2016 has come to an end and as we shift our focus to planning for 2017 we had an important thought we wanted to share… The more we know about our clients, the better we can do our job. Advocate Brokerage has always taken pride in the relationships we have established with our customers.  However, let’s be realistic, life is...

  Last week we shared an article discussing toys that are dangerous for kids, so this week we thought we would focus on dangers another beloved family member could face during the holiday season.  We know you love your pets (we do too) so we wanted to offer some information that could help you keep them safe!   Below are...

Advocate Brokerage Adds Client Service Specialist to Create Concierge Services for Clients SCARSDALE, NY – Penny Smith joins Advocate Brokerage in the new role of Client Service Specialist. Mrs. Smith began her work with Advocate in September and will be focusing on providing concierge services that ensure clients are aware and satisfied with the services that Advocate Brokerage provides. Advocate...

Gift giving abounds at this time of year and Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles as well as Mom & Dad are searching for gifts that bring joy to the faces of the kids they love.  Unfortunately that perfect toy you just brought home might pose a potential danger. Our friends at Property Casualty 360 have put out a great list of toys...

  A secondary home that provides a place for your family to get away is often a dream come true.  Unfortunately, because a home that you don’t live in year round is more vulnerable than your primary residence, that dream home can incur substantial damage.  While both fire and water pose a threat to your home, damage from water is...

By Denise Koslowsky Last month I had the pleasure of taking part in the PRMA – that is Private Risk Management Association – Summit.  As a founding member, this is the third summit in which I have participated and the third year I have been asked to lead a round table discussion. This year’s Summit was no different than any...

Advocate Brokerage Principals Repeat as Five Star Award Winners. Westchester, NY - Denise Koslowsky and Roz Binday, principals at Advocate Brokerage have again been honored with the Five Star Award by Five Star Professional.  They received the Westchester Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional award for providing the highest in service and overall satisfaction again in 2016.  This is the fourth...

Details are still unfolding about the large Scarsdale house fire that occurred this weekend. Reports have suggested that the fire posed more of a threat due to the amount of clutter found in the home.  We wanted to take the opportunity to list a few of the ways it can make a bad situation worse: Clutter can block exits such...