Lincoln Financial Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (May 2, 2025) – Lincoln Financial was recently notified that Kelly Benefits—a third-party provider of benefits administration, payroll solutions, and broker and consulting services—was the target of a cybersecurity incident. Employers partner with Kelly Benefits to manage payroll and/or group benefits enrollment, which may include group insurance products offered by Lincoln Financial or other insurance providers.
Kelly Benefits determined that between December 12 and December 17, 2024, unauthorized access occurred on their servers, and certain files were exfiltrated. These files included personal information of insured individuals, collected directly from employer clients affiliated with Lincoln insurance policies. It is important to note that Kelly Benefits is an independent entity, and Lincoln’s systems were not impacted by this incident.
Federman & Sherwood is undertaking a thorough investigation into the data breach to assess the full scope of the incident, including the possibility that additional information may have been compromised and to evaluate its broader impact. The firm urges all affected individuals and organizations to stay alert and take proactive steps to protect their personal, medical, and financial information.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Other sensitive information
What is Lincoln Financial?
Lincoln Financial is a Fortune 500 company that provides financial solutions including life insurance, annuities, and retirement plans.
Individuals recently notified of a data breach may have questions about the potential consequences and how best to safeguard their information. Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating these types of incidents and reviewing potential legal claims on behalf of those whose personal or financial data may have been exposed.
The firm is committed to helping affected individuals understand their legal rights and available courses of action. To learn more or to find out if you may qualify to participate in related legal proceedings, please contact Federman & Sherwood.
To speak with a member of the legal team or request additional information, email info@federmanlaw.com or visit www.federmanlaw.com.
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