| Scranton, Pennsylvania Agency CEO Arrested on Premium Theft Charges |
| Agents from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Insurance Fraud Section have arrested the CEO of a bankrupt Scranton insurance agency, who is charged with the theft of more than $1 3 million in (more) |
| Inside the U.S. Bailout of A.I.G.: Extra Forgiveness for Big Banks |
| American International Group executives and shareholders are asking, in light of Securities and Exchange Commission's civil fraud suit against Goldman Sachs for possibly misrepresenting mortgage deal to investors, whether AIG may have been misled by (more) |
| Some Question Campaign Run by Oklahoma Workers' Comp Judge |
| The presiding judge of the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court has created a furor by choosing to retain his post while running for a job as an Oklahoma County district judge
Some attorneys say (more) |
| Landlord Insurance - Coverage From Top to Bottom |
| Landlord insurance simply put is an insurance policy that protects the landlord in the event that they cannot use their property to generate an income Such an event would be a legal dispute between the landlord and a tenant A wise landlord will mak (more) |
| Expanding hospital unwise |
| Dear Editor:We have owned our home in Pitkin County for 28 years, the last six years of which we have been permanent residents and are taxpayers in the Aspen Valley Hospital District We are very concerned about the proposed Phases II and III ex (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals for July 7, 2010 |
| A London, Paris and Rome package (from $799 with air), a three night vacation at Miami's Fontainebleau Hotel (from $415 with air), plus Germany, Australia, and South America deals (more) |
| Facing Tough Economic Realities |
| Readers respond to a recent column (more) |
| Win free Hyatt resort stays in their 'Best Of All Worlds' challenge |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations
Now the Hyatt 'Big Welcome Back' promotion is over, Hyatt has launched another way for you to win free nights This time, they are promoting their resort properties, and by heading on over to their Facebook pag (more) |
| UPMC WorkPartners Creates New Workers' Compensation Product in Pennsylvania |
| UPMC WorkPartners, part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, has announced a new workers' compensation product line offering dollar one coverage for Pennsylvania companies
"Health care (more) |
| Lloyd's Foresees Further Growth in China from Grant of Direct License |
| Lloyd's managing agents are predicting their businesses will get a big boost from the market being granted a licence to write direct insurance in China [See IJ web site – (more) |
| Ironshore CEO Kelley Honored by City of Hope |
| City of Hope's National Insurance Industry Council (NIIC) announced it will honor Kevin Kelley, CEO of Ironshore, with The Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope's most prestigious philanthropic (more) |
| How to Find Cheaper House Insurance |
| It doesn't matter what you purchase, you should always compare prices This is especially true when it comes to getting the proper insurance cover for your home It's possible you can do this right on the high street, but you have a better chance of (more) |
| Fishing report: As good as it gets |
| BASALT Exceptional fishing abounds throughout the valley right now, as river and stream flows have become absolutely ideal for fishing, especially on the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork This week hatches have been intensifying and local pale morning (more) |
| Luxury Hotels: 17 Resorts Worth the Splurge |
| For the special occasions when life is just too short to save, we've rounded up a list of 17 luxurious spa, beach, and city hotels that treat you right (more) |
| Insurers get shirty over lost clothes |
| Our case was lost whilst on a cruise last year But our insurers, Europ Assistance, won't pay up as we don't have the receipts for our clothes (more) |
| Home Insurance Rating - Whatever Your Rating, Be Sure You Are Covered |
| Home insurance policies are there to protect your home and your personal belongings against any loss you should suffer due to any dangers that are covered under the policy A home insurance rating will vary from area to area where you live can have a (more) |
| Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Frommer's Global Price Index for July 2 |
| Stretch the value of your U S dollar by heading to one of these places with the best travel exchange rates This month, we look at cities in Spain, Honduras, Russia, and more (more) |
| The Best Ways to Compare Homeowners Insurance Companies |
| Finding the best homeowners insurance companies can revolve around many factors that should be considered before a purchase is made Comparing the companies should revolve around looking at the quality of coverage, the price of coverage packages, and (more) |
| How P&C Agents Can Benefit from Upcoming Health Insurance Boom |
| For independent insurance agents, upcoming healthcare reform could be an opportunity to gain a bigger share of the health insurance and benefits market, provided they can properly advise their (more) |
| Galley Gossip: 5 tips for traveling with a wedding dress |
