New Era Life Insurance Data Breach: What You Need to Know
February 12, 2025 – New Era Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of New Era Life Insurance Company, New Era Life Insurance Company of the Midwest, and Life of America Insurance Company (collectively known as “New Era Life Insurance”), has announced a data breach impacting its customers, beneficiaries, agents, and employees.
On February 11, 2025, New Era Life Insurance filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering unauthorized access to its computer network. The company’s investigation revealed that an unauthorized party gained access to consumers’ sensitive information. This information included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account information, dates of birth, health insurance information, and medical information.
After identifying the breach, New Era Life Insurance began notifying affected individuals. If you have received a notification, it is important to understand the potential risks and available protective measures.
What Caused the Data Breach?
According to the filing with the Attorney General of Maine, New Era Life Insurance detected suspicious activity on its network on December 18, 2024. The company immediately isolated the affected parts of its network and engaged cybersecurity experts to conduct an investigation. The investigation determined that the unauthorized access occurred between December 9, 2024, and December 18, 2024. During this time, the unauthorized party accessed files and folders containing confidential information belonging to policyholders, beneficiaries, agents, and employees.
The breached information varies depending on the individual, but it may include:
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Financial account information
- Date of birth
- Health insurance information
- Medical information
New Era Life Insurance sent data breach notification letters on February 11, 2025, to individuals affected by the incident. These letters provide details on the specific information compromised. Consult with a data breach lawyer to understand your options and protect yourself from potential fraud or identity theft.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information and should not be considered legal advice. Consult with an attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.
