Class action filed against LPL Financial over Phoenix/PHL variable insurance products

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against LPL Financial LLC alleging the firm failed to disclose the deteriorating financial condition of The Phoenix Companies and its subsidiary PHL Variable Insurance Company to clients who purchased certain annuity and life insurance products. The suit, filed on June 3, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, claims LPL removed Phoenix products from its recommended platform after credit rating downgrades began in 2009 but did not inform existing policyholders while continuing to service the policies and receive trail commissions. On May 20, 2024, the Connecticut Insurance Department placed PHL Variable Insurance Company into rehabilitation, imposing limits on policy withdrawals, surrenders, and death benefit payments. The complaint asserts claims including professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraudulent concealment, and seeks certification of a nationwide class. Separate litigation has also been filed against State Farm over similar allegations involving Phoenix/PHL insurance products.

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LPL Financial Holdings Inc
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LPL Financial is the defendant in a class action lawsuit alleging failure to disclose Phoenix's financial deterioration, leading to legal liability and reputational damage.

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PHL Variable Insurance CompanyPrivate▼ Negative
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PHL Variable Insurance Company was placed into rehabilitation by regulators, limiting policy withdrawals and payments, indicating severe financial distress.

The Phoenix CompaniesPrivate▼ Negative
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The Phoenix Companies' deteriorating financial condition led to credit rating downgrades and rehabilitation of its subsidiary, harming its reputation and operations.

State FarmPrivate± Mixed
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