Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Joseph Krar & Associates, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Joseph Krar & Associates data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT JOSEPH KRAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.:
Joseph Krar & Associates is an insurance company based in Connecticut. Founded in 1993, Joseph Krar & Associates is an excess and surplus lines wholesale facility assisting insurance agents in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine with the placement of their commercial, professional, and personal property/casualty risks.2 Headquartered in Southington, Connecticut, Joseph Krar & Associates employs over 30 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Joseph Krar & Associates reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, on June 21, 2024, Joseph Krar & Associates became aware of technical issues related to systems in its network.1 As a result, Joseph Krar & Associates launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Joseph Krar & Associates confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized third party between June 20 and June 21, 2024. As a result, Joseph Krar & Associates began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social security number
On January 8, 2025, Joseph Krar & Associates began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to the Massachusetts residents, Joseph Krar & Associates is providing affected individuals with a list of the information impacted and complimentary identity monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that Joseph Krar & Associates filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Joseph Krar & 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.
