| P/C Industry Must Strengthen Underwriting to Counter Weak Investments |
| The most recent reports of property casualty insurers indicate a return to profits, thanks in large measure to a quiet hurricane season But behind the rosy reports is a thorny problem — (more) |
| Zurich Transfers More General Insurance Business to Irish Subsidiary |
| Zurich Financial Services Group has announced the transfer of the "vast majority of its general insurance portfolios in Italy, Portugal and Spain to local branches of its EU based risk carrier (more) |
| New York Times names 31 places to go in 2010 |
| Filed under: North America, United States, NewsAs the final weeks of 2009 stretch into the first few weeks of 2010, we see a lot of lists predicting the hot destinations for the next year or telling us where we should plan on going in the next 365 da (more) |
| Manufacturer-Branded and Dealer-Intermediated Motor Insurance and Assistanc |
| Finaccord's report titled Manufacturer Branded and Dealer Intermediated Motor Insurance and Assistance in Europe amalgamates comprehensive and in depth research covering 26 countries in Europe, namely: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Repub (more) |
| Update: Ritz-Carlton will open new luxury resort in Aruba in 2012 |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, CaribbeanEarlier this morning we posted an announcement that luxury hotel group Ritz Carlton is expanding to its line of resorts and opening a 320 room resort on the Caribbean island of Aruba's famed Palm Beach (more) |
| Practice Patterns of Workers' Compensation Doctors Affect Costs |
| Analyzing physicians’ practice patterns may hold valuable clues about how to curb the nation’s rising health care costs, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School (more) |
| Nurses, Long-Term Care Facility Risk Retention Groups Merge, Expand |
| Atlanta based Lewis & Clark LTC RRG, Inc , a nationwide provider of liability insurance to long term care facilities, has merged with Sophia Palmer Nurses RRG, Inc of Florida
Sophia Palmer (more) |
| Photo of the day 1.11.10 |
| Filed under: Photos, Europe, Belgium, Photo of the Day
Sometimes what makes a photo isn't the subject or the composition, but the treatment of the image the processing after the photographer captures the images And this lovely vintage treatm (more) |
| The James Hotel in Chicago insider deal - affordable rooms + upgrades + bon |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesTake a moment to pretend it isn't bitterly cold here in Chicago, and imagine yourself spending the night at the James Hotel The James is steps away from the Mag Mile, right in the middle of the best shopping, (more) |
| Job Training in the Sun: Learn Travel Writing in Fiji |
| After 24 years covering the South Pacific islands for us, author Bill Goodwin will tell you how to get into the business when he teaches travel writing in a place he knows well Fiji (more) |
| ACE Expands High Net Worth Personal Lines Product in Colorado |
| ACE Private Risk Service, part of the ACE Group, has expanded the availability of its ACE Platinum Portfolio policy, a personal insurance program for high net worth clients, to Colorado In (more) |
| U.S. prosecutors back charges on accused fake lawyer |
| DENVER Federal prosecutors say a man convicted in North Dakota for impersonating an lawyer isn't facing double jeopardy despite a similar case in Colorado Prosecutors argue in documents filed Monday in U S District Court in Denver that the char (more) |
| Forest Service plans for fire mitigation near Breckenridge |
| BRECKENRIDGE, Colo The U S Forest Service is gathering public input for a proposed fire mitigation project in the Breckenridge area Dillon Ranger District officials met with residents Saturday to answer questions and respond to concerns ab (more) |
| KUSA seeks access to shoot Sheen in Aspen courtroom |
| ASPEN A Denver television station Monday filed papers seeking a judge's permission to use a camera in the Pitkin County District Courtroom for the Charlie Sheen case A motion filed by KUSA TV, a Denver based NBC affiliate, wants authority to use (more) |
| 6.5 Magnitude Quake Rattles Northern California |
| A 6 5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Jan 9, shaking buildings south of the Oregon border and knocking out power in several coastal communities
The quake hit (more) |
| Lindsay Lohan investigates India's child trafficking industry |
| Filed under: India, News
So, after many differing reports on what Lindsay Lohan was doing in India (including ours, when we heard gossip that the whole thing was a liecation), the rumored BBC documentary previews, such as the above, are starting to a (more) |
| Wexners reject Pitkin County's Sutey Ranch proposal |
| ASPEN Pitkin County's counteroffer to a proposed trade of BLM property on the north flank of Mount Sopris for the Sutey Ranch, north of Carbondale, has been rejected by the landowners who initiated the swap discussions Leslie and Abigail Wexner, (more) |
