
What do I do if
Replacement cost exceeds my policy limit.
Insurance-to-value shortfall.
Replacement cost exceeds my policy limit.
Root cause
Why this happens
Insurance-to-value shortfall.
Know the law
Your rights as a Florida policyholder
Extended replacement cost or ordinance or law may fill gap.

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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Review endorsements for extended coverage
- 02
Step 2
Document code-required upgrade costs for ordinance or law
- 03
Step 3
Increase Coverage A at renewal
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Post-claim non-renewal is permitted but regulated.
Underwriting inspection flagged issues I must fix.
Renewal inspections identify conditions that must be addressed.
Carrier misapplied policy limits to damage.
Carriers sometimes apply wrong category limits.
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What kind of damage?
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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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