| What Does 'Homeowner Insurance Companies' Mean? |
| Your greatest investment is typified by your home and its contents Because of that, you would prefer to protect your house and its contents with homeowners insurance policy from the best insurer Whenever you are seeking that insurance policy right (more) |
| Driver error: 5 costly car insurance gaffes |
| Your car insurance will jump if you're in a crash Find out what else will cost you more in coverage (more) |
| Boost for business expected in town this Fourth of July |
| ASPEN The town's hotels are expected to see a bigger turnout than last year for their July 4 bookings, service industry experts said Last year, guest rooms in Aspen were about 84 percent full during the weekend of July 4 and during the annual As (more) |
| Online Auto Insurance Launches New Video to Assist in Finding Low Cost Poli |
| OnlineAutoInsurance com offers visitors a new video to demonstrate how to low cost car insurance policies online (more) |
| Thanks from CMC |
| Dear Editor:The Office of Student Affairs at Colorado Mountain College would like to thank local foundations, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the Latino Youth Summit 2010, hosted in May at the Spring Valley Center, a wonderful experience f (more) |
| Hidden Gems hikes on tap |
| Dear Editor:The Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign is leading a hike up Huntsman Mountain on Saturday, July 3, and a wildflower hike with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) naturalist Jim Kravitz in the Hunter Creek area on Wednesday, July (more) |
| Hartford Agrees to Reduce Texas Homeowners Rates, Pay Refunds |
| Under agreements between the Texas Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC), the Texas Department of Insurance, and two subsidiaries of the Hartford Financial Services Group, Texas consumers that (more) |
| Ten wondrous things you can get away with at the beach |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture
Going to the beach affords us all kind of freedoms Just the hot sand and crashing waves can send people into spiritual abandon That feeling is not solely internally manifested; there are genuine external freedoms we ex (more) |
| Camping area near Aspen closes after bear trouble |
| ASPEN A camping area near Aspen is off limits to July Fourth campers after a black bear rummaged through two campsites No one was injured at the Castle Creek area in the White River National Forest, a remote area with undeveloped campsites B (more) |
| $25M Lawsuit Filed over 2008 Virginia Shooting Rampage |
| A $25 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in connection with a 2008 shooting rampage in Virginia that left one man dead and two other people injured
The lawsuit was filed earlier this (more) |
| Tracking down the time capsule |
| Dear Editor:Regarding your article on the Time Capsule: GrassRoots TV covered the Design Conference in 1983 as well as the Time Tube Ceremony We buried the VHS tape with the capsule (for teenagers reading this, a VHS tape is oh, never mind) a (more) |
| STA takes $200 off of ANY FLIGHT until 11AM on Friday |
| Filed under: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Middle EastIt took us a bit of time to suss out the details, but we've now verified it STA Travel has is having an epic sale on airfares Basically, they're offering $200 off of any airplane ticket (more) |
| Washington Closer to Eliminating Workers' Comp Insurance Monopoly |
| A campaign to end the state's monopoly on workers' compensation insurance appears to have enough support to qualify for the November ballot, adding to a busy initiative season in Washington (more) |
| Crop Insurer NAU Sold to QBE |
| Lightyear Capital LLC, a New York based private equity firm, has completed the sale of crop insurer The NAU Group to QBE Holdings, Inc NAU is now a wholly owned subsidiary of QBE
As (more) |
| Johnson Named CEO of Applied Systems Client Network |
| Steven D Johnson has been named CEO of the of the Applied Systems Client Network (ASCnet)
Johnson is an association professional with deep experience working with entrepreneurial business owners (more) |
| Community rallies after tragedy |
| Dear Editor:I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Aspen community after the passing of my husband Bill Spang in a tragic rafting accident on June 5 The support I have received from my neighbors, friends, co workers, bosses, and pe (more) |
| News in Brief |
| Hikers get lost off Ute TrailTwo hikers who got lost after going off the Ute Trail on Thursday were located and brought to safety by members of Mountain Rescue Aspen According to a news release, the hikers called the sheriff's office at approxima (more) |
| Florida Family's Corrigan Receives Insurance Council Honor |
| Peter Corrigan, president of Florida Family Insurance Co , was recently presented with the Florida Insurance Council's 2010 Wade E Holland, Jr Distinguished Service Award during the trade (more) |
