Find out why it’s important to tell your insurance agent if you put your assets in a Trust, LLC or in any other entity. Trusts and Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) have become a popular way to protect assets. They are often used in estate planning, which has brought changes to the insurance industry. In some instances, Trusts and LLCs have Read More
National Preparedness Month
9September,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | disaster preparedness, healthcare, Hoffman Brown Company, insurance, national preparedness month | No CommentsSeptember is National Preparedness Month and it aims to educate Americans to respond to all types of crises. National Preparedness Month is a time in which you can prepare yourself, and those in your care, for all types of emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. Disaster can strike within the blink of an eye in 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
What to Do Before Help Arrives in Case of Fire, Smoke, and Water Damage
29April,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, coverage, damages, flood, Hoffman Brown Company, homeowners, homeowners insurance, insurance, insurance coverage, Sherman Oaks, smoke | No CommentsFire and Water Damage can be nasty things, even if they are dealt with right away. There are important do’s and don’ts you must know about. Fire and smoke can leave behind soot, smoke damage, fire damage, and a variety of other problems. Floors, ceilings, walls, woodwork, and carpeting will often need to be professionally cleaned in order to be Read More
Keyless Ignition Systems: What You Should Know
25April,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | auto insurance, California, Hoffman Brown Company, insurance, insurance coverage, liability, Sherman Oaks, Southern California | No CommentsA keyless system means there’s a computer controlling the functions of your car; a computer that has the potential of being hacked. A keyless ignition system, also known as a smart key, is a method of electronic access and authorization to a car’s entry and ignition systems. A company named Siemens were the pioneers of the smart key when they 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
Terrorism Insurance for Small Businesses: Q&A
15March,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | Business, Business Insurance, California, Hoffman Brown Company, insurance, Sherman Oaks, terrorism, terrorism insurance | No CommentsWhat is Terrorism insurance? Terrorism insurance is not covered by your general insurance policy, so it must be added separately by an endorsement. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) ensures that adequate coverage is available for businesses that have to recover or rebuild after a terrorist attack. Before you waive terrorism insurance Read More
March Reminders: Drought & Daylight Saving Time
11March,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, daylight saving time, drought, Hoffman Brown Company, insurance, March, rain, save water, Sherman Oaks, spring forward | No CommentsDon't forget these important reminders for March! The drought is still affecting California Spring Forward on 3/13/16 Springtime is here, bringing with it beautiful weather and longer daylight hours. If you've been enjoying the earlier rising sun (or even if you haven't), there are a few things you need to keep in mind. This March, make Read More
Cars & Identity Theft: A 21st Century Problem
9October,2015
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | auto insurance, California, credit card information, cyber liability, hackers, Hoffman Brown Company, identity theft, identity theft protection, infotainment system, insurance, internet, personal information, risk, security breach, Sherman Oaks, technologies | No CommentsHow your car could open you up to identity theft in the coming years. In the next five years, two out of five new vehicles sold around the globe will give their drivers the ability to make purchases from the driver’s seat. Ford has already implemented a feature that lets drivers order Domino’s Pizza, and some GM vehicles give you the capability to Read More
Marijuana & Insurance: What Employers Need To Know
14September,2015
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | California, commercial insurance, coverage, employers, Hoffman Brown Company, insurance, issue, legal, legislature, marijuana, mitigate the risks, safety, Sherman Oaks, substance-free workplace, workplace policies | No CommentsHow marijuana could be changing your business’ insurance needs. Gone are the days where marijuana was something that took up the focus of only a minority of the population in the United States. Today, the increased legality of this substance across our country has brought it into the spotlight for essentially all Americans. Employers, in Read More
