Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Lewis-Watkins-Farmer Agency, Inc., which does business as Watkins Insurance Group (“Watkins”), regarding its recent data breach. The Watkins data breach involved sensitive personal information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT LEWIS-WATKINS-FARMER AGENCY, INC. D/B/A WATKINS INSURANCE GROUP:
Watkins is an insurance agency based in Texas. Founded in 1949, Watkins offers a range of insurance policies for businesses and individuals, including commercial property insurance, home insurance, auto insurance, employee group benefits, and more.2,3 Industries served by Watkins include technology firms, contractors, real estate developers, financial institutions, manufacturers, etc.2,4 Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Watkins employs over 50 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
On January 5, 2026, Watkins reported to the Attorney General of Texas that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party. As of January 7, 2025, details of the breach have not been made publicly available by Watkins. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Driver’s license number
- Financial information (account number, credit or debit card number)
- Medical information
According to the Attorney General of Texas breach report, Watkins has begun providing notice to impacted individuals. A link to the breach report that Watkins filed with the Attorney General of Texas is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Lewis-Watkins-Farmer Agency, Inc. d/b/a Watkins Insurance Group:
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.
