| Holiday burglary alert for students |
| Students are being warned against leaving valuables such as laptops in their digs over Christmas (more) |
| Nakation, Anyone? 5 Reasons to Bare All on Your Next Vacation |
| Would you consider baring everything on your next vacation? Here are five reasons that may make the less encumbered escape more attractive next time around (more) |
| RBS leads nervous banks lower |
| LONDON FTSE 100 CLOSE 5,310 7 11 7 (more) |
| The Ethiopian coffee ceremony |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, Africa, Ethiopia, SpainWe've all heard of the Japanese tea ceremony, but in Ethiopia they have an elaborate ceremony for that other great caffeinated beverage coffee
The Ethiopians discovered coffee, surely the greates (more) |
| Paul Andersen: Fair Game |
| Mountain bikers and ATV riders fighting Hidden Gems claim wilderness 'elitists' favor scenery and sentimentality over mechanized human access Beauty and emotion, they say, are weak arguments for keeping their machines out of wild places What (more) |
| Heathrow invites you to kiss under the world's largest mistletoe |
| Filed under: Europe, United Kingdom, Airports, NewsRemember that scene from the movie 'Love Actually' that takes place in Heathrow Airport? The one where everyone is arriving and being greeted with big hugs and happy kisses from their loved ones? Tha (more) |
| Association of Bermuda Insurers, Reinsurers Elects Officers for 2010-11 |
| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) has elected a new slate of officers for the 2010 and 2011 term
The bulletin said that, as of the beginning of the new year, "Michael (more) |
| Condo Insurance |
| There are a number of issues to think about when you are purchasing condo insurance Condo insurance is somewhat different from a house's homeowners insurance in that your policy covers everything from the drywall in Your association dues covers the (more) |
| Injury Severity, Not Legal Fees, Drives Workers' Comp Costs in Illinois |
| The severity of injury and level of impairment not the workers' legal fees have the most effect on payout for workers' compensation claims among Illinois construction workers, researchers at (more) |
| Photo of the Day (12.6.2009) |
| Filed under: Asia, Vietnam, Photo of the Day
Today's shot comes to us courtesy of Photo of the Day regular t3mujin, who captured this vibrant image during a trek near Sa Pa in Vietnam Trying to take a picture of falling rain is no easy feat, but thi (more) |
| Watch and SMILE [video] |
| In case you missed it, we present The Muppets singing Bohemian Rhapsody: (more) |
| Some Home Insurance Thoughts |
| The home is the bastion of security and comfort for the entire family that lives within its walls It is the one place in the whole world that every family member, can feel free to be totally at ease and comfortable within their own skins For the he (more) |
| Home Insurance and Trees |
| There are three main areas of interest when it comes to home insurance and trees Your trees and shrubs are covered for losses due to risks like theft and fire, vandalism, but not wind damage If you want wind coverage, you will need an additional ri (more) |
| Aspen marketing investment a loan or a giveaway? |
| ASPEN When the Aspen Chamber Resort Association presents its 2010 marketing plan to the City Council tonight, there's likely to be discussion about whether the local government is on the hook for a $400,000 advance to the agency The council last (more) |
| Review: The many satisfying turns of Bruce Hornsby |
| ASPEN You need to keep your eye on Bruce Hornsby Though he comes off as mellow, even timid, you know never what he might do next Hornsby is a radio pop star one year, then a quasi member of the Grateful Dead He'll take a familiar song of h (more) |
| Florida Home Insurance - Hurricanes and Their Impact on the Home Insurance |
| Residents of the state of Florida should be thankful that there were no severe hurricanes and windstorms in this season, instead of being worried about the change in their homeowners insurance policy People think that if they have home insurance the (more) |
| Filing Homeowners Insurance Claim Forms |
| Do you know how to go about filing homeowners insurance claim forms? The first thing you need to do is assess any damage done to your property Then, take out your policy and see what is covered (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| MONDAY THURSDAY, DEC 7 10ISIS THEATER Brothers at 5:20, 8:00 p m Everybody's Fine at 5:10, 7:30 p m The Blind Side at 4:40, 7:40 p m The Twilight Saga: New Moon at 5:00, 7:50 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 925 7584 WHEELER OPERA HOUSE Monday (more) |
| $250,000 insurance jolt for 'Millionaire' |
| The makers of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire have been left with a $250,000 headache, thanks to an insurance bungle TVNZ, which screened the ratings winner last year, arranged cover for prizes up to and including $125,000 Great (more) |
| How to Pick the Best Home Insurance Company |
| The insurance landscape can be quite confusing That's why I wrote this article on how to pick the best home insurance company There are resources on the internet which give you information on how to pick the best home insurance company (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: Telekinetic Obstacle Course |
