| Victims of Basalt crash advocate prison for drunken driver |
| EAGLE, Colo An Aspen couple told a judge Wednesday that they forgive the drunken driver who nearly took their lives last May, but they still want him to serve time in prison for what he did (more) |
| 1 in 4 Oklahoma Motorists Uninsured |
| About one in four Oklahoma drivers is uninsured, the fourth worst rate in the nation, according to a recent study
The study by the Insurance Research Council, which includes data from 2007, (more) |
| Home Insurance - Learn to Save For Your Ideal Home Cover |
| No reasonable human being likes wasting money If you do not want to waste money paying for an over priced or unnecessary home policy, here are some tips that will guide you and make you save on your home insurance deal (more) |
| Louisiana Only State to Add Nonfarm Jobs in December 2008 |
| Louisiana was the only state in the country with an increase in nonfarm jobs from November to December 2008, the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) announced
According to the U S Bureau of (more) |
| SCIA: SCIA 'Super Saturday Conference' January 31st Additionally Highlighte |
| SAN CLEMENTE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Southern California Investment Association, Inc has an exciting 'Super Saturday' conference welcoming Brokers, Institutions, Funds and Investors looking for new opportunities Saturday, Jan 31st, 2009 from 8:00 a m r (more) |
| GoHealthInsurance.com: GoHealth Insurance Click-To-Call Technology Lets Hea |
| CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) Online health insurance portal GoHealthInsurance com now provides a one of a kind technology where consumers seeking a health insurance quote can 'click to call' a local agent (more) |
| American Physicians Service Group, Inc.: American Physicians Service Group, |
| AUSTIN, TX (MARKET WIRE) American Physicians Service Group, Inc ('APS') (NASDAQ: AMPH) will present at the New York Society of Security Analysts ('NYSSA') 13th Annual Insurance Industry Conference on February 9, 2009, at approximately 11:55 a m Ea (more) |
| City to kick in cash if firefighter gets in crash |
| The city of Viroqua's public safety committee approved a policy last week to reimburse firefighters for auto insurance deductibles if they are related to fire department business (more) |
| Please hope me, President Obama |
| NoInsuranceFilter: I awoke New Years Day in the hospital My clothes had been cut off, I had a catheter in and a wrist restraint on my left wrist I had five stitches in my eyebrow The bill has arrived Out with a friend, drinking and apparently got (more) |
| PIMCO: PIMCO Names Six New Managing Directors |
| NEWPORT BEACH, CA (MARKET WIRE) PIMCO today announced the promotion of Andrew Balls, Sabrina Callin, David Flattum, Mark Kiesel, Jon Short and Mihir Worah to the level of Managing Director (more) |
| North Dakota Moves to Double Auto Insurance Minimum Limits |
| North Dakota drivers' minimum required insurance coverage for accidents hasn't changed in 24 years and should be raised, the state House narrowly decided after debating whether motorists could (more) |
| Personal Data of About 500 Texas Workers Accidentally Posted Online |
| Personal information of about 500 current and former city workers in Beaumont, Texas, accidentally was posted online on Jan 14 The data involves people who had filed workers' compensation claims (more) |
| ICICI Bank Q3 profit after tax increases |
| ICICI Bank has reported a profit after tax of $261 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 ended December 31, 2008, compared to $253 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2008 (more) |
| Aspen residents brace for service cuts |
| ASPEN As city officials prepare to slash their budgets and cut public services, Aspen residents and organizations are bracing for the impacts (more) |
| AXA Art Insurance and The Association of International Photography Art Deal |
| NEW YORK, NEW YORK (MARKET WIRE) The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) has announced that AXA Art, the world's leading art insurance specialist, will be the premier corporate partner for The AIPAD Photography Show New York (more) |
| Abington Bancorp, Inc.: Abington Bancorp, Inc. Announces Results for the Fo |
| JENKINTOWN, PA (MARKET WIRE) Abington Bancorp, Inc (the 'Company') (NASDAQ: ABBC), the parent holding company for Abington Bank (the 'Bank'), reported a net loss of $3 9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to net income of $2 (more) |
| Home Insurance For Water Claims |
| Since 22nd December 2008, Sainsbury's Bank home insurance estimates that there have been 13,000 claims linked to water damage under the category 'forcible violent bursting' So how can you protect your home? (more) |
| On the Hill |
| ASPEN Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers plans to make a good thing even better Saturday with the Town to Town Tour (more) |
