| Montpelier Re Posts $104.7 Million Q4 Net Income; $463.5 Million Full Year |
| Bermuda based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd reported greatly improved fourth quarter and full year financial results The reinsurer's fourth quarter net income was $104 7 million ($1 25 per share), (more) |
| Milliman: Repeal of Med-Mal Caps Will Hike Claim Costs in Illinois |
| Consulting and actuarial firm Milliman Inc says a study it conducted in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s overturn of caps on non economic damages in medical liability cases will (more) |
| The Narcissus Society |
| It's time for self absorbed Americans to recognize one another through universal health care (more) |
| German Lufthansa pilots vote to strike this week |
| Filed under: Europe, Germany, Airlines, AirportsIf you have flights scheduled on Lufthansa this week, you may be in for a nasty surprise
The Lufthansa pilots affiliated with the German pilots union 'VC' have voted to strike from February 22nd till (more) |
| Rate Regulation for Health Insurance: Obama Administration Should Look to C |
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| Cityâs Public Hospitals Fear Huge Loss in Subsidies |
| Officials of the Health and Hospitals Corporation disagree with state officials on the size of cuts in aid for treating the poor (more) |
| Snapshots Hungary Motor Insurance 2009 |
| Snapshot Hungary Motor Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five year forecasts The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Hungarian motor insurance market and covers (more) |
| Costs of development leave Carbondale projects in limbo |
| ASPEN A bare concrete foundation surrounded by weed laden mounds of dirt and rocks sits in an otherwise vacant lot next to a half empty row of new townhouses on Carbondale's Main Street a monument of sorts to the new economic reality After (more) |
| Policies Available For Condo Insurance |
| Coverage for a condominium is not the same as house insurance coverage Condo insurance usually comes with the Master Policy association insurance but knowing about this coverage in detail may require that you need another policy Buying an additiona (more) |
| RFTA: Expansion won't break the bank |
| Roaring Fork Transportation Authority officials said last week they will be able to fund operations of a bigger bus system after an expansion is completed in 2013 without seeking another tax hike RFTA officials conducted a traveling roadshow last (more) |
| Validus Reports $165.8 Million Q4 Net Income; $897.4 Million Full Year |
| Bermuda based Validus Holdings, Ltd reported net income of $165 8 million, or $1 23 per diluted common share for the three months ended December 31, 2009, compared with net income of $37 0 (more) |
| Taking Responsibility and Finding Relief: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy |
| 13 bankruptcy is often a viable option to halt foreclosure The eligibility requirements and advantages are surprising (more) |
| A team of one makes a nation of fans proud |
| WEST VANCOUVER 'Today is the day,' Errol Kerr posted on his Facebook page Sunday morning 'It's moments in life like this that I was born for 'Hours later, after his qualifying runs for the inaugural Olympic men's skiercross at Cypress Mounta (more) |
| Florida Insurer Citizens Finds Inequities in Homeowner Discounts |
| Recent policyholder inspections by Citizens Property Insurance Corp found some homeowners are getting more of a discount for fortifying their homes than they are eligible for
The state backed (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $6 5-in-1 flashlight, $10 travel first aid kit and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Monday February 22nd 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for a First Alert flashlig (more) |
| Schmid takes gold in first Olympic skicross; Puckett, Ralves out early |
| WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia The men who finished second through 32nd did all the crashing, flipping and jostling turning the skicross course into their own, snow packed demolition derby The man who finished first? Not nearly as enterta (more) |
| Valentine's day baby born on plane gets free air travel and an airline name |
| Filed under: South America, Bolivia, AirlinesReally good airline news is pretty rare, so when I read about a baby being born on a plane, and being named after the airline that carried her, I just had to share it
During the final moments of her Vale (more) |
| Add-Ons Available For Condo Insurance Policy |
