By Denise Kosloswsky – Principal Personal Lines For as long as I can remember, I’ve watched my parents give back to causes within the community.  This philosophy of paying it forward has always been important, so much so that when they founded their company, it became a central part of the core beliefs of Advocate Brokerage. Personally, Jeff and I...

Advocate Brokerage enthusiastically supports the Greyston Foundation.  The vision of America that they celebrate daily is so beautiful we feel it is important to share. Statement from Mike Brady  President & CEO January 2017   On Inclusion - Are we to be a more inclusive or more exclusive society? From Boston Harbor to the Statue of Liberty, from the Gateway...

For some Halloween is a night for perfect for having fun with friends.  For others it is a fright filled night that opens up your family and your property to risks.  Insurance claims increase around this time of year so we thought we would cover some of the types of claims we often see and offer some tips to help...

Happy Birthday America! As Americans gather together to celebrate our country’s birthday, Advocate Brokerage is here to offer you some tips to help you enjoy your 4th of July celebration and keep you claim free! The top claims we see during this time of year include: Firework Related Injuries In the month surrounding July 4th, 200 people are taken to...

We're proud to be a part of this great charity!  Check out Backyard Sports Cares' press release about their successful event. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER A SUCESS! Backyard Sports Cares Annual 3-on-3 Adult Basketball Tournament Raises Over $45K White Plains, NY – April 18, 2016 - Backyards Sports Cares (BYSC), a Westchester-based non-profit (501c3) that provides team oriented sports programs for underserved...

SCARSDALE, NY – Advocate Brokerage and Denise Koslowsky have once again received top honors from Chubb. For the 14th year in a row, Advocate Brokerage has been named among the insurance industry’s elite by the Chubb Personal Risk Services. Chubb gave Advocate Brokerage a Cornerstone Elite Agency Designation, an honor shared by fewer than 10 percent of the over 8,500...

If you had the opportunity to provide a camp experience to an inner city teen that would make such an impact that they refer to it as “The most important two weeks of your life”, would you do it?  We have decided to set aside this week’s blog to talk about a non-profit organization near and dear to Advocate Brokerage. ...

Advocate Brokerage has always felt that part of being an outstanding local business means that you need to be an active participant in your local community.  We are so thankful for all that we have been given so it is only natural for us to give back to those who might be less fortunate than ourselves.  In this week’s blog...

[gallery columns="1" link="file" type="slideshow" ids="9408,9410,9411,9430"] At Advocate Brokerage, firefighters are a big deal.  We have a long history with the Volunteer Fire Companies of Scarsdale and were thrilled to sponsor the Salute page for their Centennial Anniversary Celebration.  Two members of our executive team, Principal Glenn Binday and CFO Jeff Koslowsky have served as Volunteer Fire Fighters since 2002 and...

  It is hard to imagine a better legacy than passing a thriving family business on to the next generation.  Unfortunately there are often stumbling blocks such as: insufficient preparation, sibling and inter-generational rivalries, incompatible ideas and/or visions. Add in the personal emotions that exist more in family settings and you can end up with a huge blockade to future...