Allison Bell, a senior reporter at ThinkAdvisor and BenefitsPRO, previously was an associate editor at National Underwriter Life & Health. She has a bachelor's degree in economics from Washington University in St. Louis and a master's degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She can be reached through X at @Think_Allison.
September 29, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor
50 States of New Summer COVID-19 Wave Death Data, Plus D.C.Our latest college and university dashboard suggests that careful schools may be getting the virus under control.
By Allison Bell
14 minute read
July 20, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor
Federal Appeals Court Gives UnitedHealth a Win Over New York RegulatorsThree judges agree that the state needed formal federal approval for a risk-adjustment effort.
By Allison Bell
5 minute read
March 19, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor
Rolling Stones' 2020 Tour Postponed Due to COVID-19The Alliance for Lifetime Income is returning as the tour's sole sponsor.
By Allison Bell
3 minute read
February 03, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor
The Biggest Estate Planning Blunders of All TimeHere are 13 stories that show why thinking carefully ahead of time matters.
By Bryan Kuderna
7 minute read
December 30, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor
Annuity Issuers Roll Out New VideosOne company is showing what annuities can do for the owners today. Another is giving financial professionals a showcase.
By Allison Bell
2 minute read
December 20, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor
Life and Annuity Players Prepare to Pop Secure Act Champagne Bottle CorksNAIFA's CEO points out that the House passed the act shortly after NAIFA sent 600 members to Capitol Hill.
By Allison Bell
6 minute read
December 17, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor
7 Possible Obstacles to Secure Act BlissSure, the House passed it. Going from that to monster retirement plan sales could still be hard.
By Allison Bell
3 minute read
November 26, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor
How 6 Regions' Insurance Investment Managers Rate Geopolitical RiskOne takeaway is that the U.S. investment managers need some warm tea and a teddy bear.
By Allison Bell
3 minute read
November 25, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor
7 Things to Know About Someone Who Helps Make Prudential HappenWhen Patty Capawana started at the company in 1970, electric typewriters were considered high tech.
By Allison Bell
7 minute read
November 12, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor
9 Things to Know About a New Regulator Group That Might Like YouThe Retirement Security Working Group could also push for new producer education requirements.
By Allison Bell
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