Description: As part of its recent change in focus, the Marketing and Distribution MAD Section has undertaken two initiatives which require specialized assistance. The first of these is to identify individuals with expertise and/or a common interest in various areas related to marketing and distribution. The second initiative addresses the broad product development process that surrounds actual product design and pricing.

Description: This article discusses the Modeling Actuarial Standard of Practice. Intent and questions related to a model across all practice areas is discussed

Description: Summarizing activities of the SOA product development council.

Description: This article from the new chairperson, Donna Megregian, discusses the Product Development section of the Society of Actuaries.

Description: This article contains a summary of some of the presentations given at the October 2013 SOA Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Description: Comments from the Chair - Leaving a Legacy

Description: Organic, top-line growth is key to life insurance companies for creating shareholder value and achieving long-term success. Companies that do not position themselves for organic growth risk falling behind as competitors seize market opportunities for expansion.

Description: Column describing the events of a recent Product Development Symposium 2009.

Description: This article reviews some of the highlights of th 2010 SOA Annual meeting including the impact on pricing resulting from Solvency II, Market Consistent Valuation of New Business - MCVNB, the latest on mortality, Standards of Practice in product development, managing risk in product design and a regulation update.

Description: Comments from the Chair Progress and Volunteerism