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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.
August 16, 2024 1:10 pm
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SMW has become tightly connected to some of the major players in the Boston restaurant scene. Amongst our restauranteur clients, several have owned and operated extremely popular restaurants – not to mention holding prominent positions within the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. So, when one of Boston’s signature restaurants suffered a major property loss a few years… View More
August 2, 2024 12:34 pm
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Whenever someone tries to represent themselves in a legal matter, it’s safe to say that person has a fool for a client. Instead of going it alone, that person should hire an attorney. That way, they can benefit from the training and expertise that comes from a professional who knows the ins and outs of… View More
July 16, 2024 12:51 pm
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Property owners, take note: The Massachusetts Superior Court just issued a decision in an important case – New England Property Services Group (NEPSG) v. Bunker Hill Preferred Insurance Company [No. 2284CV2019] – that could directly impact your property insurance claim. The issue at hand revolved around the contentious issue of “matching” – which involves the… View More
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
Published by Swerling Milton Winnick
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
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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