| Filed under: GearI considered sending this week's SkyMall Monday directly to your brains rather than posting it here on Gadling I mean, the human brain is so powerful that surely I can transmit messages to you directly by simply focusing my energy t (more) |
| Obama cracks whip on health |
| United States President Barack Obama pressed Senate Democrats to deliver on their party's half century quest to expand the social safety net by providing healthcare for all At the Capitol during a session of the Senate, Obama (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance Calculator |
| If you are looking for a homeowners insurance calculator, there are some questions you need to answer before plugging in the numbers The first homeowners insurance calculator question is how much will it cost to rebuild your home if it was completel (more) |
| Southern California Firm Hires Three |
| Venbrook Insurance Services, of Woodland Hills, Calif , has hired three new executives
Ana Preston, formerly of Countrywide Insurance Group, was appointed vice president, personal lines
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| Aon Acquires Major Construction Insurance Broker Allied North America |
| Aon Risk Services, the risk management and insurance brokerage business of Aon Corp , said it has agreed to acquire Allied North America, one of the largest independent surety and construction (more) |
| A Plea to Congress on Jobless Benefits |
| An appeal is made by state labor officials and worker advocates for the long term unemployed, whose insurance expires this month and whose health plan premiums are rising (more) |
| Minnesota Woman Sues Cargill for $100M Over E. coli Infection |
| A Minnesota woman who became severely ill from an E coli infection after eating a tainted hamburger has sued a division of agribusiness giant Cargill Inc for $100 million
Stephanie Smith, 22, (more) |
| Scam Leaves Many Without Insurance Coverage in Oklahoma |
| More than 100 Oklahomans are struggling to find health coverage after learning an insurance company was taking their premiums with no intention of paying claims
Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland (more) |
| Aspen building owner willing to accept historic designation for incentives |
| ASPEN A downtown building designed by a local artist could become the first commercial property to be historically designated voluntarily by its owner Located at 630 E Hyman Ave , the 12,000 square foot property was sold by Jack and Gesine C (more) |
| Her Majesty the Queen no longer exempt from the hassles of airport security |
| Filed under: Europe, United Kingdom, NewsQueen Elizabeth II will soon become one of the last people on the planet to be subjected to the hassles of airport security For some insane reason, her own government has decided that every single air travele (more) |
| Zurich Completes Internal Legal Entity Restructuring |
| The Zurich Financial Services Group announced that it has completed an important step in the rationalization of its Group holding legal entity structure The bulletin explained that "part of the (more) |
| Florida Insurance Economist Spudeck Honored |
| The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today presented Dr Raymond Spudeck, senior research economist with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, with the organization's (more) |
| Gadling's ultimate guide to powering your gadgets on a plane |
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| East of Africa: City of the Thousand |
| Filed under: History, Photos, Africa, Madagascar
In Antananarivo, the French colonial influence is everywhere: spired churches sit atop the city's prominent hills Pretty jacaranda trees line Lake Anosy, which wraps around a war memorial statue in t (more) |
| Insuring Vacant Homes |
| With the number of foreclosures in the country, it is important to learn about insuring vacant homes The term 'vacant' as used by the insurance companies is empty without any furniture inside (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance Statistics |
| This article is going to look at some important homeowners insurance statistics For instance, did you know that two thirds of homes are underinsured by an average of 23 percent? That means that if something were to happen to your home, you would be (more) |
| Two Aspen Community School teachers put nature at kids' fingertips |
| WOODY CREEK Anyone who's spent time in Colorado's high country has no doubt encountered a marmot and heard the call that gives it the nickname 'whistle pig ' But did you know each animal has a different call so marmots within a colony can ide (more) |
| What Does Home Insurance Cover? |
| If you have a house, you may be wondering what home insurance covers This article will explain the vast array of services you get when you obtain homeowners insurance It will also explore what's not included and what things you will need separate i (more) |
| Zureich to Succeed Arnold as President of North Carolina's Lawyers Mutual |
| Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Co of North Carolina announced that Gerald Arnold is retiring from his position as president of the company, effective Dec 31, 2009
Arnold joined Lawyers (more) |
| Ratings Roundup: Oman, SNS REAAL, Caribbean Alliance |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its long term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on United Arab Emirates (UAE) based composite insurer Oman Insurance Co (more) |
| Where to Get Cheap Homeowners Insurance |
