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:
State Farm says the tally for claims related to spring storms may easily surpass $1B. http://bit.ly/jGAJpf
A Senate bill could hinder chances of NFIP's long-term re-authorization while stirring the wind v. water debate: http://bit.ly/maauFJ
RT @juliepatel: Citizens' delays leave policyholders scrambling for coverage as hurricane season starts http://sunsent.nl/mzfswJ
"There is seldom just one cockroach in the kitchen," said Warren Buffett. One can definitely apply this logic to organized fraud schemes.
Understanding behavioral elements of the average fraudster and why some companies face higher risks than others: http://bit.ly/jPrUwh
Hurricane season starts today. Did you know the number of storms this year is expected to be above normal? http://bit.ly/jrl7La
FEMA chronicles disaster recovery efforts in the south via blog photos: http://ow.ly/57fIN
Panoramas of Joplin, Mo. before and after the twister: http://ow.ly/57fED
Read about the buzz at last week's ACORD LOMA conf. and the conversations that will likely continue at IASA: http://ow.ly/573XC
RT @FLUnderwriter: Fl. Gov. Scott vetoed $615M from budget, much in education. Also $12 million for homeless vets. Get entire list here. http://ow.ly/56Ej3
RT @NCInsuranceLaw: Revised workers' comp overhaul set for vote today in North Carolina House of Representatives: newsobserver.com/2011/05/31/123…
INN has extended the nomination deadline for Women in Insurance Leadership awards to June 8: http://bit.ly/bbVPt3
Two NYC diamond dealers convicted of insurance fraud are now accepting responsibility for a 2008 staged heist: http://bit.ly/jvyVlD
FEMA hopes to place Joplin victims in area rental homes, but may bring in trailers if necessary: http://bit.ly/kgCVU0
After stealing from his own company, one Mont. claims adjuster will be serving time in federal prison: http://bit.ly/mdJxbV
RT @Allstate: Memorial Day begins the 100 deadliest days for teens on the road. Find tips to talk about safe driving http://bit.ly/k9j789 ^KH
RT @IIIindustryblog: Wildfire Danger High In Parts of U.S.: Sweltering temperatures across much of the eastern part of the United Sta… http://bit.ly/l0ZZnW
An "unusually harsh quarter for storms" in the U.S. has generated over 20,000 claims in Ohio alone: http://bit.ly/kTHOFw
RT @fema: (May 27) #Alabama: we're continuing to support the recovery efforts & reach disaster survivors. http://go.usa.gov/Db5
Interesting editorial on Miss. flooding: http://ow.ly/558Jz
Have you ever witnessed a tornado up close and personal? Here's what it's like to be chased by one: http://bit.ly/kCyI9e
Insurers are staying busy as "unbelievable" tornado damage prompts more and more claims: http://bit.ly/lgTGtY
RT @asianotes: #Filipino #news Thousands evacuate as typhoon skirts Philippines: Thousands of people along the eastern Philipp… http://bit.ly/lkysE3
"Disasters remind us we are world citizens, whether we like it or not," said Angelou.
Maya Angelou on what's happening in Joplin, Mo. http://ow.ly/533bT
RT @fema: It's #Hurricane Prep Week – prepare for inland flooding: http://go.usa.gov/DOG & high winds http://go.usa.gov/Dq1 cc/ @usnoaagov
RT @fema: Info on how to help disaster survivors http://www.fema.gov/howtohelp #howihelp
It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Taking steps to reduce property damage can potentially reduce claims costs: http://bit.ly/jiBRHg
Photos: Tornadoes power through the Midwest, killing at least 13 people: http://bit.ly/j2sPeC
RT @japantimes: Effort to ease radiation fears in Asia may have limited effect http://ow.ly/52iMh
RT @IIIindustryblog: Deadly Tornadoes: The Joplin, Missouri tornado has been ranked by NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) as the ei… http://bit.ly/jefls0
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