| When buying condo insurance, you may think that the condo is covered by the Master Policy and that is all you need That is far from the truth Many Master Policies put forth by the condo association only cover the public areas and building structure (more) |
| Snowstorms blanket parts of Colorado, Utah, Nevada |
| DURANGO, Colo A band of winter storms that brought more than a foot of snow to southwest Colorado briefly closed some mountain passes for avalanche control work Sunday and prompted travel warnings for parts of Nevada and southern Utah Avalan (more) |
| Obama Details Plan to Expand Health Care to Uninsured |
| President Obama on Monday laid out for the first time a detailed legislative proposal for overhauling health care, largely sticking with the approach passed by the Senate (more) |
| B2B vs. B2C CRM: What's the Diff? |
| For companies that sell their products and services direct to consumers, CRM solutions frequently miss the mark A quick Google search for CRM helps prove this: The search returns plenty of B2B products, but sifting through the results to find soluti (more) |
| Medical Paper Trail Takes Electronic Turn |
| Hospital systems around the country are taking advantage of financial incentives to foster the creation and use of electronic records (more) |
| 17 People in Charged in Pennsylvania Insurance Scam |
| The U S Attorney's office and the FBI in Philadelphia say 17 people are facing charges of mail fraud in what authorities call a scheme that defrauded insurance companies of more than (more) |
| Louisiana Judge Halts Rule on Licensing for Tire Insurance |
| A state district judge has granted Louisiana's auto dealers' and tire stores' request to temporarily stop the state from forcing them to become licensed insurance agents in order to sell (more) |
| EI, EI ... uh-oh. |
| I was on EI (Canada), and left the country (said I hadn't) Service Canada found out, what to do ?? I need to fill out a questionnaire explaining why I was gone but said I was available I had left to visit my (now ex) girlfriend's family with her I (more) |
| Frommer's Smart Deal of the Week: Fall in Love With New Zealand From $998 |
| This week's smart deal is straightforward, off season bargain from Air New Zealand that gets you to Auckland for the southern hemisphere's fall throughout the month of May (more) |
| Gene Witz |
| Gene (Eugene Martin) Witz of Chicago, 86, succumbed to heart failure in his Chicago home, surrounded by love and support, on Jan 26, 2010 Born in Chicago in 1923, the youngest of three sons of Russian immigrant parents Michaelena Kaplan and Harr (more) |
| Obama's Health Bill Plan Largely Follows Senate Version |
| President Obama's legislative blueprint does address some of the concerns of House leaders who are demanding more help for the middle class (more) |
| Items Covered Under Home Insurance |
| Seeking home insurance for many homeowners may seem like an area to skip over after being required in most states within the first few years of ownership Knowing what this coverage provides can prove that the insurance is a value to your house and a (more) |
| Do You Need Apartment Contents Insurance? |
| If you rent an apartment, you might believe your belongings are protected by insurance After all, the landlord has to have insurance on the apartment building, right? However, this insurance does not protect you at all Usually, this type of insuran (more) |
| Bode Miller finally wins Olympic gold |
| WHISTLER, British Columbia American Bode Miller finally fulfilled his expectations and won an Olympic gold medal Sunday, using a blistering slalom run for victory in the super combined After placing seventh in the downhill run, Miller skied t (more) |
| Texas Students Awarded Insurance Council Scholarships |
| The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) has awarded academic scholarships to students at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the University of Houston – Downtown (UHD) The students (more) |
| Using 3-D in the Classroom |
| Technological advances have been good news for couch potatoes, movie addicts and business, but what about students (more) |
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| Argo Group Net Income Rose by 87% in 2009 to $117.5 Million |
| The Bermuda based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd (the successor company of the Argonaut Group) announced a record result for 2009 with net income rising by 87 percent to $117 5 million, (more) |
| American Renters Insurance Offers Protection |
| Renting a home is a very special situation If you are renting a house or an apartment, you should consider several different things (more) |
