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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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 Regulators

Three 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-19

The 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 Time

Here 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 Videos

One 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 Corks

NAIFA'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 Bliss

Sure, 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 Risk

One 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 Happen

When 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 You

The Retirement Security Working Group could also push for new producer education requirements.

By Allison Bell

4 minute read