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Partial Payment
Carrier advance before full settlement.
Carriers sometimes issue partial payments for emergency repairs or partial scope agreement. Does not foreclose supplemental or additional recovery.
In practice
Where you encounter "Partial Payment"
Policyholders see "Partial Payment" referenced in policy language, claim correspondence, and scope documents. Knowing the precise definition under Florida practice keeps you from accepting carrier framing. See FS 626.854 on public adjuster representation and FS 627.70131 on carrier duties.
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Related terms
Hurricane Supplemental
Supplemental claim specifically for hurricane damage discovered later.
Insurance Verification
Confirmation of active coverage at a specific point in time.
Loss Settlement
Terms defining how the loss payout is calculated.
Managing General Agent
Agent with authority to underwrite and bind coverage.
Open Claim
A claim that has been reported but not yet finally resolved.
Payment Milestones
Discrete payments tied to repair progress.
Know the law
Related statutes
FS 626.854 Public Adjusters
Your representation rights.
FS 627.70131 Carrier Duties
Statutory deadlines.
FS 627.70132 Notice
When you must file.
FS 627.7142 Bill of Rights
Homeowner claim bill.
FS 626.9744 Matching
Reasonable matching requirement.
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Third-Party Claim
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