Citizens Property Insurance Corporation reports data breach

The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is reporting a data breach, initially discovered on January 6, 2024 after a  cybersecurity incident that began on January 4, 2024.

Citizens Property Insurance initiated an investigation to ascertain the extent of the incident and the type of consumer data that had been compromised.

It was confirmed that sensitive consumer information was accessed by an unauthorized party, but the specifics of the data and number of affected individuals is not disclosed.

By April 17, 2024, Citizens Property Insurance had begun notifying affected individuals through data breach notification letters.

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, founded in 2002 and based in Tallahassee, Florida, is a major provider of residential and commercial insurance policies. The company caters primarily to individuals and entities that are unable to secure insurance through the private market. It employs over 1,360 people and reports annual revenues of approximately $1.3 billion.

Victims of this data breach are advised to monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity, consider the use of credit monitoring services, and possibly seek legal advice to understand more about their rights and any protective actions they can take.

For more detailed information about the breach and protective measures, individuals can refer to the notifications sent by Citizens Property Insurance or contact their customer service. I will now check online for the original notification from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation regarding this breach and provide an update shortly.