| Filed under: Airlines, Transportation, Galley GossipFrom the moment my husband got down on one knee and proposed in the sand at sundown, I knew I wanted a destination wedding When it came time to choose a wedding dress, I only considered styles that (more) |
| I'm not the one |
| Dear Editor:People who know me from my serving on Aspen Planning & Zoning, Lift One Master Plan COWOP, Aspen Mountain Lodge COWOP and other countless committees have been asking if I am running for county commissioner I thought it important to let (more) |
| Montana Ordinance Requires Insurance for 'Aggressive' Dogs |
| The White Sulphur Springs, Mont , city council has passed an insurance requirement for the owners of certain breeds of dogs with reputations for aggressive behaviors
The ordinance requires owners (more) |
| Not All Tennessee Flood Victims Are in Nashville |
| Far from the spotlight shining on the Nashville victims of May's deadly floods, Mike Anglin looks at the now empty space next to Indian Creek where his doublewide mobile home stood and wonders how (more) |
| How Getting Your Home Insurance Quotes Online Can Leave You High and Dry - |
| Renting and home ownership are soggy businesses Stay high and dry with a weather eye and the savvy to shop for home insurance quotes online! (more) |
| Colen Joins Keenan & Associates as Senior VP |
| Keenan & Associates,a privately held brokerage and consulting firm based in Torrance, Calif , announced that Bernard Colen has joined the company as senior vice president in the public (more) |
| Latin Insurance Agent Groups Growing, Going Mainstream |
| A group of New York insurance agents has launched a new trade group for Latin insurance producers as well as brokers who serve the Hispanic community in the Northeast
LABA is not the first group (more) |
| Glenwood amenable to Four Mile annexations |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A majority of the current Glenwood Springs City Council would be OK with including the lower Four Mile corridor into the city's so called 'urban growth boundary,' at least up to the Elk Meadows property that's targeted for futur (more) |
| New York Workers' Compensation Fund Handled $1.3 Billion in Premium in 2009 |
| For 2009, the New York State Insurance Fund reported workers' compensation premium of $1 31 billion and disability benefits premium of $16 6 million
The competitive fund wrote 41 percent of the (more) |
| UK Inquiry Concludes E-mails Do Not Undermine Climate Change Research |
| E mails stolen from one of the world's leading climate change research centers contained no evidence to undermine the case for manmade global warming, a report found on Wednesday
An investigation (more) |
| Andy Stone: A Stone's Throw |
| Sometimes it seems as if every hilltop in Slovakia every big rock has a castle on top of it On river bends, in the middle of fertile farm lands, in obscure corners of the foothills of the Tatra Mountains everywhere Castles Abandoned cas (more) |
| When Lightning Strikes Your Home |
| Lightning can be one of the most destructive natural occurrences Find out what you should do when you have suffered losses from a lightning strike (more) |
| Mason Morse gives back |
| Dear Editor:This is in response to Ms Rayburn's recent letter to the editor ('Weird Market,' July 5, 2010, The Aspen Times) as to why Mason Morse Real Estate 'needs a booth [at the Saturday Market] and more to the point, what do they have to of (more) |
| Starwood Hotels launches travel booking site |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, AirlinesBooking vacations just got a bit easier for Starwood loyalty members Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc just launched Starwood Hotels PlusStarwood Hotels launches travel booking site origina (more) |
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| Pratt Joins NSM Insurnace in Pennsylvania |
| Geoff Pratt is joining NSM Insurance Group as director of Workers' Compensation Programs
Pratt brings 23 years of underwriting and risk management experience in monoline workers compensation He (more) |
| Ask Gadling: Making a five-year travel plan |
| Filed under: Learning
This week's Ask Gadling question comes from Ryan in San Diego
'How do you choose where to go? I haven't traveled all that much, but I want to My friends all just want to go to Hawaii to relax and I don't really know where to (more) |
| Lame parents and a litigious society |
| Dear Editor:I noticed many people complaining about the new addition of fencing for the Fourth of July parade Yes, indeed, safety concerns are what brought about this new fencing It was interesting to me that the people complaining the loudest we (more) |
| Obama Bypassing Congress to Appoint Chief of Medicare and Medicaid |
| President Obama will use a 'recess appointment' to name Dr Donald M Berwick to run Medicare and Medicaid (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $45 sports camcorder, $7 noise canceling headphones and |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday July 7, 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 Oregon (more) |
| Airfare Deals and News for the Week of July 2, 2010 |
| An Aer Lingus sale to Europe this fall, new Alaska Airlines service to Lihue, Kauai, and more flight deals and news (more) |
