Description: This article presents the idea that a New Product Notebook, which contains all of the aspects of a product's development and is accessible to all involved, can make the product development process more efficient.

Description: Subtitle: My real-life connection to (almost) every supplemental product Data is king, but maybe it should be dethroned once in a while so we can better understand the "why" behind the data.

Description: Distribution channels matter because they impact how products reach the clients, client experience with the company, and are a key driver in total company performance. Think about this, the pricing actuaries could design innovative products that meet client needs, but without distribution channels communicating the right messages to the clients and addressing their questions, the products probably would not sell.

Description: This article presents a fable about the issues that arise between marketers and actuaries in the product development process.

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

Description: Chairperson description of current MaD section activity and upcoming webcasts and other emerging section content

Description: Article discussing methods to manage conflict in the workplace or elsewhere.

Description: This article discusses the differences between insurance direct marketers and actuaries and the similarities on which they can build.