A fire at your home or business can be the most devastating event in your lifetime.  Aside from the emotional toll it can have, the cost to families, to companies as well as to the economy as a whole is up, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Cost of fires is up 34% since 1980 Across the US the...

Long-time Executive Director of Scarsdale § Edgemont Family Counseling Services, Geraldine Greene, was honored on June 19th at the 21st Annual Gourmet Galaxy Benefit at The Fountainhead in New Rochelle. Geraldine has been a driving force at SFCS for the past 35 years, leading its transition into a nationally accredited agency with support programs for people at every stage of...

Does Your Homeowners Insurance Cover a Business Event? Will you be inviting your clients and business associates to your home for a gathering this summer?  If the event includes a business presentation or discussion of a deal, you should think twice about your insurance coverage. Legally –for insurance purposes – a business-related gathering may be quite different than hosting a...

There is an old saying that the bigger the boys, the bigger the toys, and for High-Net-Worth Individuals, those big toys can include: exotic cars personal aircraft yachts horses These toys are fun, exciting and beautiful.  With a big initial investment, plus additional costs to run, maintain and store these recreational resources, it makes no sense to skimp on an...

Denise Koslowsky and Roz Binday of Advocate Brokerage have once again been honored with the Five Star Award by Five Star Professional! This award goes to the elite few mortgage and insurance professionals who score in the top 1% in their area for client satisfaction. They must be independently nominated for the award by area consumers. “We are thrilled that...

The location is booked, plane tickets bought, reservations secured, and now you are just waiting for your big day!  The destination wedding of your dreams is just around the corner. “There is no way I could cancel it now.” Guess what.  It happens. A destination wedding is significantly more complex than a traditional wedding. Dealing with vendors and travel accommodations...

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano With Father’s Day just around the corner, I would like to take a moment to talk about my father, Ronald Binday.  My dad spent years in the insurance industry before joining mom at Advocate Brokerage Corp.  While his focus shifted from...

  It’s June, the school year is winding down and for many it means there is a teenager under their roof who is done with school forever….well High School anyway! It is graduation time and that means it is time to celebrate!  While we are in full support of throwing a fabulous party to commemorate your child’s achievement, we want...

Sunday June 1 is the official start of Hurricane Season! Are you ready to meet: Bertha, Dolly, Kyle, Laura, Vicky & all their friends? This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week.  A time for us to take precautions to make sure our homes and businesses are ready to weather the storms.  With the major storms projected in late June, the...

You’ve dreamed. You’ve planned. You have given all you can to turn your dream wedding into a reality. But what happens when the day isn’t turning out like you envisioned? What if events beyond your control threaten to interfere with your special day? Consider wedding insurance to provide extra protection and peace of mind. With June a few days away,...