| Richardson Named State Auto Middle Markets Western Region VP |
| Todd Richardson has been promoted to regional vice president – State Auto Middle Markets Insurance (SAMMI) for the company’s Western region, which includes Utah, Colorado, Arizona, (more) |
| Florida Doctors Insurance Merges with Physicans Preferred |
| Florida Doctors Insurance Co has completed a merger and acquisition of Physicians Preferred Insurance Co (PPIC), which Florida Doctors said makes it the fourth largest (more) |
| Obesity or 'Fat Defense' Overturns DWI Conviction |
| A NH court recently overturned a DWI based on the 'fat defense ' As a result, officers should consider physical limitations caused by weight issues when conducting certain field sobriety tests (more) |
| Make No Mistake, Medical Errors Cause Real Concern |
| A new study reveals surgeons admitting to making a major medical error within the last three months Is surgeon burnout and depression to blame for many medical malpractice lawsuits? (more) |
| MoreThan is delaying car insurance claim |
| After a car accident on holiday in France, MoreThan paid for our repairs but won't reimburse additional costs incurred What can we do? (more) |
| Zurich Global Corporate in North America Appoints Bergen in Southwest |
| Zurich, a property and casualty insurance provider globally and in North America, announced that Doug Bergen has been appointed southwest regional property manager for its Global Corporate in (more) |
| Former Snowmass Inn owners sue |
| ASPEN The family that owned the Snowmass Inn for 30 years is suing a host of limited liability companies after the lodge was sold at a foreclosure auction The Moebius Family Property LLC filed suit Tuesday in Pitkin County District Court in Aspe (more) |
| Gems of propaganda |
| Dear Editor:We are writing from the standpoint of the multiuser, as we are both active in our national forests as backcountry skiers, climbers, mountain and dirt bike riders and trail runners We don't understand the purpose of the Hidden Gems pro (more) |
| Man Arrested in Massachusetts Arson Spree |
| Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a fire in Northampton, Massachusetts that claimed the life of an elderly man and his son
District Attorney Elizabeth Scheibel said in a (more) |
| Scope of proposed Garfield County bus system concerns commissioner |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS If Garfield County does embark on creating its own transit system, it should provide service to all of Garfield County and not just the western communities, one official insisted at a meeting this week 'Do we ask the people in t (more) |
| Marsh: Corporate Governance 'Largely Undeveloped' in United Arab Emirates |
| A poll, conducted by Marsh, concluded that "despite the continuing fall out from the global recession, corporate governance is still a largely undeveloped discipline in the United Arab Emirates (more) |
| Razzoli wins slalom for first World Cup victory |
| ZAGREB, Croatia Giuliano Razzoli earned his first World Cup victory on Wednesday, leading Italy to a 1 2 finish in a slalom Razzoli was second after the opening run on the Crveni Spust course and finished in an aggregate time of 1 minute, 50 (more) |
| Fresh off strong results, Aspen's Hamilton eyeing Olympic berth |
| Simi Hamilton has put early season ailments behind him Now, a trip to Vancouver could be ahead for the Aspen cross country skier The 22 year old has bolstered his chances of earning a spot on the U S Olympic Team with a strong showing at this (more) |
| How to Get the Cheap Homeowners Insurance You Deserve |
| Do you have too much money lying around? More financial assets than you know what to do with? Of course you don't (more) |
| Virginia 'gina' Frances Sterrett |
| Virginia 'gina' Frances Sterrett Weaver passed away Jan 3, 2010 at her home in Carbondale She was 78 Virginia was born Sept 6, 1931 in Carbondale to Bailey and Beulah Sterrett She was the founder and director emeritus of Carbondale Senior M (more) |
| Aspen puts $147K toward special events |
| ASPEN The Aspen City Council on Tuesday allocated $147,500 toward special events with the notion that they will stimulate the economy by drawing guests to town More than 30 concepts with a total of $544,500 in requests were submitted to the city (more) |
| Lexington Introduces Professional Liability Coverage for Carbon Registries |
| Lexington Insurance Co , a Chartis company, introduced CarbonCover Registry, a professional liability coverage for carbon registries
CarbonCover Registry is the first offering in (more) |
| Aspen singer's 'Big Money' hits sour note with Skico |
| ASPEN On his 2003 album 'Recycle,' Aspen singer songwriter Dan Sheridan included a song of his, 'Big Money,' that took aim at the damaging effects that wealth has had on Aspen: mini castles protected by impenetrable fences, the pushing out of (more) |
| Willis Commercial Network Expands into Northern Ireland |
| Willis Group Holdings announced that it is expanding its highly successful UK Willis Commercial Network (WCN) business model into Northern Ireland with the addition of three new independent (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals: Cairo, Seattle, Jamaica, Argentina, and New York City |
