Christensen Group Insurance Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Christensen Group Insurance data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Christensen Group Insurance, which may have affected numerous individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent notice posted on Christensen Group Insurance's website states that the data breach occurred due to a cyber security incident where an unauthorized party gained access to an employee's email account, resulting in a spam campaign.

According to the company's February 24, 2025 website disclosure titled "Notice of Data Security Incident," the unauthorized access occurred between October 10, 2022, and October 17, 2022. Christensen Group Insurance (CGI) engaged third-party security experts to investigate, and on January 24, 2023, confirmed that an unauthorized party had accessed and viewed emails in the employee's account.

However, notification letters to affected individuals weren't sent until February 24, 2025 – more than two years after the company discovered the breach. This extended delay raises serious questions about the company's data breach response protocols. The compromised data includes highly sensitive personal information such as:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Dates of birth
• Financial account information
• Email addresses and passwords
• Driver's license numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by Christensen Group Insurance on February 24, 2025, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and detailing which specific pieces of their personal information were compromised in the breach.

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 Christensen Group Insurance data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Christensen Group Insurance
   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.

Christensen Group Insurance Overview

Christensen Group Insurance is an independent insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The company operates as an intermediary within the insurance industry, working with multiple carriers rather than representing a single insurance provider.

The organization offers various types of insurance products and services to both individuals and businesses. Their business operations include commercial insurance brokerage, employee benefits administration, personal insurance policies, and wealth management services. This diverse portfolio requires the collection and storage of substantial amounts of sensitive client information – precisely the type of data that was compromised in the breach.

As an independent brokerage, the company facilitates insurance transactions between clients seeking coverage and the insurance carriers that provide policies. This position within the insurance ecosystem gives Christensen Group Insurance access to significant amounts of personal and financial information from its clients, including the sensitive data types exposed in this breach.

With approximately 200 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50 million, Christensen Group Insurance represents a mid-sized player in the insurance brokerage sector.

Christensen Group Insurance Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Christensen Group Insurance 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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