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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.
March 7, 2017 3:29 pm
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BY LEW SICHELMAN, UNIVERSAL UCLICK PRINTED IN THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE DECEMBER 1, 2016 When Vince Barnaba discovered water had flooded his vacation apartment in Ocean City, Maryland, this spring, he did what any homeowner would have done: He had his plumber shut off the water to his unit. Then he called his insurance company to… View More
December 12, 2016 3:42 pm
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WHAT IS AN IMPROVEMENT OR BETTERMENT? Improvements and Betterments are defined in the ISO coverage forms as “fixtures, alterations, installations or additions made to part of the building or structure you occupy but do not own; and you acquired or made at your expense but cannot legally remove.” Since the improvements are permanent repairs to… View More
October 5, 2016 3:49 pm
Published by Swerling Milton Winnick
IT’S HURRICANE SEASON, AND ESPECIALLY IF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS IS IN A COASTAL AREA, KEEP THESE TIPS IN MIND TO PREPARE FOR A STORM THAT MAY BRING DAMAGING WIND, RAIN AND FLOODING: Trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe. Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear… View More
July 14, 2016 4:18 pm
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Dayle Swerling Burke, Paul Winnick, President Diane Swerling, Ken Viafore & Roberta Swerling Diane Swerling, SPPA, Vice President of Swerling Milton Winnick Public Insurance Adjusters, Inc. in Wellesley, Massachusetts, was recently sworn in as President of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA). Diane follows in her father’s footsteps –… View More
June 26, 2016 4:40 pm
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Damon Faunce, Second Vice President NAPIA; Diane Swerling, President, NAPIA; Chip Merlin, Founder & President, Merlin Law Group Chip Merlin, Founder & President of Merlin Law Group, recently paid tribute to Diane Swerling on his property insurance blog. Please read the full story here: http://www.propertyinsurancecoveragelaw.com/2016/06/articles/insurance/a-special-fathers-day-as-diane-swerling-becomes-napias-president/
May 23, 2016 4:46 pm
Published by Swerling Milton Winnick
WHO PAYS FOR WHAT AFTER A CONDOMINIUM LOSS: WHAT YOUR CONDO ASSOCIATION INSURANCE COVERS – AND WHAT IT DOESN’T. If you own a condominium, your condo association doesn’t just cut the grass and take care of common areas – they also hold a master insurance policy. After a loss, condo owners often find out that… View More
February 23, 2016 4:48 pm
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MOST INSURANCE POLICIES REQUIRE YOU TO MAINTAIN HEAT IN YOUR HOME OR BUILDING IN ORDER TO BE COVERED IF YOUR PIPES FREEZE Valentine’s Day 2016 brought more than chocolate and flowers – it also delivered record-breaking cold – and lots of frozen pipes. The Boston Fire Department responded to 545 calls for burst pipes in… View More
December 16, 2015 4:51 pm
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At Swerling Milton Winnick, we are beginning the New Year looking ahead – while remembering those who gave us our unique vision to do so. With that in mind, we’d like to pay tribute to Bruce Swerling (pictured left) and Marvin Milton (pictured right), two industry giants who we recently lost. Bruce Swerling Bruce Swerling’s grandfather,… View More