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Mountain West Insurance Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, LLC 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 Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services
Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, LLC is an independent insurance and financial services agency headquartered in Colorado. Founded in 1998, the company serves clients in Colorado and over 30 other states. The agency offers a wide range of insurance solutions, including personal, business, and specialty coverage, as well as employee benefits and financial services.
Over the years, Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services has expanded through acquisitions and mergers, now operating more than 22 offices across Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada.
What happened?
On March 17, 2025, Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services discovered a significant data security incident. An unauthorized actor gained access to multiple employee email accounts. On Aug. 15, 2025, an investigation revealed sensitive consumer information maintained by the company was compromised in the cyberattack.
Mountain West began notifying affected individuals by mail on Sept. 22, 2025 and published a notice of data security incident on its website.
Information exposed
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- U.S. driver license number
- Financial account number
- Financial account access information
- Payment card number
- Payment card access information
- Passport number
- Electronic signature
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your information was exposed in the Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services data breach, you have important rights under state and federal law. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring and identity protection services, if offered.
- 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 you received a notification from Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, or believe your information was involved in this breach, you may qualify to take legal action and seek compensation. Lawyers are ready to help guide you through the process and advocate for your rights.
To find out if you are eligible to pursue a claim for damages, complete the form below.
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