Did you know that December is the most popular month for purchasing engagement rings? Maybe it’s because they can also serve as holiday presents? Whatever the case, Weddingstats.org keeps a wealth of statistics about weddings including the cost of different wedding-related items and the average amount spent on those items in the United States. The average cost of an engagement...

Computers and the Internet are arguably two of the most important technical #innovations in human history, enabling information, ideas, and #media to be transmitted and shared across the globe instantaneously. In this new environment, today’s parents are more vigilant than ever, fighting to protect their children as those offspring venture online. Increasing control and reducing the amount of permissible content,...

There are many organizations dedicated to helping improve the quality of life worldwide. We, Advocate Brokerage, would like to take the time now to inform you about what nonprofit organizations, or NPOs as they are sometimes called, are and how they function because we actively support many nonprofit organizations while also protecting them from losses with our comprehensive and personalize...

Family is not just about those related by blood. It can include friends, peers, and co-workers. What makes us different at Advocate Brokerage is a core philosophy of how we work with our customers. We see you as part of our family and that can make all the difference in the world when it comes to an essential need like...

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7xlSW6KT5I] Recently, The news has been filled with stories of horrific home fires in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York that have cost lives including children, destroyed properties, and left many homeless. Not so long ago, we at Advocate Brokerage were on the consumer side of the divide, having to deal with unreliable, costly home insurers -- which is...

In the United States, we make investments everyday in our health, family, and future. Investing in education is a large commitment that many parents take on to help their children start of the path to a successful adult life. According to CollegeBoard.com, a leading information center for higher education, in 2011-12, 44 percent of all #undergraduate college students attended a...

Investing in #insurance can be a big step for most people. And deciding on the appropriate coverage is not always simple. Insurance policies are greatly detailed and sometimes impenetrable to many purchasers. At times, it can be difficult to fully understand the benefits you should be receiving. At Advocate Brokerage, our employees are experts in educating you on your insurance...

We are strong advocates for obtaining just the proper amount of #insurance you may need. We know not having enough insurance coverage could be detrimental to your well-being, but we also know having too much insurance could be unnecessary, costly, and even set you back. Researching the appropriate insurance coverage and understanding exactly what you need to insure can be...

Life, as we all know, is full of risk -- natural disasters, accidents, fires, disease, injuries, theft -- the list goes on. Small wonder, then, that #insurance to protect against the slings and arrows of unpredictable misfortune -- what insurers formally call "contingent, uncertain loss" – is, indeed, a very ancient business tradition. Historic records reveal that insurance has been...

With the #spring season just around the corner and school vacation for children approaching, you may find yourself apprehensive to leave your home for an extended period of time. #Homeinsurance coverage severely limits the protection for your personal property. In most cases, the following items will be protected: Furniture Clothing Sporting Equipment Many other items, including the following, may have...