Allstate Insurance Agent
John Cote, Cedar Knolls, NJ

228 Ridgedale Ave

Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

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(973) 538-9500to quote by phone

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(973) 538-9500to quote by phone

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Location Details

Office Hours

Day of the Week	Hours
Mon	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat	Available by appointment
Sun	Closed

After-hours appointments available.

Available 24/7 at

(973) 538-9500

228 Ridgedale Ave
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
US

Map of 228 Ridgedale Ave in Cedar Knolls

Landmarks

Across the street from Walmart

Areas Served

Morris Plains, Whippany, Cedar Knolls, Morristown, Madison

Additional Contact

Fax: (844) 826-5262

Languages

English, Spanish

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Products we offer:

Car Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Car Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Helps protect you and your vehicle if you’re involved in a car accident. At a minimum, you’ll likely need bodily injury liability and property damage liability to meet state auto insurance coverage requirements and help protect your finances if you cause an accident that injures another driver or damages their property. We also offer uninsured motorist coverage to help with your expenses if you’re hit by a driver without insurance. If you’re looking for coverage to help protect your vehicle, you might want to consider collision coverage and comprehensive coverage, which help pay repair costs if your car is damaged in a covered loss. And, optional coverages, like new car replacement coverage or loan/lease gap coverage help protect your investment in a brand-new car. I can help you choose a combination of coverages that fulfill state requirements and meet your needs. Give me a call to get a car insurance quote today!
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Home Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Home Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Helps provide protection for your house (dwelling) and your family’s liability as well as the things you own in and around your home such as “other structures” (detached garage, fence, etc.), your personal property (furniture, clothing, etc.) against covered perils such as fire, theft, wind/hail and more. Call me today for a homeowners insurance quote and I’ll help you get the protection your home needs and the savings you deserve with our money-saving discounts.
Condo Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Condo Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Helps protect the portion of your condo, co-op or townhome for which you are responsible for (inside structure, permanent fixtures, cabinets, etc.) with dependable coverage. Condo policies are HO-6 compliant, and cover family liability and personal belongings against covered perils such as fire, theft, vandalism and more. Contact me today for a quote!
Renters Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Renters Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Helps protect your personal belongings inside or outside your apartment from accidents such as, fire, theft, vandalism, and cover family liability. Give me call today to review what type of coverage makes sense for where you live and what you own.
Motorcycle Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Motorcycle Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Our motorcycle policies include the basic coverage you may need, like liability coverage, which includes passenger liability coverage and uninsured motorist coverage. You can further customize your motorcycle policy with collision coverage and comprehensive coverage to help protect your bike. And, if you have a customized ride, you can help protect your aftermarket gear with optional equipment coverage. Contact me to learn about motorcycle insurance discounts and to get started with a quote for a policy that fits your needs.
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Business Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Business Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Allstate Business Insurance protects your business in ways other insurance might not. A business owners policy (BOP) usually includes three common types of coverage to help protect you and your small business: property coverage, general liability coverage and business interruption coverage. In addition to these basic coverages, the Allstate Business Owners Policy can be customized with additional protection to help cover more aspects of your business. I can help you tailor a policy to fit your small business’s needs. As a small business owner myself, I understand how important it is to protect what you’ve worked so hard to build. Call me for a free review of your current business policy and to learn more about insurance solutions to help protect you, your business and your employees.
Life Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Life Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Protect the life you want, for those that matter most. A life insurance policy can help provide financial security for your loved ones by covering expenses like the mortgage, college tuition, and other everyday living costs. Call me today to learn about the different types of coverage Allstate offers.
ATV Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
ATV Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Help protect yourself and your all-terrain vehicle against the unexpected. We offer bodily injury liability coverage and property damage liability coverage on your ATV insurance policy. If you injure someone else or damage their property while driving your ATV, liability coverage helps pay the other person’s medical or repair bills. If your ATV is damaged in a crash, collision coverage may help. Collision coverage for your ATV helps pay for repairs if you hit another object, such as a fence or a tree. Finally, you may want to consider comprehensive coverage for your ATV in case it’s stolen, vandalized or damaged by hail or fire. Give me a call to get a quote on an ATV insurance policy today!
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Boat Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Boat Insurance Agent in Cedar Knolls
Helps cover your boat on and off the water. Watercraft liability coverage helps pay for another person’s expenses if you injure them or damage their property with your boat. If you’re injured in a boating accident, watercraft medical payments coverage helps pay for your medical bills. Need to repair damage to your boat after an accident? Property coverage for your boat helps cover a crash with another boat or object (like a pier or buoy). It also helps cover theft, vandalism or fire. Help protect your boat against these covered perils during the on- and off-season. We also offer additional coverage for things like your boat trailer, fishing equipment and even towing or fuel delivery when you’re stranded. Need a boat insurance quote? Give me a call today!

30+

Years of
Experience

25+

Years in the
Community

Your Local Allstate Team

Dianse

Sr Sales Associate

Dianse Betemit is a pro in the insurance industry who possesses the licensing and experience needed to offer the best possible service to customers. She has been helping families with insurance and finances for over 13 years. Her commitment to building positive relationships with customers is the cornerstone of her beliefs. Her mission is to build customized insurance policies tailored to each customer’s specific personal, business or life insurance needs. As an insurance agent, Dianse can help inform you on a multitude of products and services, including auto, home & commercial insurance.
In her free time, Dianse enjoys spending time with her family, reading and shopping.
Hablo espanol

Melissa Cote

Agency Support

Melissa is the second generation to work at Cote Financial Services. She has her insurance licenses and will help provide exemplary assistance to customers. She can help service your existing policy, or provide an competitive quot

Allstate Insurance Agent Reviews

chrystalla apostolopoulos

Apr. 2, 2026

Excellent experience . Answered questions accurately and great follow up !