| Ten easy ways to save up to £500 on car cover |
| Rising premiums are forcing drivers to become more savvy when arranging car insurance Take these ten steps to reduce your car cover by almost £500 (more) |
| As the cold wind blows |
| Dear Editor:The birds fly south The bears are ready to sleep The leaves will fall We will play When the last wind blows spring is here As the rain falls Flowers are blooming Skies are blue Animals are born Tears fall from the sky As the last r (more) |
| Big Island Hawaii: Four Seasons Hualalai hotel review |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations
As a budget traveler, I've always been averse to spending much more than $150 per night on a hotel room I've always figured, 'it's just a room' and that aside from a comfortable (more) |
| Crump Insurance Names Graves Associate Broker |
| Crump Insurance Services Inc of Irvine, Calif , has named Marie Graves associate broker She will assist with the marketing and placement of property and general liability risks Previously she (more) |
| Home Insurance Basics - What Am I Paying For? |
| Yes you need homeowners insurance but what is included with that hefty premium? We reveal 3 coverage's that most people don't know are included on their policies Find out what you are paying hundreds of dollars for each year (more) |
| Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 62) |
| Filed under: Travel Trivia
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More Travel Trivia here Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 62) originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:30:00 EST Please see our terms for use of feeds Permalink | Email this& (more) |
| Carbondale's 5Point Film Festival debuts free winter films |
| CARBONDALE Organizers of Carbondale's 5Point Film Festival are launching a new, free monthly film series through the winter to help build excitement for the April 29 May 2 film festival The adventure documentary, 'Mount St Elias,' kicks thin (more) |
| Missouri AG: Workers' Comp Fraud Collections Spike in 2009 |
| Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster reported that his office saw a dramatic increase in the amount of collections and convictions for workers' compensation fraud and for noncompliance with (more) |
| Gadling @CES 2010 - the best of the best in travel friendly gadgets |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Now the 2010 CES is coming to an end, (and my feet are finally recovered from three days of Las Vegas), I've got some time to work on taking a closer look at some of the goodies introduced at the show
Below, you'l (more) |
| Older Home Insurance Coverage - Keeping Your Old Home Sweet Home |
| You and your family are living in New Jersey right now, suddenly you received a phone call, and it was a relative of yours who brings grave news Your dear old uncle has passed away but has given you the title of his old home in San Diego, California (more) |
| Man forgets ammo in carry-on bag -- turns himself in |
| Filed under: North America, United States, AirportsIt is becoming obvious that the TSA isn't asking for new technology because of smart terrorists they need all these new machines because they are incapable of doing their job
A passenger boarded (more) |
| Gadlinks for Monday, 1.11.2010 |
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| Chartis Names Swiss Re's Scherer as General Counsel |
| Global property casualty insurer Chartis Inc , formerly AIG, has named Thomas Scherer as senior vice president and general counsel, responsible for worldwide legal operations
Most recently, (more) |
| Judge Allows Class Action Suit against New York Lab |
| A New York judge has given a green light to a class action suit filed by a group of Long Island homeowners worried about toxic leaks from a renowned research laboratory
Suffolk County homeowners (more) |
| Chicago's Alper Services LLC Welcomes Cook, Hester and Subak |
| Chicago based independent retail insurance agency Alper Services LLC announced the addition of three new insurance professionals to its staff
Jeff Cook is Alper’s new vice president of (more) |
| S&P Comments on RenRe's Management Changes; No Rating Change |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has stated that its ratings on Bermuda based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd (currently 'A' with a stable outlook) and related entities are not affected by the (more) |
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| Insurance mix-up has turned nasty |
| We renewed our insurance and ended up with two policies from the same firm When I complained, the insurer accused me of dishonesty (more) |
| Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort offers 'friends fly free' promotion to the Bah |
| Filed under: Bahamas, Hotels and Accommodations, CaribbeanThere's a cold front blowing through most of the U S and while most people are staying warm under wool scarves and flannel sheets, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is heating up the Bahamas w (more) |
