When an insurance policy is issued with unanswered questions, how is the insurer interpreted?

When an insurance policy is issued with unanswered questions, it indicates that the insurer acknowledges the incomplete information but still chooses to issue the policy. This practice is often interpreted as the insurer waiving its rights to those unanswered questions. By accepting the application and issuing the policy despite the missing information, the insurer cannot later claim that the applicant's coverage is void or limited due to those specific unanswered questions.

This situation may arise in instances where the insurer feels that the information necessary to assess the risk is not critically essential to the underwriting decision. As a result, the insurer effectively accepts the risk associated with the unanswered questions, thus protecting the applicant's right to coverage without the burden of later disputes over the incomplete information.

Other interpretations, such as deeming the policy invalid, suggesting the insurer has no liability, or automatically denying coverage, do not align with the practice when the policy is issued even with unanswered questions. This reflects the understanding that insurance contracts often hinge on mutual agreement and willingness to proceed with the provided information at hand.