Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (“Starkweather”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent filing with the Massachusetts Attorney General's office suggests that Starkweather discovered and reported a data security incident that resulted in unauthorized access to their systems. The company completed an internal investigation to determine the scope and impact of the breach. On October 24, 2024, Starkweather began sending data breach notification letters to affected individuals, offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. While the specific types of compromised data have not been publicly disclosed in the Attorney General's filing, individual notification letters sent to affected parties contain detailed information about their personal data that may have been exposed.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

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.

Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage Overview

Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage operates as the largest independent insurance agency in Rhode Island and ranks as the 69th largest in the United States. The Providence, Rhode Island-based company provides comprehensive insurance solutions, including captive risk management, construction risk solutions, dental risk solutions, and employee benefits. The company has more than 228 employees and approximately $80 million in annual revenue.

Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage 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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