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Risk & Insurance Education Alliance 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 The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors Inc. DBA Risk & Insurance Education Alliance 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 Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1969, it focuses on professional development and continuing education for those working in the risk management and insurance fields.
The Alliance, previously known as The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, offers a variety of industry-recognized designation programs.
What Happened?
Between June 15, 2025, and June 16, 2025, Risk & Insurance Education Alliance experienced a cybersecurity event. According to the notice(s), the company discovered the breach on June 16, 2025, which allowed the threat actor access to their systems via an employee email account for at least 24 hours.
In response, the company disabled the compromised email account and took steps to secure its email environment and prevent further action. The breach exposed personally identifiable information (PII), which may put impacted individuals at risk of identity theft and financial fraud.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Address
- Date of Birth
- Social Security number
The breach was disclosed to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on Nov. 21, 2025, and to the New Hampshire Attorney General's office on Nov. 20, 2025. The company began notifying impacted individuals by mail on Nov. 20, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Risk & Insurance Education Alliance, or your provider, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the free IDX identity theft protection services offered by the organization
- 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 this data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating potential claims and can help guide you through the process. To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit, complete the below form.
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