What do I do if
Advance payment not reconciled against final settlement.
Payment tracking across multiple checks sometimes fails.
Advance payment not reconciled against final settlement.
Root cause
Why this happens
Payment tracking across multiple checks sometimes fails.
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Your rights as a Florida policyholder
Accurate reconciliation is carrier obligation.
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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Compile all payments received
- 02
Step 2
Request consolidated accounting from carrier
- 03
Step 3
Dispute any discrepancies
- 04
Step 4
Withhold signed release until reconciled
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Relevant statutes
FS 626.854 Public Adjusters
Your representation rights.
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FS 626.9744 Matching
Reasonable matching requirement.
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