| Benefits of Condo Insurance |
| Living in a condominium today is an experience that benefits many owners and renters in big cities Driving to work from the suburbs is a hassle dealing with traffic and delays everyday Being near work reduces stress and gives more time to spend wit (more) |
| PURE Expands High Value Home Coverage into Rhode Island |
| PURE Risk Management LLC is expanding its Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE), a member owned reciprocal insurer, to offer property casualty insurance coverage on high value homes in (more) |
| Royal Caribbean mixes innovative iPhone app with on-board Wi-Fi |
| Filed under: North America, United States, CruisesCruise ship technology is pretty advanced on many cruise ships, you can surf the Internet, make and receive phone calls, and even check email on your smartphone, no matter where in the world the shi (more) |
| State Auto Reports Revenue Increases for 2009 |
| Columbus, Ohio based State Auto Financial Corporation’s fourth quarter 2009 net income rose to $14 4 million compared with a net loss of $0 6 million for the fourth quarter 2008, the company (more) |
| Take Steps to Reduce Homeowner Insurance Premium at the Construction Stage |
| If you are constructing your own house, then it is but obvious that you shall opt for homeowner insurance to protect your investment If you have borrowed money for this task, then your lender will probably insist on homeowner insurance so that the v (more) |
| Avoid PMI - How and Why to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance |
| Private Mortgage Isurance (PMI) is a product that lenders may require if you cannot put down 20% on a home loan However, this coverage protects your lender, and it does not protect you It also can cost quite a bit, so it will actually take longer f (more) |
| Rating Agencies React to Fairfax Zenith Deal; See No Ratings Change |
| Neither Standard & Poor's Ratings Services nor A M Best are currently expecting to change their ratings on Zenith National Insurance Corp or on Toronto based Fairfax Financial Holdings, (more) |
| Basalt/El Jebel eyed for major bus stations, more parking |
| BASALT The midvalley could end up with three major bus stations within 4 miles and an additional 200 parking spaces along Highway 82 when the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority finishes its expansion plan The Basalt and El Jebel area is al (more) |
| Obama to Urge Oversight of Insurers' Rate Increases |
| President Obama will propose giving the federal government new power to block excessive rate increases by insurers as part of his health care bill (more) |
| New epic trekking route set to open in the Himalaya in 2011 |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, PakistanHave you already conquered the world's top treks? Already hiked the Inca Trail, made the trek to Everest Base Camp, and scaled Kilimanjaro? Do the Pacific Crest and App (more) |
| Apartment House Insurance For Your Needs |
| Those who live in apartments must face numerous things that homeowners usually don't have to deal with Paying rent each month, dealing with a landlord, noisy upstairs neighbors and not having that tax write off are just a few of these things (more) |
| No Plea Deal for Ex-Insurance Executive in Louisiana |
| Terry Lisotta, who was indicted in late 2008 on 14 counts of theft by fraud from the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp , was unable to work out a plea deal with prosecutors Feb (more) |
| Olympic roundup: Bode, goalie Ryan come up big |
| VANCOUVER, British Columbia These weren't miracles Bode and Ryan Miller are too good for the feats they pulled off Sunday to be called total shockers Bode Miller won the first gold medal of his Olympics career, taking the super combined with (more) |
| Missouri Governor: State Must Be Ready for Big Quake |
| Most experts believe it's just a matter of time before another big earthquake strikes along the New Madrid fault line, and Gov Jay Nixon says Missouri and neighboring states need to be (more) |
| Apartment Insurance Quotes Help You Choose the Best Company |
| If you are in the process of finding a good insurance company to provide you with renters insurance, you should start with a single thing apartment insurance quotes What can you learn from these quotes? Why shouldn't you start somewhere else? (more) |
| U.S. Chamber Study: Greenhouse Gas Will Rise Despite Accords |
| A new analysis released by the U S Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy concludes that, "even if emissions reduction pledges made under the Copenhagen Accord were (more) |
