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Skyward Specialty Insurance Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Skyward Specialty Insurance data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Skyward Specialty Insurance
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, previously known as Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG), is a specialty insurance provider founded in 2007. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and employs approximately 488 people according to LinkedIn.
Skyward Specialty Insurance operates through subsidiaries including Houston Specialty Insurance Company, Imperium Insurance Company, Great Midwest Insurance Company, and Oklahoma Specialty Insurance Company. Skyward Specialty is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SKWD and manages nearly $1 billion in premiums and $2 billion in assets.
What Happened?
On April 8, 2025, Skyward Specialty Insurance notified consumers and regulators of a data breach involving sensitive information. The breach occurred due to a miscalibration in the settings of a database, making certain stored documents publicly discoverable to anyone who could identify the URL. Skyward Specialty has since corrected this misconfiguration.
The situation escalated when Skyward Specialty learned on April 5, 2025, that these exposed documents had been accessed and published on the dark web by a ransomware group known as "Kill Security." This group claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they had obtained the organization's database and threatened to publish the stolen data within 7-8 days.
Skyward Specialty Insurance's investigation into the breach is ongoing, and additional details may become available in the coming weeks.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your personal information was compromised in the Skyward Specialty Insurance data breach, you have important rights and options available to protect yourself:
- Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly check your bank accounts, credit card statements, and insurance accounts for any suspicious activity. Report any unauthorized transactions immediately.
- Place a Fraud Alert: You can place a fraud alert on your credit reports through one of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion). This alerts creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name.
- Consider a Credit Freeze: A credit freeze restricts access to your credit reports, making it difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts using your information. You must contact each of the three major credit bureaus separately to place a freeze.
- Obtain Free Credit Reports: You are entitled to a free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus. Review these reports carefully for inaccuracies or suspicious activity.
- Stay Alert for Identity Theft: Watch for signs of identity theft, such as receiving bills or statements for accounts you did not open, unexplained withdrawals from your bank accounts, or unexpected denials of credit.
- Seek Legal Assistance: If your personal information was exposed, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights, navigate the legal process, and hold Skyward Specialty Insurance accountable for protecting your sensitive information.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Skyward Specialty Insurance data breach, you may qualify for financial compensation for damages such as identity theft protection costs, emotional distress, financial losses, and other related expenses.
To find out if you are eligible to join a data breach lawsuit, complete the below form. Lawyers are ready to help you pursue justice and compensation for the harm caused by this breach.
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