NEGOTIATION AND SETTLEMENT. Settlement and Payment - The Adjuster should adhere to the following settlement guidelines: • Attempt to reach an agreed ‘scope and damage’ estimate with the Insured or their Representative. o If an agreed scope cannot be obtained, the Adjuster should issue payment of the undisputed covered damages determined at the inspection • Appropriate steps to conclude the loss should be facilitated and documented with rationale in the file notes. This may include: if response is not in writing the claim file should be noted o Acknowledging relevant correspondence associated with coverage or damages o Negotiation upon receipt of estimates, invoices, receipts or other documentation from the Insured or their Representative • All supporting documentation submitted is to be reviewed and acknowledged within the timelines mandated by Citizens and the applicable Florida Statutes.
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Samples: Independent Adjusting Services Agreement, Fast Track Adjusting Services Agreement, Fast Track Adjusting Services Agreement
NEGOTIATION AND SETTLEMENT. Settlement and Payment - The Adjuster should adhere to the following settlement guidelines: • Attempt to reach an agreed ‘scope and damage’ estimate with the Insured or their Representative. o If an agreed scope cannot be obtained, the Adjuster should issue payment of the undisputed covered damages determined at the inspection • Appropriate steps to conclude the loss should be facilitated and documented with rationale in the file notes. This may include: if response is not in writing the claim file should be noted o Acknowledging relevant correspondence associated with coverage or damages o Negotiation upon receipt of estimates, invoices, receipts or other documentation from the Insured or their Representative • All supporting documentation submitted is to be reviewed and acknowledged within the timelines mandated by Citizens and the applicable Florida Statutes.
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Samples: Agreement for Independent Adjusting Services – Catastrophe, Independent Adjusting Services Agreement