An adjuster discovers during investigation that the claimant's damages are significantly higher than initially reported. What is the adjuster's ethical obligation?
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A
Settle for the originally reported amount to save the insurer money
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B
Revise the estimate to accurately reflect actual damages discovered
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C
Delay settlement until the claimant re-submits documentation
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D
Deny the additional damages as they were not in the original claim