Zack is a producer who routinely fails to provide all the necessary information requested on applications for insurance. Underwriters will often have to contact Zack to fill in missing information. Using the Ethical Guidelines for Insurance Professionals to evaluate Zack's actions, which one of the following is the most accurate evaluation of his actions?

Select one:

A. Zack is not diligently performing his occupational duties.

B. Zack is not assisting in improving the public understanding of insurance.

C. Zack is not placing the public's interest above his own.

D. Zack's actions do not likely constitute legal conduct.