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35 OF 1,891 FILINGS · 1.9%

Defeated by the calendar

Notice arrived late, and Florida presumes the insurer was prejudiced by the delay. The presumption can be rebutted, but the burden sits entirely on the policyholder.

How common is "defeated by the calendar" in Florida claim denials?

Notice arrived late, and Florida presumes the insurer was prejudiced by the delay. The presumption can be rebutted, but the burden sits entirely on the policyholder. It appears in 35 of 1,891 Civil Remedy Notices filed against Florida property insurers over denied claims, which is 1.9% of them.

How often 35 of 1,891 filings, 1.9%
Named most often STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY (8 filings)
Documented examples below 3
What answers it Report the loss now, in writing, even if you think it is too late. Then assemble anything showing the insurer could still investigate: dated photograp
What these filings are Allegations by policyholders, not findings by a court
UPDATED AUGUST 23, 2026
01WHAT ANSWERS IT

Report the loss now, in writing, even if you think it is too late. Then assemble anything showing the insurer could still investigate: dated photographs, unrepaired conditions, contractor records.

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02WHICH CARRIERS THE FILINGS NAME

Filings naming this argument, by insurer. A bigger Florida book collects more filings, so read this as volume, not as a rate.

STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY 8
SECURITY FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY 3
SLIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2
FIRST PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY 2
HERITAGE PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2
UNIVERSAL PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2
03WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE IN THE RECORD

Quoted verbatim from the filings, with names, addresses and claim numbers removed. Each links to the public record on the state's site.

FRONTLINE INSURANCE UNLIMITED COMPANY NAIC 10074 North Redington Beach Hurricane and wind $176,395

Stat. § 626.854(14)(a) After completing its investigation into claim no. [redacted], Frontline determined that the insured a covered loss. [name redacted] Frontline's claim adjuster, sent correspondence dated October 31, 2024, relying solely on Their Field Adjuster's inspection unilaterally estimated that the insured sustained $9,789.73 in damage, a below deductible amount resulting in no benefits to the insured. The Frontline estimate, excluded numerous areas affected by the loss from their repair estimate. The insured has provided FRONTLINE with the following: • Promptly allowing FRONTLINE to inspect the loss • WGAI, LLC Estimate of repairs in the amount of $176,395.10 RCV adjusted to $159,790.10 after adjusting for depreciation and the deductible. • Public Adjuster contact information • A [name redacted] Proof of Loss • Approximately 246 Photographs of the loss, The insured has provid

DFS FILING 809697 ACCEPTED 3/5/2025 INSURER ANSWERED ON THE RECORD Read the filing ↗
CYPRESS PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY NAIC 10953 Orlando Water damage

After providing prompt notice of the loss, Insureds fully cooperated with Cypress's adjustment of the claim, including making their home available for inspection. Despite Cypress acknowledging a significant amount of covered damage, Cypress erroneously refused to tender sufficient payment to actually complete the necessary repairs. Due to the severity of the damage to the property and the interior water damage, Cypress sent out Allied Restoration and Construction on July 1, 2022, to complete an inspection and confirmed significant damage to the home that included the continuous flooring system and kitchen needing to be removed and completely replaced due to interior water damage on a shared inner wall.

DFS FILING 807303 ACCEPTED 2/18/2025 LATER WITHDRAWN OR RESOLVED Read the filing ↗
HERITAGE PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY NAIC 14407 Apollo Beach Hurricane and wind $87,476

The INSUREDS have retained a Loss Consultant, [name redacted] of Donatelle Claim Advisors, who has prepared an estimate of the INSUREDS' damages, which totals $87,476.80. Therefore, demand is hereby made as follows: Estimate $87,476.80 Less Deductible $5,711.00 TOTAL $81,765.80. INSURER must tender to the INSUREDS $81,765.[address redacted]us interest. 4.

DFS FILING 787891 ACCEPTED 10/21/2024 INSURER ANSWERED ON THE RECORD Read the filing ↗

A Civil Remedy Notice records an allegation, not a finding. Nothing quoted here has been decided by a court or by the Department. Not legal advice; consult an attorney about your specific claim.

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