Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) Exam 2026 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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If severe rain damages a rug after leaving a window open, what does the policy state?

Coverage exists for weather-related damage

No coverage exists

In the context of a standard insurance policy, leaving a window open during severe rain typically falls under the category of negligence or failure to take reasonable precautions to protect property. Most homeowners' insurance policies have clauses that address exclusions for damage resulting from negligence or lack of upkeep. As a result, the policy may clarify that any damage caused by circumstances the policyholder could have reasonably controlled, such as leaving a window open during a storm, does not warrant coverage.

In contrast, options suggesting coverage—whether it be complete, partial, or replacement—would generally apply when damage is caused by an unforeseen event that the insured could not have prevented. Since the act of leaving a window open is generally considered an avoidable risk, the lack of coverage in this specific scenario aligns with typical policy language.

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The damage is partially covered

The insurer will replace the rug

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