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Claim Severity
Measure of claim size and complexity.
Carriers categorize claims by severity affecting adjuster assignment and handling urgency. Catastrophic losses receive specialized handling.
In practice
Where you encounter "Claim Severity"
Policyholders encounter "Claim Severity" in policy language and claim correspondence. Knowing the precise definition keeps you from accepting carrier framing.
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Temporary Repairs
Interim repairs pending full restoration.
Wind Mitigation Form
OIR-B1-1802 inspection documentation.
Know the law
Related statutes
FS 626.854
Public adjuster.
FS 627.70131
Carrier duties.
FS 627.70132
Notice deadlines.
FS 627.7142
Bill of Rights.
FS 626.9744
Matching.
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Structured Settlement
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Appraisal
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Florida Statute 626.9744
Related glossary entry: Florida Statute 626.9744.
Coinsurance
Related glossary entry: Coinsurance.
Mold Sublimit
Related glossary entry: Mold Sublimit.
Policy Period
Related glossary entry: Policy Period.
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