Claims Magazine is twittering every day about breaking news and timely topics — not to mention keeping readers up to date on what's being posted on claimsmag.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" Claims Magazine's postings by clicking here. In the meantime, below is a sample of the many tweets made throughout this week and last:

? In this week's web exclusive, we look at ATV crashes and tell you what to look for when reconstructing accidents. http://bit.ly/MOqEl

? California is seeing a spike in auto fraud, says Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner. See stats and my write-up here. http://bit.ly/Fu3aM

? Kerfuffle Alert! Consumer Watchdog is using billboards to call out Mercury Insurance on its alleged claim practices. http://bit.ly/4j0Dw2

? The sixth named storm of the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been declared Tropical Storm Fred. Prediction: Will be hurricane in 36 hours

? Any adjusters watching LEVERAGE on TNT? It features an insurance investigator in the lead role. Season finale airs 9/9/2009 at 9/8c.

? Innovation Group's Innovation WORKS allows adjusters to reserve appropriately and close claims more expeditiously. http://bit.ly/Zwnf4

? Blogger Chip Merlin reports that three public adjusting companies want to overturn Florida's 48-hour solicitation ban. http://bit.ly/2YAHWh

? Some state-run property insurance plans in precarious financial situation, I.I.I. study finds. Will they pay losses? http://bit.ly/fyRKC

? Travelers is deploying its catastrophe response team, including a mobile claim office, to SoCal for wildfire support. http://bit.ly/Vq4Q1

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