The nurse understands that the professional liability insurance provided by the hospital where he works is a claims-made policy. Which claim would the nurse expect this policy to cover?
1. A claim that was filed 3 months after the hospital purchased the policy
2. A claim that was filed while the hospital and insurance company were negotiating about the policy
3. A claim filed for an event that occurred during the coverage period that was filed after the hospital changed carriers
4. Any claim filed as long as it was within 30 days of the end of the policy
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Rationale: Claims-made policies provide coverage only if the claim for an injury that has occurred is filed with the courts and is reported to the insurance company during the active policy period or during an uninterrupted extension of that policy period.
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