| What You Must Know About Your Property Insurance Policy |
| So you know you need insurance for your home and property But do you know what this insurance is all about? What is it designed to cover? And what kinds of insurance are necessary? This informative article will help answer those and many other quest (more) |
| Hug record falls short at Aspen Winter X |
| ASPEN A woman's quest to bring extreme hugging to Aspen Winter X Games has fallen short Dagny McKinley of Steamboat Springs tried Thursday to set a Guinness world record for most hugs in a 24 hour period The writer and dogsledding guide needed t (more) |
| Confie Seguros Acquires Vern Fonk Insurance Services |
| New York based Confie Seguros, a provider of auto insurance with an emphasis on serving Hispanic consumers, has acquired Puget Sound, Ore based Vern Fonk Insurance Services Inc Vern Fonk (more) |
| Marsh Sees Lower Risk Costs for National Oil Companies |
| "The world’s national oil companies (NOCs) could be in a position to benefit from lower overall costs of risk over the next few years," according to an analysis from Marsh
A reduction in (more) |
| More Upstate New York Properties at Risk in Floods |
| Federal officials say that about 6,500 more properties in Broome Count, New York than originally believed are vulnerable to floods like one that devastated parts of the region in 2006
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| Chemical Leaks at West Virginia DuPont Plant Appear Unrelated |
| Three recent chemical leaks at a West Virginia DuPont plant, one of which killed a worker, don't appear to be related, a federal investigator said
U S Chemical Safety Board investigator Johnnie (more) |
| France's Rolland wins gold in Winter X ski superpipe |
| ASPEN After Xavier Bertoni's unexpected triumph at last year's Winter X Games, Simon Dumont declared: 'Watch out for French guys They can ski pipe 'How prophetic In 2009, Bertoni put an end to Dumont's and Tanner Hall's five year superpipe g (more) |
| On the hill: The best of X |
| ASPEN I came, I saw, I consumed my weight in Lemonheads Another edition of X is in the books Soon, the scaffolding crowding the base of Buttermilk will disappear Soon, the locals will regain their slopes Soon, I'll stop bemoaning the fact I w (more) |
| North Dakota's Pomeroy Says He'd Decline Insurance Lobbying Post |
| North Dakota Rep Earl Pomeroy, who has been mentioned as a potential president of a Washington organization that represents life insurance companies, said he would not accept the position
"If (more) |
| Renters Insurance to Protect Your Possessions |
| Persons that live in rented homes, whether a house or an apartment, need to have Minnesota Renters insurance to protect all of their possessions Living in an apartment makes you more likely to experience a loss of possessions due to fire or water da (more) |
| Confessions of an Auto Insurance Agent |
| Car insurance is an unavoidable expense, here are some tips for keeping costs down (more) |
| Vancouver hotels prepare for the Olympics |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, North America, Canada, Hotels and AccommodationsThousands of people from around the world are starting their migration to Vancouver in anticipation of the 2010 Winter Olympics, which starts in two weeks While tents (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: Wrist Cell Phone Carrier |
| Filed under: GearThe older we get, the more forgetful we become How many times have you misplaced your car keys? How often do you walk into a room and have no idea why you did so? If you had a nickle for every time you put your infant daughter on th (more) |
| 5 Steps to Finding Cheaper Home Insurance |
| Being a homeowner is a big enough expense in itself And it's not just the home itself, but it's also all that goes into maintaining and furnishing it Add on top of that the insurance A person needs to be able save as much money as they can, where (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| MONDAY THURSDAY, FEB 1 4ISIS THEATER Edge of Darkness at 5:10, 8:00It's Complicated at 5:00 p m Avatar at 4:30, 7:50 p m Invictus at 7:40 p m A Single Man at 4:45, 7:30 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 925 7584 WHEELER OPERA HOUSEMonday: Pirate (more) |
| Two new words a big threat to banking |
| 'POLITICAL interference' is the greatest threat facing the banking industry, according to the annual 'Banking Banana Skins' report (more) |
| Former Illinois Mayor Gets Year for Taking Insurance Business Payoffs |
| The 81 year old former mayor of Niles, Ill , was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for taking thousands of dollars in exchange for steering businesses to a friend's insurance (more) |
