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John Hilton

InsuranceNewsNet Senior Editor John Hilton has covered business and other beats in more than 20 years of daily journalism. John may be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @INNJohnH.

June 26, 2026
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NAIC criticized over network flaws and communication after cyberattack

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is struggling to contain the fallout from a June 11 cyber breach that potentially exposed sensitive information.

June 24, 2026
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Judge allows UnitedHealth 401(k) forfeiture lawsuit to proceed

A federal judge has allowed portions of a class-action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group over its use of 401(k) forfeiture funds to proceed.

June 23, 2026
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CareFirst accuses Maryland insurance brokers of overseeing $50M fraud

A Maryland insurance broker and his associates are accused of orchestrating a years-long international health fraud scheme.

June 22, 2026
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Insurance sector braces for impact after State Farm comp changes

State Farm’s sweeping overhaul of agent compensation could be the beginning of a broader transformation of the property & casualty industry.

June 18, 2026
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Industry experts warn NAIC: Fix flawed IUL illustrations now

Current IUL illustrations are likely to leave consumers with unrealistic expectations about policy performance and retirement income potential, experts say.

June 17, 2026
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Advocates: Life insurers potentially missing millions of deaths annually

Consumer advocates are urging life insurance regulators to strengthen death-claim searches, warning that the Death Master File isn’t what it used to be.

June 16, 2026
Greg Lindberg faces mounting court troubles

Greg Lindberg slams ‘vindictiveness’ in fight for prison computer access

Lindberg, sentenced to 12 years in prison last month, said investigators are suddenly playing hardball with elements of his plea agreement.

June 15, 2026
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Appeals court rejects investor payouts in latest decision against STOLI

A federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling last week that voided two life insurance policies with a combined face value of $8 million.

June 11, 2026
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ACA premium shock: Health insurers request hikes up to 30% for 2027

Soaring medical service costs and the expiration of pandemic-era federal premium subsidies are driving the steep rate hike requests.

June 10, 2026
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Lawsuit: UnitedHealth misled seniors into dropping Medicare benefits

A federal appeals court will hear arguments next month on lawsuit challenging how UnitedHealthcare markets Medicare Advantage plans.

June 10, 2026
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Greg Lindberg moves to halt $1.65B restitution order, claims he ‘overpaid’

Greg Lindberg is asking a federal court to halt ongoing asset sales tied to a $1.655 billion restitution order, arguing that the government’s math is wrong.

June 9, 2026
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VUL sales skyrocket in Q1, signaling major market shift

According to first-quarter sales numbers from Wink, Inc., clients are embracing the flexibility offered by variable universal life.

June 4, 2026
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Prudential announces more layoffs as insurer continues to restructure

Prudential overhauled its leadership team, restructured operations, and shed noncore assets to fuel growth, executives have said.

June 3, 2026
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NAIC regulators continue pushing for annuity illustration updates

State insurance regulators want to reopen a key annuity illustration model regulation as they weigh a significant overhaul of how illustrations are used.

June 1, 2026
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Wink: Flat first-quarter annuity sales fall just short of $100B

Total annuity sales for the first quarter were flat year over year, Wink, Inc. reported Friday, and fell just short of the $100 billion mark.

June 1, 2026

The Annuity Evolution: New Rules, Smarter Tech

Evolving regulations and AI-driven technology are colliding with major industry consolidation to fundamentally reshape the annuity landscape. These powerful shifts are transforming everything from product design to the way consumers experience retirement security.

May 27, 2026
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Kyle Busch attorney rips ‘false narrative’ around life insurance coverage

An attorney for the late racing legend Kyle Busch claims critics are pushing a “false narrative” about the driver’s life insurance coverage.

May 26, 2026
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Judge sends Greg Lindberg back to federal prison for fraud, bribery

Judge Max O. Cogburn sent disgraced financier and insurance company magnate Greg Lindberg back to federal prison Tuesday.

May 22, 2026
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Shocking death of Kyle Busch renews debate over IUL plan

The sudden death Thursday of 41-year-old racing icon Kyle Busch has reignited an intense debate regarding the role of indexed universal life insurance in financial planning.

May 21, 2026
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Rehabilitator: PHL Variable liquidation payouts could exceed guaranty caps

The Connecticut insurance commissioner reports that PHL Variable policyholders could see more benefits than expected.

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