January 28, 2020 1:42 pmPublished by Swerling Milton Winnick
Think about a business like an ice cream parlor. It relies on its local utility source to power the freezers that preserve its primary business product. If the electricity goes out, the ice cream melts. So, any interruption in utility services poses a vital threat to the entire business operation. We’ve talked a lot lately… View More
January 21, 2020 1:49 pmPublished by Swerling Milton Winnick
How did you get started in the business? When I was in my 20s, my older brother, Burt, was (and still is) a prominent attorney in Boston. He wanted to help me get into a stable career. At the time, he was Executive Director of MAPIA – the Massachusetts Association of Public Insurance Adjusters –… View More
January 14, 2020 1:53 pmPublished by Swerling Milton Winnick
In the wake of the powerful Nor’Easter that brought gale force winds, snow and major flooding to New England in 2018, Diane Swerling sat down with Fox 25’s Ted Daniel to discuss what homeowners should do if their property has been damaged, including: Report claims to insurance company as soon as possible; Prevent further damage to… View More
January 7, 2020 1:57 pmPublished by Swerling Milton Winnick
Coverage for collapse has been argued and litigated heavily for the past several years. The non-stop legal battles between insureds and insurers have resulted in ISO (the main policy writer) amending the verbiage in the standard property policy forms. No longer does coverage for collapse exist if there is an imminent danger of collapse. Policy… View More
January 2, 2020 2:01 pmPublished by Diane Swerling
Although the holidays are now behind us, we all know there is plenty of time for Old Man Winter to bring the chill. Unfortunately, that means more than cuddling by the fire – it also means lots of frozen pipes and water seepage. This winter, your local fire department will respond to many calls due… View More
