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Demand Letter
Formal written demand for payment or action.
Demand letters often precede litigation. They reference policy provisions, facts, and requested relief. Carriers that receive demand letters signaling attorney involvement frequently reconsider positions.
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Where you encounter "Demand Letter" in Florida claims
Policyholders see "Demand Letter" referenced in policy language, claim correspondence, and carrier scope of loss documents. Knowing the precise definition under Florida practice keeps you from accepting carrier framing. See also FS 626.854 and FS 627.70131.
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