At Advocate Brokerage, we are dedicated to protecting our clients and their possessions. Here is a simple list of tips that every vehicle owner should follow in order to prevent a car from being stolen or burglarized. Remember that the goal of any car insurance is to  help better protect you, your personal belongings, your private information and the vehicle...

[caption id="attachment_899" align="alignright" width="560"] Jeff Koslowsky, Managing Member of Indigo Asset Management and CFO ofAdvocate Brokerage, was joined by his wife Denise and sons Kyle and Samwhen he was honored for his work as the former chairman of the GreystonFoundation at an event held on May 22 in Yonkers.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_898" align="alignright" width="560"] Gold Sponsor Members from the Chubb Group...

Some Tips for Safe Memorial Day Driving Every year during the annual Memorial Day Weekend holiday period, law enforcement agencies join forces day and night, from coast-to-coast, for an enforcement blitz that delivers on the message Click It or Ticket. Why? Because for the past six years, according to the National Safety Council, the Memorial Day holiday weekend has averaged...

In Honor of Our Own Jeffrey Koslowsky Jeff Koslowsky, CFO of Advocate Brokerage, will be honored on Wednesday evening, May 22, by the Greyston Foundation in Yonkers, NY. For more than 30 years, the Greyston Foundation has been a pioneer in social enterprise creating jobs and providing integrated programs that move individuals toward self-sufficiency. The event will be held at...

Advocate Brokerage is proud to support Greyston Foundation on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary Gala on May 22nd at X20 Xavier's on the Hudson, 71 Water Grant Street in Yonkers. The Greyston Foundation will be honoring Advocate's Brokerage's Jeffrey Koslowsky for service as Chairman of the Board. For tickets, please go to: http://www.nycharities.org/Events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=5791

(In the photo above, businesspeople gathering outside 40 Wall Street in New York City on August 23, 2011, in the wake of a 5.8 earthquake in Virginia. Photo by Ace Tabak, via Wikipedia) Many homeowners learned a valuable lesson during Hurricane Sandy – have insurance for the unexpected.  Policy owners with the foresight to have flood insurance basically rode out the...

A late-season snowstorm headed the tri-state area last week. Forecasters expected this storm to result in a number of disruptions varying from travel disruptions to power outages. For this reason, we want to share with you more tips on how to prevent from natural disasters. Power outage, lack of electricity and fear can combine to do heavy damage to your...

Independent insurance agents and brokers frequently find that families with substantial assets who insure their homes, autos, watercraft, and valuable collections with mass  market, heavily advertised carriers overpay for protection that still leaves them exposed to severe financial loss. What are the specific risks, and why are these high net worth (HNW) families paying more than necessary? To find out, ACE Private Risk Services...

If you plan to give a piece of jewelry as a Valentine’s Day gift, make sure that as soon as you purchase it to have it insured. [caption id="attachment_729" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Planning on giving jewelry for Valentines day?[/caption] Many people assume that jewelry is covered under their homeowners’ insurance. This may not be the case as many homeowners’ policies set...

A strong nor'easter may bring heavy snow, hazardous driving conditions and moderate coastal flooding to tri-state Friday and Saturday, according to forecasters.A winter storm watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning for much of our area according to the National Weather Service.Five to 10 inches of snow is possible in the watch area, with the highest amounts...