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Palomar 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 Palomar Insurance Corporation 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 Palomar Insurance Corporation
Palomar Insurance is a privately held insurance agency based in Montgomery, Alabama. Established in 1954, the company serves both domestic and international clients, providing insurance and risk management services.
Insurance products offered include commercial, transportation, agribusiness, construction, hospitality, personal, and cyber insurance, as well as employee benefits and financial services. Palomar Insurance maintains business offices in several locations, including Kennesaw, Georgia, Birmingham, Mobile and Troy, Alabama.
What happened?
On Oct. 23, 2024, Palomar Insurance Corporation discovered unusual activity indicating that a cybercriminal attempted to access its network illegally. On May 1, 2025 an investigation revealed sensitive personal data may have compromised in the data breach.
Palomar published a Notice of Data Incident on its website on July 24, 2025 and disclosed the data breach to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on the same day.
Exposed Information
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number and expiration date
- Social Security number
- Insurance policy number
- Insurance provider
- Login username and password
The total number of impacted individuals has not been released, but may be in the thousands.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notice from Palomar Insurance Corporation or suspect your information may have been involved, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Identity protection services: Enroll in the free Kroll identity monitoring and identity theft restoration services offered by Palomar.
- 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 exposed in the Palomar Insurance Corporation data breach, you may have legal rights and could be eligible for 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 understand their options and pursue claims related to the breach. To take the next step, complete the form below.
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