It’s no secret that Insurance premiums have been rising throughout the country. We understand how frustrating these rate increases are and we want you to know that we are working behind the scenes to ensure that we find you the most cost-effective policy that doesn’t sacrifice your coverage. The information contained in this blog will hopefully help you to gain...

  Many people enjoy spending their summer entertaining friends and family in their outdoor living spaces by the grill. Unfortunately, the annual backyard barbeque doesn’t go as planned. Approximately 64% of Americans own at least one outdoor barbeque grill or smoker, and grill fires cause an average of 37 million dollars in damage each year! Your friends at Advocate Brokerage want...

We’ve seen a ton of articles lately about teens driving during the summer months.  We’ve shared several on our social media spaces because as parents, we want our kids to have a fun, safe summer.  Also, as your insurance Advocate, we want to give you as much information as possible so that you can educate your kids and do what...

As your Insurance Advocate, we are here to be a part of your advisory team to help you protect your business from potential risks. If your business owns or operates vehicles, Business Automobile Insurance is obviously important. If you or one of your employees gets into an accident and causes damage or is considered at fault, you could be faced...

2023 is a year bringing continued challenges to the property and casualty insurance market. We have entered a period of rate tightening and underwriting correction due to rising reinsurance rates, rising inflation, rising interest rates, climate change, workforce shortages, large settlements, and worsening global economic conditions. During Advocate Brokerage’s 54-year history, we have maintained a modest amount of Personal Lines...

We recently became aware of fraudulent correspondence in the form of an email from Advocate Brokerage with an auto insurance quote for Progressive Insurance. The email subject reads: Your Progressive auto quote from your local independent agent. This email was very well done, and it is easy to see how someone could be fooled into thinking it came from Advocate...

Theft of luxury automobiles continues to rise. Unfortunately, affluent neighborhoods are often the primary target. The latest trend is for thieves to drive away with the entire car (rather than stealing parts or breaking in to steal valuables). Criminals work in groups and canvas both nice neighborhoods and areas where people commonly pull up and jump out of the car...

As the first quarter comes to a close it’s a great time for businesses to do a little Spring cleaning. Taking the time to evaluate the progress you are making on the goals you set for yourself at the start of the year and then look to make any adjustments needed.   We’d like to offer you a few items...

Turn spring cleaning into something more than merely scrubbing every surface in your home. Take the time to fortify your home and in doing so prevent common homeowners’ insurance claims. Investing a little time could help you prevent a future homeowners insurance claim.   Check the hoses on your washing machine for any signs of wear. If you still have...

If you have a love for jewelry, it is important that you ask yourself some questions so that you can make smart decisions regarding your collection’s safety. Below are some questions your insurance advocate would like you to consider: Is your Current Coverage Adequate? If you are relying on your homeowner’s policy to protect jewelry that is lost, damaged or...