There are approximately 620 people in Westchester County making supplemental income hosting guests in their homes through Airbnb.  According to the head of northeast public Policy for Airbnb, in 2018 total Westchester County Airbnb host income was $6.6 million, with the average host earning $7100!  Future forecasts look even brighter, as the Hudson Valley is one of the top destinations...

No one really likes to think about insurance.  Insurance is a necessity that you take care of and don’t give a second thought until some type of unexpected disaster occurs.  Unfortunately, waiting to update your insurance broker could leave your insurance lacking when you need it most. Keep in mind, the more your insurance agent knows, the better they can...

Running a business is both extremely rewarding and challenging.  On one hand, you get to do work you love every day, on the other you need to ensure your business is protected from any risks that could do it harm.  As your insurance advocate we want to be sure our business clients know what types of insurance are important to...

People up and down the East coast are taking notice and making plans to prepare themselves and their property for Hurricane Florence. Business owners also need to take steps to protect their livelihood.  Losses that businesses incur during a hurricane can be crippling. The following tips are offered to help your business be prepared as you can and recover as...

Another year is coming to an end and as your thoughts shift toward celebrating the holidays, winding down the year and making plans for 2018 to be a year filled with success, we wanted to share this… The more your insurance agent knows about their clients, the better they can serve you. At Advocate Brokerage it is important for us...

When it comes to running a business you need a balance of surety and moxie.  You need to take some risks to share your message with the world while at the same time protecting your business from the potential risks that can stall growth in its tracks.  We can help you be sure that your company has the right balance...

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...

Each October the National Fire Protection Association sets aside the month to promote fire safety. In a blog earlier this week we’ve talked about preventing fires at home and the importance of Smoke Detectors.  In today’s blog we have decided to focus on businesses and the things they can do to keep their employees and their property safe! Create a...

When the threat of a Hurricane is imminent, there tends to be an intense focus on protecting personal property, rightfully so. However, business owners understand the need to protect their livelihood.  Losses that businesses incur during a hurricane can be crippling to a business. With Hurricane Matthew heading toward the East Coast, we offer the following tips to help you...