Among the most popular holidays to host a back yard barbecue and cook up hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill is Labor Day.  According to statista.com, approximately 58% of Americans reported that they would be firing up their backyard grill for this year’s holiday.  We want to wish all our friends a very happy Labor Day and hope you...

When you think about the value of your home, chances are what comes to mind first is how much you could receive if you put a for sale sign in your yard tomorrow.  However, when it comes to insurance, the value of your home should be looked at a bit differently.   For the purposes of insuring your home, you...

In life, stressful events happen…   A storm causes a large tree down in your front yard. When backing up you hit a telephone pole. You lose power and all the food in your refrigerator is spoiled. The car in front of you stops short and you can’t avoid tapping his bumper.   When accidents happen, most of the time...

Everyone wants to look their best while enjoying their vacation, which for most people means taking along a few pieces of jewelry on your trip.  Unfortunately, traveling with jewelry increases your risk of losing a piece you love! 1 in 5 people experiences loss or theft of jewelry while on vacation! To keep this from happening to you we’ve got...

As Americans gather together to celebrate our country’s birthday, Advocate Brokerage would like to offer you some tips for enjoying a safe holiday weekend! When you think of the 4th of July, chances are an image of fireworks pops into your head.  Until recently the sale and use of all types of fireworks and sparkling devices were illegal in New...

From an idea thrown out at a dinner party to becoming Scarsdale’s Premier Insurance Agencies, Advocate Brokerage has come a long way in the 50 years since we opened our doors, providing both personal and business insurance.  Advocate Brokerage turns 50 in a few months and we are delighted to begin celebrating a legacy that is 50 years in the...

According to an article in the LA Times, au pairs working in the US from countries around the world will receive a proposed settlement of $65.5 million dollars.  The lawsuit was brought by a dozen former au pairs and filed against the companies that enticed them to come to the United States for employment.   What is an au pair?...

Ahhh Summertime.  The kids are out of school and seemingly endless days of backyard fun will begin!  As much as you want to think your summer will be filled with sunshine and rainbows, accidents do happen and they happen more frequently during summer months. Being aware of backyard summer dangers is the first step towards a safer summer. Did you...

Accidents happen.  That’s why it make sense to do all you can to protect yourself and your family.  Unfortunately the more you have acquired in life, the more you need to think about how your financial security could be impacted when something goes wrong and you get sued. Excess Liability Insurance, or a Personal Umbrella Policy as it is sometimes...

April showers bring… well, rain. April and May are our rainiest months and that kind of weather usually turns our thoughts to flooding and the damaging affects all that excess water can mean for our clients. Just a few inches of water can add up to 10's of 1000's of dollars in damage. Many people push flooding concerns out of...