Statute

What a Florida demand letter must contain

Florida's no-fault statute contains a strict pre-suit notice requirement. Section 627.736(10) requires a written demand letter before an insured or provider can sue an insurer for overdue PIP benefits — and it dictates exactly what that letter must say.

Statute: Fla. Stat. § 627.736(10)
Purpose: Pre-suit notice for overdue PIP benefits
Insurer window: Generally 30 days to respond/pay

Required contents

The name of the insured on whose behalf benefits are claimed
The claim number or policy number
An itemized statement specifying each exact amount, the date of treatment or service, and the type of benefit claimed to be due

Why the itemization matters

A vague demand for "amounts owed" does not satisfy the statute. Each line must tie a specific dollar amount to a specific date of service and benefit type. A demand letter missing this itemization can be rejected as legally insufficient, resetting the entire pre-suit process.

The insurer's response window

Once a compliant demand is received, the insurer generally has a limited period — commonly 30 days — to pay the overdue amount (with applicable interest and penalty) or the matter proceeds. Tracking that window is part of managing the claim timeline.

Frequently asked

What must a Florida PIP demand letter include under § 627.736(10)?

The insured's name, the claim or policy number, and an itemized statement specifying each exact amount, the date of service, and the type of benefit claimed to be due.

What happens after the insurer receives the demand?

The insurer generally has about 30 days to pay the overdue benefits plus applicable interest and penalty, or the claimant may proceed with suit.

Sources

Fla. Stat. § 627.736(10) — Pre-suit demand letter requirement

Last updated 2026-07-26

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