| Do you know where to get cheap homeowners insurance? Well, the internet has made it easy to comparison shop for house coverage Keep in mind that you want to do an 'apples to apples' search You will find many companies claiming to have the lowest pr (more) |
| Expecting Mothers Should Seek out Pregnant Health Insurance |
| InsuranceAgents com article discusses the need and availability of supplemental health insurance for pregnant women (more) |
| Personal Liability Insurance Considerations |
| When thinking about how much homeowners insurance you need, there are personal liability insurance considerations Did you know that if someone trips and falls on your front steps, you are responsible for their medical bills and pain and suffering? T (more) |
| Forest Service revisits policy on gas drilling |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS The U S Forest Service is using a break in the natural gas boom to reassess what lands in the White River National Forest should be open to drilling The agency is updating a 17 year old document that determines what lands are a (more) |
| Decline in Average Auto Insurance Premiums |
| The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has released the 2006 2007 Auto Insurance Database Report indicating that several states have seen a decline in the average premium for automobile insurance coverage (more) |
| TV Host Grace Cited in Florida Wrongful Death Suit Over Suicide |
| A Harvard professor says CNN Headline News host Nancy Grace's relentless questioning of a Florida mother three years ago contributed to her suicide, according to a filing in the family's wrongful (more) |
| Southern-California Man Sentenced for Pet Insurance Theft |
| A Southern California accountant has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing more than $2 million from a pet insurance company
Stephen Anthony Frlekin of El Segundo pleaded guilty in a (more) |
| Fraudulent Claims from Hailstorm on the Rise in El Paso |
| That fraudulent insurance claims related to a severe hailstorm that hit the city of El Paso, Texas, on Sept 16 are on the rise comes as no surprise to Ray Niblett
Niblett, an investigator for (more) |
| Ballard Joins Marsh Jewelers' Block Insurance Team in London |
| Marsh has appointed Jonathan Ballard as the jewelers' block specialist in the London office of its Specie Practice, which delivers insurance services and advice concerning the insurance of (more) |
| Best Home Insurance Rates |
| Are you wondering how to get the best home insurance rates? Here's some tips for keeping your premium costs down First of all, check your deductible Most insurance companies have $500 or $1000 options The $1000 deductible is generally a much cheap (more) |
| Carnival to remove automatic tips from Australian cruises |
| Filed under: Europe, North America, Oceania, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, News, CruisesIn many countries around the world, tipping isn't practiced to the extent it is in the US Here, anything less than 15% for a restaurant server is con (more) |
| AIG Looking for New Human Resources Chief to Handle Pay Challenges |
| American International Group Inc , the bailed out insurer beset by executive pay restrictions, has parted ways with its head of human resources, leaving open a key vacancy in the midst of fragile (more) |
| Typical Home Insurance Premiums |
| The typical home insurance premiums vary from state to state The most recent statistics show that the average policy in the United States cost $809 but that number varied from a high of $1408 in Texas to a low of $628 in South Dakota The reason the (more) |
| Aegon appoints chief risk officer |
| MARK Laidlaw, chief financial officer at life and pensions company Aegon UK, has been appointed the company's first chief risk officer in a move that reflects the growing (more) |
| CMC considering tuition increase |
| EDWARDS, Colo The Colorado Mountain College board of trustees will consider a tuition increase as part of next year's budget when it holds its monthly meeting in Edwards Monday Also on the table will be a discussion and certification of the col (more) |
| Quick Guide to Galleries Galore & More in Williamsburg, Brooklyn |
| Bedford Avenue's boutique shops, restaurants and cafés, and art galleries are an excellent alternative to the chain outfits that blanket Manhattan Here are some suggestions for the first timer (more) |
| Get yourself in the holiday spirit with Slacker iPhone Holiday Radio |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear ReviewIn need of some cheering up this holiday season? Slacker just released a free Christmas version of their popular iPhone iPod Touch streaming music app
The Holiday version includes 11 festive channels, including 'Dys (more) |
| 7 reasons to spend the holidays away from home |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, North America, United States
Christmas is traditionally a time for family, but it can also be the ideal time to travel Who says you have to stay home for the holidays? Here are seven reasons to spend the holidays (more) |
| Abortion Rights and Health Reform |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| Berns Added as Account Executive at Associated Agencies |
| Rolling Meadows, Ill based Associated Agencies Inc , has hired Helene R Berns as an account executive
Berns is licensed in all areas of insurance, offering service to those needing auto, home, (more) |
| Market Report: Eat Your Way Through Madrid for Less |
