On April 1, 2025, Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. d/b/a Kelly Benefits (“Kelly Benefits”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that its network was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Kelly Benefits explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access sensitive information belonging to certain customers of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (“Guardian Life”), which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, Kelly Benefits began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Kelly Benefits or Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Kelly Benefits data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Kelly Benefits Data Breach Affecting Guardian Life Customers?
The Kelly Benefits data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Kelly Benefits’ filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, Kelly Benefits provides payroll and benefit enrollment services to its customers, including Guardian Life. Recently, Kelly Benefits detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Kelly Benefits launched an investigation with the help of outside cybersecurity experts.
Through this investigation, Kelly Benefits confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed its network between December 12, 2024 and December 17, 2024 and that, during this time, certain files containing confidential Guardian Life customer information were copied and taken
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Kelly Benefits reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Kelly Benefits recently completed this process, and while the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.
On April 1, 2025, Kelly Benefits sent out data breach letters to those Guardian Life customers who were affected by the data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Kelly Benefits
Kelly Benefits is an employee benefits consulting and brokerage firm headquartered in Sparks, Maryland. Founded in 1976, the company offers a wide range of services, including benefits administration, payroll solutions, retirement planning, and compliance support, tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Kelly Benefits serves clients across a wide range of industries. The organization employs approximately 500 people and generates an estimated $448 million in annual revenue.
