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UNH 8-K: Board change

Filed with the SEC on Nov 9, 2026 · accession 0000731766-26-000274

UNH filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 9, 2026. UnitedHealth Group appointed Madeline Bell as an independent director of the company, effective November 3, 2026. The stock moved +0.9% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

UnitedHealth Group appointed Madeline Bell as an independent director of the company, effective November 3, 2026. She has not yet been appointed to any board committees.

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Key details

RegistrantUnitedHealth Group Incorporated
Independent directorMadeline Bell
Senior deputy general counsel and deputy corporate secretaryKuai H. Leong

How UNH stock reacted

Close before

$394.15

Nov 6, 2026

First close after

+0.88%

$397.62

5 trading days

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Since filing

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Frequently asked questions

What did UNH file with the SEC on Nov 9, 2026?

UNH filed a 8-K (Board change). UnitedHealth Group appointed Madeline Bell as an independent director of the company, effective November 3, 2026. She has not yet been appointed to any board committees.

What does a board change mean for UNH stock?

Not always. A planned retirement with a successor is usually calm; a sudden departure “effective immediately”, especially of a CFO or near results, often worries investors.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did UNH stock react to this filing?

UNH closed at $394.15 before the filing and $397.62 on Nov 9, 2026 (+0.88%).

Other UNH SEC filings

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  • 10-Q · SEC filingAug 10, 2026
  • 8-K · Guidance raiseJul 16, 2026
  • 8-K · SEC filingJun 5, 2026
  • 8-K · SEC filingMay 11, 2026
  • 10-Q · SEC filingMay 5, 2026
  • 8-K · Guidance raiseApr 21, 2026
  • DEF 14A · Board changeApr 21, 2026

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Source: SEC EDGAR filing 0000731766-26-000274. The summary and key details are extracted by SEPT from the filing and may contain errors. Price reaction uses daily closing prices. Not financial advice.