| When time (and money) is of the essence, shopping at the city's public markets provides a delicious alternative to more expensive sit down meals at restaurants (more) |
| P/C Insurers' Asbestos Losses Down |
| A M Best Co has revised its view of the U S property casualty industry’s ultimate asbestos and environmental (A&E) losses downward to $117 billion from $121 billion Asbestos (more) |
| World Bank Considering Post-war Political Risk Insurance |
| The World Bank is looking at a $100 million political risk insurance scheme for countries recovering from war to boost private investment, senior officials from its investment guarantee agency (more) |
| Study Says Increased WC Benefits Lengthens Claim Duration |
| States that increase the maximum weekly benefit for workers compensation can expect to see temporarily total disability, injured workers making claims for longer, almost a week longer, according (more) |
| Healthy Indiana Plan Offering POWER Account |
| Health Indiana Plan offers many benefits, one of which is called a POWER account This is an account valued at $1,100 per adult to pay for medical expenses The State of Indiana makes contributions to the account and each participant, based on a sl (more) |
| Determining How Much Renters Insurance You Need |
| Ensuring that you have enough renters insurance protection is critical to both your peace of mind and your ability to recover from a loss The major factor to consider is, of course, the value of your belongings Most people don't realize how much mo (more) |
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| Average Cost of Texas Home Insurance |
| The National Association of Insurance Commissioners says the average cost of Texas Home insurance in 2009 is $1409, a 28 percent increase over 2008 That's 58 percent higher than in Florida, which is the next most expensive state The national averag (more) |
| Tips For Reducing Homeowners Insurance Premiums |
| Here are 7 tips for reducing homeowners insurance premiums First, consider what deductible you need Deductibles start at $500, but if you kick that up to $1000 or even $5000, you are going to start seeing a significant discount Further, higher ded (more) |
| Three exciting winter deals from the Four Seasons |
| Filed under: Skiing, North America, Canada, Hotels and AccommodationsThe Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts wants to host you for ski season and is offering some great deals this season So, instead of just hitting your old standby or scrambling at the (more) |
| Aspen/Snowmass remain under winter storm warning |
| ASPEN Aspen is under a winter storm warning, in effect until 6 p m Tuesday, but only light snow had fallen in town through late afternoon on Monday The National Weather Service is calling for about an inch of accumulation Monday, and 3 to 5 (more) |
| S&P Revises Ratings Outlook on White Mountains, OneBeacon to Stable |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised its outlook on White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd (WTM), OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd (OB), and the members of OneBeacon Insurance Group (more) |
| Ranking Homeowners Insurance Companies |
| How does J D Powers and Associates go about ranking homeowners insurance companies? J D Powers provides rankings of various consumer products and services They are independent and impartial Because they are not affiliated with the companies they (more) |
| iAspen Poll: Is it cold enough out there for you? |
| Last week's poll results for: Do you agree with President Obama's decision to send more troops to Afghanistan?No: 55%Yes: 45% Is it cold enough out there for you?(polling) (more) |
| UN Climate Talks Open in Copenhagen; Deal 'Within Reach' |
| The biggest climate talks in history opened on Monday with a stark U N warning of the risk of desertification and rising seas and an assurance by hosts Denmark that a deal to combat climate (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $15 laptop backpack, $99 pocket projector and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Monday December 7th 2009 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for a unique laptop backpack The (more) |
| New York Requires Electronic Fingerprints for Some in Insurance But Not Age |
| New York State will begin requiring electronic fingerprints of people seeking certain professional insurance licenses but not agents and brokers
The electronic fingerprinting will be part of (more) |
| Last week's 10 most-read stories on AspenTimes.com |
| Which article got the most views and what else rounded out the top 10?Here's a preview: Juicy, juicy news about the White House Party Crashers' visit to Aspen last year | The developer who promises to bring a Whole Foods to Basalt has lost cont (more) |
| Mass. Weighs FAIR Plan Property Insurance Rates |
| Massachusetts will begin public hearings next week on a request by the state's property insurer of last resort to raise rates from 1 9 percent to 7 percent
The hearings are set to begin Dec 15 (more) |
| Gadling giveaway - win a free Gogo Inflight Internet session |
| Are you flying somewhere fun for the Holiday season? Flying this time of year is usually quite a hassle, but if you are lucky enough to be on a flight equipped with Gogo Inflight Internet, you are in luck
To make your flight a little more entertain (more) |
| Hidden Gems critics gain congressman's ear in Aspen |
