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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.

Consumer Reports (and Diane Swerling) Say: Get a Public Adjuster!

March 28, 2019 8:27 pm Published by Leave your thoughts Diane Swerling recently had a chance to share her thoughts on what flood victims can do to deal with insurance companies when they suffer a flood-related property loss.  Consumer Reports produced a piece on the recent historic flooding in the Midwest that left rivers swollen and levees breached.  With both the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers… View More

Homeowners Beware: the insurance company’s adjuster might miss the extent of your property damage

February 28, 2019 8:23 pm Published by Leave your thoughts Check out this great feature by Fox43 TV in York County, PA.  Jackie De Tore from their crack investigative team examined a bad faith partial claim denial by the Erie Insurance Group (EIG).  It seems virtually every house in a crowded subdivision of identical houses suffered similar roof damage from a powerful hail storm.  Only… View More

Homeowners Beware: Protect Yourself from Dryer Fires

February 21, 2019 8:11 pm Published by 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 Published by 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

Diane Swerling Presents on MCLE Panel

December 11, 2018 3:16 pm Published by 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 is “Civil Authority” Coverage?

November 13, 2018 3:24 pm Published by 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