Southeast Series of Lockton Companies — one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world — agreed to a $9.9 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a data breach that occurred on or around November 20, 2024. Affected individuals can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, and all class members automatically receive one year of free credit monitoring. The claim deadline is April 7, 2026.
Status: Claims Open — Deadline April 7, 2026 | Official Site: thelocktondatasettlement.com
What Happened?
In November 2024, Southeast Series of Lockton Companies suffered a cybersecurity incident that exposed the personal information of its clients and individuals associated with the companies it serves as an insurance broker. Lockton is a major global insurance brokerage serving thousands of businesses, meaning its client data includes personal information on a large number of individuals whose employers use Lockton for insurance and benefits administration.
The exposed data may include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial account information, health insurance details, and other sensitive personal data depending on what information was held on file for each affected individual.
Who Is Eligible?
- You are a U.S. resident
- You received a data breach notification letter from Lockton regarding the November 2024 incident
- Your personal information was exposed in the breach
What Can You Claim?
- Documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000 — costs related to identity theft, fraudulent charges, credit monitoring services purchased, and other direct expenses caused by the breach
- Compensation for time spent dealing with the breach at a set hourly rate
- Pro-rata cash payment — all eligible class members receive a proportional cash payment from the settlement fund even without documented losses
- Free credit monitoring — all class members automatically receive one year of CyEx Financial Shield identity monitoring at no cost
How to File a Claim
Visit thelocktondatasettlement.com to file your claim before April 7, 2026. To claim for documented losses up to $5,000, gather any receipts, bank statements, or correspondence that shows expenses you incurred as a result of the breach. For the base cash payment and credit monitoring, no documentation is needed.
Case Details
| Defendant | Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC |
| Breach Date | On or around November 20, 2024 |
| Settlement Amount | $9.9 million |
| Maximum Per Person | Up to $5,000 for documented losses |
| Free Monitoring | 1 year CyEx Financial Shield for all class members |
| Claim Deadline | April 7, 2026 |
| Official Website | thelocktondatasettlement.com |
| Status | Claims open |
By Steve Levine | Published: February 24, 2026
Legal Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Visit thelocktondatasettlement.com for official information.