The Pricing Structure for Today's Life Products

Article Abstract:

Pricing structures are determined by a company's attitude and values. Successful companies must take risks in terms of insurance and investments. Delivery method to the consumer is very important in pricing. Types of available resources, human and financial, are also key in pricing. Finally, the competitive environment must be considered. This goes beyond the insurance industry to include financial institutions. Old profit criteria do not always apply. Risk criteria may be more appropriate.

Evaluation, Pricing

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Affirmative Action, Negative Reaction? Some Moderating Conditions

Article Abstract:

A study of 175 college-bound high school students indicates that increased proportions of women job-holders created interest among women only if it was perceived that the position was based on merit. Reports of preferential treatment on the basis of sex causes men to have a negative occupational interest in that job. Failure to provide an explanation of the process by which large numbers of women are placed in positions previously reserved for men opens the door to distortion.

Study and teaching, Sex discrimination

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The New Products: Some Pitfalls

Article Abstract:

Many new products are available in the life insurance industry. Insurance now markets nontraditional products. These are categorized and discussed. The nontraditional product handling has many potential problems. Caution is needed when entering any new financial service.

Marketing

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