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  • The Incredible, Illusive Middle Market

    The Incredible, Illusive Middle Market Feature article discussing how the insurance industry can better serve the middle income sector. The author cites LIMRA's latest study on personal ...

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    • Authors: Pat Wedeking
    • Date: Sep 2011
    • Competency: Results-Oriented Solutions; Strategic Insight and Integration
    • Publication Name: News Direct
    • Topics: Life Insurance
  • Changing the Status Quo Bias

    Changing the Status Quo Bias Applying behavioral-science and shared-value principles to insurance is a win-win proposition for both insurers and clients. Behavioral economics;Policyholder ...

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    • Authors: Francois Millard, Daniel Kotzen, Jos Maroba
    • Date: May 2018
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
    • Publication Name: News Direct
    • Topics: Economics>Behavioral economics; Life Insurance>Policyholder behavior - Life Insurance; Life Insurance>Marketing and distribution - Life Insurance
  • NewsDirect, July 2020, Issue 81

    NewsDirect, July 2020, Issue 81 Read the July 2020 issue of NewsDirect published by the Marketing & Distribution Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Jul 2020
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: News Direct
    • Topics: Life Insurance; Life Insurance>Marketing and distribution - Life Insurance
  • Marketing and Distribution: Who Sells and Distributes

    Marketing and Distribution: Who Sells and Distributes Feature article clarifying terms used in life insurance distribution 7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Nickolas Ortner
    • Date: Jul 2020
    • Competency: Communication
    • Publication Name: News Direct
    • Topics: Life Insurance
  • Interview with a Mad MaD Actuary

    Interview with a Mad MaD Actuary Jim Harkensee has been in the actuarial profession for more than 30 years. He has been a member of the MaD section for many years and just recently ended his term ...
    • Authors: Michelle Krysiak
    • Date: Sep 2013
    • Competency: Leadership>Mentoring; Relationship Management>Relationships and trust
    • Publication Name: News Direct
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Alternative careers
  • Back to Basics: Distribution Channel Overview

    Back to Basics: Distribution Channel Overview Distribution channels matter because they impact how products reach the clients, client experience with the company, and are a key driver in total ...

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    • Date: Apr 2024
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Relationship Management
    • Publication Name: News Direct
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession
  • Don't Get Sad, Get MaD!

    Don't Get Sad, Get MaD! Editorial by Steve By Steve Konnath I'm honored to be the new chairman of the Marketing and Distribution MaD Section Council. I have a tough job living up to the ...

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    • Authors: Application Administrator
    • Date: Jan 2008
    • Publication Name: News Direct
  • Editor’s Column

    Editor’s Column NewsDirect is undergoing a redesign! The MAD Section Council is working with SOA staff to design and implement a new format. We are moving to the next generation of electronic ...

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    • Authors: Nancy Manning
    • Date: Jun 2008
    • Publication Name: News Direct
  • NewsDirect-Issue, Number 58 on the 2008 Meeting Sessions

    NewsDirect-Issue, Number 58 on the 2008 Meeting Sessions Article from the NewsDirect Newsletter on the 2008 meeting sessions. <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="Header" --> NewsDirect–Issue ...

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    • Authors: Society of Actuaries
    • Date: Jun 2008
    • Publication Name: News Direct
  • Calling All Experts

    Calling All Experts This article from NewsDirect is soliciting experts on a variety of marketing and distribution topics. The information gathered will then be used to generate a session at an ...

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    • Authors: Robert Stone
    • Date: May 2006
    • Publication Name: News Direct