| Puckett, Rahlves are done chasing medals |
| WEST VANCOUVER, B C Golf That's all Casey Puckett of Old Snowmass offered up Sunday when asked what his plans were after bowing out in his first heat at the inaugural Olympic men's skiercross at Cypress Mountain And for U S teammate Daron R (more) |
| Westin and Amazon team up for co-branded storefront and bonus gift cards |
| Filed under: North America, Hotels and AccommodationsWestin Hotels & Resorts have teamed up with Amazon to deliver the first hotel branded storefront for the popular online retailer
Westin started selling its own merchandise ten years ago, and (more) |
| Winners, Losers in Obama Health Proposal |
| Health insurers, makers of brand name drugs and generic drugmakers are among the industry players who see further pressure in President Barack Obama's health care proposal released Monday
The (more) |
| Why home insurance may not be for you |
| Booming household wealth and different lifestyles mean that finding the right home insurance isn't as straightforward as it used to be (more) |
| Facts About Condo Insurance |
| Living in condominiums is more popular today with the rising rates of traffic near big city areas People often have tiresome commutes from the suburbs and instead prefer to live closer to where they work Condo insurance is necessary when living in (more) |
| Puckett, Rahlves are done chasing medals |
| WEST VANCOUVER, B C Golf That's all Casey Puckett of Old Snowmass offered up Sunday when asked what his plans were after bowing out in his first heat at the inaugural Olympic men's skiercross at Cypress Mountain And for U S teammate Daron R (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Visit Vinopolis, London's wine mecca |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, United Kingdom
If you're into the sauce, one place you absolutely must visit is Vinopolis in London
Located just south of the Thames near the Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern, Vinopolis, 'London's Wine & Spirit De (more) |
| Arizona Auto Insurance Customers to Pay Less |
| MADISON, Wis American Family Mutual Insurance Company is lowering Arizona auto insurance rates by an average of 5 9 percent starting March 1, saving its Arizona auto insurance customers $13 7 million, the Madison, Wis based insurer said today (more) |
| Gilvey to Head Willis UK/Ireland Risk Solutions Sales, Client Development |
| Fiona Gilvey has been named Head of Sales and Client Development for the Risk Solutions group of Willis UK & Ireland (WUKI), effective immediately She is based in London, and will be (more) |
| Misguided Tax Proposals Derailed in New Mexico |
| Two tax proposals that would have had negative consequences for insurers and policyholders were averted last week as the New Mexico legislature wrapped up its 2010 regular session, according (more) |
| Snow Balling should be an Olympic event |
| Filed under: Skiing, North America, Budget TravelFirst there was skiing, then snowboarding and now Snow Balling? For the first time this winter, Windham Mountain in upstate New York has introduced the Snow Ball at its Adventure Park As the name imp (more) |
| Barry Smith: Irrelativity |
| (Another moment from my new show, 'Every Job I've Ever Had')My boss hands me a broom handle and points to a pile of crap Actual crap A mound of human waste He tells me to 'take care of it ' I'd like to thrown the broom handle at his feet and (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: SkyMall Kitties |
| Filed under: Video
We've covered a lot of SkyMall contraptions here at Gadling And, while many of those products have improved the lives of our furry friends, we've never been able to truly capture the essence of SkyMall's relationship with animals (more) |
| Customs dog attacks child at airport |
| Filed under: Airlines, Airports, NewsToday's daily dose of airline industry fear mongering comes from the arrivals hall of Washington DC's Dulles (IAD) airport
Late this past week, a mother and daughter arriving at the airport to pick up an arrivin (more) |
| AIG Death Spiral Ends as Bailout Support Brings Stable Revenue |
| Feb 22 (Bloomberg) American International Group Inc , the troubled financial firm that threatened to bring down the U S economy, is showing stable revenue for its insurance units and improving its ability to repay taxpayers 17 months after a ba (more) |
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| Meyenhofer to Retire from Chairmanship of PartnerRe Global |
| Bermuda based PartnerRe Ltd announced that Bruno Meyenhofer, Chairman of PartnerRe Global (the Company's non U S operations], has advised the Company of his decision to retire, effective March (more) |
