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About Swerling Milton Winnick
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.
What Does A Salvor Do In The Insurance Claims Process?
July 2, 2024 12:54 pm Leave your thoughts What is a “salvor”? If you’re going through the insurance claims process for a property loss – especially for your business – this is one important insurance professional you may come to appreciate. As public adjusters, we highly value our relationships with salvors. They are brought in by the insurance company as a key partner… View More
Employee Spotlight: Amber Lawrence
June 18, 2024 12:49 pm Leave your thoughts What was your major in college? I went to beauty school for 2 years and earned my cosmetology license. What was your first job? I was a cashier at State Line Pet Supply, where my daughter now works. My favorite part was seeing all the animals. What interested you about this job at SMW? It’s… View More
What Does An Insurance Advisor Do?
June 4, 2024 12:26 pm Leave your thoughts Oftentimes, when we’re working with our clients, they’ll see the wealth of knowledge we have about insurance, and they will ask for broader insurance-related advice. When these questions reach outside our immediate area of expertise, we remind them that it’s always smart to consult with experts who work in the specific area in question. At… View More
Cyber Insurance: Part 2
May 21, 2024 12:55 pm Leave your thoughts Ransomware – the new reality Ransomware events always result in large insurance claims because they trigger so many unavoidable issues. If you have a Ransomware event where a threat actor gains network access and encrypts it to block access, the first thing they do is demand a ransom. The policy’s network insuring agreement would pay… View More
Part 2: Small Business Owners: Are You Sure You Have Enough Coverage?
May 10, 2024 12:04 pm Leave your thoughts In Part I of this two-part blog post, we learned about Joe and Maria, a husband-and-wife team who own Joe’s Pizza. Their pizza shop is a multi-generational family business that is beloved by its local community. When a catastrophic event breaks out, Joe and Maria face a reckoning familiar to many small business owners: do we have… View More
Part 1: Small Business Owners: Do You Have Enough Coverage?
May 1, 2024 12:52 pm Leave your thoughts Does your town have a favorite pizza joint? Mine does. Let’s call it Joe’s Pizza. It’s a small, family-run operation that has been a valued local business for generations. Joe’s business has been in the same downtown location for 30 years. He and his wife Maria run the show, and have 6 or 7 hourly-wage… View More
Property Managers: Do You Know Why You Need A Public Adjuster For Your Property Insurance Claim?
February 20, 2024 1:46 pm 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
Don’t Start Repairs Until Your Public Adjuster Has Scoped The Cost Of Your Claim
January 16, 2024 1:28 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