Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha (New Era Enterprises) Data Breach Class Action

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent New Era Enterprises data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at New Era Enterprises, which may have affected certain Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha customers, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, insurance ID numbers, and medical information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's Office states that the New Era Enterprises data breach occurred due to a cyber security incident in which unauthorized access to the company's IT network was detected.

Between December 9 and December 18, 2024, an unauthorized party gained access to New Era's network systems and copied files containing confidential customer information. New Era Enterprises discovered this suspicious activity on December 18, 2024, and took action by isolating affected portions of their network infrastructure and launching a comprehensive investigation with assistance from third-party cybersecurity specialists.

The investigation revealed that the compromised data belonged to customers of Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha (CSO), for whom New Era's subsidiary provides administrative services. After identifying the affected individuals, New Era notified CSO about the incident on February 3, 2025.

Data breach letters were sent out by New Era Enterprises on March 10, 2025, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and the specific types of personal information that may have been compromised in their particular case.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the New Era Enterprises data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from New Era Enterprises
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

New Era Enterprises Overview

New Era Enterprises, Inc. operates within the insurance services sector, with subsidiaries that provide administrative support to various insurance carriers. One of their key clients is Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha (CSO), whose customer data was compromised in this incident.

Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha is an established insurance provider based in Nebraska. The company focuses on several insurance products including credit life insurance, credit disability coverage, debt protection solutions, and Medicare supplement insurance plans. CSO serves a diverse client base consisting of individuals, financial institutions, and lenders throughout the United States. With approximately 110 employees, the company generates around $60 million in annual revenue. Their business model centers on delivering financial protection products across multiple insurance categories to meet the needs of their various customer segments.

New Era Enterprises Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the New Era Enterprises data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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