Data Breach Summary
Alera Group, Inc., one of the nation’s leading independent insurance and financial services firms, has announced a data breach that may have compromised sensitive personal information of current and former employees, along with their dependents.
Alera Group confirmed that its technology environment was infiltrated between July 19 and August 4, 2024. Although signs of unauthorized activity were initially detected in August 2024, the breach was not fully investigated and confirmed until April 28, 2025 — nearly nine months later.
The breach involved an external system intrusion (hacking) that resulted in the unauthorized removal of personal data from Alera Group’s network. While the number of affected individuals nationwide remains unknown, Alera Group stated that anyone who was an employee or a dependent of an employee could potentially be affected.
As a precaution, Alera is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection through IDX. The services provided include credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration, aimed at assisting the affected individuals in protecting their personal information from further misuse.
Impacted individuals were notified that their Names and other personal identifiers in combination with sensitive data were exposed. Although the specific data types vary, Alera Group indicated that the stolen information likely included details sufficient to place individuals at risk for identity theft.
If your personal information has been breached, it’s important to take immediate and proactive steps to minimize the potential impact and protect yourself from identity theft or fraud. Here are some general actions that you should consider taking:
Monitor Credit Reports: Check your credit reports regularly for suspicious activity.
Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Set up a fraud alert or freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access.
Monitor Financial Accounts: Review bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar transactions.
Watch for Phishing Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.
Change Passwords: Update passwords for online accounts and use strong, unique ones.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to online accounts.
Review Health and Insurance Info: Check for fraudulent charges if health data was exposed.
If you were impacted by the Alera Group data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold Alera Group accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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