Forethought Life Insurance Company Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 25, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Forethought Life Insurance Company data breach following a notification filed with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
According to the filing, the Forethought Life Insurance Company data breach affected seven Massachusetts residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers and medical records.
Insurance companies may maintain highly sensitive personal, financial, and health-related information. The exposure of Social Security numbers and medical records may increase the risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, insurance fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Forethought Life Insurance Company implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal and medical information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Forethought Life Insurance Company?
Forethought Life Insurance Company is a major financial services provider that primarily issues annuities and preneed life insurance products.
Individuals affected by the Forethought Life Insurance Company data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com