June 1st marks the official start of Hurricane Season which runs through November 30th. Each year the National Weather Service makes predictions for what we can expect in the season ahead and this year was no exception. A look to the year ahead The current outlook foresees a busy season for us with above-normal activity likely.  The average season produces...

Time has been relative since the pandemic began, so it’s a bit hard to believe that it is already Memorial Day which ushers in the unofficial start of summer season. With many of the directives for staying Safer at Home still in place, this season is going to look different than it has in prior years, however, that doesn’t mean...

I wanted to share some quick words of appreciation to all the moms. Motherhood is often as rewarding as it is challenging. Weighing the overwhelming love you feel for your child, which fills you with the desire to give them everything they want… Against the knowledge that life can be difficult so there are certain lessons they need to learn...

While you’ve been busy staying safer-at-home car thieves have been busy stealing cars.  From January to March car thefts are up 57.4% over last year in Westchester County.  In April alone, there have been 69 cars stolen.  That is a shocking 94.3% increase! To Keep Your Car Safe From Thieves By Taking These Precautions: Be sure to close all your...

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...

Right now, the vast majority of us are working from home.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have asked their employees to continue to work but to do so from the safety of their own homes.  If this is true for you, you are likely spending most of your time in front of your computer and online. Whether your...

There is no doubt, small businesses across the country are hurting and our beloved ‘Dale is no exception.  We know the heart of our community is to support one another so we wanted to provide some ideas you can try to support Scarsdale Small Businesses and help them during this difficult time! #TakeoutTuesday A trending hashtag on social media these...

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 you.  If your business has been impacted by the Coronavirus we want you to know that we understand the troubling times you are going through and we want to do what we can to help. In an effort to educate each client we serve, we want to provide some clarity during a time of uncertainty for...

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...