Technology is progressing every day in an attempt to make our lives easier, faster and safer. As it makes its way into every aspect of our lives there is sometimes a trade-off that come with progress.  One of those trade-offs occurs in the automotive industry.  Today’s luxury cars are basically computers on wheels and unfortunately that means that the...

It’s prom week and as we help make preparations for this exciting night, we often find ourselves looking back on how much our kids have grown.  We find ourselves thinking about all of their accomplishments and the things that lie ahead.  Prom is epic; it’s a big milestone in the life of your teen as they continue their move toward...

  Each February, Americans spend billions of dollars on jewelry. It would seem that our favorite way to show our love is by giving glittery gems, and this year was no exception, 1 out of every 5 Valentine’s Day gifts were jewelry. Unfortunately these prized possessions are also items that thieves love to take. In 2016 alone the replacement cost...

We were saddened to hear of the Queen’s house fire at the end of April that claimed the lives of 5 young people.  The fast moving fire was said to be reported by a driver passing the home.  Although firefighters responded quickly, within 4 minutes of receiving the call, they were unable to save the lives of any of the...

April is Distracted Driving Month and all of us here at Advocate Brokerage are fully on board with the National Safety Council’s JUST DRIVE campaign.   Traffic accidents are quickly on the rise and distracted driving is a key reason why.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2015 alone 3,477 lives ended and 391,000 injuries can be...

Back in January we posted a blog about how cold weather increases the likelihood of home fires.  Unfortunately, this weekend during the big drop in temperature, a home on Scarsdale’s Black Birch Lane experienced a fire during the wee hours of the morning. On Sunday, both Jeff Koslowsky & Glenn Binday were called to the scene at 4am to help...

  If you or someone you love has a passion for jewelry, then Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to give an awesome gift.  We hope you find the following information helpful when it comes to protecting coverage for your Treasured Belongings. Beware of Gaps A homeowner’s policy will offer very limited coverage for personal property like jewelry in the...