Symetra Life Insurance Company Data Breach Investigation

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

What Happened?

A recent report from the Massachusetts Attorney General's office states that the Symetra Life Insurance Company data breach occurred due to unauthorized parties using previously stolen personal information to access customer accounts between April 12, 2024, and September 10, 2024. Symetra secured their systems and launched an investigation into the incident that confirmed that an unauthorized party had access to confidential information pertaining to affected customers. The compromised information includes:

• Names
• Addresses
• Email addresses
• Dates of birth
• Account numbers
• Beneficiary information (first and last names)

Data breach letters were sent out by Symetra Life Insurance Company in November 2024, 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
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Symetra Life Insurance Company 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.

Symetra Life Insurance Company Overview

Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Symetra Life Insurance Company is a provider of financial services and insurance products. The company specializes in insurance solutions, annuities, and employee benefits packages, serving customers nationwide. Symetra has more than 2,500 employees and annual revenue of approximately $2.3 billion.

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

How do you know that you were affected by the Symetra Life Insurance Company 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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