This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Countering a Low Insurance Settlement Offer State that the offer you received is unacceptable. Refute any statements in the adjustor's letter that are inaccurate and damaging to your claim. Re-state an acceptable figure. Explain why your counteroffer is appropriate, including the reasons behind your general damage demands.
You Are Not Obligated to Accept a Settlement Agreement No one can force you to accept a settlement, and you should always choose your best course of action, even if it means rejecting a contract agreement.
This letter should state: That you will not accept the initial settlement offer; The reasons why you feel you deserve a higher settlement amount; Each of their low-offer reasons, and your responses; The higher settlement amount that you will accept.
Be sure you send your letter to the appropriate person, whether that be an insurance adjuster or an attorney. Make it clear that you are rejecting their initial offer and include your reasons for doing so. If they provided written reasons for their low initial figure, you should also respond to those in writing.
You Are Not Obligated to Accept a Settlement Agreement No one can force you to accept a settlement, and you should always choose your best course of action, even if it means rejecting a contract agreement.
Within the letter, you can indicate that you reject the offer and highlight why you deserve a higher settlement amount. You should also counter their reasons for offering the lowball initial offer. Your explanation behind these reasons can be critical in getting a better second offer from the claims adjuster.
Be sure you send your letter to the appropriate person, whether that be an insurance adjuster or an attorney. Make it clear that you are rejecting their initial offer and include your reasons for doing so. If they provided written reasons for their low initial figure, you should also respond to those in writing.
Tips for Writing a Counteroffer Letter State clear reasons backed with research. Communicate other job offers. Emphasize your sought-after skills. Formulate your wants as requests rather than demands. Use polite, neutral terms. Edit and proofread.