Which of the following provides written evidence of coverage pending the issuance of a policy?

A binder is a temporary agreement that provides written evidence of insurance coverage while the policy is being finalized. It acts as an assurance that coverage is in effect and provides the insured with immediate protection. This is particularly useful when there is urgency or when the formal policy cannot be issued right away for any reason, allowing the insured to have peace of mind that they are covered in the interim.

In contrast, a cause of loss form is used to specify what perils are covered under a property insurance policy rather than providing immediate evidence of coverage. Assignment refers to the transfer of rights from one party to another but does not have the function of providing immediate coverage evidence. Blanket coverage refers to a policy provision that covers multiple items or locations under a single limit but does not serve the purpose of temporarily evidencing coverage before policy issuance. Therefore, the binder is the correct choice as it directly addresses the need for written evidence of coverage until the formal documentation is processed.