When there are freezing temperatures in the forecast we always like to remind our friends and family about a very real danger every home faces. Burst pipes. Water is your home’s worst enemy and we want to help you prevent water leaks than can come from a burst pipe.  In fact, it’s the #1 homeowners insurance claim we see. Many...

The biggest shopping day of the year is coming.  Experts are projecting sales of more than $7.5 billion on Black Friday.  Criminals are likely to follow the money and take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers.  With the number of people turning to online shopping increasing each year, the biggest place thieves will be lurking is your inbox. Cyber criminals often play...

Although winter is officially over a month away, it makes sense to take advantage of milder weather to prepare your home for the upcoming cold weather.  Below is a check-list for homeowners.  The items on the list below are all things you should consider taking care of before winter hits. Clean your gutters, be sure they are clear of leaves...

We know how busy life is.  You have too many obligations and not enough spaces open on your calendar to fit them all in.  You know you need insurance and you’ve heard about these great online companies that offer low rates and best of all, you can shop and obtain the homeowner's insurance you need without leaving home.  You think...

Halloween is a treat, especially for kids who will enjoy time with friends and piles of candy.  For homeowners however, it is proven to be a night filled with tricks that open your property to risks.  Insurance claim data reveals that Halloween is among the worst days of the year for home and auto claims related to theft and vandalism....

It’s fire prevention month and we are continuing our quest to educate each client we serve by offering our best tips for preventing a fire in your home. In our last blog we talked about becoming your family’s hero and taking steps to prevent a devastating home fire.  We addressed two of the most important things you can do to...

October is Fire Prevention Month so we always like to feature a blog that talks about the importance of doing what you can to protect your family against a fire at home.  This year’s theme, Not Every Hero Wears A Cape, celebrates the everyday heroes who take charge and motivate their households to develop and plan an escape route. When...

My Favorite Memory We’ve been doing a lot of reflecting…as one does on the occasion of a big anniversary, and wanted to give you a bit of a window inside Advocate Brokerage from some of the people who know us best, our staff. Below are a few of the kind words and fun memories they wanted to share: “When I...

Some 50 years ago Rosalyn Binday, then a young mother of three did the unheard of, she got her insurance license and began selling insurance to everyone she knew.  As she puts it, she visited the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker. At the time Roz recalls thinking that although everyone needed insurance, no one enjoyed the process of...

Important information about excess liability coverage A Personal Umbrella is something that EVERYONE should consider adding to their insurance portfolio.  In today’s litigious society, an excess liability policy, as it is sometimes called, gives you an extra layer of protection should some type of unexpected accident occur and you get sued.  A Personal Umbrella is affordable and it provides coverage...