| Obama plan casts shadow as RBS opens £2bn asset auction |
| ROYAL Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to kick start a new £2 billion business auction this week as fears have arisen that Barack Obama's clampdown on banks in America (more) |
| How to Find the Top Home Insurance |
| Since your home is such a major investment, doesn't it make sense that the insurance for this investment needs to be very good? How does one go about finding the top insurance? The process may be a little surprising This informative article will hel (more) |
| Auto Insurance Quotes: How to Find and Keep Cheap Auto Insurance |
| Filed under: Advice By Zach J Webe r , Seed com Contributor As someone who has seven years of experience in the auto industry, I can tell you that there are many simple ways to find cheap, yet good, auto insurance and ensure that once you have an au (more) |
| Highlights from Sunday at Winter X |
| * Carbondale's Peter Olenick captured his first Winter X gold and a Guinness world record to boot The 25 year old boosted 24 feet, 11 inches out the Buttermilk pipe to seal victory in the inaugural ski superpipe high air competition Justin Dore (more) |
| New renewable energy mandate will likely bypass local utilities |
| Legislation requiring large utilities to generate an even greater amount of electricity from renewable sources could be introduced as soon as this week in the Colorado Statehouse, but the bill is not expected to affect the dominant electricity sup (more) |
| Main Street America Launches New Business Owners Policy |
| The Main Street America Group launched its new Main Line Business Owners Policy (BOP) property and liability product The insurer also launched Main Street Station for commercial lines quoting and (more) |
| Flight Check: Toronto to Tel Aviv on EL AL |
| Since the thwarted airline attack on Christmas Day, many travelers have been asking why U S airlines can't have security like Israel's national carrier, EL AL I'm one of them, especially after experiencing its service firsthand a few months ago (more) |
| Obama Getting Lost in Details |
| The president has saturated the media with interviews and the public arena with speeches, yet he has failed to convey any overarching vision (more) |
| Water Heater Burst? Use Home Owner Insurance to Minimize Repair Expenses |
| Homeowners insurance protects us from frequent wasteful cash outflow due to failure of electrical equipment Normally equipments fail when you need them the most The water heater is no exception to this rule In the midst of a harsh winter, the wate (more) |
| State Farm Begins Sending Non-Renewal Notices in Florida This Week |
| Thousands of State Farm Florida property insurance customers will be seeing notices in their mailboxes this week saying their policies will not be renewed, a company spokesman said
The first wave (more) |
| Five questions for Allstate CEO Thomas Wilson |
| Question No 3: Has the recession caused consumers to cut back on auto insurance? (more) |
| Exploring the Castle Gardens & Puddings of England's England |
| You'll find a lot to admire in the and other parts of the nation that some call the heart of England, and which local public relations people try to pass off as 'England's England ' (more) |
| 7 Places to Eat: New American to Old-School BBQ in Kansas City |
| It was never hard to find an excellent steak in Kansas City, but now homegrown chefs are returning from cooking abroad to interpret KC's heart of the country honesty in refreshing new ways (more) |
| United now lets you redeem miles for one-way trips |
| Filed under: United States, Airlines, Budget TravelDon't have enough miles to book that free ride? United is the the latest airline to let frequent flyers redeem their hard earned points for one way trips United's One Way Awards program, which was a (more) |
| Affordable Home Insurance - Avoid These Lies |
| There are some lies that people just generally believe in that end up costing them a lot on the long run Know some these untruths and steer clear of them (more) |
| Paul Andersen: Fair Game |
| Americans are still hurting from the financial collapse We are a nation of victims who suffer under the rule of banks, federal regulators, mortgage companies, health care providers, lobbyists and investment brokers So where's the public anger (more) |
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| Vern Fonk Insurance Services Acquired By Confie Seguros |
| Confie Seguros, a rapidly growing provider of auto insurance with an emphasis on serving Hispanic consumers, today announced that it acquired Puget Sound icon Vern Fonk Insurance Services, Inc , one of the leading Insurance agencies in Washington and (more) |
