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National Boat Owners Association 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 National Boat Association 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 National Boat Owners Association
The National Boat Owners Association, commonly referred to as NBOA, operates as one of the largest marine insurance agencies in the country.
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, NBOA works with several insurance carriers to provide coverage for a range of watercraft, including jet skis, yachts and power boats.
What Happened?
Between mid-May 2025 and early June 2025, the National Boat Owners Association’s network was accessed, during which the acquisition of personally identifiable information may have occurred. The company discovered the unauthorized actor on June 6, 2025.
A cyber forensics investigation determined that the INC Ransomware group was responsible for the attack, which reportedly occurred through a compromise of one of NBOA’s managed service providers.
NBOA reported the breach to law enforcement and took steps to contain the incident, including terminating the services of the affected provider and engaging a forensic firm to investigate.
They also reported the incident to the attorneys general offices of Maine and Vermont, and the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on January 21, 2026, and January 22, 2026. Written notices were sent to affected individuals on January 21, 2026.
The breach affected an estimated 3,580 people in the United States, including 154 residents of Massachusetts and 15 residents of Maine.
The breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive consumer information. According to the filed notices, the following types of information were compromised:
Information Exposed:
- Driver's licenses
- Addresses
- Full names
- Insurance information
- Insurance policy numbers
- Social Security numbers
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this data breach, it is important to understand your rights and the steps you can take to protect yourself. Here’s what you should know:
- NBOA is offering complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorks for 24 months. This service includes credit monitoring, identity restoration support and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
- You can place a fraud alert on your credit file with any of the three major credit bureaus. This alert warns potential creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before extending credit.
- You have the right to request a free security freeze on your credit reports, which prevents new credit from being opened in your name without your authorization.
- Review your credit reports and account statements regularly for any suspicious activity. You are entitled to a free annual credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus.
- If you detect unauthorized activity or believe you are a victim of identity theft, report it to law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the National Boat Owners Association data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit seeking compensation. Lawyers are currently investigating claims on behalf of those whose sensitive information was compromised.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step in protecting your rights, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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