Hurricane Irene, Insurance IT All-Stars 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. 

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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