| ASPEN Roughly two dozen protesters endured the bitter cold Sunday evening in Aspen for a chance to gain the ear of a U S congressman The effort paid off Rep John Salazar, in Aspen to receive an award at the Wheeler Opera House for his effo (more) |
| Apartment and Renter's Insurance - Some Thoughts Before You Decide |
| Homeowners have long known about the value that a good, comprehensive insurance package has for their properties And who better to know about the benefits that such a package brings? The costs that come part and parcel with the ownership of your ver (more) |
| Gadling visits Aircell - the company behind Gogo Inflight Internet |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
There is no denying it Gadling loves Gogo Inflight So much in fact, that we begged to take a look behind the scenes at what makes this inflight Internet service run, and grill their executives on when we can final (more) |
| Workplace Violence Grows at Deadly Pace. Fraud and Corruption Threaten Corp |
| Retired FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Tabman publishes a new book, 'Walking the Corporate Beat: Police School for Business People ' (more) |
| Best Auto Insurance Rates Obtained Through Comparisons |
| Consumers must realize that there are dozens of car insurance companies available who are competing for their business and a piece of the market share (more) |
| Saltire to fly again as offices set for revamp |
| WHEN Shepherd & Wedderburn moved out of Saltire Court in Edinburgh in June of last year to new offices in Exchange Crescent the market held its breath in anticipation of a (more) |
| California Agent Guilty of $48,207 Theft from Clients |
| Insurance agency owner Craig Randall, 52, of Porter Ranch has been found guilty of 13 counts of theft of funds by a broker or agent, two counts of forgery, one count of attempted theft of funds (more) |
| Classic Trek: Ausangate Circuit, Peru |
| Filed under: Hiking, South America, Peru, CampingPeru is an amazing destination for backpackers and trekkers, offering a great mix of culture, ancient history, and breathtaking scenery The Andes mountains serve as a dramatic backdrop for some of the (more) |
| Japanese hotels offer track-side views for trainspotters |
| Filed under: Asia, Japan, Hotels and Accommodations, TransportationMost owners of a hotel next to a train station would curse their luck, but some Japanese entrepreneurs have turned their noisy locations into profitable ones by marketing the track si (more) |
| Top Homeowners Insurance Companies |
| What are the top homeowners insurance companies out there? J D Power and Associates gives awards annually which evaluate many components of insurance satisfaction and performance They are: overall experience, contacting the insurer, policy offers, (more) |
| Coverage Without Borders |
| Denying undocumented immigrants necessary health care services through the current reform legislation is immoral and not in the nation's well being (more) |
| GEICO Home Owners Insurance |
| GEICO homeowners insurance is sold in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia The company was founded in 1936 with the idea that by narrowing the customer base, GEICO would be able to better target their risk The company chose government employ (more) |
| Why Should I Buy Renters Insurance? |
| Renters insurance is a great way of protecting what is in your home Many companies will insure a renters belongings in the event of a storm or a break in Having renters insurance is a must for many especially in these volatile economic times (more) |
| AIG Solicits Offers for Aircraft Leasing Unit |
| AIG is soliciting bids for its International Lease Finance Corp after a group led by the unit's chief offered to buy a small portion of the aircraft lessor's fleet, according to sources familiar (more) |
| Trampolines and Homeowners Insurance Coverage |
| Did you know that if you have a large jumper in your back yard, it can sometimes be difficult to get homeowners insurance coverage? Most of the time, there is a 'trampoline exclusion' in homeowners insurance policies (more) |
| Beaver Creek ramps up Worlds bid |
| BEAVER CREEK, Colo The '2015' ice sculpture was on display at Red Tail Camp The '2015' hats started to appear It was clear that the bid to bring the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships to Beaver Creek Vail was picking up steam even as unk (more) |
| Supreme Court Audit Board Case Could Reopen Sarbanes-Oxley Debate |
| The Supreme Court hears a case on Monday that could alter how corporate America is audited and overhaul the Sarbanes Oxley corporate reform act
The outcome of the case will determine whether a (more) |
| Florida Home Insurance - New Companies May Help Save Florida Homeowners |
| The insurance industry in Florida was exceptionally strong before the strong winds entered the state But ever since Florida was experienced a few of the worst hurricanes in 2004 2005 many major insurance companies simply closed down or did not offer (more) |
| Liberal Senators Press for Expansion of Medicare |
| Liberal and centrist Democrats worked on a deal for a public option as the majority leader's slavery analogy drew Republican ire (more) |
| House Alarm and Home Safety Devices - Homeowners Insurance Considerations |
| Did you know that a house alarm and home safety devices can significantly lower the cost of your homeowner's insurance? Well they can In fact, many insurers reduce the price by 5 percent or more for a burglar or smoke alarm You can save another 15 (more) |
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