| Central Valley Community Bancorp: Central Valley Community Bancorp Reports |
| FRESNO, CA (MARKET WIRE) The Board of Directors of Central Valley Community Bancorp (Company) (NASDAQ: CVCY), the parent company of Central Valley Community Bank (Bank), reported today unaudited consolidated net income of $5,139,000, or $0 79 per di (more) |
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| Plastic bags could be banned at many Colo. stores |
| DENVER The days of choosing between paper and plastic could be numbered (more) |
| AAA offering 'package policy' for insurance |
| AAA Auto Club South announced Wednesday it is now offering a 'package policy' for individuals who want to have both their homeowners and auto insurance with one company (more) |
| Much-needed support |
| Dear Editor: The Advocate Safehouse Project Board of Directors, staff and clients would like to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who supported our 'A Gift of Hope' (more) |
| Michigan Senate Republicans Could Block Workplace Ergonomics Rule |
| Michigan Republicans are again trying to stop Gov Jennifer Granholm's administration from instituting mandatory workplace ergonomics rules in the state
The Democratic governor has previously (more) |
| A necessary stand |
| Dear Editor: Re: 'Jews must take a stand,' Jan 24 (letters) My hat is off to Bruce 'I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!' (more) |
| ING Canada reports Q4 net loss of C$64.1 million |
| ING Canada, provider of automobile, property and liability insurance, has reported a net loss of C$64 1 million, or C$0 53 per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to a gain of C$95 8 million, or C$0 77 per share, for the s (more) |
| Tour from Aspen to Basalt - on skis |
| ASPEN Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers plans to make a good thing even better Saturday with the Town to Town Tour (more) |
| North Dakota Moves to Double Auto Insurance Minimum Limits |
| North Dakota drivers' minimum required insurance coverage for accidents hasn't changed in 24 years and should be raised, the state House narrowly decided after debating whether motorists could (more) |
| How Much is Homeowners Insurance? What is it Going to Cost and How Can I Sa |
| There is a lot to think about when purchasing a new home Becoming a homeowner means taking on a lot of responsibilities and additional monthly expenses One of the monthly expenses that you will have to take on is the cost of homeowners insurance (more) |
| National Auto Fraud, Theft Prevention System Set to Go Live |
| The nation will soon have a new online computer system to help protect states and consumers from automobile fraud and to provide law enforcement with new tools to investigate fraud, theft, and (more) |
| Crane will lift van off rock at Colorado Monument |
| GRAND JUNCTION Colorado National Monument officials planned to use a crane to remove a van teetering on a rock outcropping at the Western Colorado landmark (more) |
| Ford Ka 'could offer lower car insurance' |
| Ford's new Ka is grouped in some of the lowest car insurance groups and could therefore minimise expenditure for owners The manufacturer announced this week that the Studio model falls into category 1E and others in the range are 2E or 3E As the lowe (more) |
| Amid Super Bowl Fun, NFL Urged to Take Brain Damage Risk Seriously |
| When the question was posed ever worry that the sport you love could ruin your brain? Hines Ward shrugged it off as though it was nothing more than one of those pesky cornerbacks trying to (more) |
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| Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Mr Rich Wontor's Jan 26 letter regarding his opinion that the Obama administration would create 'a whole new government welfare industrial complex ' (more) |
| eHealth, Inc.: eHealth, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 E |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MARKET WIRE) eHealth, Inc (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, announced today that the Company plans to release fourth quarter and year end 2008 financial (more) |
| OpenPages: OpenPages Sponsors Webinar With Independent Research Firm Analys |
| WALTHAM, MA (MARKET WIRE) (more) |
| United America Indemnity appoints new general counsel |
| Cayman Islands based United America Indemnity, a property and casualty insurer and a provider of treaty and facultative reinsurance, has named Charles Barr as its new senior vice president and general counsel, effective February 2, 2009 (more) |
| IMSA: John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company Achieves National Ethics |
| BETHESDA, MD (MARKET WIRE) John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company has attained qualification in the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA), the leading independent standards setting and compliance solutions organization for the lif (more) |
