| Newline announces new active underwriter and chief underwriting officer |
| Newline Underwriting Management, a unit of Odyssey Re Holdings, has announced that Philip Foley will be appointed as active underwriter of Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's He will also serve as chief underwriting officer of Newline Insurance Compan (more) |
| Zurich Financial annual earnings down 47% |
| Zurich Financial Services has reported a net income of $3 04 billion, or $21 63 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of 47% from $5 71 billion, or $39 29 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2007 (more) |
| Allied World Assurance Q4 net income decreases |
| Allied World Assurance has reported a net income of $19 9 million, or $0 39 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to $123 million, or $2 01 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007 (more) |
| Too cheap for a hotel? How about a wine barrel? |
| Filed under: Switzerland, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget TravelWe've covered weird and wacky hotels here on Gadling, but this is the first wine barrel bedroom I've come across The 'room' is one of several converted wine barrels at the Madulain cam (more) |
| Photo of the Day (2.7.09) |
| Filed under: Photos, Europe, Norway, Photo of the DayI've been to Alaska twice and not once did I see the northern lights Maybe it was the wrong season or maybe I wasn't looking hard enough, but I'm sure when I do see them (and I will) I won't forg (more) |
| UnitedHealth and I.B.M. Test Health Care Plan |
| The giant insurer will test a system to reward doctors for the overall quality of care patients receive (more) |
| Barclays feared to be facing rights issue due to further writedowns |
| BARCLAYS is facing speculation that its poor capital base may force it into a rights issue (more) |
| Kucera wins worlds downhill, Bode Miller 8th in fog |
| VAL D'ISERE, France John Kucera became the first Canadian man to win the downhill at the world championships on Saturday, while Bode Miller finished eighth in the fog (more) |
| Bob Marley Day and a charming version of Three Little Birds |
| Filed under: Activism, Festivals and Events, Jamaica, VideoToday is Bob Marley Day Marley, born February 6, 1945 is the musical genius who put Jamaica and reggae in range of the world's radar Starting today through Sunday, there are various festiva (more) |
| Aspen Insurance Q4 net profit drops |
| Aspen Insurance Holdings has reported a net profit after tax for the fourth quarter of 2008 of $21 8 million, or an operating profit of $0 17 per diluted ordinary share, compared to $135 2 million, or $1 47 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter o (more) |
| Budget program strains your budget |
| Filed under: Activism, Business, NewsWe're all turned on by the thought of getting free money in the mail, but you should be skeptical unless the tooth fairy delivers it personally According to Upgrade:Travel Better, you should be wary of a new deal (more) |
| Hearing halted in Aspen assault case |
| ASPEN A preliminary hearing in an Aspen sexual assault case ground to a halt Friday after it was determined notes from a previously undisclosed police interview had not been produced in the case against the suspect (more) |
| Liberty Insurance receives approval to start Beijing branch operations |
| Liberty Insurance Company, a wholly owned Chinese subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and part of the Liberty Mutual Group, has been granted approval to commence branch operations in Beijing by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (more) |
| Grand Junction dispatch critically understaffed |
| GRAND JUNCTION, Colo Jesi Kissell didn't pause to try to make sense of the horror unfolding on the other end of the phone (more) |
| RSA to acquire remaining 50% in Intouch Insurance |
| RSA Insurance Group has signed a framework agreement to acquire Direct Insurance Financial Investments's 50% holding in Intouch Insurance Group, a joint venture with direct operations in Poland, the Czech Republic and Russia for GBP70 million in cash (more) |
| Failing to look after motors 'could result in car insurance claims' |
| Motorists who put off getting their vehicle serviced could end up having to make a car insurance claim, it has been suggested According to General Motors, it is particularly important to ensure all models are in tip top condition in winter when drivi (more) |
| Hartford Financial reports Q4 net loss |
| The Hartford Financial Services has reported a fourth quarter 2008 net loss of $806 million, or $2 71 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $595 million, or $1 88 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2007 (more) |
| Verboten Vacations: 9 Reasons Forbidden is 'In' This Year |
| Destinations thought too dangerous or hostile to U S travelers are becoming fashionable again, as travelers hunt for something more exotic Here are nine tips for going off the grid on your next getaway (more) |
