If Dana's renter's policy has a maximum limit of $30,000 and she suffers a $15,000 loss, how much will the insurance pay?

The insurance policy will pay $15,000 because it is designed to cover the actual loss incurred by Dana, up to the maximum limit of her policy. In this case, since her loss amounts to $15,000, which is below the policy's maximum coverage limit of $30,000, the insurance will reimburse her for the full extent of her loss. This principle ensures that policyholders are compensated for their losses without exceeding the coverage amount outlined in their policy.

Therefore, the correct amount of compensation from the insurance for Dana's $15,000 loss is $15,000.