You could be eligible for up to $2,500 from this life insurance data breach settlement

You may be one of the more than a million people eligible for part of a $6 million class action settlement, but there is barely two weeks to file a claim.

Landmark Admin has agreed to the payout to resolve a lawsuit alleging that it failed to prevent a  exposing the personal information of up to 1.6 million individuals.

Multiple Landmark clients — including Accendo Insurance, American Benefit Life Insurance, American Monumental Life Insurance, Capitol Life Insurance, Continental Mutual Insurance and Liberty Bankers Life Insurance — were also named as defendants.

According to court filings, the attack occurred between May 13 and June 17, 2024, with hackers accessing names, Social Security numbers, financial accounts, driver's license numbers, health insurance data and other sensitive information.

Lead plaintiffs filed suit against Landmark and the defendant companies, alleging the attack "was a direct result of [their]' failure to implement adequate and reasonable cybersecurity procedures," according to their complaint.

They further claimed the defendants "maintained, used, and shared the private information in a reckless manner," leaving it vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Some class members have already fallen prey to identity theft and fraud, incurring out-of-pocket costs for credit monitoring services, credit freezes, credit reports and other protective measures.

The complaint alleges the data thieves could commit more crimes with the details they po, including opening accounts, taking out loans and receiving government benefits using victims' information.

Landmark denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid "protracted and expensive" litigation, according to the settlement agreement.

Individuals whose private information was potentially compromised in the 2024 Landmark Admin data breach are eligible to file a claim for either documented losses or a one-time cash payment. 

Landmark is notifying impacted individuals by mail, but you can call 844-428-5109 to check your status.

Individuals who suffered financial losses stemming from fraud or identity theft linked to the breach can receive up to $2,500 in compensation. You must provide supporting documentation of your loss, such as bank statements and police reports.

Any monetary loss must have occurred after June 17, 2024. and been "more likely than not, caused by the Landmark Admin data breach.

Without proof, class members are still eligible for a flat $30 payment. However, this amount may be reduced or increased on a pro rata basis, depending on the number of valid claims and their value.

Eligible class members can choose to be paid via Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or a physical check.

Eligible class members must submit a valid claim by Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at 11:59:59 PM Central. Claims can be submitted to the Landmark Data Settlement website or printed out as a PDF and mailed to:

Landmark Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 1591
Baton Rouge, LA 70821

If you received a notification, you'll need to include your Settlement Claim ID. If you believe you are eligible but didn't receive notification, direct inquiries to the Settlement Administrator at 855-592-5777 or email [email protected].

You can visit LandmarkDataSettlement.com for more details.

Any claims must be received or postmarked by the Dec. 26 deadline. If you don't want to be part of the settlement or want to reserve your right to sue independently, you'll need to submit a written notice by Nov. 25, 2025.

Payments will go out after the final approval hearing on Jan. 29, 2026, although appeals may delay the process

There's no foolproof way to protect your data, but there are things you can do to slow down hackers and catch identity theft once it's happened. 

1. Monitor your account statements

Review your credit card bills, Amazon account and other statements every month for unusual charges.

2. Review your credit reports

,  and T will give you a copy of your credit report, free of charge, whether or not you suspect unauthorized activity. You can also sign up at AnnualCreditReport.com for free copies of all three.

For more robust monitoring and identity protection, consider subscribing to a service like PrivacyGuard® or Experian IdentityWorks.℠ 

3. Freeze your credit

You can freeze your credit even if you don't suspect identity theft, with no impact on your credit score or existing accounts. You'll need to request a freeze from all three credit bureaus and remember to unlock it when you want to apply for a new line of credit.

• Equifax: Visit the Equifax Consumer Services Center or call 800-349-9960.
• Experian: Contact Experian's security freeze center or call 888-397-3742.
• TransUnion: Visit the TransUnion website or call 888-909-8872.

Identity monitoring service Aura can also freeze your credit without you having to contact the credit bureaus. It also offers a range of other security features, including a password generator, email aliases, a VPN, robocall filters and malware protection. 

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