| Ten Horribly Cinematic Friday the 13th Destinations |
| If you worship at the temple of horror movies and prefer a fright to a romantic Valentine's weekend, here's where you can find some of our favorite haunting destinations (more) |
| Canadian Valentine's Day packages for under $300 |
| Filed under: North America, Canada, Hotels and AccommodationsNeed some last minute ideas for Valentine's Day? Consider our neighbors to the north Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has put together some fantastic packages that are sure to do better than (more) |
| What gives with Martin? |
| Dear Editor: One of the fundamental principles to guide this country and to define its belief is the right to dissent (more) |
| Help for Family Caregivers |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| A guidebook to New York Hip-Hop (Remixed) |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, United StatesThough New York has given birth to any number of musical movements, it's only the last 30 years that have given rise to Hip Hop, arguably one of the more defining cultural movements of the late 20th and ear (more) |
| Boulder on track to become first smart grid city |
| BOULDER, Colo President Barack Obama's vision of a 'smart' electrical grid that is key to America's energy future is becoming reality in Boulder, which aims to become the world's first smart grid city this year (more) |
| Flight tracking for your iPhone or iPod Touch |
| Filed under: Gear, North America, United States, Airlines, AirportsIf you're a frequent flier and an iPhone or iPod Touch user, then you're in luck The latest version of Appropos Mobile's FlightTrack application will likely save you a lot of time a (more) |
| View Paris from 500 feet - in a balloon |
| Filed under: Europe, FranceGetting a good view of Paris usually involves a trip up the Eiffel Tower, but what if you want to avoid the same view millions of people get every year?The 'Ballon air de Paris' is a massive helium filled balloon, with a ba (more) |
| Employers and Health Care |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| Postwar Iraq gets its 'first' tourist |
| Filed under: Iraq, NewsIt's been over five years since the invasion of Iraq, and the country seems to be slowly emerging from the ruins of five years of conflict Yet despite the progress, most would agree there's a long way to go before the country (more) |
| Unitrin reports net loss in Q4 |
| Unitrin, a provider of property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and consumer finance services, has reported a net loss of $10 6 million, $0 17 per common share, for the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to a net income of $8 5 milli (more) |
| Yeah, then why don't you and the Eiffel tower get a room! |
| Filed under: France, Video, NewsI'm pretty sure I'm not alone when I say I 'love' the Eiffel Tower how can you not enjoy such a magnificent structure? The design, the sheer beauty of it, and the atmosphere around the tower in such an awesome city m (more) |
| Colorado drivers urged - in Spanish - to buckle up |
| DENVER In 2007, 23 percent of unbuckled car crash victims in Colorado were Latinos, prompting the Colorado Department of Transportation to create its first ever Spanish public service announcement (more) |
| MetLife introduces new employer-paid benefits |
| US based MetLife has introduced the Benefits Bundle for Small Business, a combination of employer paid coverage and employee paid voluntary benefits designed for small businesses to offer employee benefits within flexible price points (more) |
| Australia: Suncorp aims to raise capital |
| Australian insurance and banking company Suncorp has announced a capital raising of at least A$900 million, while also downgrading its interim after tax profit to A$250 270 million, weighed down by spiraling expenses for bad debts Furthermore, in a (more) |
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| Western Slope's best too much for Aspen girls |
| ASPEN Morgan Stansberry found an open lane and scored off the glass just five seconds into Friday's game against Aspen (more) |
| A low-cost call: $100 round-trip fares for first 20 callers next week |
| Filed under: Airlines, Budget TravelGet that dialing finger ready STA Travel is following up on last month's Fastest Finger First promotion with a Travel Bailout Starting next week, they'll be selling flights to five major US cities for $100 round (more) |
| Frommers.com Airfare Deals and News for the Week of February 6, 2009 |
| Go across the U S for under $250, take advantage of Southwest fares for less than $50, get in on US Airway summer deals to Paris, and get more news in this week's roundup of airfare deals (more) |
| Tony Vagneur: Saddle Sore |
| It's an easy going tempo these jazz musicians work through, a gathering of old friends putting together their best stuff during a live recording session along the bayous of the Mohawk in upstate New York (more) |
| Rural and uncluttered the way to go |
