| Red Bank CEO listens to staff, gains money-saving ideas |
| Gerry Wilson, chief executive officer, High Point Auto Insurance in Red Bank Who knew the boss actually listened when he asked employees for their ideas Gerry Wilson, chief executive of High Point Auto Insurance in Red Bank, was all ears (more) |
| Senate Passes Flood Insurance Extension; No House Vote Yet |
| The U S Senate has passed a measure to extend the federal flood insurance program until Dec 31, 2010
The Senate approved extension is a provision in a bill, American Workers, State, and (more) |
| Chubb Expands Its Private Wildfire Protection Network Into Texas |
| The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has expanded its wildfire defense services to homeowner policyholders in Texas
In addition to providing wildfire education and property risk assessments, (more) |
| Travellers opting for switch-shopping still need to get insurance |
| Travellers opting for switch shopping still need to get insurance (more) |
| Will insurance claims affect new cover? |
| I've had a bad run of insurance claims Now, Legal & General is refusing to renew my policy and said it might be hard to get cover elsewhere (more) |
| Gadlinks for Wednesday, 3.17.2010 |
| Happy St Paddy's Day, Gadling Nation Hope you've all enjoyed a pint of Guinness or five today If you're not seeing double yet, check out today's Gadlinks
You might be surprised where most of the United States' foreign aid money goes (more) |
| Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Virginia's Rutherfoord Agency |
| In a move that accelerates its national growth, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh Inc , has acquired Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc , the country's 14th (more) |
| LV= to Open New Offices in Huddersfield |
| LV= announces the scheduled opening of new offices in Huddersfield (more) |
| The Proper Apartment Property Insurance Policy For Your Belongings |
| There are many great reasons for opting to buy into apartment property insurance, not the least of which should be self protection and preservation of your investments and belongings You can speak with your landlord regarding the type of policy that (more) |
| Higgins Joins Miller Facultative |
| UK broker Miller, a specialist independent insurance and reinsurance broker, announced the appointment of Neil Higgins, as a global facultative reinsurance specialist
Mike Papworth, Head of (more) |
| Q&A About Homeowners & Renters Insurance |
| Q What exactly is homeowner's insurance and what kind of protection do you get other than if your house burns down? A In the interest of time, Homeowners Insurance provides financial protection not only from physical damage to your property in the (more) |
| More Than One-Third of U.S. Facing High Risk of Flooding |
| Major flooding has begun and is forecast to continue through spring in parts of the Midwest, according to the National Weather Service The South and East are also more susceptible to flooding as (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| I don't know why Judge Boyd waited until the last minute to dismiss Marilyn Marks' lawsuit against the city, but it was significant that, when he did decide, he decided that the case didn't merit a trial, didn't even merit a hearing This is im (more) |
| Already drowning in photocopies |
| Minor, minor car accident Other driver left the scene No damage to my car Is there any reason that I should report this to my insurance agency? I was involved in a really minor car accident the other day My car and I are totally fine Because the (more) |
| SkyMall St. Patrick's Day Sale |
| Filed under: News, Travel DealsSkyMall knows it's St Patrick's Day They also know that it's Wednesday thanks to their Day Clock And they're celebrating with a St Patrick's Day Sale offering 25% off your total order
What better way to celebrate (more) |
| Building careers |
| Dear Editor:On behalf of the Aspen High School Career and Technical Education department and the AHS Counselors, I would like to thank Colleen Barill, Missen Brucker, Kristin Dittmar, Alex Fortier, Kate Fuentes, Theresa Gusman, Dena Marino, Mary R (more) |
| Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Pushon Health Care |
| President Obama will stay in Washington to focus on the health care bill, which a Congressional Budget Office analysis said would bring significant cost savings (more) |
| A fair trade |
| Dear Editor: The Crystal River Caucus voted decisively last Thursday to endorse the Sutey Two Shoes proposed land exchange The Caucus members found the proposal very compatible with the core values of the 2003 Crystal River Masterplan The Crysta (more) |
| After-school help not out of reach |
| Dear Editor:We are juniors at Basalt High School, and a problem has come to our attention in the school's after school program, REACH REACH is supposed to be a time for students to work on homework, ask teachers questions about concepts they don' (more) |
| Breckenridge PD: Craigslist used for selling fraudulent ski passes |
| SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo Two local men were arrested last Thursday and charged with selling fraudulent ski passes through Craigslist, according to a press release from Breckenridge Police Department A tip had been received that Colorado and Epic ski (more) |
| Paul V. Macdonald |