| Family Travel Packages: Colonial Williamsburg & Maryland's Eastern |
| Do these family travel packages in Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg and Maryland's Eastern Shore add up to big savings? We do the math, so you don't have to (more) |
| 40% Chance for a New Storm in Gulf Says NHC |
| The National Hurricane Center in Miami is presently tracking a low pressure area located off the northwestern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
According to the NHC, "showers and thunderstorms (more) |
| Top 4 Tips to Get Best Home Insurance Policy |
| It is obvious that every homeowner tries to get the best deal of home insurance Indeed he has to face so many challenges to get his desired policy (more) |
| New York Approves Medical Malpractice Insurance Rate Hike |
| The average medical malpractice insurance rate increase for New York doctors this year will be five percent The increase, which took effect July 1, follows two years of rates freezes
New York (more) |
| Connecticut to Buy Then Demolish Flood-Prone Properties in East Haven |
| The federal government has approved a grant of nearly $1 4 million for the state of Connecticut to buy and then demolish five flood prone properties in East Haven
Demolishing the properties is (more) |
| GOP chair cancels appearance at Aspen Ideas Festival |
| ASPEN Republican Party chairman Michael Steele has canceled a planned appearance in Aspen The Aspen Institute says Steele called off his visit on Tuesday He had been scheduled to appear at the Aspen Ideas Festival on Wednesday for a one on o (more) |
| Nuggets' Martin teaches hoops, life lessons in Snowmass |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin says his on court persona as a mischief maker is more reputation than reality But as an episode in a game last January demonstrated, there is plenty of substance behind the image As Char (more) |
| Travel Troubleshooter: I Didn't Wake Up Happy at My Hotel |
| A traveler thinks she books two nonsmoking rooms through Hotels com, but winds up with two smoky rooms that make her family feel ill Should this online travel agency have guaranteed her request? (more) |
| Franz Named Senior VP at Capstone Underwriters |
| Stephen M Franz has been named senior vice president of Dallas based managing general agency and wholesale broker Capstone Underwriters LLC
Franz has been with Capstone since 2004 Prior to (more) |
| LWCC Promotes 2 to Director Positions |
| Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) has promoted two longtime managers to director positions Debra Taylor is now the director of Human Resources, and Jill Breard is the director of (more) |
| New York City Summer Fun: 7 Great Places to Hang Out |
| Save this summer guide to New York City's best parks and piers, with free movies, concerts, and festivals (more) |
| Indiana Man Seeks Tougher Rules for Mo-Ped Drivers |
| An Indiana man whose son was seriously hurt in a mo ped accident is urging state lawmakers to crack down on use of the vehicles
Arthur Jewell said his son had lost his driver's license for (more) |
| Researchers Building Car for Blind Drivers |
| Could a blind person drive a car? Researchers are trying to make that far fetched notion a reality
The National Federation of the Blind and Virginia Tech plan to demonstrate a prototype vehicle (more) |
| Actuarially Sound Property Rates Remain Elusive Along Texas Coast |
| Insurance company interests have long complained that the state backed Texas Windstorm Insurance Association charges rates that are not actuarially sound for the risks it insures, making it (more) |
| Fraud Bureaus Report Sharp Rise in Fake Health Plans |
| Bob Harper thought he'd found a better health insurance deal The Oklahoma man bought coverage from an outfit called American Trade Association (ATA) The price seemed affordable, and he thought (more) |
| V.A. Is Easing Rules to Cover Stress Disorder |
| New rules on filing claims for post traumatic stress disorder could affect hundreds of thousands of war veterans (more) |
| Proponents ID site for Aspen senior facility |
| ASPEN Advocates of a continuing care retirement center in Aspen have identified what they believe is the perfect site for the facility, off Maroon Creek Road, but it may face competing interest for its open space attributes Before a roomful of r (more) |
| House Insurance - Are Extra Additions Important? |
| Some people believe that extra on home insurance are important, but others just think it's a waste of money Actually, there is no wrong answer here since it heavily depends on what you and your family needs (more) |
| Ex-Marsh Executives' Bid-Rigging Convictions Tossed on New Evidence |
| A New York judge has thrown out the convictions of two former Marsh & McLennan Cos executives for their roles in an insurance bid rigging scheme that led to an $850 million settlement with (more) |
| Justice Dismisses Convictions in Bid-Rigging Case |
| A ruling in New York State Supreme Court cited newly discovered witness statements in a case against two former executives at Marsh & McLennan (more) |
| Single Parent Travel Tips: How to Plan a Successful Family Vacation |
