With all the rain and the abundance of hurricanes and tropical storms we’ve been faced with this year, Advocate Brokerage feels like we need to share some truths with you about flood insurance. Below are a few assumptions people make about flood insurance and what you need to know. I have homeowners insurance so I’m covered. What you need to...

  It’s been a cold, wet and snowy November.  As we head into the winter season your insurance advocate wants to be sure our clients know what steps to take to keep your home safe. Your home is your world and you want to be sure it is protected from winter’s woes.   Below are some of the types of...

We are deeply excited to announce our new Strategic Partners, Berkley One. Their goal is to make insurance more innovative and we are proud to work with them. They wrote a wonderful article about Advocate Brokerage titled, The Value Of Transparency. Read the article HERE.

                  It certainly seems like throughout the summer and so far this fall we have had more than our fair share of rain!  Heavy rainfall can lead to water invading homes and businesses causing thousands of dollars of damage.  When water infiltrates your home it can create an environment where mold thrives. ...

Fall is here and so are the beautifully colored leaves!  It is one of our favorite seasons here at Advocate Brokerage (isn’t it everyone’s favorite?) and we want to be sure you and your family are safe as you hit the road to take it all in. Leaves Fall foliage is one of the perks of the season for those...

According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments in the US respond to an average of 1 fire every 86 seconds. Home fires cause an average of seven deaths per DAY and cause an estimated $6.7 billion in damage.  That is why for one week each year the NFPA calls the public’s attention to the importance of...

By Denise Kosloswsky – Principal Personal Lines For as long as I can remember, I’ve watched my parents give back to causes within the community.  This philosophy of paying it forward has always been important, so much so that when they founded their company, it became a central part of the core beliefs of Advocate Brokerage. Personally, Jeff and I...

Some people just really love cars. Owners of collector cars may spend hours searching for a new vehicle to add to their collection or sacrifice time to find all the elements they need to restore that perfect automobile. The classic car enthusiast is as passionate about the cars they love as we are about perfecting their insurance coverage. What Makes...

Each year USA Today publishes a list of the most expensive cars to insure and each year we like to share it with our clients.  This year we thought we would add a bit of insight as to how the cost of an insurance policy is determined. Determining the cost of insurance has many factors.  There are several items that...

It’s hard to believe that we are talking about fall, yet the time is near.  The official first day of autumn is next weekend! To keep your home, safe, warm and dry as we leave summer in the rearview mirror and head toward cooler weather, there are a few things you should consider. As soon as frost is in the air,...