You have likely already seen the news of the recent Farmers Insurance data breach, which has sparked concern among Farmers agents, their clients, and peers. We’d like to highlight this issue and connect you with resources to stay protected and informed.

Key Points:

• The breach was first reported to Farmers by a third-party vendor on May 30th but not announced to agents until late August. As many as 1.1 million customers have been affected.
• Farmers has found no evidence that the breached data has been misused and is contacting affected individuals directly, providing support, including complimentary credit monitoring.
• This event reminds us of the importance of cybersecurity, particularly when sensitive personal data may be exposed through third-party vendors. We encourage all agents to review their own cybersecurity protocols, especially with vendors, and to guide clients in watching for phishing, fraud, or signs of identity theft.
• If you or your clients were impacted, please review official communications from Farmers or report directly via their published guidance. Farmers has instructed agents to refer affected customers to 833-426-6809 and media inquiries to reporterhotline@farmersinsurance.com.

Thank you for continuing to stand for professionalism and care in service to your communities. We will share more details as they become available. We encourage you to read the Newsweek article, Farmers Insurance Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Americans: What To Know, to learn more on this topic.

Sincerely,

The UFAA National Board Office