As the summer months are upon us and vacation time is just ahead of you, there may be an opportunity for you to sublet your property to others; however, there are many risks in doing so and, if you rent, the decision may not be solely up to you. In the state of New York, it is required you receive...

Advocate Brokerage provides insurance for your business, as well as for your home and car. Worker’s compensation is one policy that no business should go without, as the lack of sufficient coverage could result in significant financial liability. According to a study from the National Council of Compensation Insurance based on data from 2007, there were more than eight million...

Urban or rural, if your home is located in a brush or woodland setting, you may face the very real threat of wildfire. Wildfires often begin quietly and then spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and even homes. Chubb can help protect your family, home and property from wildfire with a unique combination of coverage and services designed to meet your...

Summer gardening and upkeep is a popular pastime, one that many of us at Advocate Brokerage enjoy, but also one that comes with some serious health risks. According to the Better Health Channel, about one in five do-it-yourself injuries occur when gardening. But there are many ways to get the work done and stay safe at the same time. Below,...

We at Advocate Brokerage take pride in the companies that we work with to provide top quality service and solutions for every insurance need. ACE Group’s Private Risk Services division, which offers industry-leading risk management and protection services, announced last week that they are adding complementary identity protection and fraud resolution services for ACE’s high-net-worth personal insurance policy owners. To...

We at Advocate Brokerage take pride in the companies that we work with to provide top quality service and solutions for every insurance need. ACE Group’s Private Risk Services division, which offers industry-leading risk management and protection services, announced last week that they are adding complementary identity protection and fraud resolution services for ACE’s high-net-worth personal insurance policy owners. To...

Summer is here along with all of the fun activities associated with warmer weather. Swimming is an excellent way to cool off from the summer heat and is a great way to exercise. Though a popular summer spot to rest and recreate, swimming pools can be dangerous, causing about 43,000 personal injuries and more than 600 drowning deaths a year....

Previously, we posted about how to prepare a classic car that has been garaged for the winter months. Since not everyone owns a classic or collector car, we want to give a few tips on preparing any vehicle to help keep it running smooth this summer. Advocate Brokerage does not just protect your vehicle with insurance; we want to help...

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...