| Paul V Macdonald of Aspen and Falls Church, Va passed away of natural causes at home with his family in Chantilly, Va He was 72 years old Paul was born on Governor's Island, NY on October 10, 1937 to Colonel and Mrs Vincent A Macdonald, US (more) |
| Why do we have 'open enrollment' for insurance changes? |
| What problem does 'open enrollment' solve for employers or insurance companies? Most (all? all in the US?) health insurance plans offered through employers come with an open enrollment period, during which you can make changes to your plan Why do we (more) |
| A trail to call our own |
| Dear Editor:One of the many benefits of life in Carbondale is the fact that many neighborhoods are connected by trails that provide safe and pleasant transit for those who wish to bike or walk Carbondale Town Council and the Planning and Zoning C (more) |
| Savvy and Affordable Apartment Insurance Solutions For the Renter |
| There are many apartment insurance solutions that you may have never considered, but there is no time like the present As you may well know, the very worst surprises in life always tend to happen at the moments when we are unaware and unprotected, s (more) |
| How do I know the subfloor is rotting/rotted? |
| How do I know the subfloor is rotting rotted? Plumber came by and mentioned this about the bathroom; how bad is it? Plumber came by last night to fix a little problem with the fill tank of the toilet…While he was here, he mentioned that the subfloo (more) |
| Galley Gossip: 3 reasons flight attendants won't allow passengers to switc |
| Filed under: Airlines, Galley GossipDear Heather,
What is the proper etiquette for switching to an open seat? Should I ask the flight attendant first? Is it okay to switch to another row if only one person is occupying the row?
Thanks,
Rich
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| Florida Seeks Federal Aid for Families with Chinese Drywall Damage |
| Florida is asking for federal financial assistance for thousands of homeowners with property damage caused by defective Chinese drywall
A spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $60 HD camcorder, $27 laptop charger and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday March 17th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for the Creative Vado (more) |
| Home Insurance Quotes - What All Should You Know? |
| Owning a home is the choice of each individual these days Everywhere, everyone is on the lookout for a safe and beautiful home of their own (more) |
| Win a trip to Dominica by showing off your adventurous spirit |
| Filed under: Hiking, Scuba Diving, Dominica, CaribbeanAs far as travel contests go, they don't come much easier than this one Wend Magazine, Adventure Dominica, and Ahnu footwear are joining forces to send a lucky winner, and their guest, off on a t (more) |
| Tennessee Couple Wins $19.2 Million in Malpractice Suit |
| A woman who sued after surgery for a broken leg left her partially paralyzed has been awarded $19 2 million by a federal court jury in Chattanooga that also returned a $3 million verdict for her (more) |
| Free Snowmass bus may hit a roadblock |
| ASPEN The fate of continued free bus service between Aspen and Snowmass Village and who's going to pay for it is back on the table Thursday, when upper valley elected officials convene in Aspen Pitkin County commissioners said Tuesday they w (more) |
| Best Affirms Chubb Group and Subsidiaries 'A++' Ratings |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A++' (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa+" of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies and its P C members Best also (more) |
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| S&P Revises Hartford's Outlook to Negative; Debt/Hybrids Assigned Ratings |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'BBB' issue rating to Hartford Financial Services Group Inc 's (HIG) proposed $1 1 billion senior debt offering S&P assigned a 'BB' (more) |
| Mississippi Ends Special Subsidy for Coastal Wind Pool |
| Mississippi Gov Haley Barbour has vetoed a bill that would have continued a program that designated part of the state's insurance premium tax to fund the state's property insurer of last (more) |
| Lightweight security friendly rolling case - Gadling reviews the Case Logic |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Innovations in rolling luggage are pretty rare mainly because there is very little left to innovate with Thankfully, something new does pop up every now and then, like in the new Case Logic 22' Upright Lightweight (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, MARCH 17 18ISIS THEATER Green Zone at 5:00, 7:45 p m Alice in Wonderland at 4:40, 7:30 p m Shutter Island at 4:50, 8:00 p m The Hurt Locker at 5:10, 8:00 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 925 7584 WHEELER OPERA HOUSE Thursday: (more) |
| A nod to HST |
| Dear Editor:Anyone who misses the dear doc, run don't walk to see Johnny Depp in the new Alice in Wonderland flick He slyly gave tribute to our dear one around the bend Maureen Higgins MarkovSnowmass Village (more) |
| Criminal Negligence Charges Weighed in Deadly 2007 South Carolina Fire |
| The father of a firefighter who died in a 2007 furniture store blaze that killed nine firefighters says families will meet with state fire investigators next week to discuss whether criminal (more) |