| U.S. Ski CEO: Rahlves, Puckett will be 'ready to go' |
| The CEO of the U S Ski and Snowboard Association says U S Olympic freestyle skiers Daron Rahlves and Casey Puckett are recuperating at home and should be ready for the Vancouver Games Rahlves was released from the hospital Sunday after disloc (more) |
| Wyly picked as tenant for old Basalt library |
| BASALT The Wyly Community Arts Center is finally gaining the high visibility home it has been seeking since its founding 14 years ago The town of Basalt selected the Wyly as the nonprofit organization that can lease the old, vacated library in L (more) |
| Aspenites finding a way to get by |
| ASPEN Living in a high priced community like Aspen requires making sacrifices, and as the fragile economy continues to challenge residents, some have been forced to work even harder to make ends meet The toll has been felt in the local real esta (more) |
| Report: Colorado conservation easements a good investment |
| DENVER Coloradans reap roughly $6 in benefits for every $1 invested in efforts to keep agricultural land and other open spaces from being developed, a report released Monday suggests The analysis by the Trust for Public Land is the first to put (more) |
| How to Buy Homeowners Insurance |
| Just the thought of considering homeowner's insurance will cause the eyes of many to glaze over When you get down to it, though, it's not that complicated There are some basic things one needs to know about homeowner's insurance Start with these, (more) |
| Please return camera |
| Dear Editor:To the person who took my phone (Blackberry) and camera from the pocket of my coat at The Regal on Friday night (Jan 29), I beg of you to please return them to The Regal or the newspaper no questions asked I volunteer with Challenge (more) |
| Colorado Senate passes medical marijuana bill |
| DENVER The Senate has passed a bill preventing Colorado's recreational pot users from skirting the law to obtain medical marijuana The measure is now headed to the House The Senate voted 34 1 on Monday to back the measure, Senate Bill 109, and (more) |
| 6 Factors in Reducing Your House Insurance Cost |
| We've all heard the saying that you get what you pay for When it comes to homeowner's insurance that does not mean that the more you pay, the better your insurance Neither does it mean that you have to scrimp on coverage to pay less for your premiu (more) |
| Calif. Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Participation Up 19% |
| California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA) saw an 18 9 percent increase in use in 2009, compared with the (more) |
| Torus Appoints Groth Group Chief Risk Officer |
| Torus has appointed Carl Groth as Group Chief Risk Officer with immediate effect He is based in New Jersey and reports to Chief Executive Clive Tobin
"Groth will drive the development of a (more) |
| Home Owner Quotes - Use Home Insurance Cover to Protect Your House When on |
| Homeowners insurance acts as a shock absorber when life becomes a bumpy ride Taking a vacation may be something that you may have been waiting for many years Affording the vacation is very important (more) |
| Flickr user creates the ultimate online museum of foreign groceries |
| Filed under: Food and Drink
When you travel a lot, you run into a huge variety of funny looking (and tasting) foreign foods Of course, we all think of Japan as the home of weird grub, but Flickr user Steve Portigal has collected photos of food from (more) |
| How to Save Money on Your House's Insurance |
| Since being a homeowner is serious business, insuring that home is also very serious business We may not enjoy dealing with insurance that much, but it is a vital part of the overall protection you need for your investment What are the most importa (more) |
| Add the Zagat guide to your Garmin GPS unit with Spot It Out - the Gadling |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Do you rely on the Zagat guide to find good places to dine? And do you use your GPS unit to get around? A new product from a company called 'Spot It Out' may be the perfect product for you
Spot It Out has produced (more) |
| Warning as City expects Bank to end easing policy |
| THE end of the Bank of England's quantitative easing (QE) could 'destabilise' the UK's commercial property market, an economic think tank warns today (more) |
| Successful travel blogger offers extensive course in making your own blog p |
| Filed under: Blogs, PodcastsAbout to take a trip and hope to make a little cashola off your travel blog? Head over to Travel Blog Success (being launched today!), a website offering in depth instruction on how to make your blog profitable
