Hodge Insurance News

Fire Marks – What are they?

by admin | Aug 5, 2015

Merriam-Webster defines a “Fire Mark” as “a metal plate attached to a building to mark it as insured used by 18th century fire-insurance companies” For more Fire Mark information please click on the three links below: Chubb Insurance Article : A look back at Fire...

Virtual Wallet or Mobile Wallet – What products are out there Now

by admin | Aug 5, 2015

The big three right now are Apple Pay Google Wallet Loop Pay All three services use encryption software to transmit credit card information and shipping information to save you time. Virtual wallets and Mobile Wallets let users pay for purchases using their...

Streaming Media: New Services and Devices to Use

by admin | Jun 15, 2015

NEW STREAMING SERVICES: CBS – all 16 networks, including 34 primetime series, and 5,000 episodes of old favorites for $5.99 month HBO - Could be bundled with Hulu or Netflix Devices to use: ROKU 3 – access to more than 2,000 channels, including Netflix, Amazon...

Wage and Hour Claims are on the Rise

by admin | Jun 15, 2015

According to The Hartford and the Federal Judicial Center, Wage and Hour claims are up nearly 5 percent from 2013. In wage and Hour claims, allegations by current and/or former employees typically involve unpaid overtime, failure to provide meals or rest breaks,...

Adventure Trip Safety Tips

by admin | Apr 1, 2015

Are you traveling to a distant state or even a faraway country for an adventure trip? Well guess what? You will be at a higher risk of property loss and injury! Here are some tips to keep you and your property safe: Educated yourself – Start with layered system of...

Hodge Insurance wins Chubb Golf Tournament! Donates all winnings to The Sports Club LA for Kids Only Foundation.

by admin | Apr 1, 2015

On February 9th, 2015 Linn T. Hodge & Sons was proud to donate their winnings from the 2014 Chubb Charity Challenge to The Sports Club LA for Kids Only Foundation. Linn T. Hodge & Sons won $9,700 for The Sports Club LA for Kids Only Foundation over the...

Uber Insurance, Lyft Insurance, Sidecar Insurance

by admin | Feb 2, 2015

Do you need ride sharing auto Insurance? If you are driving for Uber, Lyft or Sidecar the State of California is requiring you to carry commercial license plates. Your personal auto policy already excludes any driving “for hire” so you may need to purchase a...

What are Commercial Auto Symbols?

by admin | Feb 2, 2015

Answer: They define how your vehicles are covered. The full list is below, but here are some highlights: Symbol “1” is the best for both types of coverage (Liability & Physical Damage) Symbol “8” covers rental cars (liability only) Symbol “9” covers non-owned...