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

Description: This article discusses how to use distribution systems to get a bigger share of wallet with each customer.

Description: As term carriers continue dealing with the implementation of PBR, the 2017 CSO mortality table, accelerated underwriting programs and predictive models, one wonders what the next significant challenge will be for the term market. The implications of these changes are yet to be seen fully, and monitoring of the results will be important in the years to come. ...

Description: This is an article about genetics, diagnostic testing and related underwriting of insurance policies.

Description: This article highlights the interaction between pricing and corporate. There is a move toward principle-based reserving standards in the United States.

Description: Read the March 2017 issue of Product Matters published by the Product Development Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: This article discusses a variety of new developments in the annuity market.

Description: A commentary on whether or not the Illustrations Regulation has been successful.

Description: Article from the Product Development News regarding comments from the past chair.

Description: This article discusses challenges in innovation, governance, and balancing the tension that naturally arises between them. Company culture is often a driver of success or failure in innovation. This article outlines a new dynamic to address this challenge.