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What Happened?

On October 23, 2024, Word & Brown Insurance Administrators, Inc. became aware of a security incident on an employee’s workstation. Upon detection, Word & Brown launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party cyber security experts to determine the nature and scope of the incident. The investigation determined that an unauthorized third party gained access to an employee’s workstation and downloaded certain files to an external server. Word & Brown conducted a comprehensive review of the impacted data to determine what information was compromised and identified affected individuals. On March 24, 2025, Word & Brown filed a notice with the Attorney General of California and started sending out notice letters to the impacted individuals.

What Information Was Impacted?

Upon information and belief, the following types of sensitive personal and protected health information may have been compromised:
  • Name,
  • Social Security number,
  • Address,
  • Date of birth,
  • Email address,
  • Gender,
  • Financial account number,
  • Taxpayer identification number,
  • Medical plan type, and
  • Health insurance information, including billing information

What Action Can You Take?

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected users are entitled to compensation. If you have experienced a disruption in service from Word & Brown Insurance Administrators, Inc. there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out if you are eligible for compensation.

About

Word & Brown Insurance Administrators, Inc.

Word & Brown Insurance Administrators, Inc., now known as Word & Brown General Agency, is a health insurance and employee benefits administrative company headquartered in Orange, California. The company began by offering a quoting platform that allowed brokers to compare health insurance quotes from multiple carriers in a single presentation. Over the years, Word & Brown has expanded its services to include COBRA compliance and administration, the CaliforniaChoice private health exchange, and HRWow, an online HR administration tool.

Compensation
Identity Theft
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Financial Fraud
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Privacy Violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Know Your Legal Rights After a Data Breach Incident

A data breach occurs when sensitive, confidential, or protected information is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization. This may include personal data, financial information, medical information, or business secrets.

Our firm provides the following services:

  • Investigating the breach and determining liability.
  • Filing lawsuits or claims against negligent companies.
  • Helping recover financial damages.
  • Advising on legal steps to protect your rights.

As a consumer, you have the right to:

  • Be notified of the breach under U.S. laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if applicable.
  • Seek compensation for financial or reputational harm.
  • Take legal action against the entity responsible for negligence.

Depending on the case, you may be entitled to:

  • Reimbursement for financial losses (e.g., identity theft).
  • Compensation for emotional distress or loss of privacy.
  • Punitive damages if negligence is proven.

Yes, time is critical. If you suspect your data has been compromised:

  • Secure your accounts by changing passwords.
  • Monitor your credit reports for unusual activity.
  • Contact a law firm to explore legal options for compensation.

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

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