| 35 lawsuits later, judge sends Aspen woman, 68, to jail |
| ASPEN An Aspen woman who is involved in a combination of 35 local lawsuits and restraining orders was jailed Tuesday following a hearing in Pitkin County Court Judge Erin Fernandez Ely sent Jan Hamilton, 68, to jail after determining she had vio (more) |
| Mutual Service Organization Offers 'Green' Products Endorsement |
| In response to the trend towards use of more energy efficient and environmentally friendly "green" products and materials, The Mutual Service Office, Inc (MSO) has introduced a green upgrade (more) |
| Seeking a compromise |
| Dear Editor:We attended the town meeting in Carbondale on March 2 to hear new alternatives being advanced by Pitkin County and the Wexners regarding the Two Shoes Sutey Ranch land exchange We were pleased to learn that the Wexners have worked clo (more) |
| Mississippians Told to Expect April Floods |
| The Mississippi River is starting its spring climb with forecasters predicting a rise of more than a foot a day beginning at midweek
The result could be another year of flooding in the Vicksburg (more) |
| Corrections |
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| AXA to Delist ADS Shares from NYSE |
| France's AXA Group announced that it will file a Form 25 with the U S Securities and Exchange Commission to voluntarily delist its American Depositary Shares (ADS) from theNew York Stock (more) |
| Too Sick to Fly? When to Put Yourself on the 'No Fly' List |
| If you're feeling under the weather, sometimes it's worth paying the airline change fees and staying put Here are five common scenarios when grounding yourself makes perfect sense (more) |
| Big EU Insurers Pass Stress Tests |
| Europe's insurers are able to withstand even a major financial crisis, an EU watchdog said on Tuesday, boosting industry hopes for less onerous regulation
EU insurance watchdog CEIOPS, (the (more) |
| Winners and Losers Under Dodd Financial Reform Proposal |
| U S Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd introduced his latest bill to overhaul the financial system on Monday
The committee is expected to work on the bill next week and it will (more) |
| Daily Rant |
| If you think age discrimination is not allowed in this country, just try to get auto insurance #8212; even when you have had no accidents and no violations (more) |
| Holland America cruise line director to Alaska: stop driving us away |
| Filed under: North America, United States, CruisesThe very excellent USA Today Cruise Log reports on some stormy waters around Alaska
In recent years, the state has been making the lives of cruise lines quite miserable New taxes, fees and regulat (more) |
| Car gap insurance: Is it right for you? |
| Car gap insurance is a smart buy for some Here's how to decide if it's right for you (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Oberoi's take on India |
| Filed under: Asia, India, Hotels and AccommodationsIf you're going to go all the way to India, you need to make the trip worth it So, don't waste your time thinking about short stays Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is offering a new deal: 'Oberoi Exoti (more) |
| Norwegian Epic cruise ship - Blue man Group, 21 restaurants and Nickelodeon |
| Filed under: Cruises
The battle for domination in the cruise ship world just heated up a bit more as Norwegian revealed some more details of their newest ship the Norwegian Epic
The amenities on this ship are quite simply mind boggling 21 re (more) |
| Ratings Roundup: Middle East, China Taiping, LAWPRO |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its long term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Jordan based Middle East Insurance Company (MEICO) to 'BBB ' from (more) |
| CCRIF Considering Need to Expand Coverages after Haiti Quake |
| A bulletin from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) indicates that many of its member countries "are re examining their preparedness for natural catastrophes, including their (more) |
| Pennsylvania Highway Deaths Decline to Record Low |
| The number of deaths on Pennsylvania's highways has plunged to its lowest level since Model Ts still chugged along the roads of the commonwealth, and officials are crediting years of safety (more) |
| Snowmass man gets deferred sentence in pot case |
| ASPEN A Snowmass man was given a two year deferred judgment Monday for a marijuana possession conviction, which came after he was busted for allegedly growing pot inside his employee housing unit Scott Brown, 32, also was ordered by Pitkin Count (more) |
| Home Insurance - Helpful Suggestions For New Homeowners |
| It is unavoidable that home insurance has important role in the real estate sector It is a material that ends the entire process of acquiring your dream house and thus bringing your wish into reality (more) |
| Gaining Apartment Insurance Quotes From the Top Policy Contenders |
| In order to get accurate apartment insurance quotes that you can count on and determine your choices through, you will want to think about exactly the types of coverage that you are after Focus also on what it would cost you to replace all of your b (more) |
| The Hartford To Repay TARP Money |
| The Hartford said it would conduct a public offering of equity and debt securities as part of a plan to repay the $3 4 billion it took from the federal government as part of the Treasury's Capital (more) |