| Soda Cards on Cruise Ships: What You Need to Know |
| Filed under: Budget Travel, Cruises
Cruise lines are still spreading the myth that everything is included in an 'all inclusive' fare First time cruisers, however, are often shocked when they learn that soda is NOT included in the cost and must be pu (more) |
| Buying the Best Home Owners Insurance Coverage |
| Although you may be spending more for other types of insurance such as car insurance or medical insurance, home insurance can cost a substantial amount of money Getting a good deal starts with shopping around with different carriers or having a repu (more) |
| Hanover Insurance Enhances Ocean Cargo Product |
| The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc reports it has enhanced its ocean cargo insurance offering and related loss control capabilities
This product provides worldwide coverage on goods in (more) |
| In Colorado, Craving Reform of Health Care and Congress |
| The tactics and concessions used to produce a health care bill have turned off some Colorado residents who stand to benefit from it (more) |
| Aspen man gets four years in prison for drug-fueled fight with girlfriend |
| ASPEN An Aspen man was sentenced to four years in state prison for his role in a drug fueled fight with his then girlfriend Aaron Michael Anderson, 34, sobbed as he told Judge James Boyd he needs help for his self described drug addiction and me (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $12 iPhone backup battery, $30 laptop charger and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Tuesday January 12th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal comes from Monoprice, where you'll (more) |
| The Gibraltar Group Addressing Dairy Industry Risks |
| Insurance and risk management firm, The Gibraltar Group, headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, has introduced a new insurance program to address the risks faced by the dairy industry
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| Nautilus Insurance Makes Management Promotions |
| Scottsdale, Ariz based Nautilus Insurance Group, comprised of Nautilus Insurance Co and Great Divide Insurance Co , member companies of W R Berkley Corp , has promoted Susan Drebitko to (more) |
| Higher property tax bills coming in Eagle County |
| EAGLE COUNTY, Colo Eagle County property tax bills will hit the mail soon, and many of those bills will be bigger than last year Due to delays built into state law, county property owners will be paying their 2009 taxes this year based on a 'sn (more) |
| Best Affirms Fireman's Fund 'A' Ratings |
| A M Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Companies, which includes (more) |
| Marsalese Named Branch Vice President at CNA |
| CNA Financial Corp has appointed Sherri Marsalese vice president of its Pittsburgh branch, effective Jan 25
She will manage relationships with the insurer’s producers in the Pittsburgh (more) |
| Intrepid Travel sympathizes with World Cup Widows |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, South AfricaEvery soccer football soccer fan in the world knows what's going to happen in June The World Cup is coming to South Africa The die hards will find their (more) |
| Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Renters Insurance |
| There are many important questions that must be asked of your agent if you want to get the best price for your renters insurance If you don't uncover the answers to these questions you will end up paying more for your insurance premiums (more) |
| Channel Metrics: Motor Insurance in Germany - Trends in Consumer Distributi |
| Channel Metrics is a series of 25 briefings and an overview report based on original consumer research with a total sample of 3,000 respondents investigating trends in consumer distribution channel usage in financial services in Germany In addition (more) |
| Channel Metrics: UK Motor Insurance - Consumer Distribution Trends |
| The Channel Metrics briefing about motor insurance is the most detailed and up to date guide to distribution trends in motor insurance in the UK available on a published basis It analyses: how consumers acquire motor insurance e g online, teleph (more) |
| Ratings Recap: Berkshire H. (Notes), AXA US, Chartis PR, AGCS Marine |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AAA' senior debt rating to Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp 's (BHFC) $1 0 billion senior notes The notes will have various maturity dates (more) |
| Lack of Medicare Chief Is a Strike Against Reform |
| President Obama has not chosen anyone to lead Medicare, but the chief would oversee big parts of the health reform (more) |
| Tepe Named CFO for NationsBuilders Insurance |
| Specialty construction insurer NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc , in Atlanta, recently welcomed William (Bill) C Tepe as chief financial officer