| Glenwood tables action on Tourism Board changes |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Glenwood City Council on Thursday delayed action on the proposed creation of a new city appointed tourism promotion board that would replace the current chamber run board Council heard from tourism related business owners and ch (more) |
| Safety Advocates Propose National Database to Track Jockey Injuries |
| Horse racing safety advocates are proposing national systems for tracking jockey injuries and sharing horse pre race medical records in an effort to reduce accidents
The third annual Welfare and (more) |
| Bad Weather Hinders BP Oil Cleanup; Oil Invades More Wetlands |
| Tropical storm Alex slowed oil spill clean up and containment work in the Gulf of Mexico and drove more petroleum into fragile Gulf wetlands and beaches Thursday, with any permanent fix to BP (more) |
| Aon Reports Declines in July Reinsurance Renewal Rates |
| Aon Benfield has released its July first "Renewals Update" report, which indicates that "rates continue to decline in all major regions without significant catastrophe loss activity in the last 12 (more) |
| Caribbean Countries Renew Hurricane, Earthquake Coverage |
| All sixteen members of the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF www ccrif org) have renewed their policies for hurricane and earthquake coverage for the 2010 11 year beginning on (more) |
| Brown & Brown Acquires South Carolina's Commonwealth Insurance |
| Insurance agency Brown & Brown Inc has acquired Commonwealth Insurance Inc , of Charleston, South Carolina
Founded in 1996 by Todd R Tyler, Commonwealth Insurance Group, with annual (more) |
| Insurance May Be the Most Important Thing You Ever Buy |
| Insurance is something everyone needs Insurance companies have helped millions of people that have suffered from a catastrophe such as fire, flood, hurricanes and many others (more) |
| Land trusts, Crested Butte preserve open space |
| CRESTED BUTTE, Colo A national land trust has closed a deal on one of the largest conservation transactions in Crested Butte's history, acquiring 313 acres of open space near the western Colorado town The Trust for Public Land completed the dea (more) |
| Muffled by the city |
| Dear Editor:Aspen Council has decided to close down Power Plant Road, thwarting emigration of its integral work force A city staffer in charge of emergencies has decided to not talk to the head of the airport, not comment at the airport public he (more) |
| Paul E. Anna: High Points |
| This Sunday at 8 a m the rope drops, the gun goes off, the clock starts, the you get the picture The Boogie's Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race starts Are you ready?This past week I ran the course solo You know, just to make sure it was in good shape (more) |
| Among Some, High Marks for Health Care Overhaul's Beginnings |
| A new poll suggests a small increase in favorable views of the new health care law since May, but it is still unclear if many people will see tangible benefits before the November elections (more) |
| Hiker falls down Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain park |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo A hiker who fell on Longs Peak was rescued with help from a team fighting a wildfire in Rocky Mountain National Park Park officials say rangers got a cell phone call Thursday saying that a 28 year old man h (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Private opera in London |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, Europe, United Kingdom, Hotels and AccommodationsWhat better way to experience the opera than nestled in your own private balcony under a starry night in London? Central London's The Courtyard at 51 Buckingham Gate (more) |
| Top Fourth of July fireworks spots across the US |
| Filed under: North America, United States
Here are ten of the biggest and best (as well as some smaller and more regionally or otherwise distinctive) fireworks displays to anticipate this Fourth of July across the United States And even if you can' (more) |
| Insurers Divest Nearly $400M in Iran-Related Assets |
| California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that his focus on reducing the exposure of California policyholders to risky Iran related investments resulted in insurers selling nearly (more) |
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| Google acquires ITA: the search for bargain airline deals is about to get e |
| Filed under: Learning, Business, Airlines, Transportation, Budget Travel, NewsYou're an avid traveler, right? Sure, why else would you be reading this? Chances are that you've spent some quality time at either Kayak, Airfare Watchdog, Bing Travel or (more) |
| AIR Estimates Mexico's Hurricane Alex Insured Loss under $200 Million |
| Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimates that insurable losses (losses from properties that are eligible for insurance, whether or not they are actually insured) from Hurricane Alex (more) |
