In today’s economy, people are looking to save money in any way possible. There are a variety of ways to control insurance costs, especially in regard to automobile insurance and part-time drivers. Do you have a son or daughter in college who drives only during vacation months? Are there multiple cars sitting around in your driveway getting limited use? If...

The American "road trip" is a thing of tradition and legend. It has inspired countless films, stories and even poetry. Whether it's returning home from school or taking a vacation with friends or family, road trips can be great fun, no matter what your destination. At Advocate Brokerage, we want to help make your next road-going adventure better though our...

With warmer weather and clean roads, it is time to begin the process of readying classic and exotic cars for a summer of cruising, car shows, and/or daily driving. Many of these cars have been tucked away in a garage all winter, under cover, to wait for better days. The weather and accident risk associated with driving any collector’s car...

Every three-to-five years, insurance industry rates adjust affecting many consumers. This year, many sectors are being impacted and rates are climbing for scores of carriers. In 2011, rates began to rise and increases have been slowly rolling through insurance providers throughout 2012, reflecting another industry-wide pricing cycle. At Advocate Brokerage, some of these changes have already been put into place...

Advocate Brokerage is an active community member around the tri-state area that we serve. Wee feel that is part of our responsibility to the individuals and business we insure. Greyston Foundation and Bakery based in Yonkers, New York, is a model for comprehensive and sustainable community development, we at Advocate are proud to support its work. The Foundation touches over...

Natural disasters are, by definition, any event or force of nature that has catastrophic consequences - an avalanche, earthquake, flood, forest fire, hurricane, lightning, tornado, tsunami, and volcanic eruption. These unexpected, but destructive events are dangerous and normally leave an expensive trail of devastation in their wake. Because Advocate Brokerage has been working with victims of such disaster for over 42 years, we would like to share some valuable information about increasing your readiness in the event...

Service, preparedness, bravery, safety, honor, dedication, teamwork, competency, fiscal prudence. These are the core values of the men and women who protect and serve our community at the Scarsdale Fire Department. Advocate Brokerage and our team actively support the courage, hard work, and dedication of these admirable volunteers who so selflessly respond to the needs of our community. Jeffery Koslowsky,...

Scores of urban youth will leave New York City this summer to experience two uplifting weeks at Steve's Camp at Horizon Farms in Livingston Manor, beneficiaries of a successful Sunday fundraiser at the home of Ron and Rosalyn Binday, owners of Advocate Brokerage Corp., along with son Glenn Binday and daughter Denise Koslowsky. “We are thrilled with the community's support...

Advocate Brokerage is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized as a “Chubb Cornerstone Elite Agency” for 2012. This is the 10th year our agency has received this designation and it is truly an honor. Chubb works with 8,500 independent agents and brokers worldwide, and fewer than 10% merit the Cornerstone Elite title. As one of America’s...

Advocate Brokerage is a family-run insurance business with a stellar reputation in the Scarsdale, N.Y., community. But a reputation like Advocate's doesn’t happen overnight. It takes dedication, hard work and a superb staff of people. Advocate’s employees have been a loyal group for many years – some for decades - which has allowed the firm to serve its customers with...