What do I do if
The carrier is pushing for a recorded statement.
Recorded statements become the canonical version of events. Carriers use them to lock in your story before you've documented fully.
The carrier is pushing for a recorded statement.
Root cause
Why this happens
Recorded statements become the canonical version of events. Carriers use them to lock in your story before you've documented fully.
Know the law
Your rights as a Florida policyholder
Florida does not require you to give a recorded statement before documentation is complete. You can politely decline and request the inquiry in writing.
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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Decline the statement until documentation is complete
- 02
Step 2
Request any questions in writing
- 03
Step 3
Document the property thoroughly first
- 04
Step 4
Consider engaging a public adjuster before any recorded statement
- 05
Step 5
Review every question with representation before answering
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What kind of damage?
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- ✓We work for policyholders, not insurance companies
- ✓No fee unless we recover more than you were offered
What kind of damage?
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