If you are the parent of a recent High School Graduate, Congratulations! It is an exciting (if not somewhat challenging) time in your child’s life!! Once your child turns 18, in the eyes of the law they are legally an adult and in charge of their own life. While you may know that in your head, the specifics of what...

We are proud of our strong partnerships with the leading elite carriers. We have never made it a secret that Advocate Brokerage prefers that our clients insure with one of our elite carriers whenever possible. The 2021 Insurer Report Card which is a nationwide survey on auto insurance conducted by CRASH Network was recently released and we were thrilled to...

Rain, rain, go away. It’s a nice thought but unfortunately, rain happens and there isn’t much we can do to prevent it. What we can do is have a conversation about flooding; the damage excess water can do to a home and the flooding coverage that is available to help you protect yourself. According to NOAA, over the last 20...

  Now that it is officially Spring, we wanted to take advantage of the change in seasons to signal a few spring cleaning tasks that may help you to prevent some future, common, homeowners insurance claims. Indoor Tips: Spring clean your dryer by making sure it is free of lint. To do a thorough cleaning, be sure to pay attention...

Many of you have reached out to us asking about the provisions and premium credits our carriers are offering during this unprecedented time.  We immediately made inquiries to all our carriers and are happy to share the steps they are taking which include: Pausing cancellations due to nonpayment Waiving late fees Waiving auto insurance restrictions on policyholders now performing delivery...

Dear Valued Advocate Customer, We hope that this finds you, your family, your staff and friends safe and healthy during these difficult times. If you are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID‐19 pandemic and are unable to pay your insurance premiums, help may be available. This also applies if you are a small business that is: resident in...

We are here for our clients, during this challenging time.  We are dedicated to educating each client we serve and want to provide valuable information for our clients. With social distancing rules being enforced, all Department of Motor Vehicle Offices are currently closed.  Additionally, the DMV have made some extensions regarding the expiration dates of registrations.  There are however a...

Spring is a great time for businesses to take a look at how they are doing business and get ready for a brand new season.  We thought we would offer a few items to add to your to do list that may get your business ready for a season of growth! A Checklist For Business Owners: Perform an audit on...

Spring is almost here bringing with it warmer weather and blooming flowers.  While we are all excited about the beauty that Spring is going to bring, we want to help you prevent any homeowners insurance claims that may be in your future and the best way to do that is to add a few items to your spring cleaning check...

We love dogs!  For most of us, they are more than a pet; they are a member of your family.  While no one wants to think that their dog would ever do anyone harm, the reality is that dog bites are common.  There are an estimated 4.7 million dog bites each year in the US.  If you are a dog...