Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Insurance Agency Marketing Services, Inc. (“IAMS”) regarding its recent data breach. The IAMS data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT INSURANCE AGENCY MARKETING SERVICES, INC.:
IAMS is an independent insurance brokerage agency based in Nebraska. Founded in 1986, IAMS offers a variety of services to insurance agencies, including back-office support, 24/7 assistance, marketing solutions, educational tips, and wealth management services. Additionally, IAMS helps insurance companies choose and promote a range of insurance products such as annuity, life insurance, and senior health insurance.3 Headquartered in Elkhorn, Nebraska, IAMS employs over 10 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, IAMS reported to the Attorney General of California that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed or acquired. According to the breach notice, IAMS recently learned that an unauthorized third party had gained access to its computer systems. As a result, IAMS launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, IAMS learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized actor between March 1, 2024, and May 3, 2024. As a result, IAMS 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
- Date of birth
- Diver’s license and passport number
- Business email credentials
- Account numbers
- EINs
- Financial information
- Medical information
As a result of the data breach, IAMS began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to California residents, IAMS is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that IAMS filed with the Attorney General of California is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Insurance Agency Marketing Services, 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.