Travel B (more) |
| 5 Questions for Allstate's Thomas Wilson |
| Thomas Wilson, 52, is the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Allstate and Allstate Insurance He joined Allstate in 1995 from Sears Roebuck, where he was vice president of strategy and analysis Prior to Sears, he was managing directo (more) |
| Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Global Price Index for February 2010 |
| Find out the cost of coffee in Culebra, Puerto Rico, a beer in Malaysia, a hotel room in Hong Kong, and more travel essentials in destinations around the world (more) |
| EU Insurance Regulators Annuity Capital Decision Postponed |
| European insurance regulators need a little more time to thrash out a compromise on rules for annuity providers that UK insurers fear could force them to raise up to £50 billion ($81 (more) |
| Colorado banks urged to report suspicious people |
| DENVER With a nearly 30 percent jump in bank robberies last year when compared with 2008, banks in Colorado are being encouraged to report suspicious people entering their banks as a way to discourage would be bank robbers 'It could be something (more) |
| Detroit Sen. Hansen Clarke joins governor's race |
| LANSING State Sen Hansen Clarke has jumped into the Michigan governor's race now that Lt Gov John Cherry has decided not to run The Detroit Democrat said today in a phone interview that he has filed the paperwork to kick off his campaign Clarke (more) |
| First Monday: New in business TV, movies, books, magazines |
| Here's what's new in business TV, movies, books and magazines for February (more) |
| New Hampshire's Mt. Washington sees windspeed record broken |
| Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, History, North America, United States, AustraliaNew Hampshire's Mt Washington has long been hailed as having the 'worst weather on the planet' The summit is regularly pounded with high levels of precipitation and snow (more) |
| McDermott, Benner Head Florida Insurance Commissioner Media Staff |
| Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced staff changes on the communications staff for the Office of Insurance Regulation
Jack McDermott has been appointed director of (more) |
| Basalt recognizes students of the month |
| BASALT Six kids from the Basalt schools were recognized as the students of the month for January by the Town Council Teachers at the schools select students for outstanding behavior and accomplishments Then the council members read a proclamati (more) |
| Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland Hospital over Stents |
| Attorneys have filed a class action lawsuit against a Baltimore area hospital that recently informed more than 350 patients that they may have received unnecessary heart stents
St Joseph Medical (more) |
| How to Secure Your Apartment's Insurance |
| When making a move into an apartment or a house or wherever there are a million details to get covered One that often gets neglected for a while or even overlooked completely is getting insurance Many renters don't ever think about the need and nec (more) |
| South Carolina Bans Texting for Some Workers Driving State Cars |
| South Carolina's public safety and transportation departments have banned their employees from texting while driving state vehicles
Transportation Secretary Buck Limehouse and Public Safety (more) |
| Tips to Protect Your House From Theft - Use Protective Devices and Home Own |
| Home owner insurance is a must as we live in a high crime society Crime has percolated into all levels of our society School dropouts and children from uncongenial homes contribute to the increase in crime in society All of us have to live in such (more) |
| 8 great bug-eating videos from around the world |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, Asia, South America, Cambodia, China, Philippines, Thailand, VideoThere's nothing better than having new and exciting experiences while traveling the globe But, are you gutsy enough to try eating delectable delicacies su (more) |
| Louisiana Insurance Department Appoints Cherry to Direct Public Affairs |
| Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon has named Lori Joubert Cherry to serve as Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs where she will manage the department’s public relations (more) |
| How to Get the Best Homeowner Liability Insurance |
| Insurance is for your protection Homeowner's insurance is intended to protect your home and it's contents, but also to protect you financially Liability insurance is a very important part of the homeowner's insurance package Do you know what it's (more) |
