Welcome to the Marketing & Distribution Section

If you are interested in marketing strategies and distribution methods of financial services products, including new methods for reaching the underserved middle market, please join us in the SOA Marketing & Distribution Section. We foster research, innovation, and education in distribution methods of insurance and financial services products and the inter-relationship of marketing strategies with product design, underwriting, and operations.

All section members receive digital NewsDirect content; access to quarterly insights from Competiscan on the competitive landscape of insurance in marketing & distribution; updates on cutting edge marketing methods to promote new business growth; and access to LinkedIn discussions.

Competiscan

The Marketing & Distribution Section has partnered with Competiscan to offer section members access to quarterly insights on the competitive landscape of insurance in marketing and distribution.

Vodcast on AI

Watch our discussion on AI's emerging role in insurance sales, featuring Nick Ortner, FSA, MAAA, Frank Yeh, FSA, and Wing Wong, FSA, MAAA.

Join Us On LinkedIn

For opportunities to connect with other like-minded individuals, join our LinkedIn SOA Marketing and Distribution Section group. This group is open to both section members and non-section members.

Podcast

Listen to Vladimir Krepkiy, FSA, FCIA, MAAA discuss with Mathew Smith, FSA, FCIA, Regional VP of Life Sales in Canada, how Life Insurance Distribution has evolved in the recent years as well as what shape it make take in the future. We also talk about Mathew’s professional journey where he shares tips which helped him to build a successful career.

2022 Section Council Welcome Video

Ever thought about wanting to join the Marketing and Distribution Council, but wanted to know more about us? Hear directly from our council members about their roles at the SOA and in their day jobs, why they are excited to be a part of the Council, and what’s in store for this year.