In his CFO role, Tepe will be (more) |
| Go with the flow |
| Dear Editor:As a kayaker I appreciate every drop of water in the river system To think of building a diversion to keep flows fixed seems not only unnatural but cruel and selfish I can't imagine wasting so much money to create a disaster of a dive (more) |
| Greenberg Urges U.S. Stake in AIG Below 20% to Attract Capital |
| Former AIG chief Maurice "Hank'' Greenberg is campaigning for the U S government to cut its stake in the insurer to less than 20 percent, saying this would attract new capital to AIG and help (more) |
| On the hill: The mountain wins again |
| ASPEN For an assortment of reasons (physical infirmities, school functions, Arctic temperatures, penury, uninspiring snowfall, life), I had not made it out onto the slopes until this past Saturday Tragic, sure, but the delay of my personal open (more) |
| U.S. Senator Urges SEC to Probe N.Y. Fed Over AIG E-mails |
| U S regulators should investigate whether laws were violated when the New York Federal Reserve Bank urged insurer American International Group Inc to limit discussions about payments to banks, a (more) |
| Victorinox Presentation Master - the Swiss Army Knife that reads fingerprin |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Despite 2700 different booths, probably close to 50,000 new product announcements, and a whole assortment of 3D TV's, the coolest product I came across at this years CES was a USB drive Obviously not just any USB dr (more) |
| Reality TV bites |
| Dear Editor:In regards to 'Secrets of Aspen' gossip television these days feeds off of drama and ratings News will scream bloody murder over a tissue, and 'reality TV' will just hop on the popular wagon and exploit what kids find 'hip and coo (more) |
| Lies, damned lies, and airfare statistics |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, Budget Travel, Consumer ActivismRecently, I was asked by a news service if Airfarewatchdog would be interested in providing airfare statistics on various routes to compare average airfares from month to month and year (more) |
| New Hampshire House Hears Bills to Stop Home Sprinkler Mandate Today |
| The New Hampshire House is holding hearings on two bills today that would prevent the state from requiring sprinklers in homes
The bills would stop the state from enforcing amendments to building (more) |
| Kole is two-faced |
| Dear Editor:I decided more than five years ago I was going to leave Andrew Kole alone, mainly because I thought he was harmless, small minded, and insignificant Unfortunately, though small minded and insignificant, he is not harmless: The time ha (more) |
| Highway 82 improvements get focus in Aspen |
| ASPEN Improvements in entering and exiting Highway 82 at the Aspen Pitkin County Airport and Aspen Business Center will be the topic of a public meeting this week The session is one in a series of discussions that are intended to conclude with a (more) |
| Council cool to redevelopment plan for Mountain Plaza building in Aspen |
| ASPEN The latest plans to demolish and redevelop a building in the heart of downtown haven't impressed the Aspen City Council enough to approve it yet The council on Monday reviewed the development proposal for the Mountain Plaza Building, (more) |
| SEC Order Keeps Some AIG Bailout Terms Sealed Until 2018 |
| It could take until November 2018 to get the full story behind the U S bailout of insurance giant American International Group because of an action taken last year by the Securities and Exchange (more) |
| Former Calif. State Fund President Moves To Zenith National Insurance |
| Woodland Hills, Calif based Zenith National Insurance Corp announced that on March 15, 2010, Janet Frank will be joining it as president and chief operating officer of the company's principal (more) |
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| Channel Metrics: Breakdown Recovery Insurance in Germany - Trends in Consum |
| Channel Metrics is a series of 25 briefings and an overview report based on original consumer research with a total sample of 3,000 respondents investigating trends in consumer distribution channel usage in financial services in Germany In addition (more) |
| Mississippi-Based Hurricane Hunters Also Patrol Winter Skies |
| On a bitterly cold morning in Anchorage, Alaska, the Hurricane Hunters lift off to scout a weather track that may bring snow to the Northeast or flooding rains in California in the next five (more) |
| Five great tank museums |
| Filed under: History, Learning, Europe, North America, Russian Federation, Belgium, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United StatesOK, I'll admit it, inside I'm still twelve years old I love big lumbering metal monsters that crash through brick walls (more) |
| Affinity and Partnership Marketing in Motor and Breakdown Recovery Insuranc |
