Official Case FileNH · May 30, 2025

Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. Data Security Incident

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Reported to the NH Attorney General on May 30, 2025.

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Incident Overview

Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the NH Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on May 30, 2025.

Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. operates as a specialized insurance brokerage, third-party administrator, and employee benefits provider. By the very nature of its operations, the company manages an extensive volume of confidential information, bridging employers, policyholders, and healthcare or financial service networks. Because Kelly & Associates processes comprehensive group health plans, life insurance policies, and administrative services, the organization routinely collects and retains a massive repository of sensitive personal identifying information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). This data is essential for underwriting, risk assessment, premium processing, and claims administration, but it also makes the company a high-value target for malicious actors seeking to exploit centralized databases of private records. In 2025, Kelly & Associates reported a major security incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General, alerting regulators and consumers to an unauthorized compromise of its network infrastructure. While specific technical forensics continue to be evaluated, breaches affecting insurance and benefits administration entities typically involve sophisticated cyberattacks such as ransomware deployments, unauthorized intrusion into legacy databases, or vulnerabilities introduced through third-party vendor integrations. In the insurance sector, bad actors frequently target environments where disparate administrative systems intersect, allowing them to bypass perimeter defenses and dwell undetected within corporate networks while exfiltrating vast archives of confidential consumer dossiers. The data exposed in incidents of this magnitude frequently includes a dangerous combination of full legal names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, home addresses, policy numbers, and detailed health insurance or medical claims data. The compromise of this specific combination of information exposes victims to severe, long-term risks, including targeted financial fraud, medical identity theft, unauthorized credit applications, and complex tax-related scams. When insurance and healthcare data is leaked, bad actors can utilize policy numbers and medical details to fraudulently bill insurance providers or obtain prescription drugs, creating immediate distress and potential disruption to the victim's healthcare management and financial standing. As an entity handling sensitive consumer and employee benefit records, Kelly & Associates was bound by stringent legal duties to safeguard this information against unauthorized access and disclosure. Under federal frameworks such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and relevant state consumer protection statutes, organizations of this caliber are mandated to implement robust administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. The occurrence of a data breach of this scale strongly suggests potential systemic failures in maintaining adequate encryption standards, monitoring network traffic, or executing required vulnerability patch management, pointing toward actionable negligence under data privacy laws. Receiving a data breach notification letter from Kelly & Associates is a formal acknowledgment by the company that your confidential information was compromised due to inadequate security measures. Legally, this notification establishes the necessary standing for affected individuals to participate in class action litigation aimed at securing compensation and mandating rigorous cybersecurity enhancements. Importantly, victims do not need to demonstrate actual financial loss or identity theft to pursue claims; the increased risk of future harm and the loss of privacy are sufficient grounds. Our firm evaluates these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are never any out-of-pocket costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.
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Case Facts & Filing Record

State Filed
NH
Date Reported to AG
May 30, 2025
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Filing Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026
Data Types Exposed
Full NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthPolicy NumberHealth Insurance ID NumberFinancial Account InformationHome AddressClaims and Treatment History
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Risk Analysis — Exposed Data

Based on the data types reported in this filing, affected individuals face the following specific risks:

Identity Theftcritical

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

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Do You Qualify for Compensation?

Under the New Hampshire data breach notification law, you may have a legal claim against Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. if any of the following apply:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc.
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc.
  • Your information was held by Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. in NH
  • Your bank or payment card data was potentially exposed
  • Your protected health information was stored in the compromised system

Applicable law: This breach was reported under the New Hampshire data breach notification law, which establishes your right to seek damages from Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc..

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Your Rights as a Victim — Compensation Available

01
Lost Time & Remediation Costs

The hours spent responding to a data breach — canceling accounts, contacting credit bureaus, updating passwords, and investigating fraud — represent compensable economic harm in data breach litigation.

02
Identity Theft Protection Costs

Once your SSN is exposed, protection becomes an ongoing expense. Plaintiffs in data breach settlements have recovered costs for credit freezes, identity protection subscriptions, and time spent dealing with fraudulent accounts — sometimes covering multiple years of exposure.

03
HIPAA Statutory Damages

HIPAA violations carry civil penalties between $100 and $50,000 per violation. Where a healthcare organization's negligence led to the exposure of protected health information, class members may recover statutory damages in addition to actual losses.

04
Banking & Account Fees

Fees charged to close and reopen accounts, issue replacement cards, or dispute fraudulent transactions are recoverable in data breach litigation. So are the costs of overdrafts, late payments, and credit damage caused by unauthorized activity.

05
Statutory Minimum Damages

Several state data breach laws provide for statutory minimum damages — fixed amounts recoverable per affected individual regardless of actual loss. These provisions exist specifically to make legal action viable for victims who have not yet experienced direct harm.

Note: an attorney general breach filing does not by itself establish a settlement fund, a payment amount, or a claim deadline. If an official settlement notice is later issued, rely on that notice for payment details and deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc.?

No. Under New Hampshire data breach notification law and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

Does HIPAA give me additional rights in the Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. breach?

If Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. is a covered healthcare entity or business associate under HIPAA, affected patients have additional rights — including the right to an HHS complaint. These HIPAA violations also strengthen civil damages claims. Consult an attorney to understand your full remedies.

My financial account data was exposed. Can the bank recover my losses?

Banks may reverse fraudulent charges, but they are not obligated to compensate you for time lost, stress, or indirect damages. A class action claim against the breached company can recover those additional categories of harm.

Is it too late to file a claim?

Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state but typically run 2–4 years. Depending on when you learned of the breach, you may still have time. Contact our office for a free eligibility review — there is no cost to find out.

What if Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Received a notification letter from Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc.?

Read our dedicated guide — what the letter means and exactly what to do.

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