Agent Response

Thank you, Chrystalla, for your wonderful feedback

Thank you, Chrystalla, for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear about your excellent experience and that our team was able to answer your questions accurately with great follow-up. Your satisfaction is our priority.

theodore lublanecki

Mar. 3, 2026

John and his staff are always there for me anytime I need advice or assistance with my auto and home policies. Very frie

John and his staff are always there for me anytime I need advice or assistance with my auto and home policies. Very friendly and knowledgeable people that care about each customer. I have been with Allstate for over 30 years and will continue this great relationship we have together.

Agent Response

Thank you Ted, for your kind words and for being a

Thank you Ted, for your kind words and for being a valued Allstate customer for over 30 years.

calvin cuavers

Feb. 26, 2026

Great. You or Melissa always respond to my every question regarding my policies, and have made suggestions that have sub

Great. You or Melissa always respond to my every question regarding my policies, and have made suggestions that have substantively improve my expressed concerns.

Agent Response

Thank you, Calvin, for your kind words and for bei

Thank you, Calvin, for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the responsiveness and helpful suggestions from our team. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're here whenever you need us.

enrique velasquez

Jan. 20, 2026

Agent Response

Thank you, Enrique, for your positive feedback! We

Thank you, Enrique, for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're satisfied with our services. Your trust and support mean a lot to us. If you ever need assistance, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!

catherine townsend

Dec. 30, 2025

Agent Response

Thank you, Catherine, for your positive feedback!

Thank you, Catherine, for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're satisfied with our services. Your trust and support mean a lot to us. If you ever need assistance, feel free to reach out.

michael fahmie

Dec. 13, 2025

John Cote is always very helpful with any questions or concerns about my insurance needs.

Agent Response

Thanks Mike!

albert terantino

Dec. 6, 2025

I have always had a good experience with this office.

Agent Response

Thank you, Albert, for your kind words and for bei

Thank you, Albert, for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with our office. Your trust and satisfaction are important to us. If you ever need assistance, we're here to help!

william macstudy

Dec. 4, 2025

They answered all my questions and helped the best of your ability

Agent Response

Thank you, William, for your kind words and for be

Thank you, William, for your kind words and for being a valued customer. We're glad to hear that we were able to assist you effectively. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

john goscinski

Aug. 18, 2025

Agent Response

Thank you, John, for your positive feedback and fo

Thank you, John, for your positive feedback and for being a valued customer. We're thrilled to know you're satisfied with our services. Your trust and support mean a lot to us. If you ever need assistance, feel free to reach out.

joseph murray

Jul. 31, 2025

Great

Agent Response

Thank you, Joseph, for your positive feedback! We'

Thank you, Joseph, for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. If you ever need assistance, feel free to reach out.

mark ranges

May. 8, 2025

Every phone call is answered by a friendly knowledgeable staff member who seems to truly care about your issue. They ha

Every phone call is answered by a friendly knowledgeable staff member who seems to truly care about your issue. They have made the claim process seamless.
I would highly recommend

Agent Response

Thank you, Mark, for your kind words and recommend

Thank you, Mark, for your kind words and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that our team has been able to assist you effectively and make the claim process seamless. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your trust in us. If you ever need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

lori cascarelli

Jan. 15, 2025

Excellent Service with Melissa on my agent team.

Agent Response

Thank you from me and Melissa.

jose salazar

Dec. 5, 2024

Agent Response

Thank you Jose!

frank ciecierski

Nov. 1, 2024

Good.

Agent Response

Thank you Frank

ashwini nerurkar

Oct. 17, 2024

Agent Response

Thanks Ashwini. We'll work on being 5 stars

margaret nelson

Aug. 30, 2024

Agent Response

Thank you Margaret

jose garcia

Aug. 18, 2024

Agent Response

Thank you Jose!

david martinak

Aug. 12, 2024

Agent Response

Thank you David!

laure o keefe

Aug. 2, 2024

Agent Response

Thank you Laure!

lucille chester

Jul. 31, 2024

We deal with the Timothy Brown agency in Clifton, NJ. Tim and his staff are wonderful. They do a great job attending to

We deal with the Timothy Brown agency in Clifton, NJ. Tim and his staff are wonderful. They do a great job attending to all our insurance needs. Very friendly and efficient service. Thanks.

Agent Response

Great agency

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Dianse

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Frequently asked questions

What are your agency hours?

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Sunday: Closed

Are you open on weekends?

Saturday:
Sunday: Closed

Can I text your agency with questions?

No, we do not have text messaging services.

What languages do you speak?

We have staff members available who speak the following languages: English, Spanish

Do you have more than one location?

No, this is our only location.

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John Cote is insurance licensed in the state(s) of New Jersey. If you do not reside in the state(s) of New Jersey, please go to the Find an Agent section on allstate.com to search for another Allstate Agent or Personal Financial Representative.

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