| Home Insurance - Lowering Your Rates Considerably |
| Anyone who owns a home should have their homes adequately covered In fact, anyone who intends to have a home should begin to know how to get adequate coverage at a cheap rate (more) |
| House Rental Insurance - Where to Get the Best Rate |
| If you're a landlord you need house rental insurance to protect your investment This is true whether you rent on a regular basis or just rent occasionally as a vacation house This article shows you what this insurance covers and how can you get the (more) |
| Home Insurance Quote is Mandatory |
| Being the proud owner of a home is the dream and the highest investment in a person's life Since this is the nature of the investment, definitely no one would want to fall prey to unsuspecting disasters that could happen any time Obtaining a home i (more) |
| Photo of the Day 3.17.10 |
| Filed under: Photo of the DayYes, I could have picked a pint of Guinness or featured an Irish pub to honor St Patrick's Day Instead, I went with a photo that stands out among the usual sea of green
Today's photo of the day, titled 'Show off', is (more) |
| Insurer Group Wants South Dakota Governor to Veto Subrogation Bill |
| The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) has requested that South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds veto Senate Bill 169, which PCI says will increase litigation costs and cause (more) |
| Senate G.O.P. Leader Finds Weapon in Unity |
| Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, has found some success in his strategy to contain Democrats (more) |
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| Eagle County: Cottonwood Pass upgrade could cost more than $47M |
| EAGLE COUNTY, Colo Eagle County Manager Keith Montag last week had a rough estimate of the cost of paving the Cottonwood Pass road: 'A helluva lot ' He was right The subject of improving the road came up again last week in the wake of a rock (more) |
| GadlingTV's Travel Talk 005: Khmer Rouge Tourism, Scottish banknote woes, C |
| Filed under: Biking, Food and Drink, North America, United States, Video, Budget Travel
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 5 Click above to watch video after the jump
Spring is here! The sun is out! GadlingTV's Travel Talk heads to Santa Cruz, C (more) |
| How Bupa's blooper cost me £4,000 |
| Bupa has been charging me for two medical insurance premiums since 2003 but is refusing to give me a refund Am I entitled to one? (more) |
| Sixteen-hour LAX to JFK 'flightmare' fueled by four Pringles |
| Filed under: Business, North America, United States, Airlines, Airports, Budget Travel, NewsVirgin America flight 404, bound from LAX to JFK, took a bit of a detour Saturday, reaching its destination in sixteen hours, instead of the usual six
Due t (more) |
| Judge Sets Aside $100 Million Verdict in BP Texas Case |
| A federal judge in Texas has set aside a $100 million verdict against BP Plc , saying 10 workers who sued the oil company after they were sickened by a chemical release did not prove BP was (more) |
| Four Seasons hotels support earthquake relief efforts with wine sales |
| Filed under: South America, ChileWhat's the one thing you can do to help a country heal after a natural disaster? Support that country's local economy With that in mind, the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have launched a 'Cheers for Chile' campaign (more) |
| TimeWise: The Magic Time-Saving Box |
| A slender boy of 14 moves slowly across the room His full head of long red hair bounces as he walks His mind is racing He sits at the oak table near the window of the vast room
On the table is (more) |
| Best Affirms Ratings of Farmers Insurance Group and Members |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of Farmers Insurance Group and its members Best also affirmed the debt (more) |
| South Carolina High Court Nixes $18 Million Award in Ford Crash |
| South Carolina's highest court has overturned an $18 million verdict against Ford Motor Co in a fatal crash, ruling that one expert shouldn't have been allowed to testify about cruise control (more) |
| On the hill: Racer chasers |
| POWDERHORN More local kids than ever are taking to the gates this season, Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club reports, with the J5 division (racers aged 10 and under) numbering nearly 60 members in its competitive and development programs While (more) |
| Ohio House Review of Worker's Comp Council Firings Begins March 24 |
| A state House of Representatives committee will review a council created to protect Ohio's insurance fund for injured workers in the wake of the firing of the council's three member staff
House (more) |
| How to Find Auto Insurance for Teenagers? |
| Unfortunately for young motorists the road leading to affordable auto insurance can be a little more difficult than those who are more mature and have more experience behind the wheel The reason for this is that younger motorist, especially teenager (more) |
| Oracle Corporation: Oracle Insurance Claims Solution Receives High Marks Fr |
| REDWOOD SHORES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) (more) |
| Big Insurance Rate Increase for Pennsylvania Poor |
| In Pennsylvania, the monthly bill for participants in a state insurance program has almost doubled, and some may not be able to afford it (more) |
