PropertyCasualty360.com’s Claims Channel Editor Christina Bramlet is twittering every day about breaking news and timely topics — not to mention keeping readers up to date on claims-related news and analysis being posted on PropertyCasualty360.com. What is Twitter? It is a way to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent messages that are 140 characters or less. 

You can “follow” Christina’s postings by clicking here. In the meantime, below is a sample of the many tweets made throughout this week and last:

RT @NOLAnews: 350-year-old stolen Rembrandt sketch found at California church bit.ly/o0uFke

WSJ: In wake of Indiana State Fair tragedy, scrutiny shifts to outdoor stages: http://ow.ly/64VbY

Officials are investigating the IN stage collapse that killed five. What can insurers learn from this horrific tragedy? bit.ly/qRzIDC

Enhancements to Exigen's billing solution allow insurers to maximize opportunities for customer satisfaction: bit.ly/nfmB6N

RT @KCarnahan: Self service succeeds when enablement is made easy. The user experience matters.

In this week's Web exclusive, learn how mediation can help resolve conflict while keeping relationships intact: bit.ly/qNjMdN

A senior risk-engineering consultant at Zurich offers tips for securing and insuring idle and vacant properties: bit.ly/qWZTza

RT @jdruotolo: NJ auto insurance fraud ring busted, 11 charged abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?sec…

A U.S. technology company hopes to predict extreme weather events up to 40 days before they happen: bit.ly/ohDs8s

Three insurers have noted an increase in asbestos claims over the last two weeks: bit.ly/mWb93K

The Claims crew is headed to Orlando next week! Stay tuned for updates from the show floor at the 66th Annual WCEC.

Nationwide reports a 2Q net loss of $292 million, driven almost exclusively by weather-related losses: bit.ly/pl1XlC

Giving policyholders advice on keeping a home inventory? We've got some tips for you: bit.ly/pl1XlC

Progressive reports 16-percent uptick in its 2Q income: http://ow.ly/644OQ

Zurich extends time frame during which policyholders can make claims stemming from the U.K. riots from 7 to 30 days. http://ow.ly/644Lm

Heard 'round the world: Buffett urges "mega rich" to pony up, says they won't mind paying more taxes in such dire times. http://ow.ly/644He

RT @NASAHurricane: ATLANTIC- Full update: NASA Watches Birth of Another Tropical Storm from 4 Atlantic Lows: Gert SATELLITE... fb.me/1bXiZAIfW

Insured losses from recent riots in the UK are now expected to top $328 million: bit.ly/ngLaVX

RT @RiskMgmt: RT @BreakingNews: Shell estimates 1,300 barrels of oil have spilled into North Sea off Scotland coast - AP

Interested in improving operating procedures in your underwriting process? Sign up for our next Web seminar: bit.ly/nYBTjo

RT @GuyCarpenter: Subdued merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the first 6 months of 2011: bit.ly/nQI2mR

RT @JohnLobert: Lawyers, companies battled over auto insurance bill http://j.mp/rthS9k

Read about leveraging data to enhance claims-handling consistency and improve your organization's bottom line: http://ow.ly/63nEX

Dr. Hartwig stresses that although S&P action won't affect P&C, underlying economic factors demand our attention now: http://ow.ly/63lpB

RT @FLUnderwriter: Fla OIR will hold public hearing on Citizens Property Ins. proposed rate hikes on Sept. 13. Great. 30 more days of angst. http://ow.ly/62aKe

RT @GuyCarpenter: This week's top GCCI stories - updates on terror risk, the US debt rating, microinsurance in Haiti: bit.ly/qd1t7F

RT @JohnLobert:  Louisiana insurance fraud investigators should carry guns, commissioner says http://j.mp/ouDQ7v

RT @NFPA: Today in History: In 1953 the National Safety Council was incorporated by Congress http://ow.ly/5W0aQ

New risks may mean new opportunities for specialty insurers: http://ow.ly/61ZKx

RT @LWorters: Cash belongs in the bank, not at home. Little covered under homeowners insurance insurancequotes.com/will-homeowner…

RT @hurricanes: NHC gives two tropical waves near Cape Verde islands a 40% change of developing http://1.usa.gov/cmxItF

Nationwide reports 2Q net losses of $292M, which can primarily be attributed to extensive weather-related claims: http://ow.ly/61UJ7

RT @Mitchell_Intl: US Senate introduces the “Motor Vehicle & Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011” via @fenderbendermag: http://ht.ly/60VLy

RT @Celent_Research: New Report: #IT Spending Trends in the #Japanese #Insurance Industry: 2011 at celent.com/reports/it-spe…

As many social service groups reduce spending and look for alternative revenue streams, insurance risks are growing: bit.ly/qUk2AQ

Two fraudulent farmers have created a rotten situation for their insurer and the U.S. government: bit.ly/qyrR5I

Results of the RIMS Benchmark Survey suggest that the soft market may be bottoming out: bit.ly/ns71ga

RT @NatureNews: Japan's tsunami warning system retreats http://goo.gl/fb/AV4vO

Is the world becoming a riskier place? Find out how more than 30 industry leaders responded to National Underwriter: http://ow.ly/61bPM

Mitchell International explores how fluctuating gas prices impact auto claims and resale values in its 3Q trends report: http://ow.ly/61bGF

Facebook should be a "powerful part of your marketing plan," insurers say: bit.ly/oa6HP3

Farmers has reached a settlement of a class-action lawsuit "to avoid the burden and expense of continued litigation”: bit.ly/pafFjt

Accuweather.com predicts that there may be up to three tropical storms in the coming weeks: bit.ly/qZ4G25

RT @case0442: Atlantic Hurricane Protection Set to Expire Aug. 17 http://zite.to/ot7NEK / Our shield is dropping....

Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation reforming workers' comp: bit.ly/n00jZR

Social media is a great tool for investigators, but are suspects being tricked into giving up info from these sites? bit.ly/ou3MRH

Almost half of insurance carriers expect to increase IT spending in 2012: bit.ly/o36Xzm

The insurance industry is pushing for a Senate bill provision establishing minimum requirements for teen drivers: bit.ly/mPN6y5

Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn signed new legislation reforming workers' compensation: cbsloc.al/pmyhs5

Mitchell has just released the third quarter 2011 edition of its Industry Trends Report. Stay tuned for our analysis.

RT @IIIindustryblog: Riots And Insurance: Riots in London and other major cities across the United Kingdom have left many individuals... http://bit.ly/pQn4sF