| Dear Editor: Please continue to protect wilderness lands, which provide great benefits to rural economies, and protect the special places that make America so great (more) |
| Photo of the Day (2.6.09) |
| Filed under: Photo of the Day
Flickr user Darren Murph took this beautiful shot (click to enlarge) of the Grand Tetons in Wyoming, where, I would imagine, it's pretty difficult to take a bad picture Many thanks to the photographer for providing me (more) |
| Suffer through coach with dignity |
| Filed under: Airlines, AirportsIn three hours, I'll be boarding a plane for an eight hour flight assuming we don't get held up on the runway So, when I saw 'How to make the most of flying coach' on MSNBC com, I hoped for some great advice It woul (more) |
| LV= Broker Division to expand into Scotland |
| The LV= Broker Division, which is a part of the LV= group of companies, has plans to expand into Scotland The expansion will be led from a new office based in the financial district of Glasgow (more) |
| Senators debate stimulus in rare Saturday session |
| WASHINGTON Republicans and Democrats offered starkly different assessments of President Barack Obama's newly renegotiated economic recovery plan Saturday, as the Senate held a rare weekend debate in advance of a key vote on Monday (more) |
| On the Trail: Nordic splendor at Ashcroft |
| ASPEN With all the free nordic skiing around Aspen and Snowmass, Ashcroft is easy to overlook Every time I make the effort to head up there, though, I'm taken in anew by the beauty of the place (more) |
| Longing for the Limeliters |
| Dear Editor: I was driving by the new 'Limelight' lodge the other day, marveling at the lively hustle and bustle in their open and airy new lobby (more) |
| Aspen boys stand tall against Pirates |
| ASPEN Aspen boys basketball coach Steve Ketchum's heart was pounding and he couldn't stop pacing during the waning minutes of Dec 20's game against Olathe (more) |
| Former RBS bosses to face accusations of abusing shareholders' trust |
| ROYAL Bank of Scotland's former chief executive and chairman will be accused this week of abusing shareholders' trust when they are asked to explain why they pressed (more) |
| New American Express Insurance to aid stranded travellers |
| New American Express Insurance to aid stranded travellers (more) |
| Mountain Mayhem: A slice of Winter X |
| Winter X Games 13 stretched from Jan 22 25 this year, featuring athletes from across the globe vying for medals and prize money in skiing, snow boarding and snowmobiling comps (more) |
| Assurant reports 51% increase in Q4 earnings |
| Assurant, a provider of specialized insurance and insurance related products and services, has reported that its net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 increased 51% to $182 4 million, or $1 55 per diluted share, compared to the fourth quarter 200 (more) |
| Strategies for Saving on Prescription Drugs |
| Drugs have never been so expensive or so cheap (more) |
| Aspen eyes deeper '09 budget cuts |
| ASPEN Sensing continued economic decline, the Aspen city government is proposing to shave up to an additional $2 million from this year's budget (more) |
| Government funding may be good news for van insurance holders |
| Van insurance customers who have previously had to shell out to repair damage to their vehicles caused by poorly maintained roads may welcome a recent government announcement Earlier this week, the Department for Transport revealed it had set aside s (more) |
| Disappearing Jobs |
| The dismal jobs report underscored the need for an even bigger boost than is contemplated by the stimulus package, now clocking in at roughly $800 billion (more) |
| Gadling Take FIVE: Week of January 31-February 6 |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Antarctica, ChinaDespite all the noise of drunk pilots, celebrities, and credit card scams that can pepper the travel scene, there are gems of places not to be missed and stories worth hearing again Pe (more) |
| December sales down 19.3 percent in Aspen |
| ASPEN A dismal end to 2008's retail and lodging business in Aspen was punctuated by a 19 3 percent drop in sales tax revenue for December, according to a consumption tax report released Friday (more) |
| Tower Group closes acquisition of CastlePoint |
| Tower Group, a provider of property and casualty insurance products and services, has completed its acquisition of CastlePoint Holdings, in a transaction valued at $531 million (more) |
| Hanover Insurance Q4 earnings down |
| The Hanover Insurance Group has reported that its net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $34 1 million, or $0 66 per share, compared to $75 8 million, or $1 44 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2007 (more) |
| Terry Murden: We look forward to a public pummelling and ban on bonuses for |
| THE treasury committee has an opportunity this week to become the most popular arm of Government by pouring shame on those already judged guilty as charged (more) |
| Being green 'can lead to cheaper car insurance' |
