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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.
Homeowners Beware: Protect Yourself from Dryer Fires
February 21, 2019 8:11 pm Leave your thoughts Click here to read @GeorgeGraham413’s MassLive article about an overheated dryer that caused Wednesday morning’s house fire in Springfield. Are you aware of the danger your dryer could pose to your home and family? We at Swerling Milton Winnick are currently navigating a similar loss – a fire that originated from a homeowner placing pillows… View More
Boston Globe quotes SMW’s Bryan Holtzman in article on raccoon damage to Milton home
January 22, 2019 8:08 pm Leave your thoughts When we warn our clients about the top reasons insurance companies use to deny claims submitted by homeowners, we rarely include “vermin damage” on the list. When denying homeowner claims, insurance companies are most likely to point to more conventional reasons than damage caused by raccoons. These would include water seepage, wear and tear, problems… View More
“I came over the hill and everything was in flames”
January 14, 2019 8:03 pm Leave your thoughts We recently had a visit from Christopher A. Hauck D.C., owner of Framingham based Chiropractic Solutions. Chris is a former client and a really great guy, and we recently sat down with him to get an update about the success of his business after SMW helped him recover from a devastating fire. The discussion brought… View More
Diane Swerling Presents on MCLE Panel
December 11, 2018 3:16 pm Leave your thoughts How do insurance companies settle cases? A room full of practicing attorneys had the same question, and for an answer they turned to Swerling Milton Winnick’s very own Diane Swerling. Diane participated on a panel on December 6th hosted by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE). She provided key insurance claims information to attorneys looking to… View More
What Community Association Boards and Managers Need to Know When Dealing with a Loss
December 3, 2018 3:19 pm Leave your thoughts SMW’s Diane Swerling is the author of this informative article featured in the most recent edition of Condo Media Magazine. READ THE ARTICLE
Small Business and Retail Coverage You Should Consider this Holiday Season
November 19, 2018 3:22 pm Leave your thoughts If you’re the owner of a small business, Black Friday is a critical profit-making day that looms on your calendar all year long. You prepare everything in your store to maximize this chance to generate sales and spike your revenue enough to put you “in the black” for the year. You double up on your… View More
What is “Civil Authority” Coverage?
November 13, 2018 3:24 pm Leave your thoughts The little known “Civil Authority” provision has received much attention of late – especially in connection with the Sept. 13 gas explosions in Lawrence, Mass. This critically important coverage provision is designed specifically for situations where people are forced out by police, fire or inspection services – or any similar “Authority” – due to a… View More
Diane Swerling Provides Post-Hurricane Advice for Consumer Reports Readers
November 8, 2018 3:28 pm Leave your thoughts When Hurricane Michael ripped through the Florida panhandle last month, it left a trail of wreckage that carried all the way to the Carolinas and Virginia. In its wake, homeowners and renters from Miami to Newport News faced the daunting task of picking up the pieces and starting the long process of responding to a… View More