Pre-Loss
Your Annual Florida Policy Review Checklist
What to check every renewal so you catch coverage reductions, endorsement changes, and new exclusions.
What to check every renewal so you catch coverage reductions, endorsement changes, and new exclusions.
Pre-loss
Why this matters before you have a claim
Florida carriers frequently adjust terms at renewal. Roof age restrictions, water damage sublimits, cosmetic damage endorsements, matching restrictions. Read every renewal carefully.
What to do
The basics
- 01
Step 1
Compare new dec page to previous year side-by-side
- 02
Step 2
Identify any new endorsements or exclusions
- 03
Step 3
Verify Coverage A is sufficient for current rebuild cost
- 04
Step 4
Review deductibles against current reserves
- 05
Step 5
Verify scheduled items are still scheduled
- 06
Step 6
Query any changes with your agent
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Know the traps
Common mistakes
- XAuto-renewing without reading
- XMissing the water damage sublimit endorsement add-on
- XNot updating Coverage A as rebuild costs rise
- XForgetting to reschedule valuables after appraisal updates
When to seek professional help
If this topic intersects with an open claim or if you have questions that go beyond prep, a licensed Florida public adjuster can review your policy at no cost.
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Know the law
Related statutes
Your right to professional representation.
What carriers must do and when.
When you must file.
What the carrier owes you.
Reasonable matching requirement.
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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 next.
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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 next.
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