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:

? Up to 12 inches of rain fall in the Southeast and Georgia in particular has resulted in heavy flood losses and even several deaths.

? Covering the International Association of Special Investigation Units in Palm Springs, CA. Stay tuned for updates all week from the floor.

? IASIU FLASH: Golf outing produced $6,000, which was donated to Operation Smile, an amazing charity for children with cleft lips & palates.

? IASIU FLASH: Congrats to State Farm's Tom Cockerill, who was announced as IASIU's Investigator of the Year at this morning's opening session

? IASIU FLASH: Congrats to the new IASIU board of directors! Pres. Dave Rioux, VP Wade Wickre, Treas. Adam Featherling, & Secr. Ellen Withers.

? Head of Palos Verdes-based company arrested in New Orleans fraud case — latimes.com – http://shar.es/1fBcC

? Top 3 reasons for pet claims, according to Business Insurers of the Carolinas: Walking/Running; Ingesting object; and Getting in/out of car

? RT @Josefowicz: Moment of coolness for insurance: IIHS celebrates 50 years by crashing a '59 Chevy into a '09 Chevy. http://ping.fm/OkAjU

? Adjusters estimate that damages to the Kentucky Derby museum from flash flooding in August will be around $4 million. http://ow.ly/pSBg

? Federal and state activity to create rules and laws for the insurance industry has surged 70% this year. Read more here. http://ow.ly/pRul

? IBHS' new research facility in S.C. will identify and promote effective methods of property loss reduction and prevention. http://ow.ly/pNOn

? Independent adjusting company DMA Claims has opened a new office. "It's about time we opened in Atlanta," said Rick Loden, president and CEO

? Earley & Associates' 4-part webinar looks at optimizing insurance business processes through effective content management. http://ow.ly/pCpr

? CSC is offering mobile software apps, consulting, and management services to help insurers with wireless communications. http://ow.ly/pChm

? Farmers has joined Nationwide and State Farm by creating an iPhone app that aids in the claim process. http://ow.ly/pC5e

? Just posted our popular Fraud of the Week piece. This one involves an adjuster for a major insurer. Read it here: http://ow.ly/pC19

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