Gerber Life Insurance Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Gerber Life Insurance data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Gerber Life Insurance, which exposed names, addresses, policy numbers and account payment information

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Massachusetts’s office states that the Gerber Life Insurance data breach occurred due to a cyber security incident. On December 5, 2024, Gerber Life became aware that an unauthorized party had accessed certain call center systems used for customer support. In response, the company swiftly disabled the unauthorized access and launched an investigation to understand the extent of the breach and whether any consumer data had been compromised. By December 11, 2024, the investigation confirmed that the unauthorized party had accessed information related to specific policies and policyholders.

Following this discovery, Gerber Life conducted a detailed review of the affected files to assess what sensitive data had been exposed and to identify which consumers were impacted.

The compromised data includes:

• Names and addresses
• Policy numbers
• Account payment information

Data breach letters were sent out by Gerber Life Insurance on January 8, 2025, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

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

Gerber Life Insurance Overview

Established in 1967, Gerber Life Insurance Company provides a variety of life insurance products designed to help families achieve financial security. Based in Fremont, Michigan, the company is renowned for its affordable and accessible insurance options, including term life, whole life, and guaranteed life policies. Among its key offerings is the Gerber Life Grow-Up® Plan, a unique life insurance product tailored specifically for children. Gerber Life serves millions of policyholders across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, employing around 497 people and generating an estimated $195 million in annual revenue.

Gerber Life Insurance Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Gerber Life 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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