Data Breach Summary
United Insurance (UIG) discovered suspicious activity by an unauthorized third party using an employee’s email account between July 16, 2024, and August 1, 2024 , and promptly initiated a comprehensive investigation to determine the nature and scope of the breach. The investigation confirmed that sensitive personal information stored within an employee’s email account might have been accessed and potentially acquired by unauthorized actors. To address the situation, UIG conducted a thorough review of the impacted data to identify the specific individuals affected and ensure accurate contact information for notifications.
The review process concluded on November 19, 2024, confirming that sensitive data related to individuals, including some residents of New Hampshire, may have been exposed.
Individuals associated with United Insurance are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about protecting yourself after such incidents, here is a resource on responding to a data breach and how you can take action.
What Information Was Involved?
The information potentially accessed by unauthorized parties varies by individual but may include:
How to Know if You Were Affected
If you received a data breach notification from United Insurance , it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the United Insurance , data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:
A successful case could also compel United Insurance , to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.
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