Word & Brown Insurance Administrators Data Breach

On October 23, 2024, Word & Brown Insurance Administrators, Inc. (“Word & Brown”) detected suspicious activity on an employee’s workstation. Immediate steps were taken to secure the system, and an investigation was launched. The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized individual accessed the workstation and copied files without authorization.

Following this discovery, Word & Brown initiated a comprehensive review of the impacted data to determine its contents and the individuals affected. On December 23, 2024, Word & Brown issued a notice regarding a data breach affecting its healthcare covered entity clients. While this review is ongoing, the company has begun notifying its covered entity clients and working with them to inform potentially impacted individuals as information becomes available.

Individuals associated with Word & Brown are advised to remain vigilant for any signs of suspicious activity involving their personal data. To protect against potential risks, it’s recommended to regularly monitor financial statements, update passwords, and exercise caution with unsolicited communications, such as phishing attempts. For additional guidance on safeguarding your information following a data breach, we encourage you to review this resource on responding to data breaches and the proactive steps you can take to protect yourself.

What Information Was Involved?

The type of information involved varies by individual and may include:

• Name
• Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Age
• Address
• Email address
• Gender
• Medical plan type
• Health insurance information, including billing details

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Word & Brown, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Word & Brown data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

• Loss of privacy
• Time spent addressing the breach
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel Word & Brown, 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.