| Traveling as a single parent can be tough Here are some simple travel tips and ways to even have some free time to yourself (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| A few weekends ago I noticed such a sizable crowd gathered by the entrance to the Hotel Jerome garden that I thought it must be a bear sighting, but it wasn't a bear, it was a horse It was a truly magnificent horse, but I don't think its beauty (more) |
| Getting Your Home Insurance Quotes Online Can Help You Help Your House |
| How long have you been putting off upgrading your smoke alarms, or putting in double paned windows? Save yourself a ton of aggravation (and some major dough) by getting those upgrades in before you go shopping for home insurance quotes online (more) |
| Condominium Insurance - Make Sure You're Fully Covered |
| If you are a condominium owner then you need to be sure that you have the correct type of insurance in place The condo and renters insurance are similar in that they both provide cover for personal property and liability protection the main differen (more) |
| DeGraff, before Aspen liquor board, discusses pending lawsuits |
| ASPEN Scott DeGraff, a restaurateur who has been entangled in a number of lawsuits and property liens from contractors who say he hasn't paid them, applied for a liquor license for his newest venture before a skeptical Aspen Liquor License Autho (more) |
| SteriPEN Traveler review - using the power of Ultraviolet light to purify w |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Clean and reliable water may be a given when you open the tap back home, but when you are on the road, it isn't always readily available On some trips, you may be trying to locate clean water in the wilderness, on o (more) |
| Farmers Introduces Institutional Business Owners Policy Through Texas Agent |
| Farmers Group of Cos has introduced an institutional business owners policy (iBOP) for institutions across America, which will be offered by Farmers agents in Texas
iBOP is designed to serve a (more) |
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| Passenger Rights: Why It Pays to Know EU 261 |
| If you're flying to Europe, know your rights as a passenger EU 261 is Europe's equivalent of Rule 240, which compensates you in the event of denied boarding (more) |
| Colorado unveils coverage for pre-existing conditions |
| DENVER A new health insurance plan for Coloradans who were denied coverage because of pre existing conditions began accepting applications Tuesday The plan, called Getting Us Covered, is open to Colorado residents who are U S citizens and have (more) |
| Let Home Insurance Quotes Online Save You From the Weirder Things in Life |
| You can't always save money by staying claim free Make sure you get the lowest policy premiums from the word 'go' by getting your home insurance quotes online (more) |
| 10 Most, Least Affordable States for Car Insurance |
| Massachusetts, often rapped as a costly state for drivers, is actually the most affordable state for auto insurance while Louisiana is the least affordable, according to one insurance provider's (more) |
| How to pick the perfect travel netbook |
| Filed under: Gear, Gadling Gear Review
The world of portable computer has changed immensely in the past three or four years For ages, the majority of portable computers came in just a few sizes, with the smallest starting at 12'
In 2007, Asus in (more) |
| Hit letter on Mason Morse unwarranted |
| Dear Editor:In reference to Anita Rayburn's letter to the editor in your edition of July 5, her criticism of Mason Morse is completely unfounded If Ms Rayburn had bothered to look more closely, she would have learned that Mason Morse is donating (more) |
| Washington Agents Advised to Update Listing on OIC Web Site |
| Washington agents and brokers are being advised to update the licensing business address with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner
In October, the OIC will launch a new search feature on its (more) |
| Tahitian dance chronicles, part two: Going to To'ata |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Oceania, French PolynesiaIt was February and I'd been taking Tahitian dance classes for six months I was now loving my twice weekly wiggle as well as hanging out with my sometimes cranky but always lively retired Tahit (more) |
| Open Letter to Hotel GMs: Mistakes your employees make that will cost you m |
| Filed under: Hotels and AccommodationsThe travel industry suffered its own setbacks over the past few years, but thankfully, it's rebounding and more U S travelers are finally packing their bags and heading out of town for a much needed vacation Th (more) |
| Post Office Says System Worked; No Florida Citizens Insurance Mail Lost |
| Florida's Citizens Property Insurance might not be missing any mail or checks from customers after all, although the insurer can't be 100 percent certain
Insurance Journal and other media (more) |
| Ratings Roundup: Glacier AG, Ansvar, Adamjee |
| A M Best Co has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A ' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of "a " of Liechtenstein based (more) |
| 10 New York Students Among 58 InVEST Scholarship Winners |
| InVEST, the insurance industry's career education program, has awarded $56,500 in scholarships to 58 college bound students pursuing insurance related degrees, including 10 students from New (more) |
