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 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...

Scores of ice cream lovers across the country have consumed the delicious frozen treats made by Vermont-based Ben & Jerry's. But did you know that the chewy fudge brownies in Ben & Jerry's flavors such as Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Half Baked come from a local business? The team at Advocate Brokerage would like to share with you a Ben...

Identity theft is increasingly becoming one of the most common forms of crime in our country, costing victims countless millions of dollars. According to the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2010 some 8.6 million households fell victim to identity theft. This, along with recent news about customer information stolen from major companies such as Sony and Global Payments,...

With the warm weather of summer just around the corner, the team at #AdvocateBrokerage has a suggestion for a memorable tri-state vacation spot you may be unfamiliar with, plus a variety of personalized #insurance plans, that can give you peace of mind while your enjoying the fun and sun there. There are many great places to enjoy summer in the...