Liberty Bankers Group & Capitol Life Insurance Data Breach Affects 287,109 Texans

On May 14, 2025, Liberty Bankers Insurance Group, including Capitol Life Insurance Company, reported a significant data breach to the Texas Attorney General’s office. According to the official disclosure, the breach impacted 287,109 individuals in the state, alone.

The exposed data is extensive and includes a wide range of personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). Specifically, the compromised information consists of names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued ID numbers (such as passport or state ID card), financial information (including account numbers and credit or debit card numbers), medical information, health insurance information, dates of birth, and other sensitive data.

The company became aware of the breach prior to May 14, 2025, and subsequently notified affected individuals by U.S. Mail, posted information on their website and/or a special website, and published notices in print media. The full details of how the breach occurred, including the method of unauthorized access and whether it was due to a cyberattack or internal error, have not been publicly disclosed as of this writing. However, the breadth of information exposed suggests a severe incident with the potential for significant identity theft and fraud risks.

For more details, you can review the official disclosure on the Texas Attorney General’s Data Security Breach Reports page.

Liberty Bankers Insurance Group & Capitol Life Insurance Company's response

In response to the breach, Liberty Bankers Insurance Group has taken several steps to inform and assist affected individuals. The company issued notifications by U.S. Mail to those whose information was compromised. In addition, they posted notices on their website and/or a dedicated breach notification page, and published information in print media to ensure broad awareness.

If you believe you may be affected by this breach, it is important to remain vigilant against potential identity theft and fraud. Consider taking the following steps:

• Monitor your credit reports for any unusual activity.
• Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus.
• Review your bank, insurance, and credit card statements closely for unauthorized transactions.
• Be cautious of unsolicited communications that ask for your personal information or direct you to websites requesting sensitive data.

For more information about the companies, visit the Liberty Bankers Insurance Group website.