Time is running out to claim your payment
If your information was breached in a 2024 cyberattack that targeted multiple major insurance companies, you could be owed up to $2,500 — but time is running out.
Americans have until Dec. 26, 2025, to make a claim on a $6 million class action settlement with Landmark Admin, a third-party administrator selling insurance and retirement benefits.
The leak, between May 13 and June 17, 2024, exposed thousands of policyholders’ personal data, including Social Security numbers, financial data, and medical coverage.
Landmark Admin is not conceding wrongdoing but has resolved allegations that it failed to curtail the attack with proper cybersecurity practices.
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Which companies are covered
Six insurance companies were affected by the data breach and are covered under the settlement:
- American Benefit Life Insurance Company
- American Monumental Life Insurance Company
- Capitol Life Insurance Company
- Continental Mutual Insurance Company
- Liberty Bankers Life Insurance Company
- Accendo Insurance Company
Landmark Admin was the shared service provider of these carriers, and thus all were affected when hackers broke personal data.
Everyone whose information was impacted should have now received a notice letter of the incident, although those who are eligible can still check where they are at with the settlement site.
What you could get paid
If you experienced financial losses due to fraud or identity theft that used this data breach, you could be paid up to $2,500 in order to cover out-of-pocket expenses.
Allowed expenditures include identity recovery charges, theft transactions, or unauthorised withdrawals. Claimants must, however, corroborate the losses — police report, credit report, or bank statement — at the time of filing the claim.
If you did not lose anything but were otherwise affected by the breach, you can be awarded $30 for having your data disclosed. The dollar amount is based on possible changes depending on how many individuals submit claims.
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No proof? You may still get something
Even if you yourself did not lose funds, you can recover some money. The settlement gives those who cannot appear with documentation of fraud or theft a flat award of up to $30, which can be paid down lower if there are a huge number of claimants.
This makes sure that everyone who was affected—and not only individuals who were able to quantify losses—is getting something in return.
Important dates to remember
Certain important dates to remember:
- Deadline for claim form: December 26, 2025
- Date of objection: November 25, 2025
- Final approval hearing date: January 29, 2026
To qualify for payment, you must file your claim form on December 26. Failure to observe this will neither qualify for payment nor be considered in the settlement.
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How to file a claim
Filing is straightforward and can be done online through the official settlement website, which provides detailed instructions. You’ll need to verify your identity and include any supporting documentation if you’re claiming financial losses.
Once approved, payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval early next year.
Why this settlement matters
The Landmark Admin case is only one of several recent high-profile data breach settlements, following in the wake of firms like Amazon, Capital One, and AT&T, which have also been sued over hacked customer data.
Data breaches are becoming the new normal, placing millions of Americans at the mercy of identity fraud and theft. Experts argue that these events highlight the requirement for effective cybersecurity and corporations being held accountable for protecting consumers’ details.
For everyone who has been touched by this particular data breach, this settlement is their chance to regain their losses and receive a fair amount of compensation — but only if they act before the December 26, 2025, deadline.
So, if you think that your data was hacked, don’t hesitate—head over to the settlement website, file your claim, and don’t let your share of the $6 million be lost.
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