What do I do if
Carrier applied roof age-based ACV even though policy should be RCV.
Some Florida policies have roof age endorsements that downgrade coverage.
Carrier applied roof age-based ACV even though policy should be RCV.
Root cause
Why this happens
Some Florida policies have roof age endorsements that downgrade coverage.
Know the law
Your rights as a Florida policyholder
Read the dec page and endorsements. If endorsement is absent, full RCV should apply.
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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Review dec page and endorsements
- 02
Step 2
Verify endorsement was properly disclosed
- 03
Step 3
Dispute ACV treatment if no valid endorsement
- 04
Step 4
Request depreciation release under RCV terms
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