| An 11 day tour to Argentina for less than $200 a day, a cheap escape to NYC for under $100 a night, and three more deals to destinations around the world (more) |
| Profits from liquor sales on Fanny Hill spur debate in Snowmass |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE Liquor sales from concerts on Fanny Hill last summer netted the town about $30,000 in profit a windfall that two members of the Snowmass Village Town Council believe is wrong Still, Arnie Mordkin and John Wilkinson failed to c (more) |
| Company Fined More than $1.4M for Worker Death at Houston Facility |
| Federal regulators have fined a Houston company $1,477,500 for a July 2009 explosion that left a worker dead The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited CES Environmental Services (more) |
| ACE Gives Earnings Guidance for 2010 |
| ACE Limited has announced the following earnings guidance for the ACE Group for the full year 2010:
Operating Income per Diluted Share is expected to range between $6 25 and $6 75
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| 'All You Need is Love' all around the world |
| Filed under: Video
Think back to one month ago on December 7, 2009 Was the Beatles hit 'All You Need Is Love' running through your head, by any chance? You may have picked it up anywhere, because at 1:30 p m GMT, in 156 countries across the world, (more) |
| Over $2 Million in Arbitration Awarded to 3 New Jersey Day Laborers |
| The estates of two day laborers who were killed in a box truck accident in Netcong, New Jersey and a day laborer who was injured in the same accident were recently awarded over $2 million dollars in an arbitration agreement (more) |
| A-Basin instructor dies at Steamboat Ski Area |
| STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo Grace Lynn McNeil, a 23 year old ski instructor who taught at Arapahoe Basin, was found dead in a tree well at the Steamboat Ski Area Wednesday morning Routt County Coroner Rob Ryg said McNeil was in Steamboat Springs (more) |
| Arrests, citations issued during protest at Hilton San Francisco |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsWhen the owners of the Hilton chain started renegotiating worker contracts, hotel workers took to the streets
More than 100 hotel workers were cited last night during a demonstrat (more) |
| Illinois Governor Signs Consumer Health Claims Review Bill |
| Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed a bill into law that ensures that all denied health insurance claims can be reviewed and decided upon by a qualified, independent doctor The law goes into (more) |
| India opens remote trekking and mountaineering routes |
| Filed under: Climbing, Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Asia, China, India, Pakistan, CampingAdventure travelers were given even more incentive to travel to India recently when it was announced that the government would begin allowing access to pre (more) |
| Salazar announces tougher rules for drilling on public lands |
| WASHINGTON Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Wednesday announced policy changes he said will bring more scrutiny and a greater public voice in how oil and gas leases are awarded on public lands Salazar said the changes should ensure stricter e (more) |
| Post-Holiday Travel Bargains Abound, But Are They Worth It? |
| After the New Year's holiday occupancy rates and prices plunge to their lowest levels in months So why might you ignore the deals and stay home during the first week of the year? (more) |
| Recycle your computer clutter |
| Dear Editor:This holiday season many people probably gave and received new computer equipment Please keep in mind that your old computer equipment is filled with lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium and polyvinyl chlorides It's imperative that we wo (more) |
| Pitkin County backs off recycling fee at landfill |
| ASPEN Though recycling operations at the Pitkin County landfill will run at a projected deficit of close to $600,000 this year, county commissioners declined Tuesday to charge haulers a fee for dropping recyclable materials at the facility Chri (more) |
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| Voters reject controversial Eagle development |
| EAGLE, Colo Eagle residents narrowly voted down the controversial Eagle River Station project Tuesday The final results were 1,175 voting against the project and 1,019 in favor of the plan Results for the Eagle River Station election were re (more) |
| Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. Names Frost VP, Employee Benefits |
| Nancy Lee Frost has joined San Francisco based Woodruff Sawyer & Co as vice president, Employee Benefits She will focus on business development and employee benefits consulting
Frost has (more) |
| The Palestinians' dream |
| Dear Editor:As a result of the lopsided coverage of the Israel Palestine issue in our media, which focuses mainly on the transgressions of a minute number of Palestinians, most Americans are unaware of the daily suffering endured by the men, women (more) |
| Five art exhibitions you must see this year |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Europe, North America, Nigeria, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United StatesArt lovers, take note, 2010 is shaping up to be a great year for exhibitions Here are five of the best, but there are plenty (more) |