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| Free Home Insurance Quotes - Maximizing Your Residential Coverage |
| It is very necessary to understand how to make the most of your residential insurance both getting an adequate and cheap cover by using tips like free home insurance quotes, and keeping your coverage adequate and affordable Let us understand what ho (more) |
| New Age & Old Age Security Devices - Home Owners Insurance Scores Over All |
| We all live in crime infested societies for reasons beyond our control The more we try to protect ourselves, the more vulnerable we become There are many social reasons why crime is so prevalent Here, let us focus on protecting ourselves from the (more) |
| Heading to the Winter Olympics? Talking and driving could cost you $160! |
| If you are heading to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, be sure to bring a hands free headset
Starting today, British Columbia police will be on the lookout for anyone using their phone without a headset of hands free car kit Their new hands free (more) |
| Renters Insurance Protects Your Possessions |
| If you live in an apartment or rented home, you may not have insurance coverage for your possessions Even so, it is just as likely that you may experience a loss from fire or theft as someone who owns their home and has homeowner's insurance Califo (more) |
| Dallas Agency, Agent Partner to Form Lipscomb & Cathey |
| Dallas based Lipscomb Insurance Group has partnered with Ronnie Cathey to form Lipscomb & Cathey
Cathey’s expertise includes real estate and marine insurance Lipscomb is a full service (more) |
| What You Must Know About Your Residence Insurance |
| Is it time to get insurance for your home? Do you have clue where to begin? What you need? The kinds of insurance coverage that are necessary? This informative article will help get you started and begin to answer some of the most important questions (more) |
| Workmen's Auto Insurance Company Does Not Credit Score |
| LOS ANGELES Workmen's Auto Insurance Company supports H B 2513 proposed by Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler opposing the use of credit scoring in automobile insurance (more) |
| Californians To Vote On Auto Insurance Persistency Discount |
| Californians for Fair Auto Insurance Rates has gained enough support to place a voter initiative on the June 8, 2010 ballot, aimed at rewarding drivers who have had insurance for some time to be (more) |
| Decade old Concorde crash brings Continental Airlines to trial |
| Filed under: Europe, Airlines, NewsTomorrow, Continental Airlines will have to answer to a French court about allegations it knowingly installed an unapproved part on one of its DC 10 aircraft That small metal strip is partially blamed for the crash (more) |
| Finding the Best Landlord Property Insurance |
| Renting property is one way many people pursue additional income for themselves It requires a specialized type of insurance that is very distinct from general homeowner's insurance How is it different? What does it cover? What does it need to cover (more) |
| 3 Key Ways to Compare Home Contents Insurance |
| Acquiring insurance for your home is a major move in the whole homeowner process And, once it is done, it shouldn't be forgotten Periodic reviews of coverage is a wise step One important component of any home insurance package is that which covers (more) |
| Pitkin County real estate transactions 2010 |
| JANUARYJAN 18 26 Seller: Star Mesa West LLC Buyer: May 15 Partners LP, Houston, Texas Property: W J Ranch Homes lot 3, filing 5 Price: $1,800,000 Seller: Star Mesa West LLC Buyer: Robert F Starodoj, Aspen Property: W J Ranch Homes lot 4, filing (more) |
| More Florida Home Insurance Cancellations on the Horizon This Year |
| Just when it seems like the Florida home insurance market has calmed down, something new seems to come up This time it is more Florida home insurance cancellations many of which will hit during the coming year (more) |
| How to Find the Best Discount Home Insurance |
| Saving money is as important today, if not more so, as ever A lot of money is tied up in home ownership That's not just the mortgage, but upkeep and maintenance, furnishing, and the insurance as well Wouldn't it be great to save some money along t (more) |
| Free Home Insurance Quotes - Landlord Coverage |
| How much you know about home insurance would dictate how much you would appreciate your particular need for this coverage and how to use free home insurance quotes to your advantage Let us dig in and get some information (more) |
| AIG Filing Casts Doubt on 'Limited Exposure' Claim |
