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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.
The First 24 Hours: How to React Immediately After a House Fire
September 11, 2019 7:26 pm Leave your thoughts Fire!!! Now what? It’s not quite that sudden a shift when you suffer a major property loss – but it’s close. What actually occurs during the first few hours following the news that your house is on fire? Here’s a quick timeline of the first 24 hours – including likely events and decisions you should… View More
Want To Speed Up Your Claim Process? Then Slow It Down!
September 3, 2019 7:44 pm Leave your thoughts When it comes to managing a successful insurance claim process, everyone wants a quick resolution. Identify the damage, submit the claim, get your check – fast and easy, right? Not always. Sometimes, in our rush to speed things along, we miss some key steps early in the process – opportunities to facilitate or expedite the… View More
Why Exactly Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
August 29, 2019 7:49 pm Leave your thoughts Why exactly do we celebrate Labor Day? As you’re packing up the car this weekend, heading out to the beach or maybe a country retreat, you may find yourself wondering: why do we celebrate Labor Day? What does it represent? How did we get started on this holiday? Here at SMW, we love us some… View More
Why Hire a Public Adjuster?
August 21, 2019 7:51 pm Leave your thoughts If your home or business suffers a property loss, you must immediately make a series of critical, but difficult, decisions. Amidst the chaos of a property loss, perhaps no decision is more important than hiring a public adjuster (PA) to guide you along the claims process. The bottom line is that, after a property loss… View More
Business Interruption Coverage: Part II – Real-World Examples of How it Applies to Your Business
July 25, 2019 1:25 pm Leave your thoughts In one of our recent posts, we explained what “Business Interruption” (BI) coverage is and how it works. Our readers responded with thanks – and with additional questions. While they understood the importance of BI – how it makes you whole, and restores you financially to a position you’d be in if you had not… View More
Homeowners Beware: A Tree Falling On Your Roof Is Different Than A Tree Falling In Your Yard
July 24, 2019 7:56 pm Leave your thoughts The tornado that swept through Cape Cod and other parts of Eastern Massachusetts on July 23rd caused some serious property damage. The storm took down a lot of trees, leaving many homeowners with pressing questions about their insurance coverage and possible solutions. Here are some of the top tips we have been sharing with these… View More
While Vacationing This Holiday Weekend, Will Your Homeowner’s Personal Property Coverage Go With You?
July 2, 2019 1:10 pm Leave your thoughts If you’re a homeowner, you might be going on the road this Independence Day, packing up the car with expensive outdoor gear for camping, grilling and enjoying water sports. If your adventure results in damage to any of this personal property, don’t worry; you’re probably covered. How? Under the Personal Property coverage of your homeowner’s… View More
Business Interruption Coverage: Part III – Real-World Examples of How it Applies to Your Business
June 25, 2019 12:39 pm Leave your thoughts In Part 2 of our multi-part series on Business Interruption (BI) coverage, we offered some real-life examples of BI coverage at work. To continue this examination, Part 3 of this BI series looks at a uniquely complex aspect of BI – “Cost of Goods Sold” – as an additional scenario business owner might encounter in… View More