| CNA Chief Motamed: What's Ahead for CNA, Economy, Industry |
| After 30 years at Chubb Corp, Thomas Motamed joined Chicago based commercial lines insurer CNA Financial in January 2009 as chairman and CEO In this edited interview with Insurance (more) |
| Guide to Filing a Burglary Report to Your Insurance Company |
| In the 2002 thriller movie 'Panic Room', mother Meg Altman and daughter Sarah went through a horrifying experience when three burglars entered their house Armed and dangerous guns, the three burglars terrorized Meg and Sarah (more) |
| Virginia's TowneBank Buys Taylor Johnson Insurance Group |
| Virginia based TowneBank has acquired Taylor Johnson Insurance Group, which will become part of the bank’s affiliate, Towne Insurance Agency
Taylor Johnson Group, headquartered in Virginia (more) |
| Aspen Skiing Co. to buy the Limelight Lodge |
| ASPEN The Aspen Skiing Co this week signed a contract to purchase the Limelight Lodge from its longtime owners, the Paas and Woolery families The announcement was made Tuesday The sale is scheduled to close in March, and the Skico will ass (more) |
| Colorado governor won't seek re-election |
| DENVER Colorado Gov Bill Ritter, a rising star in the Democratic party who basked in the limelight of Barack Obama's presidential nomination in Denver but faced a tough re election campaign, announced Wednesday that he is abandoning this yea (more) |
| Coupling couples cuffed for 'close proximity' in Malaysia |
| Filed under: Asia, Malaysia, Hotels and Accommodations, NewsUnmarried couples were awoken to a surprise on New Year's Day Fifty two coupling couples were detained by Malaysia's Islamic morality police, according to USA Today, because they were suspe (more) |
| Sen. Dodd Announces Plans to Retire |
| Veteran Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd said Wednesday he will not seek re election in November in recognition that he faced an uphill battle and underscoring upheaval facing President Barack (more) |
| Mexico relies on Facebook to kick travel slump |
| Filed under: North America, Mexico, Internet ToolsTravel to Mexico got a big ol' kick in the cojones last year The global recession spanked airlines and hotels around the world, and since the United States was ground zero for the financial crisis th (more) |
| South by Southeast: Ugly bargaining |
| Filed under: Asia, Budget TravelWelcome back to Gadling's series on backpacking in Southeast Asia, South by Southeast Most visitors in Southeast Asia are on a tight budget Lucky for you, the prices here are very negotiable As I've learned during t (more) |
| Axa launches iPhone application to help drivers in a car accident |
| Axa launches iPhone application to help drivers in a car accident (more) |
| The two-party machine |
| Dear Editor:So much talk of hope and change at the very least we can thank the Obama Nation for showing that our worst fears are true: We live in a corporatocracy The voter can elect a dem or a repub and the status quo rolls on (over the prov (more) |
| Best Assigns Ratings to National Contractors Insurance Company |
| A M Best Co has assigned a financial strength rating of 'B+' (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb ” to National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc , RRG (NCIC), which is (more) |
| Post Office car insurance urges drivers to maintain their vehicles this win |
| Post Office car insurance urges drivers to maintain their vehicles this winter (more) |
| Little Joins Cavignac & Associations as Surety Account Manager |
| Mark Little has been hired by San Diego based Cavignac & Associates as surety account manager
Little brings to Cavignac & Associates five years of experience in the construction and (more) |
| New York Plans First Steps to Creating Lloyd's Competitor |
| New York regulators are aggressively pursuing plans for a reincarnation of the New York Insurance Exchange and expect to assemble a “working group” of industry insiders (more) |
| When Should I Contact an Attorney Following an Auto Accident? |
| When a car accident occurs, severe injuries often result and an attorney may be necessary to pursue any appropriate legal claims and help protect the rights and interests of the injured party (more) |
| Pending Federal Legislation Seeks to Address Texting and Driving |
| In an attempt to lower the number of accidents caused by distracted drivers, several lawmakers have sponsored bills that would encourage states to enact laws punishing distracted drivers (more) |
| Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Global Price Index for January 2010 |
| How far will your money take you? This month we're featuring destinations that are especially popular during winter whether it's for the sun, slopes, snow, or the surf (more) |
| CATEX: Chedid & Associates Licenses CATEX Pivot Point 2.0 Reinsurance Softw |
| PRINCETON, NJ (MARKET WIRE) CATEX Solutions announced today that Chedid & Associates, one of the largest and fastest growing insurance and reinsurance brokers in the Middle East, North Africa, GCC countries (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qata (more) |
| Aspen man charged with two misdemeanors |
