Lincoln Financial Customers’ Private Information Accessed During Five Day Breach
In December 2024 a third party system utilized by Lincoln was compromised. The malicious unauthorized access went undetected until March 2025. Letters are now being mailed to know affected individuals.
CohenMalad, LLP, one of the nation’s premier class action law firms with a strong track record in data breach litigation, is investigating a data breach involving The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
If you received a letter from Lincoln or from Kelly Benefits informing you of this breach, you likely qualify to join a related class action lawsuit. Please contact our data breach attorney team today at 317.636.6481 or online here.
Details of this Significant Data Breach
Between December 12 and December 17, 2024, unauthorized actors gained access to servers maintained by Kelly Benefits, a third-party administrator hired by employers to manage payroll and benefits enrollment, including group insurance products from Lincoln Financial. As a result, sensitive personal information of at least 8,848 individuals was accessed and potentially stolen.
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company has confirmed that while its own systems were not breached, files containing individuals’ personal information—originally shared with Kelly Benefits by employers—were exposed during the incident. Affected individuals began receiving notification letters on March 14, 2025, but the full scope of the compromised information has not yet been disclosed.
Reports indicate the exposed information includes:
- Full names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Tax identification numbers
- Health insurance and medical details
- Financial account information
If you received a data breach notice from Lincoln Financial or Kelly Benefits, your personal information may be at risk. Cybercriminals can use stolen data to commit identity theft, open fraudulent accounts, and disrupt your financial security.
CohenMalad, LLP data breach attorneys are actively investigating this matter to help affected individuals understand their legal options and pursue potential claims. Call us at 317-636-6481 or request a free, confidential consultation online now.
