3 Common Tire Failures and How to Avoid Them

View image | gettyimages.com Automotive technologies have made our lives on the road so much easier. Between the hands-free systems for our cell phones to blind spot monitors, to voice guided GPS systems, there is no doubt that these innovations have made our driving experience more convenient not to mention safer. Even with all those innovations, there are some things...

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2015-07-08
By: Denise Koslowsky

4th of July: The Risks of Fun! Protect yourself from Fireworks, Boats, and Barbeques

4th of July is one of the most fun summer days. Between the warm weather, the barbeques, and the fireworks, what more could you ask for? Not to be a kill joy, but this fun-filled day can easily take a turn for the worst if you aren’t prepared. Here are a few hot topics relating to the holiday to help...

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2015-07-02
By: Denise Koslowsky

Wedding Insurance: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst!

Everyone wants their wedding day to unfold just like they have been planning.  A day when everything seems to click and nothing goes wrong. Unfortunately we live in a world that is not perfect and life happens: Venues Go Out of Business Things Get Broken Storms Roll In People Get Sick Luggage Gets Lost Wedding Gowns/Tuxedos are Lost or Damaged...

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2015-06-11
By: Denise Koslowsky

Prom – A night to remember, for all the right reasons!

With Scarsdale High School Prom coming up next week, we felt it important to address some of the insurance concerns surrounding this special night.  While we all want our kids to have a memorable night, I think we can all agree that safety comes first.  Today’s blog will address the risks often associated with the big night!   Renting a...

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2015-05-29
By: Denise Koslowsky

Making your summer carefree is our job!

Memorial Day is upon us and as it is often looked at as the unofficial first day of summer we felt it was important to talk about your summer insurance needs. We want to make sure your summer is as carefree as possible. Today’s blog will address insurance for boats, collector cars and rental cars as well as vacation homes...

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2015-05-22
By: Denise Koslowsky

What is High Net Worth Insurance?

By Denise Koslowsky, Founding Member, PRMA and Principal, Advocate Brokerage Corp. From the beginning, Advocate Brokerage has specialized in providing insurance for the High Net Worth Market.  It is a niche that we felt needed specialized attention and we were delighted to step in and fill the gap.  I thought it would be nice to take a moment to define...

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2015-05-13
By: Denise Koslowsky

Forget the man cave, I’ll take one of these: The most expensive cars to insure

2015 Most Expensive Cars to Insure

  Last week’s blog was a very practical list of the least expensive 2015 model cars to insure according to Insure.com.  This week’s blog of the most expensive cars to insure may not be as sensible but it sure will be fun! These cars have power, they are expensive and they are fun to drive!  There are 4 convertibles, 4...

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2015-04-27
By: Denise Koslowsky

Got Kids? Good news, the 10 least expensive cars to insure are family friendly

Insure.com just released their list of the 2015 model cars that are the LEAST EXPENSIVE cars to insure, and the common thread?  They are family friendly.  There is one two-seater, but aside from that the list is made up of 5 SUVs (2 regular, 3 compact), 2 Mini-Vans and 1 Wagon. Why they are inexpensive to insure The article (which...

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2015-04-23
By: Denise Koslowsky

Saving money with Usage Based Insurance devices…Why we think it is NOT worth the risk.

If you are a safe driver, you’ll save money. That is the message you hear when the major automobile insurance companies advertise their use of the Usage Based Insurance devices. If you install our telematic device and let us monitor your driving, you too can save money on your insurance. Today, over 2 million people are using a UBI device....

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2015-04-10
By: Denise Koslowsky

Claim your teen drivers – The low-down on undisclosed driver reports

  When your teenager gets their driver’s license, they are EXCITED and you are ________________________________. Choose your answer from below: A.  Excited for them, now you won’t have to schlep them around everywhere. B. Proud, they are growing up so fast. C. Worried, you know they passed their test but sometimes you don’t feel comfortable about being their passenger. D....

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2015-03-19
By: Denise Koslowsky

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