Lockton Companies Data Breach Settlement 2026 – File a Claim by April 7 for Up to $5,000
Southeast Series of Lockton Companies is settling a class action over a November 2024 cybersecurity incident that exposed names, Social Security numbers, health information, and other private data. If you received a notice about the breach, you may be eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement, a pro rata cash payment, or one free year of financial monitoring. The deadline to file, opt out, or object is all the same date: April 7, 2026. Efficient, if nothing else.
What happened
Class period: On or around November 20, 2024
On or around November 20, 2024, Southeast Series of Lockton Companies LLC, a large insurance brokerage firm, experienced a cybersecurity incident that exposed private information belonging to clients and individuals in their systems.
The exposed data may include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health information, and medical information. For an insurance company, losing this kind of data is a particularly awkward look.
A class action lawsuit was filed in Jackson County, Missouri, alleging the defendants failed to adequately safeguard sensitive personal information.
Lockton denies all wrongdoing but agreed to pay up to $9.9 million to settle the claims rather than litigate through trial.
What you can get
Documented loss reimbursement
Up to $5,000
Covers identity theft losses, attorney and credit repair fees, credit freeze costs, credit monitoring costs, and miscellaneous expenses like postage and mileage. Up to $3,000,000 is set aside for this pool. Pro rata reduction applies if total claims exceed that amount.
Pro rata cash payment
Varies
A share of the $5,900,000 Common Settlement Fund divided equally among everyone who selects this option, after administration costs and attorneys' fees are deducted. No documentation required.
Financial monitoring
1 year free
CyEx Financial Shield Complete with single-bureau credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, financial transaction monitoring, home title monitoring, $1M identity theft insurance with no deductible, and victim assistance. Automatically provided to all class members. You do not need to file a claim to receive this.
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | April 7, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | April 7, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | April 7, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | May 7, 2026 | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- You are a U.S. resident who received a notice from Southeast Series of Lockton Companies LLC stating your private information may have been compromised in the November 2024 data incident.
- Your personal information was stored in Lockton's systems at the time of the breach.
How to file
- Visit the official settlement website at thelocktondatasettlement.com and click "Submit Claim."
- Complete and submit the Claim Form online by April 7, 2026.
- Or download the paper Claim Form, complete it, and mail it postmarked by April 7, 2026 to: Beasley v. Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, et al., c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324.
- You may also call (833) 754-7264 to request a paper Claim Form by mail.
Proof required
- Pro rata cash payment or financial monitoring: no proof required. Just submit the Claim Form.
- Documented loss reimbursement: receipts, bank or credit card statements, invoices, or other third-party documentation showing unreimbursed losses caused by the breach. Losses must be fairly traceable to the November 2024 data incident.
Payment timing
Settlement benefits will be distributed after the Court grants final approval at the May 7, 2026 hearing and all appeals are resolved. Check the settlement website for updates.
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Extra details
All settlement class members automatically receive one year of CyEx Financial Shield Complete monitoring, even if they do not file a claim. However, you must still submit a Claim Form to receive any cash payment.
You must choose between documented loss reimbursement (up to $5,000) or the pro rata cash payment. You cannot select both cash options, but you can combine either with the free financial monitoring.
Unlike most of the settlements we have covered recently, the opt-out and objection deadlines are both still open until April 7, 2026. If you want to retain the right to sue Lockton separately, opt out before that date.
Do not contact the Court or the defendants directly about this settlement.
FAQ
Do I have to file a claim to get anything?
How much will the pro rata cash payment be?
What documented losses qualify for reimbursement?
Can I still opt out or object?
I did not receive a notice. Can I still file?
What happens if I do nothing?
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