Prices may go down on Black Friday but Auto Insurance claims tend to go up. Here are our tips to help keep your shopping trip accident free.

Thanksgiving is about family, food and giving thanks for the things that we have been blessed with over the course of the year.  For this week’s blog we thought it would be appropriate to let you hear from some of the members of Team Advocate, sharing what they are thankful for this year. Elizann Arizmendi – Personal Lines Marketing Manager...

Thanksgiving is all about family and food.  Since many of you will be on the road or in the kitchen over the next few days, we've got some tips to keep you safe!

This year Halloween falls on a Saturday. With pleasant weather in the forecast it is shaping up to be a fun filled night for the little kids and teens in your life, but has the risk of a horror for you and your home. We’ve compiled a list of things you can do to set yourself up for a night...

You pick up your mail one day and see a bill from an out of state hospital. It is in your name and is charging you for medical procedures that you never had. Confused, you call the hospital and they explain, you were in on a specific date and had surgery. They request that you remit payment immediately. How can...

Anyone is susceptible to identity theft but, there is one group in particular that is a frequent target: Senior Citizens. Every year, over 35% of identity theft claims come from those age 50 and over. Even worse, 11% of those over 65 have had their financial information stolen. Why target seniors? Seniors are often targets of identity theft for many...

Prepping for hurricane season is more than just getting your prep kit together and making sure your family and home are safe when the storm hits. Before all of this happens, there’s one important detail we don’t want you to forget: your insurance. Here are a few pre-storm tips on what you should do insurance-wise to make sure that your...

Often times when we think of hurricanes, we first worry about the safety of our family and our home. But for business owners, there is a worry that follows those: what about my business? It is essential to prep your business just as you would your home in the event of an oncoming hurricane. Here are some tips to make...

In the event of a serious storm, protecting your family is essential. The best way to make sure if this is to prepare your home ahead of time. When your home is protected, these storms may not seem so bad after all. Here are some tips on how you can prepare your home for a serious storm. Make a Plan...

The best way to be prepared just in case; is to put together a resource kit for you and your family.  While most storms don’t cause massive damage, you’ll be prepared in the event that one does. Below is Advocate’s comprehensive list of items to have on hand Just in Case a major storm comes our way. Emergency supplies for...