Fall is here and so are the beautifully colored leaves! It is one of our favorite seasons here at Advocate Brokerage (isn’t it everyone’s favorite?) and we want to be sure you and your family are safe as you hit the road to take it all in. Leaves Fall foliage is one of the perks of the season for those...
Read More2018-10-17
By: Advocate Brokerage
According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments in the US respond to an average of 1 fire every 86 seconds. Home fires cause an average of seven deaths per DAY and cause an estimated $6.7 billion in damage. That is why for one week each year the NFPA calls the public’s attention to the importance of...
Read More2018-10-08
By: Advocate Brokerage
By Denise Kosloswsky – Principal Personal Lines For as long as I can remember, I’ve watched my parents give back to causes within the community. This philosophy of paying it forward has always been important, so much so that when they founded their company, it became a central part of the core beliefs of Advocate Brokerage. Personally, Jeff and I...
Read More2018-10-05
By: Advocate Brokerage
Some people just really love cars. Owners of collector cars may spend hours searching for a new vehicle to add to their collection or sacrifice time to find all the elements they need to restore that perfect automobile. The classic car enthusiast is as passionate about the cars they love as we are about perfecting their insurance coverage. What Makes...
Read More2018-09-24
By: Advocate Brokerage
Each year USA Today publishes a list of the most expensive cars to insure and each year we like to share it with our clients. This year we thought we would add a bit of insight as to how the cost of an insurance policy is determined. Determining the cost of insurance has many factors. There are several items that...
Read More2018-09-12
By: Advocate Brokerage
It’s hard to believe that we are talking about fall, yet the time is near. The official first day of autumn is next weekend! To keep your home, safe, warm and dry as we leave summer in the rearview mirror and head toward cooler weather, there are a few things you should consider. As soon as frost is in the air,...
Read More2018-09-12
By: Advocate Brokerage
Safety first! If you have been asked to evacuate, please do! Do not attempt to ride out the storm. Property can be replaced but you cannot be. Next, there are things you can do now to protect your property. What to do now: Install Storm Shuttersright away and be sure to deadbolt and lock your front...
Read More2018-09-06
By: Advocate Brokerage
People up and down the East coast are taking notice and making plans to prepare themselves and their property for Hurricane Florence. Business owners also need to take steps to protect their livelihood. Losses that businesses incur during a hurricane can be crippling. The following tips are offered to help your business be prepared as you can and recover as...
Read More2018-09-06
By: Advocate Brokerage
We’ve all seen images of vehicles submerged, reminders of the storm surges and flash flooding a hurricane can leave behind. For those who find themselves in the path of Hurricane Florence, we’d like to offer some preventative tips should you have to evacuate and leave your car behind. What to do now, before the storm hits: Fill your gas tank...
Read More2018-09-06
By: Advocate Brokerage
Summer is fading fast so it’s time to seek all the fun you can before it’s gone for good. For many people that means a quick getaway to celebrate Labor Day. Well if your last minute travel plans include your furry friends, listen up… American’s LOVE their pets (So does Advocate Brokerage!). 60% of US households have furry friends residing...
Read More2018-08-27
By: Advocate Brokerage