| How the G.O.P. Can Fix Health Care |
| Five conservative thinkers outline the ideas they believe Republicans should offer to President Obama in Thursday's health care meeting (more) |
| Seeking input for AACP |
| Dear Editor:The 2010 Aspen Area Community Plan (AACP) is not in hibernation! Every five to 10 years the AACP is updated, and the third AACP is being actively discussed and revised by the city of Aspen and Pitkin County planning commissions The co (more) |
| ACE Makes Appointments to New Global Client Executive Practice |
| The ACE Group has announced its initial executive appointments to its newly created Global Client Executive team Those assigned to the team will "work collaboratively with clients and (more) |
| SUV plunges off I-70, two hurt |
| SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo A sport utility vehicle drove off eastbound Interstate 70 on Saturday, falling 300 feet before landing upside down and injuring two occupants The incident occurred at about 4:30 p m , a few miles west of the Eisenhower Tunne (more) |
| Snowmass going to pot |
| Dear Editor:Oh, my gosh, what a 'progressive' town councilman we have in Reed Lewis to propose the decriminalization of the 'evil weed' in Snowmass Village It was also clear to this admittedly 'straight' citizen that our mayor is also quite 'prog (more) |
| CURE Auto Insurance Promotes Driving Safety During Aggressive Driving Month |
| According to a recent survey conducted by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving is responsible for more than six million crashes in the United States each year February marks Aggressive Driving Month To rais (more) |
| Olympic hopes crash hard for Vail's Del Bosco |
| WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia Some people are happy with bronze, but Chris Del Bosco will never be one of them 'I guess it's all right for some people,' said an emotional Del Bosco on Sunday, a fresh black eye and scratches on his face, af (more) |
| Potrero Media Delivers Top Results for Auto Insurance Companies and Insuran |
| SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Marketwire February 22, 2010) Potrero Media , a leading performance based marketing agency, announced today that its Producer Pipeline platform has shown great results for auto insurance clients Potrero Media has demonstrated (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| MONDAY THURSDAY, FEB 22 25ISIS THEATER Shutter Island at 4:50, 8:00 p m Valentine's Day at 4:40, 7:30 p m The Wolfman at 5:10, 7:50 p m Crazy Heart at 5:00, 7:40 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 925 7584 WHEELER OPERA HOUSE Monday: 2010 Oscar N (more) |
| New task force will again take up parking at Lenado |
| PITKIN COUNTY A re formed community task force will once again try to hash out conflicts over parking in Lenado, the tiny community east of Woody Creek that is a popular spot for accessing the backcountry This time, the county is inviting both f (more) |
| Pressured developer auctions off Steamboat condos |
| DENVER With high end furnishings from Ralph Lauren inside and views of the Steamboat Springs ski resort outside, The Highmark sold the first of its 23 luxury condos for $3 17 million in 2008 and planned to wrap up sales that year It didn't happe (more) |
| Wired puts SPOT Satellite Messenger to the test - gets lost on a mountain |
| Filed under: Skiing, North America, United States, Gadling Gear Review
Back in 2008, one of my first Gadling gadget reviews was for the SPOT Personal Satellite Messenger a portable device that can transmit your location to a constellation of satel (more) |
| News in Brief |
| Avalanche blocks lane of Castle Creek RoadASPEN An avalanche Sunday partially blocked Castle Creek Road, prompting authorities to warn backcountry enthusiasts to use extreme caution The slide happened about 4 miles up the road, said Ann Stephens (more) |
| At Least 40 Die, as Floods, Mudslides Strike Island of Madeira |
| Rescue workers dug frantically Sunday to free cars and homes buried under heaps of mud in Madeira, after torrential flash floods and mudslides killed at least 40 people on the popular Portuguese (more) |
| Vail-area builders' unusual move: Build less expensive houses |
| EAGLE COUNTY, Colo It wasn't that long ago that Dave Garton was selling houses as fast as he could build them These days, he's happy to have one under contract Garton's company started and finished Gypsum Estates in a matter of a few years (more) |
| Best Western announces new hotel points matching program |