| Environmentally friendly drivers may find they qualify for cheap car insurance, it has been reported According to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba), many of the habits which motorists adopt to help the planet can also cut the cost of (more) |
| Richard Branson christens the new V Australia 777 in LAX |
| Filed under: Airlines, Video, NewsV Australia's new Boeing 777 aircraft arrived in Los Angeles on its way down to Sydney yesterday Onboard were Richard Branson, the mayor of Los Angeles and a few other dignitaries, and when the aircraft rolled onto (more) |
| dotComments: Time for Latino community to step up? |
| An attack on two women in Carbondale this week by three teenage girls spurred plenty of comment from online readers of The Aspen Times (more) |
| Daily deal - Kensington iPod Deluxe FM Transmitter for $15 |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily DealMy daily deal for today is for the Kensington iPod Deluxe FM Transmitter This is not your average iPod FM transmitter, as it has several very smart technologies built in to help get your music on your car stereo The (more) |
| Budget Travel: Hop on a bus |
| Filed under: Business, Transportation, Budget Travel
Depending upon the time frame you have to go from one point to the next, bus travel is a worthy option when looking for a bargain Last summer, I opted for Greyhound as a way to get back from New Y (more) |
| France is romance at Valentine's Day |
| Filed under: Europe, France, Hotels and AccommodationsPut your economic woes an ocean away with a trip to France on Valentine's Day Concorde Hotels & Resorts is offering great deals from February 13 to February 16 at its Parisian hotels, with ra (more) |
| Trekking the Wilds of Africa |
| When most people think about traveling to Africa, the first thing that comes to mind is going on a safari, and while that classic journey is still abundantly popular, many travelers are now opting to explore the continent on foot, trekking across it' (more) |
| Tagcrumbs are places worth remembering |
| Filed under: Europe, Germany, United Kingdom, Internet ToolsLet's face it: there are tons of online travel resources out there, and they seem to be growing exponentially by the day It came to my attention that one of those millions should not be ov (more) |
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| Downhill favorite Vonn faces fresh Swiss challenge |
| VAL D'ISERE, France Downhill favorite Lindsey Vonn is likely to face competition from new challengers when she goes for a second gold medal at the World Championships on Sunday (more) |
| Global Monitor: Europe puts brakes on banks' bonus gravy train |
| THIS was supposed to be bonus season for the once pampered bankers of Europe Instead, it has become payback time With President Obama telling American executives to curb exc (more) |
| State Farm lowers Tennessee auto insurance rates |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is lowering its overall rate level in Tennessee an average of 0 5 percent effective Feb 23 This represents an annual savings of $3 million to the company's Tennessee customers, State Farm said in a new (more) |
| Daily deal - Kodak EasyShare C813 Pink digital camera for $82 |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily DealYes it is that time of year again Retailers suddenly have the urge to sell pink Valentines day gadgets My daily deal for today takes advantage of the nice discounts on pink stuff The Kodak C813 EasyShare digital c (more) |
| Cool off while heating up your love life |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsHotel Jerome, a RockResort hotel in Aspen, CO, wants to put the flame back into your relationship Enjoy the cold slopes until things get hot in the evening for Valen (more) |
| Garfield County sheriff responds to personal accusations |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Questions about a romantic relationship involving Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario and a detention sergeant prompted the sheriff's office to address the situation with a news release Friday (more) |
| Ford's Theater where Lincoln was shot has reopened |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, NewsThe Ford's Theater reopened this week after 18 months of renovation The first play being performed in the gussied up gem, 'The Heavens Hung in Black' by playwright James Still has a run through M (more) |
| Modifications 'could make car insurance more expensive' |
| Motorists who do not want to see the cost of their comprehensive car insurance rise may be well advised to avoid certain modifications, it has been suggested According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), changes to a vehicle which make it m (more) |
| Frommer's Smart Deal of the Week: Save up to 75% off Sunny, Warm Caribbean |
| Thanks to the dismal state of affairs in the economy, there are still lots of empty rooms in hotels and resorts in the Caribbean (more) |
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