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Exam DISC-IA Practice Question 41

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When a commercial building's policy began, its limit was exactly 80% of the building's value, with an 80% coinsurance clause. Construction costs then rose 10% before a partial fire loss in the tenth month. Which statement about the coinsurance clause is correct?

  • A) A penalty applies, because the requirement uses the value at the time of loss
  • B) No penalty applies, because the requirement was met when the policy began
  • C) No penalty applies, because an 80% clause never penalizes a partial loss
  • D) A penalty applies only if the loss is larger than the limit of insurance

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