Description: This article describes New York Life's philosophy and approach to the use of the internet in selling life insurance.

Description: Full version of NewsDirect Newsletter, September 2003, Issue No. 44.

Description: This article discusses how outsourcing, if properly structured and managed, can have a positive impact on shareholder value.

Description: This article discusses the benefits of strategic alliances between companies in the insurance and financial services industry to improve product offerings and distribution options.

Description: This article explains how the use of technology and data can help a company be successful in the simplified issue life insurance market. Prescription drug profiles are a valuable new source of data for this purpose.

Description: This article focuses on how to create a better relationship between marketing and legal departments using a four step strategy.

Description: This article describes the benefits of Interactive Voice Messaging IVM as part of a marketing program and how it can create a measurable impact on sales results.

Description: The 5th Annual Product Development Actuary Symposium welcomed more than 200 participants to the Westin O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois June 29-30 for an intensive day-and-a-half seminar. The program was once again co-sponsored by the Product Development Section, Reinsurance Section, Actuary of the Future Section and the Marketing and Distribution (formerly Nontraditional Marketing) Section. From News Direct, September 2005, Issue No. 51.

Description: Chairperson’s column discussing the Marketing and Distribution Section initiatives.

Description: Letter from the Editor