| Mississippi: Gulfport Mayor?s Plea |
| The mayor of Gulfport pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to get disaster assistance to repair a beachfront home after Hurricane Katrina The mayor, Brent Warr, and his wife, Laura, pleaded not guilty to charges in a 16 count indictment Mr W (more) |
| What You Should Know Before You Buy Homeowners Insurance - Some Tips to Avo |
| Every homeowner needs to have a good homeowners insurance policy but before you buy homeowners insurance you should make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck Here are some tips to make sure you don't make the same mistakes that too many (more) |
| HOPE NOW Alliance: Mortgage Lending Industry Prevented Almost 240,000 Forec |
| WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) HOPE NOW, the private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, counselors, and investors that has been working aggressively to prevent foreclosures and keep homeowners in their homes, today announced that its members and t (more) |
| Thanks, Jazz Aspen |
| Dear Editor: I would like to thank Jazz Aspen for sponsoring the Pays to Play program (more) |
| Clydesdale hits rating concern |
| CLYDESDALE Bank became the latest prominent Scottish financial institution to be ensnared in financial market jitters yesterday when a leading credit rating agency placed it o (more) |
| Home Insurance - Renewal Tips |
| So many people do not bother to check for other home insurance providers when their current home cover deal is due for renewal, they simply allow the same company to renew the policy This is not a problem if you have a good deal from the current com (more) |
| Unnecessary car repairs 'on the increase' |
| Car insurance customers could be paying more than they have to for repairs after a new report showed that unnecessary garage work is on the increase According to Warranty Direct, the last six months have seen more cases where motorists are quoted for (more) |
| Kearny Financial Corp: Kearny Financial Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2009 O |
| FAIRFIELD, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Kearny Financial Corp (NASDAQ: KRNY) (the 'Company'), the holding company of Kearny Federal Savings Bank (the 'Bank'), today reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 of $2 2 million, or $0 03 per dilut (more) |
| Dog dies in house fire in Woody Creek |
| WOODY CREEK A dog was killed Wednesday in a Woody Creek house fire that also caused significant damage to the single family home, authorities said (more) |
| H & R Block: H&R Block Reminds Taxpayers: W-2 on February 2 |
| KANSAS CITY, MO (MARKET WIRE) Millions of taxpayers anxiously awaiting their W 2 to arrive so they can start their tax returns, may have to wait just a few days longer Legally, employers have until Jan 31 to have W 2 forms postmarked, but this yea (more) |
| ACE Makes High Net Worth Policy Available in Kentucky, Ohio |
| ACE Private Risk Services has expanded the availability of its ACE Platinum Portfolio policy to Kentucky and Ohio
Launched in May 2008 and sold through independent agents and brokers, the new (more) |
| North Carolina Town Forms Arson Task Force to Probe 22 Fires |
| A North Carolina town has formed an arson task force to investigates a rash of 22 suspicious structure fires that have broken out since last year
The Daily Dispatch of Henderson reported there (more) |
| Roger Selbert: Guest Opinion |
| Aspen is a great town Its uniqueness extends beyond its spectacular geography to its amenities, people and community spirit (more) |
| Alison Berkley: The Princess's Palate |
| I'm afraid I've become one of those women I used to hate (more) |
| Travelers Companies Q4 earnings down 25% |
| The Travelers Companies, a provider of commercial and personal property and casualty insurance products and services, has reported a net income of $801 million, or $1 35 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, a decline of (more) |
| PruHealth Research Shows Britons Need To Walk The Walk |
| PruHealth reports millions of Brits are intend to walk more to improve their health but three quarters have no idea how much they actually need to do (more) |
| MainSource Financial Group: MainSource Financial Group -- NASDAQ, MSFG -- A |
| GREENSBURG, IN (MARKET WIRE) (NASDAQ: MSFG) Archie M Brown, Jr , President & Chief Executive Officer of MainSource Financial Group, announced today the unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2008 T (more) |
| Bridge Capital Holdings : Bridge Bank to Participate in Its Third Annual Al |
| SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, today announced its participation in the AlwaysOn OnMedia Conference for the third consecutive year This two and a half day e (more) |
| State may close correctional center in Rifle |
