A 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
Keyless Ignition Systems: What You Should Know
25April,2016
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Sending Your Child to College? Check Your Auto Insurance Coverage
12February,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | auto insurance, California, car insurance, college, College Students & Insurance Coverage, family member, Hoffman Brown Company, liability, medical payments coverage, named insured, Sherman Oaks, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage | No CommentsYour child may not have the auto insurance coverage you think they do while away at school. Sending your child off to college requires a lot more than just making sure they have the right bedding and all of their books in order. You also need to consider what your new college student means for your auto insurance coverage. The first question Read More
Auto Insurance Considerations When Headed To Mexico
15January,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | auto insurance, borrowed, California, dates, driver’s license, Hoffman Brown Company, insurance laws, leased, liability, license plate, Mexico & Auto Insurance Sherman Oaks, registration, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsYour existing auto insurance policy will not provide coverage if you are planning on driving to Mexico. If you are planning a trip to Mexico, and considering driving instead of flying, before you hit the road, it is important to make sure you know what crossing the border will mean for your auto insurance policy. U.S. auto insurance policies Read More
Limiting Your Liquor Liability
22June,2015
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | admission fee, backyard bash, California, California Supreme Court, Ennabe v. Manosa, event, Hoffman Brown Company, homeowners insurance, intoxicated guests, liability, liability immunity, limit your liability, limiting your liquor liability, never serve alcohol to minors, party, peace of mind, personal umbrella, social hosts, summer, summer party | No CommentsThrowing A Summer Party? A Look At Limiting Your Liquor Liability Summer is the perfect time to throw a backyard bash. The warmer weather allows you to take full advantage of your outdoor space, meaning your guests can have more room to enjoy themselves. Consequently, many of us look to the summer when we are thinking of hosting an event. While Read More
Are You Liable For Your Employee’s Commute?
11May,2015
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | Business, California, commercial insurance, employee commute, employment law, going-and-coming rule, Hoffman Brown Company, insurance portfolio, liability, liable, personal vehicle, required vehicle exception, Sherman Oaks | No CommentsUnderstanding The Law About Employee Commutes You know that you could be held liable if you send your employee out to pick up lunch and he or she causes an accident. Did you know, though, that you could be held liable for an accident caused on your employee’s commute to or from work? Generally, that is not the case. That is because generally, Read More
