Kyle and Samantha Busch Say They Were Misled in Insurance Disaster, Losing Nearly $8.6 Million

Kyle Busch is used to taking risks at 200 mph — but the NASCAR champion and his wife Samantha say nothing prepared them for the financial wreck they’re now facing. The couple is accusing Pacific Life and a former agent of selling them a misleading life-insurance investment plan that they claim drained more than $8.6 million of their money.

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In a candid and emotional message to fans, the Busches shared that they felt compelled to speak out after discovering what they believed was a “can’t-lose” financial plan that quickly turned into a nightmare. Their hope now is to warn others before they sign onto something they don’t fully understand.

According to recently filed court documents, the couple purchased Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies — a type of life insurance often marketed as a retirement win-win: tax advantages, long-term investment growth, and future financial security. The Busches say they were told the plan would practically fund itself over time. Instead, after paying more than $10.4 million in premiums, they allege the policies’ performance tanked, unexpected costs piled up, and massive losses followed.

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IUL policies have a controversial reputation in the financial world. They link policy value to stock market performance, but with caps, fees, and fine print that can eat away at returns. Critics argue that many buyers don’t fully understand how volatile and expensive the products can be — especially when pitched as “safe” wealth-building tools.

The Busches claim they were reassured the plan was low-risk and ideal for their family’s financial future. But as the numbers turned upside down, they say the reality looked nothing like what was sold to them.

At 40 years old, Busch is one of NASCAR’s most decorated active drivers — a two-time Cup Series champion with 63 career Cup wins — but even a seasoned pro isn’t immune to financial pitfalls. With two children to protect, Kyle and Samantha say their goal now is to prevent others from learning the same lesson the hard way.

Their message is simple: if an investment sounds flawless, it deserves a closer look — and a second opinion.