| Is Cheap House Insurance the Same Product As More Expensive Brands? |
| The economic term 'perfect substitute' applies to products that are so similar there really is not point in trying to market differences to the public Regardless of techniques used, the majority of buyers will see one brand as exactly the same as an (more) |
| Home Insurance Agent - Expert Advice on Your Home Insurance |
| What exactly is it that an insurance agent does, more importantly who pays them? For a lot of people the agent is the first contact that they will have with an insurance company But why use an agent when the Internet has made it all so simple you ju (more) |
| Suspect identified in Cattle Creek fire |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS The Garfield County Sheriff's Office released the name of the suspect in a July 3 wildfire, which authorities said was caused by fireworks Anthony Mario Antonacci, 55, of 4972 County Road 113, received a summons for fourth degre (more) |
| One Risk Group Opens Pleasanton Office |
| One Risk Group LLC has opened a new location in the Hacienda Business Park in Pleasanton, Calif , to accommodate 30 employees A retail property casualty brokerage with a range of insurance and (more) |
| Foremost Receives Marketing Award of Excellence |
| The Insurance Marketing Communications Association (IMCA) has honored Grand Rapids, Mich based Foremost Insurance Co with a Showcase Award of Excellence, in the category of Publications, for the (more) |
| Aspen Ideas speaker: Gulf disaster also lurks below water's surface |
| ASPEN The populations of numerous species of aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico are likely to plummet because of the high levels of carbon pumping into the water from the BP oil well disaster, the top official in National Oceanic and Atmosphe (more) |
| Ten creative things to do with hotel bathroom amenities |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations
When your travels regularly take you to hotels, you'll no doubt have a collection of small amenities I'm pretty weird, because I'll take whatever I can get Of course, with the TSA liquid rules, the amount you (more) |
| Is the twig beetle the next Colorado nemesis? |
| SUMMIT COUNTY As if Colorado's forests didn't already have enough enemies In the wake of the mountain pine beetle epidemic, another tree killing beetle is on the rise The twig beetle, Pityogenes knechteli, is attacking smaller trees the pine be (more) |
| California campground closed due to the plague! |
| Filed under: Hiking, North America, United States, Camping, Travel HealthThe Los Alamos Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest, has been closed after a ground squirrel found there tested positive for the plague Let me say that again, it (more) |
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| Symptoms of bipolar disorder may vary from person to person Learn how to spot periods of mania and depression More If you havent had a ticket in the last 3 years, you are paying too much for auto insurance Calculate your new payment (more) |
| Finally, a Medicare/Medicaid Chief |
| Dr Donald Berwick, an expert on reducing health care costs, is a sensible choice to oversee Medicare and Medicaid (more) |
| Texas Consumer Group Says Travelers TV Commercial Is Deceptive, Misleading |
| A new Travelers television commercial for auto insurance is misleading and intended to scare homeowners, a Texas consumer group says in a letter to state regulators (more) |
| Hospital needs to expand |
| Dear Editor:Recently I have read letters from citizens stating nonfactual opinions regarding the plans for the Aspen Valley Hospital facility expansion As a former board member and practicing physician, I have unique understanding and insight on (more) |
| Too flip for the Fourth |
| Dear Editor:It was with much joy and excitement that I attended another fabulous Fourth of July parade in Aspen on Sunday I must say I was truly saddened, though, to see a young girl in the parade proudly waving a sign proclaiming 'I love my carb (more) |
| RoboForm Online offers secure access to your passwords - anywhere in the wo |
| Filed under: Internet Tools, Gadling Gear Review
For the past couple of weeks, I've been using a beta version of RoboForm Online to manage my passwords RoboForm has been around for years, and is one of the most reliable Internet password managers a (more) |
| Southern California Deals: Save On Summer Family Travel |
| Nothing says summer quite like a beach vacation Pack up your kids and head to San Diego and these beach towns near Los Angeles, where the discounts are waiting (more) |
| Ethel Louise Lossing |
| Ethel Louise Lossing, 59, passed peacefully July 2, 2010 at her home in Snowmass, Colo after a hard fought battle with cancer Ethel was born Oct 7, 1950 in Mineola, N Y , to Herbert Alfred Lossing Jr and Ethel Louise Winnai She is survived (more) |
| DeGette may adjust Wilderness proposal in Carbondale area |
| ASPEN Two areas in Pitkin County are ripe for a Wilderness designation, according to U S Rep Diana DeGette, but the congresswoman said Tuesday she is considering adjusting the boundary of one to remove a mountain biking trail DeGette met wit (more) |
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