Author Archives for Diane Swerling

About Diane Swerling

Diane Swerling is a Principal at Swerling Milton Winnick, and current Vice President of the Massachusetts Association of Public Insurance Adjusters. She has particular expertise in claims involving condominium associations and commercial policies.

Lessons from the Fire that Temporarily Closed Trident Booksellers and Cafe

October 5, 2020 4:35 pm Published by Diane Swerling Leave your thoughts Courtney Flynn is the manager of Trident Booksellers and Café, the legendary bookshop that has been a Newbury Street landmark since Courtney’s parents opened the shop in 1984. Late on the night of February 28, 2018, a fire blazed through Trident’s second floor, leading to extensive fire and water damage that forced Courtney to close… View More

Think your National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy has you fully covered? Think again.

September 12, 2018 4:11 pm Published by Diane Swerling Leave your thoughts In my early days as a public adjuster, I worked with a grizzled old pro who was a leading flood adjuster.  He once concisely explained to me the basic purpose of NFIP flood insurance:  “The point is to get homeowners some relief – it’s not supposed to make you whole.”  I’ve been thinking about that… View More