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Routing of Mierzwa, Wind/Flood and 50/50 Claims

CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

TO: CLAIMS ADMINISTRATORS, AYO COMPANIES & EXAMINERS
FROM: CITIZENS CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
DATE: January 25, 2005
BULLETIN #21: Routing of Mierzwa, Wind/Flood and 50/50 Claims

In circumstances in which a Citizens policyholder:
• Has flood damage;
• Has made a demand for policy limits (whether or not they mention the Mierzwa case or Section 627.702, Florida Statutes, as the basis for the demand);
• Has a 50/50 claim; or
• Has received a “substantial damage”, or equivalent, letter from a municipality or county requiring compliance with current code or flood elevation, then

Immediately forward file to Bill Ellis with the attached cover sheet.

This Bulletin does not alter the existing claims adjusting rules regarding payment of any undisputed portion of a claim:

The undisputed portion of the claim should be tendered to the policyholder; with a statement that the disputed portion has not been denied and is under review.

Any questions should be directed to filereview@citizensfla.com

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This rule applies to the adjustment of claims related to Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne and does not affect the
adjustment of other Citizens claims. [emphasis added by the blog]
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[ATTACHED FORM]
Mierzwa Routing Form
Deliver to: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Attn: Bill Ellis
2110 Centerville Rd.
Suite A
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 521 8600

Date: ______________
Claim #: ____________
Named Insured: ________________
Date of Loss: __________________
From:_______________________
____________________________
Comments:
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01/25/05