needs to Read More
11 Warning Signs of Workers’ Compensation Fraud You Need to Be Aware Of
21September,2022
By Hoffman Brown Company | commercial insurance, insurance fraud, workers comp | No Comments
Seven Must-Have Commercial Insurance Policies in Sherman Oaks, CA
18February,2021
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | commercial insurance, Guide to Commercial Insurance, umbrella insurance | No CommentsRunning a business is like walking a tightrope: It's exciting, and yet it comes with risks. Plus, you can't foresee most of the perils, which is why you need the right commercial insurance. Some of the most common business risks include business interruption, property damage, theft, and workplace injury. Take note that this risk could potentially Read More
How to Secure Your Business from the Threat of Employee Theft
9May,2017
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | Business, commercial insurance, employee theft, prevent employee theft | No CommentsKeep your business safe from employee theft. A good business environment is built upon trust and mutual respect between the employer and their employees. However, employee theft can pose a serious threat to your business. Here is how you can protect your assets. Crime Coverage Protecting your business from employee crime is imperative. Read More
Updates to the On-Call Rest Period State Laws
6March,2017
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | businesses, commercial insurance, laws, State Law Rest Periods | No CommentsThe California Supreme Court rules that on-call rest periods are no longer allowed. In late 2016, the California Supreme Court ruled that on-call rest periods are not permissible. As a result of this decision, many Californian employers will need to re-examine their rest break policies and practices. On December 22, 2016, the California Read More
Why Effective Communication Is Important for All Businesses
14October,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | commercial insurance, Hoffman Brown Company | No CommentsEffective communication can help people in every aspect of their lives, but it can also help businesses improve and thrive. "Effective communication that anticipates what the listener needs to know is critical. Good news or bad, awareness of what is going on and why allows for much more informed decision making." Communication plays a fundamental Read More
How to Protect Your Jewelry From Theft
18May,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, commercial insurance, Hoffman Brown Company, jewelry, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsThe last thing you want to have happen is to lose a cherished piece of jewelry or have it stolen from you. This can be heartbreaking especially if the jewelry is a sentimental family heirloom. There are precautions you can take to prevent them from being lost, damaged or stolen. Here are some helpful hints to help you protect your Read More
How to Protect Your Commercial Property From Pranksters & Vandalism
15April,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | Business, Business Insurance, business owner, California, commercial insurance, coverage, Hoffman Brown Company, homeowners insurance, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsEven if pranks don’t physically hurt anyone, they can still be quite costly. Several years ago in Nebraska, a prank caller phoned a national brand name hotel and caused them more than $100,000 in damages. The caller, acting as a hotel employee, convinced a guest to set off the sprinkler system after having said that a gas pipe had broken and the Read More
Ladder Safety: Keep Yourself Up
11April,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, commercial insurance, coverage, Hoffman Brown Company, homeowners, homeowners insurance, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsLadders can be our friends, but one false step makes them into our worst enemies. Ladders help reach those impossibly high places that we simply cannot get to. From helping us do simple jobs like replacing a light bulb, to those more professional-grade jobs like installing electrical and plumbing equipment precisely where they need to be to ensure Read More
How To: Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
8April,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, commercial insurance, coverage, Hoffman Brown Company, homeowners insurance, house, insurance, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsFollow these helpful tips to avoid succumbing to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a more common and serious problem than you may think. Roughly 500 people die, and 15,000 fall sick every year, and nearly all cases reported could have easily been prevented. CO is an invisible and odorless gas, which is why it’s so Read More
Managing 3rd Party Relationships & Transferring your Risk
28December,2015
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | 3rd party relationships, California, certificate of insurance, commercial insurance, Hoffman Brown Company, hold harmless agreements, liability insurance, review your contracts, risk management, risk transfer review program, risks, Sherman Oaks, to-dos, vendors, vendors coverage | No CommentsA risk transfer review program makes it possible to manage 3rd party relationships. We know that you’ve put a lot of hard work into building up your business. There’s just no reason, then, to expose it to unnecessary risks. Specifically, it’s important that you protect your business against the hazards that 3rd party relationships bring to it. Read More
