United of Omaha Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you are an employee or former employee whose personal information was potentially compromised in the data incident involving United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. in April 2024, you may qualify to submit a claim for up to $1,500 from a class action settlement.

United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged unauthorized access to sensitive information during a cyberattack.

Who is eligible United of Omaha Life Insurance payout?

Employees and former employees of United of Omaha Life Insurance who have been notified that their private information may have been accessed in a July 2024 cybersecurity incident.

How much will the data breach settlement payment be?

Class members can submit for credit monitoring and one of the payment options below:

• Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $1,500 for monetary losses traceable to the data breach, including up to four hours of lost time at $20 per hour.
• Alternative Cash Payment: $50 if an Out-of-Pocket Losses claim is not filed.
• Credit Monitoring & Identity-Theft Protection: Two years of credit monitoring and identity restoration services.

How to claim a class action payout

To claim an award, class members must complete and submit a claim form by the May 29, 2025 deadline. An online claim can be submitted or a PDF claim form can be printed and mailed to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Omaha Data Incident Litigation, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324

Is proof required to submit a claim?

• Class Member ID from postcard notice required to submit online.
• Out-of-Pocket Losses claims require supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices, bank or credit card statements, copy of police report.

Payment selections

Claimants can chose from the following payout options:

• Electronic payment to bank accounts
• Payment by check, mailed to address provided

Data breach settlement fund breakout

The settlement fund will include the following costs:

• Claims administration: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: $300,000
• Service awards to Representative Plaintiffs: Up to $1,500 each
• Credit monitoring & identity theft insurance: Determined by the number of claims filed
• Payments to class members: Up to $1,500 per claim

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: May 29, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: June 25, 2025

When is the Omaha Life Insurance data incident payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on June 25, 2025. Claims will be process and payments issued to approved class members after the judge grants approval.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to a cyberattack that allegedly compromised sensitive information of Omaha's employees. The settlement provides compensation to affected individuals while avoiding costly litigation.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website