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 @case0442: Jose and Irene slip quietly away while #Katia begins to take shape off Africa http://ow.ly/6g647

RT @breakingweather: More troubles for Japan in the form of soon-to-be Typhoon Talas http://ow.ly/6gU5G

Tokyo Electric to start Fukushima compensation in October: http://ow.ly/6gUVc

RT @PC360_Tech: The first of our five Insurance IT All-Stars is featured--Judy Haddad. Enjoy it. http://ow.ly/6gTLf

RT @Insurance_Fraud: Workers comp claimant said she had no income, but was selling sex toys online. Now charged with #insurancefraud. tinyurl.com/3tm924e

Team Sent to Va. Nuclear Plant to Assess Quake Impact: http://ow.ly/6gN6Z

Irene itself won't impact pricing in the P&C insurance industry, but it will put some added pressure on the market: bit.ly/njaiGh

RT @NOLAnews: 6 years after Hurricane Katrina, Mayor Mitch Landrieu praises resilience of residents bit.ly/obnOtS

@MyContentsClaim Great work, Jamie! Thanks for the contribution!

RT @WSJ: The death toll from Irene in New Jersey has risen to seven on.wsj.com/ireneblog Follow @lisafleisher for ongoing coverage.

Red Cross: Blood collected and stored before the storm safe, but 60 scheduled blood drives were canceled: http://ow.ly/6g0D4

Gov. Cuomo: Most New Yorkers to have power restored by end of week: http://ow.ly/6g072

NYT maps power failures, rainfall, damage from Irene: http://ow.ly/6fZvW

Will the widespread flooding prompt NFIP re-authorization when Congress reconvenes in September? http://ow.ly/6fZlg

In Irene's aftermath, some familiar coverage issues surface: http://ow.ly/6fZiU

NAIC decided to cancel its summer meeting because of safety concerns and the need to assist those affected by Irene: bit.ly/qX0vPf

RT @hurricanes: Accuweather: Irene's legacy may be record inland flooding bit.ly/o04vkr (via @weather)

Early Irene loss estimates are in, and insured losses are expected to reach up to $3 billion: bit.ly/qhIUVq

RT @AP: Hurricane Irene leads to at least 24 deaths: apne.ws/qwnDU9 -ldh

RT @iiiorg: To start the claims filing process asap after #Irene has passed, insurers have set up special toll-free numbers - bit.ly/nSn7Af

RT @Bob_Hartwig: Listen to my comments about the impacts of Irene on NPR's All Things Considered npr.org/2011/08/27/139…

Blow from Irene softer than anticipated. Kinetic Analysis Corp. estimates resultant insured losses to reach $3B max. http://ow.ly/6f2dq

In storm's wake, frayed power lines and branches precariously dangle, prompting adjusters to brace themselves for claims: http://ow.ly/6eZh4

While injury reports roll in, Va. governor warns residents about downed power lines and debris. http://ow.ly/6eYYY

New York Times reports power outages, damages after Irene lashes city. No preliminary P&C loss estimates released yet: http://ow.ly/6eYLy

Millions will face a nightmarish beginning to work week; unlikely NY subway system will be ready for Monday a.m. commute. http://ow.ly/6eYIn

RT @AP: After Hurricane Irene: Authorities seek to determine severity and extent of the damage: apne.ws/r8UA4O -CJ

RT @LWorters: Insurance Information Institute has information on the claims filing process after Hurricane Irene bit.ly/ooUnGo

Improvements in claims processes and overall business are in store for carriers who use predictive analytics: bit.ly/o5dnCE

RT @AP: U.S. seismologists: At least 7 aftershocks registered after East Coast #earthquake; more likely: apne.ws/nhp7rL -CJ

Take a look back at some of the significant events and legislation that have shaped workers' comp over the years: bit.ly/qKtKjj

One research program has proven that sealing roof decks can significantly reduce storm damage: bit.ly/re50pv

RT @CraigatFEMA: potential #Hurricane #Irene threats include heavy rainfall, here is the 5 day rainfall forecast from the NWS hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/p120i00.gif