| Finaccord's report titled Affinity and Partnership Marketing in Motor and Breakdown Recovery Insurance in Germany represents the most detailed research ever undertaken on this sector and is one of five studies in a new series of publications Drawing (more) |
| EU Trade Commissioner-Designate 'Unsure' over Doha Conclusion in 2010 |
| The European Union's trade commissioner designate said on Tuesday he was unsure whether the Doha round of global trade talks would be concluded this year or in 2011
"I'm personally confident that (more) |
| Labor & Industries: Washington's Workers' Comp System is Sound |
| Judy Schurke, director of Washington's Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), said the state's workers' compensation system is not at risk of going insolvent and that characterizing (more) |
| Would-be Aspen pot grower's plan goes up in smoke |
| ASPEN The Aspen City Council Monday denied an Aspen man's request to establish a medicinal marijuana manufacturing facility at Obermeyer Place Kent Kleppinger appealed a land use code interpretation made by Aspen Community Development Director C (more) |
| The Seltzer Group Hires DeMedio |
| The Seltzer Group, specialists in insurance services, has hired insurance professional Gregory DeMedio as part of its expansion in suburban Philadelphia
DeMedio, who is an 18 year veteran of the (more) |
| Is Renters Insurance Really That Important? |
| Do you actually need to buy renters insurance coverage? After all, your property's landlord has insurance coverage already, doesn't he? Discover the facts about renters insurance that you need to know to protect your financial assets and investments (more) |
| Lewis & Clark LTC RRG, Inc.: Risk Retention Groups Merge to Insure Long-Ter |
| ATLANTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) Lewis & Clark LTC RRG, Inc , the nationwide provider of liability insurance to long term care facilities, has merged with Sophia Palmer Nurses RRG, Inc , Sanford Elsass, President of The Uni Ter Group, administrator of both (more) |
| President Signals Flexibility on Health Plan Tax |
| President Obama told union leaders that he was committed to taxing high cost insurance policies, but was willing to amend the proposal (more) |
| Hilton expands Doubletree brand in Greece |
| Filed under: Europe, Greece, Hotels and AccommodationsGoing to Greece just got a little more affordable Hilton Worldwide has announced plans to open a Doubletree on the island of Kos in May 2010
The Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Kos Helona will (more) |
| Why You Need to Take a Home Inventory and How to Do It |
| Disasters and natural calamities can happen anytime In this case, home insurance companies will be flooded with property claims If you want to cut the long process short by being prepared, making a home inventory could be of big help (more) |
| Farmers to Reduce Rates for Family Home Policy in Texas |
| The Texas Department of Insurance, the Office of Public Insurance Counsel and Farmers Insurance Company have reached a settlement in a dispute over a homeowners insurance rate increase filed by (more) |
| Popularity of Shopping for Auto Insurance Online Continues to grow |
| The Internet has become a more popular way to find the cheapest car insurance rates possible (more) |
| Designing the ideal boarding pass |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, AirportsUnderwhelmed by your boarding pass? You're not the only one That clustermess of bar codes, letters and numbers has enough discombobulating components to make your head spin, usually in the critical four secon (more) |
| Keystone Insurers Group Adds 2 Agencies in Kentucky to Network |
| C M Moore Insurance of Bowling Green and Al Torstrick Insurance of Lexington will be the first franchises in Kentucky for Keystone Insurers Group (KIG), the nation’s sixth largest (more) |
| National Geographic Student Expeditions expand for 2010 |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Tanzania, China, India, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Costa Rica, United States, Australia, Ecuador, Peru, Ecotourism, Central AmericaThe (more) |
| Storm Season is Coming - How to Protect the Value of Your Property! |
| Here we are in a brand new decade, Christmas is behind us and we are marching into another New Year full steam ahead Do you remember the tragic losses from Hurricane Katrina, Ike, Dennis, and Dolly just not too long ago? Well it is already January o (more) |
| A.M. Best Upgrades Farm Bureau County Mutual Insurance Co. of Texas |
| A M Best Co has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating to “a” from “a ” for Farm Bureau County Mutual (more) |
| Gadling visits the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show - so you don't have to |
| If you ever need proof of how much we love our readers, you'd only need to take a look at my feet For the past couple of days, I made up the entire Gadling 2010 CES team, on a mission to find the neatest travel friendly gadgets, gizmos and service (more) |
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