As your Insurance Advocate, we are here to be a part of your advisory team to help you protect your business from potential risks. If your business owns or operates vehicles, Business Automobile Insurance is obviously important. If you or one of your employees gets into an accident and causes damage or is considered at fault, you could be faced...

As the first quarter comes to a close it’s a great time for businesses to do a little Spring cleaning. Taking the time to evaluate the progress you are making on the goals you set for yourself at the start of the year and then look to make any adjustments needed.   We’d like to offer you a few items...

Insurance rates for Automobiles, Homes & Excess Liability have been on the rise for quite some time. We believe in providing as much information as possible to better educate our clients so that they can make informed decisions when it comes to their insurance. We do our best to share our expertise with you which is why we put together...

When it comes to running a business, you need a passion for what you do and a support system to help you protect your business from the potential risks that can slow down business growth before it really gets started. As specialists in the world of Commercial Insurance, we thought it might be helpful to share information for those who...

If you own a Business considering the addition of a Cyber Liability Insurance policy may be a smart move. A cyber liability policy can protect your business from a myriad of risks that include security breaches, theft of records, sharing of personal information, data breaches, as well as media or communication liability. Below are a few cyber security tips we...

  While there are certainly risks in any industry, one of the industries that face a large amount of risk is the hospitality industry. When you own and operate a hospitality-based business, managing these risks is crucial to making sure they run smoothly. In the following blog, we will review some of the risks the hospitality industry face and provide...

  Last month we discussed the importance of protecting your business from a fire but statistically speaking, commercial water damage poses more of a threat. Water damage at a commercial property can come from a number of sources. Some of the most common include: Any appliances that use water on the premises Any existing water supply lines Leaking boilers or...

  October is fire prevention month so it’s an appropriate time to offer best practices for fire safety. In this blog, we will put our focus on Fire Safety at work. Any business owner that has suffered from a fire loss will tell you, the damages can extend beyond physical repairs. It could mean weeks, or even months, of lost...

During the pandemic many companies found it necessary to make shifts in the way they did business. One common shift was transitioning employees who would normally report to the office to work as remote employees from the comfort and safety of their homes. We understand, at Advocate Brokerage, in order to ensure the safety of our employees and to continue...

When you are in the middle of a crisis, it is challenging to think clearly. If you are a business owner and disaster strikes, a disaster recovery plan is essential so that your business can successfully navigate the aftermath. We want to help you protect your business so below is a step-by-step guide to help you prepare for the unexpected...