| RIFLE A proposed closure of the Rifle Correctional Center would mean the loss of 57 jobs in the area, although employees would be offered positions in other prisons around the state, according to the Department of Corrections (more) |
| Martin Randall Travel Brings Big-Time Culture to Small-Scale Cruising |
| Eggheads, teacher's pets, and the super curious can now get their fill of smarts, culture, and adventure courtesy of Martin Randall's Mediterranean cruising schedule (more) |
| California Asks Removal of Prison Overseer |
| Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state attorney general filed a motion to remove the receiver charged with overhauling California?s decrepit prison health care system (more) |
| Earthquake Reported in Central Oklahoma |
| The U S Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake southwest of Oklahoma City
The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 3 4 and no injuries or damage were reported
The U S G S say the (more) |
| Aspen teen missing |
| ASPEN Authorities said Wednesday they are seeking information on the whereabouts of Aspen High School student Vanessa Herron (more) |
| Ratings Roundup: Nationwide Financial, AFLAC, Crusader |
| A M Best Co has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of the core life health subsidiaries of (more) |
| Sheriff: Settlement reflects no wrongdoing by Pitkin County jailer |
| ASPEN A Pitkin County jailer's job is secure in the wake of a $60,000 settlement made with a woman who alleged her constitutional rights were violated the morning she was incarcerated, the sheriff said Wednesday (more) |
| Selective Insurance Posts Fourth Quarter Loss |
| Branchville, New Jersey based Selective Insurance Group Inc reported a fourth quarter net loss, hit by a 63 percent fall in investment income, sending its shares down more than 10 percent
The (more) |
| Northbridge Financial Corporation: Northbridge Files Notice of Special Meet |
| TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) (Note: All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in Canadian dollars ) (more) |
| Low Cost Home Insurance - Steps That Help |
| Are you looking for a low cost home insurance policy? Your best bet is to shop online There are many home insurance providers offering various quotes; this gives you the opportunity to compare rates from different providers and come up with the one (more) |
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| Southern Community Financial Corporation : James G. Chrysson Elected Vice C |
| WINSTON SALEM, NC (MARKET WIRE) Southern Community Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCMF) (NASDAQ: SCMFO) and Southern Community Bank and Trust announced that James G Chrysson was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr Chrysson is Co Ow (more) |
| Can i collect unemployment if my job only offers job options I can refuse? |
| Due to cost saving measures, my company is about to remove health insurance and my bosses are basically looking for me to become an independent rep for them Can I colect unemployment should I feel I was put in a position that I could no longer wor (more) |
| Super Bowl in the cards for Aspen High graduate |
| ASPEN Kristen Purnell is still pinching herself Less than a year ago, the Aspen High graduate was completing a dual degree in public relations and advertising at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and contemplating her future (more) |
| Trailer park faces 'draconian' punishment for violations |
| ASPEN The Woody Creek Trailer Park is not exactly the apple of Pitkin County's eye right now (more) |
| Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania: Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania - |
| SOUDERTON, PA (MARKET WIRE) Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania (NASDAQ: UVSP), parent company of Univest National Bank and Trust Co of Souderton, Pa , has reported net income of $3,805,000 or $0 30 basic net income per share for the fourth quarter (more) |
| Car insurance industry 'has welcomed Kitemark' |
| The car insurance industry has welcomed the Kitemark scheme for car body shops, a motoring expert said this week Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Quentin Willson former Top Gear presenter said car buyers should keep in mind certain things (more) |
| Hub's Forystek Named President of Missouri's UMB Insurance |
| Kansas City based UMB Financial Corp reported that Roger Forystek has joined the company as president of its insurance subsidiary, UMB Insurance He will be responsible for overseeing the (more) |
| FUTURITY FIRST Insurance Group: FUTURITY FIRST Insurance Group Reaches One- |
| ROCKY HILL, CT (MARKET WIRE) FUTURITY FIRST Insurance Group, a nationwide, independent career agency insurance organization launched in January 2008, has just reached the one year mark, announced Edward Berube, President and CEO of FUTURITY FIRST (more) |
| Supporting youth pays off |
