Hodge Insurance News

Take a Home Inventory

by admin | Feb 27, 2014

Basics: 1) Big ticket items: Jewelry & Valuables 2) Cell phone video with narration 3) Keep receipts and appraisals Having an inventory of your contents will help to: 1) Speed up the claim process & payment 2) Provide you with...

The Future Los Angeles – Major Projects in the works

by admin | Feb 5, 2014

The Huffington Post recently released an article giving us a view of what Los Angeles may look like in the future. The article discusses the major projects that will change the way we commute, work, and live. Here are the major projects discussed: 1) PARK 101 –...

Five Star Service when flying at LAX

by admin | Jan 31, 2014

Private check-in service has arrived at LAX. American Airlines have built a private check-in lobby for VIPs flying out of LAX. Travelers will be greeted by name, given preprinted boarding passes and taken to the front of the security line. The cost ranges from...

Start Your Small Business Today!

by admin | Jan 30, 2014

Do you want to know how to start your small business in just a few hours? All you need is a Name, Employer Identification number (EIN), registered name, business license, personal-property tax from, local permits, sellers permit, business bank account, and an...

Cyber Crime 101: Data Breach is a Growing Problem for Small Business

by admin | Dec 30, 2013

I recommend this cyber crime article to all that are looking to learn more about this threat to the bottom line of business large and small. It doesn’t take much more than a creative hacker and a computer to cost an American business a huge financial loss. The cost...

Where to Keep Your Valuable Jewelry

by admin | Dec 30, 2013

There are only two good options when it comes to the vexing problem of protecting your valuable jewelry: 1) IN-HOME SAFE 2) SAFE DEPOSIT BOX Leaving valuables unlocked or hidden in your home makes it easy for a burglar to take. Casual labor, service providers, and...

Covered California – California’s Afordiable Care Act website

by admin | Oct 31, 2013

I recently attended a Health Care form discussing Covered California in Rancho Mirage California. Here are the top three things I learned: 1) Not a government run health plan – health plans are run by private companies 2) 2 types – INDVIDUAL & Small...

Vacation Home Insurance

by admin | Oct 31, 2013

AKA: Short Term Rental Home insurance. As your trusted insurance agent we are here to protect you beyond your standard home, auto and business insurance. If you have a vacation home that you rent to others here are the major risks you face: 1) Unexpected injuries...