What do I do if
Insurance claim pending after home sale.
Claim rights and proceeds allocation complicate home sales.
Insurance claim pending after home sale.
Root cause
Why this happens
Claim rights and proceeds allocation complicate home sales.
Know the law
Your rights as a Florida policyholder
Pre-sale agreements govern. Unsettled claims can be assigned or retained.
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What kind of damage?
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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Review purchase agreement on claims
- 02
Step 2
Confirm assignment rights
- 03
Step 3
Coordinate with buyer and carrier
- 04
Step 4
Document resolution
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Similar scenarios
Related problems
Carrier ignored my appraisal demand.
Carriers sometimes try to avoid appraisal to maintain negotiation leverage.
Settlement check bounced or insufficient funds.
Rare but happens with insolvent carriers.
Carrier requests invasive home tour.
Carriers sometimes request broad tours beyond damage location.
Carrier refused my reinspection request.
Carriers sometimes refuse reinspection to avoid scope expansion.
Carrier denied reopening after I found new damage.
Carriers sometimes close claims prematurely.
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A licensed Florida public adjuster will review your policy and loss documentation for free.
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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?
Pick the closest match. We will ask for details later.
Know the law
Relevant 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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The carrier lowballed my fire contents claim.
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Carrier says matching is not required.
Another situation Florida policyholders face mid-claim.
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- ✓No fee unless we recover more than you were offered
What kind of damage?
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