Christine G. Barlow

About the Author

Christine G. Barlow

Christine G. Barlow is an Associate Editor with FC&S Online, a sister publication of PropertyCasualty360-National Underwriter and part of Summit Business Media. She has an extensive background in insurance underwriting. She may be reached at cbarlow@sbmedia.com.

• The Parameters of Flood Insurance

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  May 1, 2013

  A family's shed is destroyed by a river of mud. Is it covered? Test your knowledge of water exclusions before hurricane season begins.

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  The Parameters of Flood Insurance

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  April 15, 2013

  A family's shed is destroyed by a river of mud. Is it covered? Test your knowledge of water exclusions just in time for disaster season.

• The Bullying Epidemic

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  January 2, 2013

  Technology has made bullying much more pervasive while complicating bodily injury claims and liability.

• Bullying: Beyond the Schoolyard

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  December 20, 2012

  Facebook, Twitter and other social-media sites have helped the bullying of an individual take on a whole new life of its own.

• A Girl's Best Friend

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  October 11, 2012

  Insuring a diamond ring? Better get an appraisal first to determine whether the stones are mined or lab-created.

• Policy Definitions of Vacancy and Occupancy

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  August 29, 2012

  At first glance whether a property is considered "vacant" should seem obvious. Unfortunately, however, it is not nearly as easy to determine as one would hope.

• Exercise and the Older Worker

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  August 2, 2012

  Obesity plus age could be taking a toll on your workers—and causing them to take longer to return to work following an injury.

• Texting While Walking

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  June 14, 2012

  A New Jersey town's recent ban on texting while jaywalking created quite an uproar—and could save lives.

• Covering Kid-Run Businesses

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  May 14, 2012

  One of the recent Web videos to go viral is about a 9-year-old boy in Los Angeles who built an arcade out of cardboard. Caine Monroy built the machines, has prizes and offers a fun pass that allows the purchaser 500 plays at the arcade for one month—quite a deal.

• Covering Kid-Run Businesses

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  May 4, 2012

  Nine-year-old Caine built an arcade out of cardboard in the front of his father's auto-parts shop.

• The Matching Game and Pre-Loss Conditions

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  April 25, 2012

  Is a carrier obligated to replace undamaged sections of roofing or carpeting following a loss to restore the area to pre-loss condition? Deciphering policy language starts here.

• Pets: People, Property or Somewhere in Between?

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  March 15, 2012

  A woman in New York filed suit against a pet store because the dog she purchased suffers various medical complaints.

• Duty After Death

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  February 8, 2012

  Your dead body causes injury to someone else, and the court rules that you owe a duty of care.

• Man’s Best Friend—or Missile?

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  January 19, 2012

  It has long been said that “dog is man’s best friend,” and many people feel that way about their family pets. They are so attached to their pets, in fact, that they frequently take them along with them in the car—and it’s not just a ride to the vet. They’re...

• Buckle Up Bowzer

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  January 13, 2012

  Man's best friend can become a flying missile in a car accident—and your insurance may not cover the damage.

• Everything In Its Right Place

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  November 28, 2011

  ALE coverage is one of those broad coverages that can bedevil adjusters, agents, and insureds alike. Here's a look at all that ALE entails.