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.
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 ChangesNationwide has named a marketing chief.
By Allison Bell
2 minute read
October 22, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor
Bill Lester to Succeed JoAnn Martin at AmeritasMartin 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: NationwideFamilies 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 2020As 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 ProfessionalsAs 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 PossibilitiesOne 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 RatesLawmakers 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