Hurricane Irene could be a multi-billion dollar event for insurers, the I.I.I.'s Robert Hartwig says: bit.ly/pGP2I1

RT @breakingweather: Large-scale evacuations are under way ahead of #Irene from North Carolina to NYC. Find evacuation maps here: http://ow.ly/6dn7T

The general public will soon be more educated about the reality of insurance fraud thanks to a new TV show: bit.ly/oHv2Fz

A new study shows that the Cadillac Escalade is the most likely vehicle to be targeted by crooks: bit.ly/ouaD8A

A Los Angeles attorney has been sentenced after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from insurers: bit.ly/qNpHbN

RT @Josefowicz: There wasn't much Apple hardware in insurers before the iPad, but Steve Jobs' impact on #InsIT was huge. blog.novarica.com

RT @JohnLobert: Nielsen: tablet owners get older, e-readers led by women http://j.mp/nqu1qH

RT @iiiorg: Private-sector insurers have the financial resources to pay whatever insured claims #Hurricane #Irene may generate - bit.ly/pi06Vh

Hurricane watch prompts exodus of coastal residents. Irene expected to come ashore in North Carolina on Sat.: http://ow.ly/6cU6H

GEICO has filed suit against numerous NY doctors & medical facilities over alleged fraudulent claims: bit.ly/r97HHw

RT @B2Community: How To: Respond To A Negative Twitter Reply Or Complaint bit.ly/quAPoJ

WSI had upped its tropical forecast to 18 named storms, admitting that it may still be an underestimation: bit.ly/ro13hs

RT @RMS_News: Strong 6.8-magnitude quake shakes central Peru | Reuters reut.rs/p47doa via @reuters

The Claims crew took a trip down to Orlando this week for the 66th Annual WCEC, providing up-to-date information... fb.me/XUeBLTdm

Only hours remain to take our annual salary survey! It only takes 5 minutes & you can win a $50 AMEX gift card: bit.ly/pOJ84F

Social media and associated technologies "hold great promise" for insurers: bit.ly/q82qT5

RT @cnni: Quake damages Washington Monument goo.gl/fb/TGGlo

Only minor damages have been reported after a magnitude-5.3 quake rattled parts of Colorado Monday night: bit.ly/nR8jcs

RT @FLUnderwriter: Had exclusive interview with Florida CFO Jeff Atwater at WC Educational Conference. Talked about WC, Citizens, and PIP. http://ow.ly/6bKLg

Grants totaling nearly half a million dollars have been approved to help disaster-affected areas in Alabama: 1.usa.gov/pPq2d1

The drought in Texas has cost farms a record $5.2 billion since last November: on.msnbc.com/oamOVU

FEMA: $17.5 billion in assistance provided for Katrina & Rita victims over the last six years: 1.usa.gov/oGEnqN

It's the last day to take our annual salary survey! It only takes 5 minutes & you may win a $50 AMEX gift card: bit.ly/pOJ84F

RT @Bob_Hartwig: See my WSJ comments on vulnerability of state insurers: Irene on Path to Test Coffers of State-Run Insurers on.wsj.com/q5mGHV

RT @JohnLobert: NE homes are unprepared for flood insurance http://j.mp/oJ2bdt

RT @AP: Forecasters say Hurricane Irene aiming at East Coast could become Category 4 storm by Thursday: apne.ws/pi7UPl -VW

The fund established last August to compensate BP oil spill victims has paid more than $5 billion in claims: bit.ly/rnjhJJ

RT @RiskMgmt: RT @cnnbrk: Hurricane #Irene becomes Category 3 storm, winds at 115 mph. on.cnn.com/oFg72A

Learn about one company's efforts to entice the younger generation into insurance careers: bit.ly/peKdzt

RT @reinsurancegirl: This is interesting on Scientific American: Are Category 6 Hurricanes Coming Soon? via @pdcaton http://ow.ly/6bjHs #reinsurance #hurricane

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