| A controversial regulatory filing detailing the federal bailout of American International Group Inc could put the spotlight back on the former executive who headed the division most responsible (more) |
| Rental Property Insurance - How to Get the Best Coverage and Price That You |
| Rental Property insurance is not all created equal Basing your decision on price only can cost you thousand of dollars in uncovered claims Learn how to get the best price and coverages for your rental property insurance (more) |
| Calif. Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Participation Up 19% |
| California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA) saw an 18 9 percent increase in use in 2009, compared with the (more) |
| Barry Smith: Irrelativity |
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| Do You Need Vacant Home Insurance? |
| Homeowners are often unaware of the need for special insurance when their home is unoccupied for an extended period and that time period may be much shorter than you think This informative article will help to clarify some important concerns regar (more) |
| Photo of the day 2.1.10 |
| Filed under: Photos, North America, United States, Photo of the Day
I admit it: I'm a sucker for a great shot from the flight deck And this image, captured by Fly for Fun (otherwise known as our very own Kent Wien) is a beaut I love the satura (more) |
| Do You Need Renters Liability Insurance? |
| Many people choose to rent their place of residence for various reasons: saving money to buy a home, to save money that would be spent on mortgage payments, would prefer not to have all the responsibility of property ownership Whatever the reason mi (more) |
| How to Get the Best Home and Contents Insurance |
| As important a piece of the puzzle that homeowner's insurance is for your financial security, few people know even the basics of what it's all about They say that knowledge is power and this article will help get you started to a better understandin (more) |
| Insuring Endorsements Against Athletes' Scandals |
| A celebrity's transgressions, as in Tiger Woods's case, represent a loss of investment as well as embarrassment for companies paying for the previously good name (more) |
| Trade Ministers at Davos Express Pessimism on Reaching WTO Accord |
| Trade ministers expressed gloom on Saturday, January 30, about the prospects of concluding stalled global trade liberalization talks this year, with many blaming the United States for (more) |
| End of an ordeal |
| Dear Editor:We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported us through some legal issues brought on as a result of a non compete contract It has been a brutal battle for five years Emotional, stressful not to mention finan (more) |
| Living large in Aspen at no charge |
| ASPEN Aspen is the land of plenty where many locals live a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget, and when you're a media type, one does not go hungry Over the past three months, there have been several invites to staffers at The Aspen Times b (more) |
| IBA West Pacific Northwest Chapter Joins Big 'I' Washington |
| Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West) has disbanded its Pacific Northwest Chapter and joined forces with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington (Big "I" (more) |
| If the shoe fits ... |
| Dear Editor:To Nina Hawn Zale and other defenders of Israeli occupation: Don't you thinks it's odd that you use racism so often to defend a state created largely in response to racism?Ms Zale asks Sue Gray: 'Why haven't the neighboring Arab state (more) |
| Drivers must now carry proof of insurance |
| Las Vegas Driving without insurance will be even riskier next month when new laws take effect to crack down on the 20 percent of drivers who don't carry auto insurance Beginning February 1, vehicle owners will have to show proof of insurance befor (more) |
| White House Budget Takes Small Steps on Health Care Reform |
| With plans to pass sweeping health care reform stalled in Congress, the White House is targeting smaller efforts to improve the nation's health care system, such as increasing use of cheaper, (more) |
| Maine Chicken Barn Fire Kills 72,000 Birds |
| Maine fire officials say they'll probably never know the cause of a fire that killed 72,000 chickens in a barn in Belfast
The fire early Thursday morning destroyed a three story, 500 foot poultry (more) |
| Massachusetts to Allow Surcharge Appeals for Recalled Vehicles |
| Massachusetts insurance regulators will allow some Toyota drivers who were involved in accidents linked to unintended acceleration to appeal insurance surcharges assessed by their carriers
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