By Rosalyn Binday Valentine’s Day is a popular day to get engaged. But popping the question is just the beginning step in preparing for one of the biggest days of your life. One of the largest online resources for wedding information, TheKnot.com, periodically releases a collection of fun and interesting statistics about weddings in the United States. Below are...

By Rosalyn Binday Other than that your bank requires it as a condition of your mortgage, do you know why you should have homeowners insurance? How about that in an average year, 374,000 homes are damaged by fire – some of them totally destroyed –  with more than $7 billion in losses. Or that in 2010, a staggering 2,158,878 U.S....

 By Rosalyn Binday Whether it is a talking lizard or a perky saleswoman, we are all bombarded with ads for car insurance on a daily basis. But when was the last time you sat down and reviewed what your car insurance covers? Many people wait until it is too late.  They are involved in an accident and suddenly face high...

Susan Wattenberg, an insurance professional in Westchester County for more than 25 years, has joined Advocate Brokerage in Scarsdale as Senior Marketing Representative. Ms. Wattenberg is a specialist in offering individualized and personalized insurance protection for high-net-worth families. Her career has included management of a staff of 12 Account Executives servicing a $22-million premium Personal Insurance Department at NFP Property...

An alarming number of respondents, about 38 percent, say they have never conducted research before purchasing their insurance policy, in a new, national survey by Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers. The survey also found that more than one of every three surveyed policyholders has not even talked to their insurance agent in the past year. Even...

Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Company 3 recently voted in a new member to the company this week. Captain Jeffrey Koslowsky said that Justin Disanto has joined the company that currently has 36 active members and is continuing to serve the Village of Scarsdale through the Scarsdale Fire Department. The volunteer company has been active for more than 75 years. Pictured here...

Martin Luther King - I Have a Dream on August 28, 1963 http://youtu.be/HRIF4_WzU1w In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., take a moment today and think about everything in your life that you are thankful for. We have included a link to a video of Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech that he made on...

By Rosalyn BindayDid you know that one claim on your auto insurance can spike your premiums by an average of 38 percent? And that the hike in premium is related to the type of claim?According to a report published by insuranceQuotes.com, drivers pay an average of 38 percent more for car insurance after making a just one claim on their...

           Along with losing weight, getting a better job and having a date night with your spouse once a week, another New Year’s resolution you should make is to update your insurance policy.           The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America issued the following five New Year’s resolutions:Call your agent and arrange to...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI2Ae30V5E8 Do you like fine antiques and antiquities? Do you live in or near New York City? Whether you’re a collector or simply an admirer, the 18th annual Winter Antiques Show in New York City is a must visit -- the best of the best will be on display or available for purchase. Our friends at the Chubb Group of...