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If you’ve had a fire, flood or other property loss resulting in an insurance claim, and need a public insurance adjuster in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New England or anywhere in the U.S. or Caribbean, call Swerling Milton Winnick. We are the oldest and largest public adjusting firm in New England, and our team of experts will give you personalized, 24/7 attention to successfully resolve your residential or business insurance claim.
Condo Associations: Be Aware of Mold Exclusions in your Insurance Policy
February 10, 2026 1:54 pm Leave your thoughts Not long ago, we handled a property loss claim stemming from a fire in a multi-structure condominium complex. The complex consisted of multiple identical buildings, each connected by a common wall. The fire burned one section of one of the buildings to the ground, while the rest of that building sustained extensive smoke and water… View More
Insurance Coverage Requirements To Know About This Winter
February 3, 2026 1:55 pm Leave your thoughts As public adjusters, we negotiate with insurance companies every day. We see firsthand the reasons they cite for denying claims by policyholders – submitted by both homeowners and businesses – for damage suffered as a result of burst pipes or water seepage. To help you position yourself for a successful claim process, we compiled the… View More
Don’t Start Repairs Until Your Public Adjuster Has Scoped the Cost of Your Property Loss Claim
January 13, 2026 2:38 pm Leave your thoughts Take it from us: Starting a property loss claim without representation or an understanding of the scope and cost of repairs never goes well. As public adjusters (PAs), we get a lot of calls from home and business owners who have experienced a property loss. Ideally, these clients call us immediately when the loss occurs… View More
Insurance Coverage Requirements To Know About This Winter
January 6, 2026 1:11 pm Leave your thoughts Although the holidays are now behind us, we all know there is plenty of time for Old Man Winter to bring the chill. Unfortunately, that means more than cuddling by the fire – it also means lots of frozen pipes and water seepage. This winter, your local fire department will respond to many calls due… View More
Key Takeaways From Some Of Our 2025 Blogs
December 2, 2025 2:34 pm Leave your thoughts An Interview with Dr. Jerry Spindel After Fire Tore Through His Derry Medical Office (1/21/25) Dealing with a complex claim like this one required insurance experts who were well versed in that area. Hiring public adjusters with expertise in the more complicated parts of the claims process was key. Businesses should have a good disaster… View More
Why Do Insurance Carriers Issue Non-Renewals of Existing Policies?
September 2, 2025 1:55 pm Leave your thoughts When insurance companies issue a “non-renewal” to certain policyholders, we get a lot of questions about why this dramatic decision gets made. Whether it’s a residential or commercial policy, the effects can be disruptive. Why do carriers take this step? To find out the best reasons, we talked with Kristen Bowen and Andrew Denton, insurance… View More
Employee Spotlight: Dave Verge
August 5, 2025 12:52 pm Leave your thoughts What was your major in college? Computer science and math at Bridgewater State. What is your job history? From the age of 11 I was a paperboy for the Brockton Enterprise. When I was 15, I worked at Roche Brothers and Sudbury Farms. Then as an adult I worked at Meditech as a programming manager… View More
Property Managers: Do You Know Why You Need a Public Adjuster For Your Property Insurance Claim?
July 22, 2025 11:38 am Leave your thoughts As a property manager, you will have many decisions to make in the first few weeks after a building loss. Public adjusters (PAs) are the sounding board for all your difficult decisions and can give you immediate guidance on most topics. PAs also expedite the process. This is critical, because if you’re managing a property… View More