| Best Removes Glacier Re Ratings From Review; Assigns Negative Outlook |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A ' (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of "a " of Swiss based Glacier Reinsurance AG (Glacier Re) (Switzerland), and has removed (more) |
| The Given money pit |
| Dear Editor:Am enjoying all of the 'support' the Given is being given and it is wonderful However, if the University of Colorado runs this at a $200,000 yearly deficit, who, what and where in Aspen is going to pick that tab up? Suggestions fr (more) |
| Arkansas: Rate Filings Must Include Installment Plan Fees |
| Insurance companies, agencies, brokers and producers may offer installment payment plans to Arkansas policyholders for the payment of premium, according to the Arkansas Insurance Department (more) |
| Historic Woody Creek ranch goes on market for $43M |
| WOODY CREEK One of the last of the historic upper valley ranches originally settled by Italian immigrants who poured into the Aspen area in the late 19th century is going on the market after nearly 130 years of operation The Craig family list (more) |
| Can't have it both ways |
| Dear Editor:A few questions for the supporters of Hidden Gems, nay, the group who feels they deserve more than the rest of us Why do you feel that only people are allowed in the wilderness? If you truly are for wilderness preservation, why not ban (more) |
| IMA Hires Aronis as an Account Manager |
| Wichita, Kan based the IMA Financial Group Inc , a diversified financial services company specializing in insurance, asset and risk management has hired Emily Aronis as an account manager in its (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $90 Widescreen GPS unit, $10 travel umbrella and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Friday July 2, 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 refurbished version o (more) |
| Gagliardi Joins Cline Wood Agency |
| Cline Wood Agency Inc , with headquarters in the Kansas City, Mo area, has added Jack Gagliardi to its Transportation team as vice president and director of the Independent Contractor (more) |
| Report EU Energy Commissioner to Issue Oil Spill Rules |
| EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger plans to issue additional requirements for operators of oil platforms in European waters in the autumn, he said in a German media interview published on (more) |
| AIG CEO, Chairman At Odds Over Failed Sale of Asian Life Unit |
| American International Group Inc Chief Executive Robert Benmosche and Chairman Harvey Golub, at odds over a botched sale of the company's Asian life unit, have agreed to work out their (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance - Make Sure Your Fully Covered |
| The best type of homeowners insurance that you can buy is an insurance policy that will protect the investment you have made in your home against any kind of damage that would seriously devalue the house below the price that you paid for it There ar (more) |
| Supporting Bennet |
| Dear Editor:At 7 p m on Tuesday, July 6, we are hosting U S Sen Michael Bennet for a summer fundraising fiesta at our home at 1500 Silver King Drive off Cemetery Lane This is a perfect opportunity to meet Sen Bennet and get his take on many of (more) |
| Lundy Named VP at Maryland's IWIF |
| Paulette Lundy has been promoted to vice president of Human Resources for Maryland's Injured Worker Insurance Fund (IWIF), a workers' compensation insurer
She previously served as director of (more) |
| Making a wish in Aruba |
| Filed under: Stories, Netherlands
There is a tradition along the rocky northern shores of Aruba, but it was not inspired by a local custom This tradition was created and is maintained by the island's mostly American tourists: wishing on stacks of ro (more) |
| Tom Clapper: 'Can you believe I'm here?' |
| ASPEN Name recognition won't be an issue in Aspen native Tom Clapper's bid for a Pitkin County commissioner seat Whether anyone will recognize him in person is another matter Clapper returns home Friday, nearly three months after his near de (more) |
| What Recovery? For the Unemployed, the Pain Gets Worse |
| Businesses and Wall Street are on the rebound, but people out of work or underemployed continue to suffer as benefits expire and job searches fail (more) |
| Fewer slurry bombers being used to fight wildfires |
| DENVER As Western wild fires burn bigger and more intensely, the most effective group of tools in the firefighting arsenal is headed for retirement The fleet of slurry bombers used to drop fire retardant has dwindled to 17 from 44 in 2004, an (more) |
| Tom Bolt: An American Takes Over as Head of Lloyd's Franchise Board |
| Earlier this year Tom Bolt took over one of the most important positions at Lloyd's As Underwriting Performance Director, he heads a team that oversees the business plans and the performance of (more) |
| How to Lower the Cost of Your Renters Insurance |
| In many places you are required to have renter's insurance This is going to add to the cost of renting certain places since it's something that is required In order to protect your belongings, it's not a bad idea at all either (more) |
