Data Breach at Globe Life’s American Income Life Insurance Company Impacts as Many as 850k | Console and Associates, P.C.

On January 30, 2025, Globe Life, Inc., as the owner of American Income Life Insurance Company, filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission after discovering that a previously discovered data breach affected as many as 850,000 more people than the company initially believed In this notice, Globe Life explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access the personal information of as many as 850,000 consumers, which may include their names, Social Security numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, postal addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health information, and insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, Globe Life began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Globe Life, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the American Income Life Insurance data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Globe Life / American Income Life Insurance Data Breach?

The Globe Life data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Globe Life’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission provide some important information on what led up to the breach.

According to these sources, on June 13, 2024, Globe Life discovered that its IT network had been compromised. In October 2024, Globe Life filed a notice with the SEC, explaining that it believed the confidential information of approximately 5,000 was impacted as a result of the cyberattack. After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Globe Life reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, email address, phone number, postal address, date of birth, health information, and insurance information.

Then, in the company’s January 31, 2025, SEC notice, Globe Life increased the total possible victim count to 850,000. Evidently, this dramatic increase was due to Globe Life’s discovery that the hackers also accessed specific databases that were being maintained by independent insurance agency owners.

In the company’s most recent SEC notice, Globe Life notes that it has begun the process of sending out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Globe Life, Inc.

Globe Life is a provider of life and supplemental health insurance, offering coverage solutions to individuals and families across the United States. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including term life, whole life, accidental death, and health insurance policies. Globe Life markets its insurance products through direct-to-consumer channels, independent agents, and affiliated brands such as American Income Life, Liberty National, and Family Heritage. The organization employs approximately 3,600 people and generates an estimated $5.5 billion in annual revenue.