Good reasons why you should consider your own ocean cargo policy. Businesses make money by selling products. If your business imports or exports its products, you’re investing in your company every time you ship cargo. It’s surprising how many businesses don’t protect that investment with cargo insurance. Even if your supplier or freight Read More
Top Ways to Prevent Habitability Claims
Take a look at these tips to prevent habitability claims in your commercial insurance. At Hoffman Brown Company, we are well-versed in spotting potential claims in businesses. With our many years of experience, we understand common risks in companies, as well as how to prevent them. Take a look at our top tips on how to prevent habitability Read More
Tips to Lower the Risk of Sexual Harassment at Work
How to prevent sexual harassment from arising in your place of work. As an employer, you have a responsibility to ensure that the workplace is free of sexual harassment. This is your legal obligation, but it also makes practical business sense. If you allow sexual harassment into your workplace, you may lose valuable employees, productivity, Read More
Hackers Could Target Fax Machines to Enter an Organization’s Network
20September,2018
By Admin | Hackers Could Target Fax Machines to Enter an Organization’s Network | No CommentsBe aware of new ways hackers are attempting to hack business data. Just last month, Check Point, a cyber security firm in Israel, stated that their research discovered security flaws in tens of millions of fax machines. They have found that hackers are taking advantage of present fax machines in businesses, that often go unused now, to access Read More
Are You Prepared for the Next Wildfire?
Make sure your business is prepared for the next wildfire. California is no stranger to wildfires. There have been many wildfires over the last year that have forced communities and families to evacuate their properties and move to a safe location. While there is not much you can do to prevent a wildfire from engulfing everything in its path, you Read More
Could a Lack of Sleep Become a Work Safety Issue?
Sleep deprivation is a danger in the workplace. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about a third of Americans get insufficient sleep. Fatigue in the workplace is of particular concern for shift workers, night workers, drivers, people who work extended hours, are on call, or have a rotating shift schedule. Research has shown that Read More
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements: What You Need to Know
14June,2018
By Admin | OSHA Recordkeeping, OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements: What You Need to Know | No CommentsEmployers, know how you should properly report workplace injuries and illnesses. The recordkeeping requirements that are laid out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that certain covered employers prepare and maintain records of all serious occupational illnesses and injuries. All work-related illnesses or Read More
Do Small Business Really Need Umbrella Insurance?
Why small businesses should consider an umbrella policy. Umbrella insurance may not always be the first thing you think of when buying insurance for your small business. However, as a small business owner, an umbrella insurance policy can be useful when the unexpected occurs. What is Umbrella Insurance? A commercial umbrella insurance Read More
Small Business Insurance Tips You Can’t Afford to Miss
How to protect your small business with commercial insurance. As a small business owner, you may believe that your company is immune to certain disasters reserved for larger corporations. Unfortunately, this is a costly mistake to make. Your business needs insurance to protect it from threats, accidents, and incidents that could hinder your Read More
What You Need to Know About Workplace Violence
Understand and prevent workplace violence. Workplace violence is typically regarded as an incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in the circumstances relating to his or her work. This type of violence can range from life-threatening physical attacks to verbal abuse. The Department of Justice found violence to a be a leading Read More
