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Patron 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 Patron Insurance Services 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 Patron Insurance Services
Patron Insurance Services is an independent insurance agency based in Virginia. Founded in 1984, the company has clients throughout the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area, including Virginia and Maryland.
The agency offers a range of insurance products, such as auto, homeowners, life, business and commercial insurance.
What happened?
In late May 2025, Patron Insurance Services detected suspicious activity within its internal network. An investigation revealed that certain number of files and folders had been accessed by an unauthorized actor.
A ransomware group known as Akira later claimed responsibility for the attack, stating on June 12, 2025, that it had obtained 7 GB of sensitive data from Patron Insurance Services. The cyber attack compromised personal and protected health information of an unknown number of individuals.
Information exposed
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Federally issued ID number
- Financial account number
- Health information
Patron Insurance Services published a Notice of Data Security Incident on its website. Letters were mailed to affected individuals.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notice from Patron, or believe your information may have been involved, there are important steps to take.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the free Haystack credit monitoring and identity protection services, offered by the insurance company.
- 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 personal information was exposed in the Patron Insurance Services data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are currently investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals.
Complete the form below to join a lawsuit investigation.
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