As increasingly popular places to chat and post photos of family members and acquaintances, social networking sites can seem benign enough.

Producers at the educational session of this year's annual meeting of managing general agents were advised on bottom line improvements including captive creation and better internal communication.

Even though organizations see a greater need for enterprise risk management, especially in light of the economic downturn, a majority have not increased support for their ERM programs, a survey has found.

The Coast Guard has ordered that by May 25, U.S.-flagged vessels that sail in "high-risk waters" must develop anti-piracy plans for keeping watch and evading pirate attacks that have sent maritime insurance rates soaring.