| Scalzo Named Branch Manager at Magna Carta |
| Michael Scalzo has been named Mid Atlantic branch manager at New York based insurer Magna Carta Cos
Scalzo succeeds Dennis Christensen who is retiring after 25 years with the Company
Magna Carta (more) |
| CMTA and CompWest Form Workers' Compensation Partnership |
| The California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA) and CompWest Insurance Company have formed a partnership to provide a group workers' compensation program for California's (more) |
| Is it the end of the line for Antarctic cruise ships? |
| Filed under: Activism, Antarctica, Transportation, Ecotourism, CruisesOver the past decade, Antarctica has become an increasingly popular destination for adventure travelers with a penchant for visiting remote places that few others have the opportun (more) |
| Judge Hears Arguments on Health Overhaul Challenge |
| The first legal challenge of the health care law was brought to federal court Thursday in Virginia, one of 21 states seeking to invalidate the law (more) |
| Colorado to offer coverage to uninsured |
| DENVER Coloradans who have been denied health insurance because of pre existing conditions will be able to take advantage of a new state insurance plan Temporary coverage will become available starting Tuesday, five days after a national deadlin (more) |
| San Francisco's Socius Insurance Names Montalbano Associate Broker |
| Socius Insurance Services Inc , a San Francisco based management liability and property casualty insurance wholesaler, has appointed Ellen Montalbano as associate broker in the firm's San (more) |
| Gadling reviews ZOMM - a brilliant Bluetooth accessory with a great story |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
For the past couple of days, I've been carrying a new Bluetooth accessory around with me ZOMM ZOMM stands for 'Zac, Olivia and Madison's Mom' and is the brainchild of serial entrepreneur Laurie Penix The device i (more) |
| Roger Marolt: Roger This |
| Last week in this space I asked if Aspen was dying or if it was just catching its breath There's no sense in reliving the past, so if you want more detail on what I said about this you will have to have a virtual experience of last Friday morn (more) |
| Former Texas Insurance Dept. General Counsel Joins Thompson, Coe |
| Will D Davis, a Texas attorney specializing in insurance law, has joined the Austin, Texas, office of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons LLP
Davis, a former general counsel for the Texas (more) |
| Michigan Man, Fired for Legal Pot Smoking, Sues Wal-Mart |
| A Michigan man has sued Wal Mart Stores Inc for firing him after he tested positive for medical marijuana he was using legally to treat pain from an inoperable brain tumor and sinus (more) |
| Todd Hartley: I'm With Stupid |
| Last week, we here at I'm With Stupid brought you the disturbing tale of Ardi Rizal, a 2 year old Indonesian boy who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day Forty cigarettes every day is a few too many for a toddler, to be sure, but Ardi's bigger (more) |
| GadlingTV's Travel Talk - On Par in Catalina |
| Filed under: Stories, North America, United States, Video, Ecotourism, Budget Travel
In continuation of our series on Catalina Island, we decided to settle the score on our golf skills once and for all!
After brushing up on our swings in Orlando, i (more) |
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| 9th District magistrate could face tough time in November election |
| RIFLE At least one 9th Judicial District judge appears to be in trouble as far as the upcoming November elections are concerned, but he couldn't be reached to be asked about it Thursday And because of the confidentiality of the process by which (more) |
| Injured Agricultural Workers Trapped in an Insurance Cycle in Illinois |
| No Abstract (more) |
| A novel idea |
| Dear Editor:I have a simple idea for Aspen What if 90 percent of locals who get their mail at the post office would actually open their eyes and put all unwanted and junk mail in the blue recycle bins? I know it's an extra 5 feet to walk from the (more) |
| Concerned about drilling |
| Dear Editor:I just read the July 1 Aspen Times article ('Proposal would limit gas drilling,' July 1, 2010) regarding gas drilling limitations in the White River National Forest surrounding the Aspen area, and I wanted to share what I have just rec (more) |
| Premiums for New High Risk Pool to Average $400-$600 Per Month |
| President Barack Obama's new health coverage for uninsured people with health problems won't be cheap monthly premiums as high as $900, administration officials said
Prices will vary by state (more) |
| Vail Resorts launches new green website |
| VAIL A new website launched by Vail Resorts aims to better educate and engage guests and employees about the company's sustainability efforts aimed at both protecting the natural resources that surround the resorts and helping to build stronger (more) |
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