| ASPEN Deputy District Attorney Richard Nedlin filed two misdemeanor charges Tuesday against an Aspen man who is accused of holding his pregnant girlfriend against her will Soren Klanderud, 41, of Aspen was charged with third degree assault and r (more) |
| Key Differences in Senate, House Health Bills |
| Democrats in the U S Congress are preparing to merge the two health care bills passed in 2009 by the Senate and House of Representatives into a single bill
This compromise bill would have to be (more) |
| Brown & Brown Executive Henderson to Retire This Year |
| Florida based insurance agency giant Brown & Brown, Inc said that Jim W Henderson, its vice chairman, chief operating officer and a member of its board of directors, will retire effective in (more) |
| Common Misconceptions Regarding Renters Insurance |
| I don't need renters insurance because my landlord building owner is covered The fact is that the landlords policy will cover only the landlord's structural damage to the building (or house) itself, not the personal items of the tenants (more) |
| Eagle sees record turnout in vote on development |
| EAGLE, Colo Results for the Eagle River Station election were still being tallied as of midnight on Tuesday One thing was clear, though: Eagle saw its highest voter turnout in the town's election history About 2,200 residents voted in the e (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| A couple of weeks ago I went online to check out the Boonton, N J , real estate listings to see if the old house I grew up in was among the homes for sale, relieved again to see that it was not When my mother died almost four years ago, at the (more) |
| Tips on Saving on Home Insurance - Stop Throwing Money Away and Start Savin |
| One of the biggest signs of adulthood is ownership of a home or condo There is not a better feeling in the world than signing the papers that makes you the proud owner of a piece of real estate That is the day that fulfills a long tradition of home (more) |
| Challenging a Virginia DUI Charge |
| Even though test results show that you had more than the legal limit of alcohol in your system does not mean you are guilty of a DUI Machines and people make errors and results may be inaccurate (more) |
| Breckenridge home sale sets Summit County record |
| BRECKENRIDGE, Colo The most expensive home sale in Summit County history occurred last week with the transfer of an $8 285 million slopeside residence near the base of Peak 8 'It's very special the unique location is probably the key thing,' (more) |
| Minnesota tourism agency told not to laugh in tourists' faces |
| Filed under: Stories, United StatesIt's probably the same with every tourism agency People don't understand the locale and call with strange requests Recently, an article appeared in Minnesota's Star Tribune directing savvier travelers to laugh at (more) |
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| Chartis Claims Pays $495K Fine in New York |
| A P C claims unit of the insurer formerly known as AIG has paid a $495,000 fine to regulators in New York for improper licensing of the business and its employees, according to the latest (more) |
| Do full-body scanners at UK airports break child porn laws? |
| Filed under: Activism, United Kingdom, AirportsThere's been plenty of resistance to the new full body scanners that have been installed in airports all over the world in the wake of The Great Underwear Bomb Scare of 2009 Our own Scott Carmichael wor (more) |
| Galley Gossip: Interview with Josh Wilson (The Hey, Jude Newark Airport guy |
| Filed under: Airlines, Video, Galley GossipName: Josh Wilson
Occupation: Singer Songwriter signed to Sparrow Records (EMI's Christian Label)
I'm always saying, 'This is your life, enjoy it even if you're stuck at an airport!' It looks like yo (more) |
| House Democrats to Pursue Health Bill Changes |
| It remains unclear how much leverage the House will have in negotiations given that Senate Democrats cannot spare a single vote without jeopardizing the bill's chances (more) |
| Gooch Named Sales Executive in National Specialty's Chicago Office |
| National Specialty Underwriters Inc (NSU) has hired Kim Gooch as healthcare sales executive in its Chicago, Ill , branch office
Gooch has more than 16 years of experience in healthcare (more) |
| Sen. Durbin: FEMA Delaying Flood Insurance Maps in Illinois |
| Property owners in three southwestern Illinois counties who worry they'll have to get sharply higher flood insurance once new Mississippi River flood maps are drawn are getting a bit of a (more) |
| Gadling reader wins 10 day ekoVenture trip to Peru |
| Filed under: South America, Peru
Way back in 2009 (OK, it was just last month), Gadling and ekoVenture teamed up to offer Gadling readers the chance to win ten amazing days in Peru Not ones to shirk our responsibilities, we've gone ahead and found (more) |
| UPDATE: 1,000 People Left Homeless on Solomons after Tsunami |
| A disaster management official says an earthquake and a tsunami have destroyed 200 homes on one island in the Solomons leaving about one third of the population homeless
Disaster management (more) |
