The current water crisis in Flint, Mich., has brought the subject of lead poisoning to the forefront of the news.
It began in April 2014 when Flint changed its water supply but did not apply corrosion control treatment to the water, which allowed the water to leach lead from the pipes and poison the residents, particularly the children.
Along with lead in pipes, lead paint has been a known cause of concern for several decades. Rental dwellings often have lead issues. Because of this, the Jersey City, N.J., Insurance Services Office has a few state-specific forms that either exclude or provide minimal coverage.
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Christine G. Barlow, CPCU
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU, is Executive Editor of FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation, a division of National Underwriter Company and ALM. Christine has over thirty years’ experience in the insurance industry, beginning as a claims adjuster then working as an underwriter and underwriting supervisor handling personal lines. Christine regularly presents and moderates webinars on a variety of topics and is an experienced presenter.
