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Allison Bell

Allison Bell

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.

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October 30, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Tech Is What Could Really Kill Us: Life Insurer Bosses

'Regulation' was up there on the impact list. Politics and demographic change ranked near the bottom.

By Allison Bell

2 minute read

October 23, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Lincoln Names MoneyGuard Exec: Executive Changes

Nationwide has named a marketing chief.

By Allison Bell

2 minute read

October 22, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Bill Lester to Succeed JoAnn Martin at Ameritas

Martin recently ended a term as chair of the American Council of Life Insurers.

By Allison Bell

3 minute read

October 16, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Families Face 'Boomerang' Kid Planning Challenge: Nationwide

Families may also face a lack of awareness of long-term care planning.

By Allison Bell

3 minute read

October 14, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Life Insurers Mobilize for 2020

As America moves toward the next general elections, the ACLI has named its next general.

By Allison Bell

3 minute read

September 03, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

5 Hurricane Dorian Prep Ideas, for Annuity Professionals

As you protect clients against longevity risk, you can build in protection against other threats.

By Allison Bell

3 minute read

August 13, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

5 IRS Asset-Based Annuity Fee Ruling Possibilities

One key point: Great American Life has a letter, too.

By Allison Bell

3 minute read

August 07, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Report Shows Where Insurance Departments' Money Goes...

The report also shows how many people they employ, what staffers earn, and where the money comes from.

By Allison Bell

3 minute read

July 01, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

5 House Districts With Lowest Labor Market Participation Rates

Lawmakers in these districts may not be all that excited about employee benefits issues.

By Allison Bell

2 minute read

June 24, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

The Life Settlement Market Grew Significantly in 2018. Did You Participate?

The authors are there. They wish more of you were there with them.

By Robin S. Weinberger and Peter N. Katz

5 minute read