| Smithsonian draws more people, brings in extra cash |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, North America, United StatesLast year wasn't bad for everyone The Smithsonian Institution returned to past glory, logging more than 30 million visits Action at the Smithsonian hasn't been this high since before the 9 (more) |
| My stuff is their stuff, and their stuff is my stuff: sharing renters insur |
| What insurance companies are ok with me putting my roommates on my renters insurance? I've been shopping around for renters insurance, but it seems that a lot of insurance companies won't let me put my roommates on my policy
If you were able to get (more) |
| WCI Chinese Drywall Trust Files Suit Against 14 Insurers |
| The Trustee for the WCI Chinese Drywall Trust has filed suit against 14 insurance companies in U S District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, seeking indemnification for losses arising (more) |
| Your Property May Be in Danger - Find the Affordable Renters Insurance to P |
| Whether you live in an apartment or a single house, one thing each renter need to consider is the insurance The affordable renters insurance is particularly crucial when fire or property insurance that the landlord purchases can not extend its cover (more) |
| Valentine's Day in St. Maarten - you're worth it |
| Filed under: Travel Deals (more) |
| Gadlinks for 1.6.2010 |
| Filed under: Blogs, News
Looking for more nuggets to satisfy your hunger for travel news and information? Check out some of these links from around the internets
Remember being a child and thinking there was nowhere in the world you wanted to (more) |
| Sleeping with silhouettes at the Hard Rock Las Vegas |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations
No one ever said Sin City wasn't sexy, and well, sinful To prove the point (as if you couldn't do it on your own), the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas' new HRH towers are f (more) |
| Grateful for the attention |
| Dear Editor:Well, I never thought it would happen to me Monday, Dec 28, 2009, I had a heart attack at work Thanks to my colleagues, the Basalt EMTs and police arrived quickly, and they attended to me and got me to Valley View Hospital in time (more) |
| Brown & Brown Acquires San Antonio's Alamo Insurance Group |
| Florida based Brown & Brown Inc announced that through a subsidiary it has acquired the assets of Alamo Insurance Group Inc , of San Antonio, Texas
Alamo Insurance Group, with annual (more) |
| Democrats Optimistic on Health Care Bill Prospect |
| House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she was sure Democrats in the House of Representatives and Senate would produce a final health care reform plan that would hold insurers accountable and (more) |
| 'How to write about Africa' and 'How to write about poor people' |
| Filed under: Activism, Africa, KenyaIn 'How to write about Africa,' a classic satirical essay from Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina, the author pokes fun at those who recycle the same well worn clichés about Africa, especially the portrayal o (more) |
| Rep. Curry gets warm reception in Glenwood Springs |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS State Rep Kathleen Curry's recent decision to switch her political affiliation from Democratic to independent was well received, for the most part, at a town hall meeting hosted by Curry in Glenwood Tuesday night 'I'd like t (more) |
| Photo of the day 1.6.10 |
| Filed under: Photos, Photo of the Day
Today's photo of the day comes courtesy of kanelstrand Entitled 'Serene', the stark white snow against the deep blue water is what immediately capitivated me The contrast of dark and light is enhanced by the (more) |
| Make your reservations now for Chicago Restaurant Week |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United States, Budget Travel, Travel DealsAh, Chicago Restaurant Week One of the few things that will get city residents out of their apartments when the temperature dips into the negative double digits F (more) |
| Saving endangered fish trumps fishing on Fryingpan |
| BASALT Trout on the Fryingpan River might occasionally play second fiddle to endangered fish in western Colorado, federal officials said Tuesday Representatives of the U S Fish & Wildlife Service and the U S Bureau of Reclamation said they wil (more) |
| Charlie Sheen hearing in Aspen postponed |
| ASPEN A hearing to determine whether actor Charlie Sheen can have contact with his wife, Brooke Mueller Sheen, was vacated Monday Sheen's attorneys have modified their motion to lift the entire mandatory protection order, which also prohibits hi (more) |
| British Insurer Aviva Purchases Kentucky Firm |
| British insurance company Aviva PLC has agreed to buy all the shares in River Road Asset Management of Louisville, Kentucky
Aviva did not say what it is paying for the company, which has gross (more) |
| North Carolina Farm Bureau Employee Charged with Embezzlement |
| A former customer service representative for the North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Co has been arrested on charges she embezzled premium payments from customers
North Carolina Insurance (more) |
| Comprehensive travel insurance needed for wanderlust holidays |
| Comprehensive travel insurance needed for wanderlust holidays (more) |
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