Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Lindquist Insurance Associates, Inc. (“Lindquist”) regarding its recent data breach. The Lindquist data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to over 2,800 individuals.
ABOUT LINDQUIST INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, INC.:
Lindquist is a local insurance company based in Connecticut. Founded in 1936, Lindquist provides a variety of insurance products to individuals and families, including home and auto insurance, flood insurance, identity theft protection, motorcycle insurance, pet insurance, recreational vehicle insurance, travel insurance, and more. Additionally, Lindquist offers commercial insurance products to businesses such as auto insurance, owners policy, general liability, package policy, property insurance, umbrella insurance, cyber liability insurance, and workers compensation. Headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, Lindquist employs over 10 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 6, 2024, Lindquist discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Lindquist determined that an unauthorized third party accessed this sensitive information on March 3, 2024. On July 22, 2024, Lindquist began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Lindquist. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state-issued ID number
- Account number, credit or debit card number
- Account passwords or personal identification number or other access codes
If you received a breach notification letter from Lindquist Insurance Associates, Inc.:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
