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Farmers Insurance Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Farmers Insurance Exchange, Farmers Group, Inc. (its attorney-in fact), and their subsidiaries and affiliates data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Farmers Insurance Exchange
Farmers Insurance Exchange is a California-based reciprocal insurer, owned by its policyholders, and is the largest of the three main insurance entities that make up the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Alongside Fire Insurance Exchange and Truck Insurance Exchange, these companies form the core of the Farmers Insurance brand. Farmers Group Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group, acts as the attorney-in-fact for Farmers Insurance Exchange, handling administrative and operational management.
Farmers Insurance Group operates under several well-known brands, including Farmers, Foremost, 21st Century and Bristol West. They offer a wide range of insurance products such as auto, homeowners, personal umbrella and business insurance.
With more than 10 million households served and nearly 19 million policies in force across all 50 states, Farmers employs over 48,000 agents and nearly 21,000 employees. The exchanges are owned by policyholder members, not shareholders, and have been in business since 1928.
What happened?
On May 30, 2025, Farmers Insurance was alerted by one of its third-party vendors to suspicious activity involving unauthorized access to a database containing Farmers customer information. Farmers immediately launched an investigation and notified law enforcement.
An investigation determined that the unauthorized access occurred on May 29, 2025, certain data was acquired. By July 24, 2025, it was confirmed that some Farmers Insurance Exchange customer information had been accessed and acquired. Farmers began notifying impacted customers by mail on Aug. 22, 2025.
The data breach affected 1,071,172 individuals.
Possible Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver's license number
- Insurance information
- Claim details
- Financial information
The data breach was disclosed to the California, Maine and Massachusetts Attorney Generals' offices on Aug. 22, 2025. The total number of impacted consumers is over one million.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach letter from Farmers Insurance Exchange, or one of its affiliates, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the 24 months of free Cyberscout credit monitoring services, offered by Farmers.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Farmers Insurance data breach, you may be entitled to compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals pursue claims for damages. Completing the form below is the first step to joining a potential lawsuit and protecting your rights.
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