The correct answer is D. Underwriting for an individual disability income policy focuses on facts that affect the proposed insured’s probability of disability, ability to work, existing income protection, and potential for overinsurance. Marital status and occupation may be relevant to financial and occupational underwriting. Medical history is directly relevant because past and current health conditions can affect eligibility, exclusions, ratings, or benefit limitations. Other disability policies already in force are important because insurers must evaluate the total amount of disability benefits relative to earned income and avoid excessive coverage. The spouse’s occupation ordinarily does not determine the proposed insured’s disability risk or benefit eligibility and is therefore the least relevant item. Insurers also may request information about income, employer, job duties, hazardous activities, tobacco use, prior claims, and other sources of disability income. The producer must obtain complete and accurate answers from the applicant, explain questions when necessary, and avoid making assumptions or completing answers without the applicant’s direction. Study Guide References/Topics: Completing the Application, Underwriting, and Delivering the Policy; Disability Income Underwriting; Application Information.

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