| Dear Editor: On behalf of everyone at Aspen Youth Experience, I want to thank the Roaring Fork Valley community for supporting AYE's Winter Program last week (more) |
| Extreme Excursions: The Evolution of the Cruise Line Shore Tour |
| Hats off to the cruise lines for offering more intriguing stuff than ever, leaving the boring bus tour shtick in the dust with bike tours through nature preserves, kayaking in scenic sounds, and landing in Antarctica (more) |
| Solid local support |
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| Allstate Posts 9% Decline in Profit for 2008; Combined Ratio at 99.4% |
| Allstate reported consolidated revenues were $6 6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008 and $29 4 billion for the 2008 year, a 9 percent drop from the previous year The decrease in revenue of (more) |
| Life Insurance Companies Can Refuse To Write Policies For HIV-Positive |
| In the Spokesman Review, there was a recent article by Kevin Graman confirming that life insurance companies are allowed to deny coverage to people who have HIV Insurance regulators in Washington state ruled that Farmer's denial of coverage was not (more) |
| Chris Cassatt editorial cartoon |
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| Getting the Right Home Contents Insurance |
| You spend a lot of time, money and effort on your home contents but sometimes very little on protecting them Buying the wrong home contents insurance policy could cause a lot of heartache and financial spend in the future if you don't have adequate (more) |
| Wells Fargo Names Heads of Insurance Businesses |
| San Francisco based Wells Fargo & Co announced its management team for the combined insurance businesses of Wells Fargo and Wachovia Corp
Reporting to Dave Zuercher, group head of (more) |
| Getting the Right Buildings Insurance |
| When taking out a mortgage to buy a home the lender will more often than not require that you purchase buildings insurance cover to protect the property A buildings insurance policy ensures that if the worst were to happen and for example, your home (more) |
| Special prosecutor chosen for Aspen man's drug case |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A special prosecutor has been assigned in the case against alleged heroin dealer Ryan Welgos of Aspen, authorities confirmed Wednesday Deputy District Attorney Anne Francis was tabbed to handle the case (more) |
| Photo of the Day (1-28-09) |
| Filed under: Portugal, Photo of the Day
Macbeth's woods where the witches toil? No, flicts captured a shot of these woods in Portugal The hues and shadows are wonderfully alluring ink black and almost neon blue What is out there? What is out there (more) |
| Equedia Network Corporation: Equedia.com Announces Launch of Investor Relat |
| VANCOUVER, BC (MARKET WIRE) (more) |
| Markel appoints new chief administrative officer |
| US based Markel Corporation, a company engaged in marketing and underwriting specialty insurance products and programs, has promoted Britt Glisson to the role of chief administrative officer of the company (more) |
| Frommers.com Cruise Deals for the Week of January 29, 2009 |
| Half of select Crystal cruises, special offers for past Carnival guests, three for the price of two on Star Clippers, and a fleet of bargains for cruise specialist agents (more) |
| Law arena still holds plenty of thrills for Turow |
| ASPEN Of all the oxymorons that have become part of popular lingo, one that has been overlooked for its oxymoronic quality is 'legal thriller ' (more) |
| North Carolina Arrests Seventh Suspect in Alleged Car Insurance Scam |
| North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin reported the arrest this week of another Eastern North Carolina resident for his part in what Department of Insurance of investigators are (more) |
| Man gets prison, will have to pay $55K for auto fraud cases |
| LAWRENCE ' A man police said figured prominently in auto insurance fraud cases will spend nine months in prison and pay $55,899 in restitution Leo Lopez, 28, formerly of Haverhill, pleaded guilty to 36 charges stemming from six accidents He was se (more) |
| National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE): The NASE's Top Small Bus |
| WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) Whether gathering documents and forms, studying receipts or working through math calculations, entrepreneurs are getting ready for April 15th one step at a time It's a good idea, says the National Association for the Se (more) |
| How to Create More Options For Saving on Insurance For Your Florida Coastal |
| Finding Florida home insurance can be a challenge for homes that are located in Florida inland counties It is even harder to find coverage if your home is located near the Florida coast especially in Florida's southern coastal counties If your ho (more) |
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