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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.
July 2, 2024 12:54 pm
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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
June 18, 2024 12:49 pm
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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
June 4, 2024 12:26 pm
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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
May 21, 2024 12:55 pm
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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
May 10, 2024 12:04 pm
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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
May 1, 2024 12:52 pm
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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
February 20, 2024 1:46 pm
Published by Swerling Milton Winnick
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
January 16, 2024 1:28 pm
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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
January 2, 2024 1:45 pm
Published by Swerling Milton Winnick
What’s the single most talked about topic in the boardroom of most companies? Cyber security. This is certainly understandable. When you read the news, you’re apt to find stories about various large organizations – everyone from Best Buy to leading hospitals – suffering high-profile cyber attacks. The costs of such an attack can be… View More
December 19, 2023 1:47 pm
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Here are a few key takeaways from the blogs we wrote in 2023. ITEL: Part 2 – Click here to read If your property was just built, your building plans are a great source to show your insurance company the materials used in the course of construction. Have your restoration company set aside a… View More