Description: This article covers measurement of key actions by presenting an approach to the analysis of direct-mail insurance solicitations.

Description: This article discusses various approaches currently being used to sell term insurance over or with the assistance of the internet.

Description: This is the third and final installment of an article about using microeconomics and the concepts of embedded value to better manage and understand the profitability of direct marketing programs. The article illustrates how traditional asset share calculations are not appropriate in this case.

Description: This article discusses how insurers that focus on their core competencies and astutely outsource other functions will become more competitive and improve their performance.

Description: This article discusses how a prospect passes from step to step through the sales process until becoming a customer, and how brand plays a significant role in that process.

Description: The author reviews trends in the advisor marketplace, a broader view than just traditional life insurance agents. He encourages life insurance companies to understand these trends to assure success in the future.

Description: As part of the SOA’s July 22, 2020, COVID-19 Virtual Symposium, Marketing and Distribution (MaD) Section Council members presented “Selling Insurance Six Feet Apart” with insight into emerging sales and marketing processes, challenges, and opportunities for the product spaces noted

Description: This article discusses the use of product databases to increase response rates from direct mail campaigns. The concept includes renting name lists for a year, appending demographic information, and using a model to better target prospects.

Description: This article gives a synopsis of a presentation about bancassurance around the world.

Description: This article looks at the attitudes of insurance companies toward using technology for assisting in sales and marketing of insurance.