| Filed under: Hotels and AccommodationsIf you have hotel points from other hotels, Best Western will match them Of course, there's a catch: you have to be a member of the Best Western Rewards loyalty program and have elite status with another hotel g (more) |
| Fremont Insurance Expands Yacht Policy Navigation Coverage |
| Fremont Insurance, a Michigan based property and casualty insurance carrier, has unveiled new enhancements to the company's yacht policy, which allows policyholders the ability to travel anywhere (more) |
| Sometimes, collecting frequent flyer miles with a credit card pays off |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, NewsAre frequent flyer miles worth collecting anymore? I've asked that question elsewhere, and have been advocating the use of credit cards paying up to 5% cash back as a better alternative for many travelers who rack (more) |
| Improving the world, one book at a time |
| ASPEN Susan Lodge wasn't really looking to launch another philanthropic effort when she encountered and befriended Kathy Hegberg on a hike to Fryingpan Lakes in fall 2008 But Hegberg had just returned from a trip around the world that include (more) |
| Medical Malpractice Excluded from McCarran-Ferguson Legislation |
| Recently proposed free standing legislation introduced by Reps Perriello and Markey to amend the McCarran Ferguson Act for health insurers will no longer include a provision that would impact (more) |
| Mobile phone insurance: Is it worth it? |
| Should you get mobile phone insurance? We investigate the options and speak to some This is Money readers about what they do (more) |
| Obama unveils health plan with major expansion of coverage |
| Four days before his planned health summit with congressional leaders, President Barack Obama this morning unveiled his proposal to overhaul the nation's healthcare system, building on the gargantuan legislation developed by Senate Democrats last yea (more) |
| Contractor Settles with Alabama School System for $9M |
| Volkert & Associates Inc has agreed to give the Mobile County Public School System $9 million to settle a 6 year old lawsuit involving some schools where Volkert oversaw construction
School (more) |
| 'EBay generation' needs extra cover |
| Almost a third of people running a business from home had no specialist small business insurance (more) |
| On the hill: Powder days are here again |
| ASPEN Oh, delightful powder, how do I adore thee? Let me count the ways You coaxed me out of weekend slumber with the promise of something special and you delivered The mystery of your ways kept me guessing heavy and rough on Saturday, light (more) |
| U.S. Chamber Names Rashish for Europe, Eurasia Post |
| The U S Chamber of Commerce announced that Peter S Rashish has been named the new vice president for Europe and Eurasia He will lead the Chamber’s International Division in "crafting (more) |
| Torus to Raise $185 Million in Additional Equity Capital |
| Specialty insurer Torus announced an additional equity capital investment of $185 million "to support its continued expansion " The additional financing, which is subject to regulatory approval (more) |
| Options For Condo Insurance |
| When buying condo insurance it is important to learn about the coverage between different policies and what the Master Policy will cover Many people think that the Master Policy is the only insurance that they need to protect their condo Owning a p (more) |
| Dos and Don'ts in the developing world |
| Filed under: Gear, PhotosWe've been talking a lot here on Gadling about travel safety Travelers should be aware of potential dangers no matter where they are, but what do you do when you're obviously the richest person within sight? Here are some ti (more) |
| Not-so-hard-working press: A spectating guide to the Winter Games |
| VANCOUVER, B C A media credential is a golden ticket at the Olympics Past Bob Costas' green room, it gets you into just about everything In the first week of these Games alone, I had a prime seat for the opening ceremony, women's moguls, m (more) |
| Trial Bar-Pushed Colorado Bills Pose Threats to Consumers |
| Several bills up for hearings this week in the Colorado legislature that are being pushed by the Colorado Trial Bar are likely to contribute to frivolous lawsuits that drive up insurance costs for (more) |
| Snapshots Slovak Republic Motor Insurance 2009 |
| Snapshot Slovak Republic Motor Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five year forecasts The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Slovakian motor insurance market and (more) |
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