Companies need to become more aware of the potential financial risks their suppliers face and what steps to take to help support them.

Risk managers are stressed out these days dealing with the solvency issues surrounding some major insurers and the impact of the recession.

The financial crisis has infiltrated decision-making about insurance. Almost a third of the finance executives who responded to the survey say their brokers have recommended changing carriers in their directors and officers liability program.

Edward Kelly, Kenneth Burk, Carolyn J. Stone, Christie B. Kelly, Edward Wilhelm