| Senate Republicans Expected to Change Dodd Financial Reform Bill |
| The new financial reform bill introduced in the U S Senate will likely be approved at the committee level next week, but its shape could change substantially once it comes before the full Senate (more) |
| Key Advice For Renters Regarding Property Insurance |
| The world is just full of surprises, some of them wonderful, and some of them not so great If you have not talked to your landlord about the insurance policy that they currently have in place over the unit, apartment, or home that you are renting, y (more) |
| Tips on How to Select Your Insurance Provider |
| There are several policy types here in Texas, the most common being the HO A (named peril) and HO 3 (all risk) policy forms Most insurance companies have their own names for them, however; homeowners insurance policies most often fall into either a (more) |
| 239 pot plants seized in Gypsum, sheriff says |
| GYPSUM, Colo Two men were arrested and 239 marijuana plants were found when investigators, acting on a tip, searched a home at 90 Beacon Court in Gypsum Tuesday morning, according to the Eagle County's Sheriff's Office Psilocybin mushrooms a (more) |
| Number of Californians Without Health Insurance Soars |
| Nearly one in four Californians under age 65 lacked health insurance during all or part of last year, well above the latest national average, in a trend fueled by shrinking coverage due to (more) |
| Oyster Hotel Reviews changing course - will become a hotel booking site |
| Some pretty sad (but not surprising) news from Oyster Hotel Reviews this morning the site is changing its course from hotel reviews, to hotel bookings
Originally, Oyster launched with a lot of fanfare, promising some of the most reliable hotel r (more) |
| DA 'gives away farm' to Aspen booze violators |
| ASPEN Thirteen locals snared in January's sweep by the state's liquor enforcement division were issued 30 day deferred judgments Tuesday for selling alcohol to minors The defendants received summonses to appear in Pitkin County Court in Aspen, w (more) |
| Allied World Announces Executive Promotions |
| Bermuda based Allied World Assurance Company Holdings has announced a number of senior level promotions effective March 1, 2010
In Bermuda, Tracey Gibbons was promoted from Vice President, (more) |
| Texas High Court Upholds 10-Year Filing Period in Med-Mal Lawsuits |
| In a move Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says validates Texas' medical malpractice laws, the Texas Supreme Court has upheld the state's 10 year limitation, or statute of repose, on filing (more) |
| Are Delta Skymiles worth anything any more? |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, NewsThe ire of Delta Skymiles members continues to grow stronger and more vocal
To summarize, many loyal Delta passengers are miffed at the recent poor value of the airline's frequent flyer miles, or Skymiles It's (more) |
| Nearly Half The UK's Population Have No Life Insurance |
| Research recently conducted on behalf of Friends Provident revealed that nearly half (24million) of people in the UK have no life insurance in place to cover loss of income through illness or death of a breadwinner (more) |
| Democrats Consider New Moves for Health Bill |
| Lawmakers clashed as Democrats struggled to defend procedural shortcuts (more) |
| Compare Domestic Appliance Insurance on Washing Machines |
| If you have a home domestic appliance and need to take out insurance to cover repairs or replacements then surprisingly there are not a huge range of insurance companies out there that will cover you If you are buying new from the shop that you pur (more) |
| A photo tour of Russia's aging wooden churches |
| Filed under: History, Learning, Photos, Russian Federation Ever seen an unknown sight on a postcard and had a sudden urge to visit? Professional photographer Richard Davies knows the feeling well Davies, who specializes in architectural photography, (more) |
| Starwood ordered to pay $3m for spying on employee |
| Filed under: Hotels and AccommodationsFile this under: What were they thinking?!?
Starwood Hotels and Resorts was found guilty of spying on a New York employee and has been ordered to pay $3 million in damages
Apparently, the hotel set up a hidde (more) |
| Bermuda (Re)Insurance Association Releases Members 2009 Results |
| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) has released the 2009 global underwriting results for its 23 members, who write insurance and reinsurance from underwriting centers in (more) |
| Veasey: Democrats making gains in Texas House |
| State House races offer voters experienced candidates with real solutions (more) |
| Pitkin County appoints new Lenado task force |
| ASPEN Fifteen people, including three representing government, will comprise the reformed Lenado Task Force, which will be assigned to come up with recommendations for travel and parking in the tiny community east of Woody Creek The group, renam (more) |
| Smoke from fire damages Glenwood Springs carpet store |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS An early Tuesday morning fire caused extensive damage to Carpet One of Glenwood Springs on Glen Avenue The Glenwood Springs Fire Department arrived at the south Glenwood business about 5 a m to find a tandem axle utility tra (more) |
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