What do I do if
My deductible is higher than I expected.
Hurricane and named-storm deductibles are percentage-based. Homeowners frequently miscalculate.
My deductible is higher than I expected.
Root cause
Why this happens
Hurricane and named-storm deductibles are percentage-based. Homeowners frequently miscalculate.
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Your rights as a Florida policyholder
You pay what your dec page specifies. Verify deductible triggers.
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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Verify the correct deductible for the specific peril
- 02
Step 2
Review policy definition of triggering events
- 03
Step 3
Dispute if wrong deductible was applied
- 04
Step 4
At renewal, consider lower percentage if affordable
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Related problems
The carrier hired their own engineer.
Engineers retained by carriers frequently produce reports aligned with carrier positions.
Carrier demands itemized receipts for every ALE expense.
ALE payments require documentation, but carriers sometimes over-demand.
I don't have a pre-loss inventory of my contents.
Most homeowners lack a formal inventory.
My personal property category exceeded its sublimit.
Firearms, business property, cash, jewelry, and electronics all have sublimits.
I disagree with the engineer's report conclusion.
Engineers retained by carriers often produce reports narrow in scope or favorable to carrier positions.
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Know the law
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FS 626.854 Public Adjusters
Your right to professional representation.
FS 627.70131 Carrier Duties
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FS 627.70132 Notice Deadlines
When you must file.
FS 627.7142 Bill of Rights
What the carrier owes you.
FS 626.9744 Matching
Reasonable matching requirement.
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