On August 7, 2023, Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company (“The Hartford”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas. In this notice, The Hartford explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, including their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, The Hartford began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. While any data breach presents an increased risk of fraud, those that involve your Social Security number are especially concerning. This is because hackers can use your SSN, along with readily available information, to orchestrate potentially devastating identity theft schemes. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft as well as discuss your legal options following The Hartford data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Data Breach Affecting The Hartford Customers?

The Hartford data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, The Hartford’s filing with the Attorney General of Texas provides some—albeit limited—important information about the incident. According to this source, The Hartford recently learned about a data security incident involving confidential information that had been provided to the company by its customers.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, The Hartford reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.

On around August 7, 2023, The Hartford sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

While it cannot be confirmed based on The Hartford’s filing with the Texas AG, it is possible that this incident is related to the file transfer software MOVEit. This is based on a July 12, 2023 letter sent to Colorado State University students. In this letter, CSU notes that The Hartford was one of several third-party organizations reporting that a MOVEit data breach leaked sensitive information belonging to members of the CSU community.

More Information About Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company

Founded in 1810, Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company is the name of the underwriting company used by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc, which is an investment and insurance company based in Hartford, Connecticut. The Hartford and its subsidiaries offer life, health, home, business, and accident insurance to individuals, families, groups, and businesses across the world. Hartford employs more than 18,800 people and generates approximately $22 billion in annual revenue.