--- title: Word & Brown Insurance Administrators Data Breach Class Action Investigation description: At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Word & Brown Insurance Administrators data breach. image: https://databreachclassaction.io/hubfs/DB33.png --- 2 min read # Word & Brown Insurance Administrators Data Breach Class Action [Recent Data Breaches](https://databreachclassaction.io/blog/tag/recent-data-breaches) ![Featured Image](https://databreachclassaction.io/hubfs/DB33.png) Published: January 08, 2025 At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent **Word & Brown Insurance Administrators** data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at **Word & Brown Insurance Administrators**, which may have affected at least 500 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive protected health information.   ## What Happened? A recent report from the [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights](https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf) indicates that the **Word & Brown Insurance Administrators** data breach occurred due to a "Hacking / IT Incident" affecting either a desktop computer or network server. The company filed their official notice on December 23, 2024, though specific details about the nature and scope of the unauthorized access remain limited. While protected health information was compromised, the exact types of data affected have not been publicly disclosed. Affected individuals should receive detailed information about their specific compromised data through individual notification letters.   ## 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 **Word & Brown Insurance Administrators ** data breach 1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from **Word & Brown Insurance Administrators ** 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](https://databreachclassaction.io/blog/guide-for-victims-of-a-data-breach)” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.   ## Word & Brown Insurance Administrators Overview [**Word & Brown Insurance Administrators, Inc.**](https://www.wordandbrown.com/about) operates as a subsidiary of [The Word & Brown Companies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-word-%26-brown-companies) from their headquarters in Orange, California. The company functions as an insurance solutions provider with a specific focus on employee benefits and group insurance services administration. Their service portfolio encompasses medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plan management. With 288 employees, the organization generates annual revenue of $123 million. Their operations extend across multiple states, serving as an intermediary between insurance carriers, brokers, employers, and individual clients. [**Word & Brown Insurance Administrators**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/word-brown-general-agency) maintains relationships with various insurance providers and processes benefits administration for numerous corporate clients.   ## Word & Brown Insurance Administrators Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act How do you know that you were affected by the **Word & Brown Insurance Administrators ** 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. 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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, the breach occurred due to a hacking or IT incident involving a desktop computer or network server. While the company filed its notice on December 23, 2024, details about the types of compromised data have not been disclosed publicly. Affected individuals will receive specific details through notification letters.\n\n**Steps for Affected Individuals:**\n1. Monitor financial accounts and credit reports closely.\n2. Request free credit reports and review them for unauthorized entries.\n3. Freeze your credit with major bureaus to prevent fraudulent activity.\n4. Update account passwords and enable two-factor authentication.\n5. Be cautious of phishing attempts and verify communications through official channels.\n\n**Word & Brown Insurance Administrators Overview:**\nWord & Brown Insurance Administrators, Inc., a subsidiary of The Word & Brown Companies, is headquartered in Orange, California. 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