Staged Crashes, Climate Change, and More – PC360_Claims Tweet Suite Digest

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:  

A winter storm will affect at least 30 states, threatening downed power lines, icy roads, and damage to trees and cars: http://ow.ly/3Oowf

RT @PEMCO Drivers of cars that rate high in side-impact tests are less likely to die in real-world crashes: http://bit.ly/h9Avww

What’s the difference between an independent contractor and a subcontractor when it comes to third-party claims? Find out http://ow.ly/3Oglk

One report discusses what impedes claim transformation and what your company can do about it. Read our analysis: http://tinyurl.com/4aop5me

Foundation makes entering the insurance field an even more rewarding experience for 25 students: http://ow.ly/3O5bq

An unlucky Calif. criminal is facing an unlucky number of charges. Read why he's facing 13 counts here: http://ow.ly/3O3PO

What are the possible insurance ramifications of the unrest in Egypt? Check out Mark Ruquet's story: http://tinyurl.com/4umzrap

Want to know what key players are doing about the stream of Gulf Oil Spill claims? Read our update: http://tinyurl.com/4ps7ozu

RT @PC_360: Looking for some benchmarks against which your auto liability claim results can be measured? Chris Tidball has answers. http://ow.ly/3Lsab

RT @PC_360: Is outsourcing claims employees automatically cheaper, faster, and better? Read one blogger's opinions on the matter. http://ow.ly/3M7ZK

RT @PC360_Markets: Catlin Arctic Survey To Examine Climate Change Impact On Ocean Currents. http://ow.ly/3LJ6v

Read why Australian officials are worried about Cyclone Anthony's "ugly sister." http://tinyurl.com/63hugrd

RT @maryannemedina: State Farm says NO MORE to property insurance in FL!http://www.wftv.com/news/18574518/detail.html

RT @insurancewriter: Kevin Quinley offers insight into crisis management in my lastest Allbusiness column, Risk Management for the 21s…http://tinyurl.com/4mcnsym

RT @Insurance_Fraud: Tampa couple caught a second time staging crashes — PIP fraud is out of control in Florida. http://tinyurl.com/4veeost

RT @jdruotolo: Indeed. @Insurance_Fraud: Minister in Ala. headed to prison for torching church for insurance $. How sad. http://tinyurl.com/4zleto2 #fraud

RT @PC360 Markets: State Farm Denied Dismissal Of Whistleblower Katrina Case. http://ow.ly/3L1k2

CHSI Technologies and Systema Software have entered into an alliance agreement. What does it mean for clients? Read here: http://ow.ly/3Lt7O

An anti-fraud campaign in Penn. is working, according to results from a recent study: http://ow.ly/3Lpjl