Ross Yerger Insurance

In May 2026, the ransomware group known as TheGentlemen claimed responsibility for an attack on Ross & Yerger Insurance, an independent commercial insurance agency. According to our investigation team, files associated with the incident contain about 535,605 rows of personal information. Ransomware.live, a site that tracks ransomware group leak listings, recorded the group's entry for the agency on May 16, 2026, with an estimated attack date of May 15, 2026. In July, a proposed class action lawsuit was filed against the agency over the incident, alleging that affected customers had not yet been notified.

Breach Timeline

May 15, 2026: Ransomware.live lists May 15 as the estimated attack date for the Ross & Yerger Insurance incident.

May 16, 2026: TheGentlemen's listing for Ross & Yerger Insurance appears on the group's leak site, according to Ransomware.live.

July 9, 2026: A proposed class action is filed against Ross & Yerger Insurance in the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, alleging the agency failed to safeguard client data and had not yet notified affected individuals, per Insurance Business.

What Information Was Compromised?

Our analysis found the following data types in this breach: 535,605 names, 322,333 dates of birth, 230,708 Social Security numbers, 194,415 street addresses, 163,294 phone numbers, and 122,062 email addresses.

Not every individual is affected by every type of data listed here.

These figures represent data fields detected in the files, not necessarily the number of unique people affected. Even so, the combination of names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth makes this a particularly sensitive exposure.

What Are the Potential Risks for Affected Individuals?

Social Security numbers paired with full names and birth dates are the core ingredients for identity theft. Criminals can use this combination to open credit accounts, file fraudulent tax returns, or apply for loans and government benefits in someone else's name. Street addresses and phone numbers sharpen the risk of targeted phishing: a scammer who knows your name, address, and insurer can craft convincing messages that impersonate the agency or a related business. Because stolen insurance-sector data often stays valuable for years, affected individuals face a long-term risk rather than a one-time threat.

What Should You Do If You Were Affected?

If you believe your information may be in this breach, take these steps:

Check your credit reports. You can request free reports from all three bureaus at annualcreditreport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.

Place a security freeze or fraud alert. A freeze at Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion makes it harder for anyone to open new credit in your name. A fraud alert is a lighter-weight alternative.

Watch your financial accounts. Review bank and card statements regularly and report unfamiliar activity immediately.

File your tax return early. An early filing can beat a fraudster trying to claim a refund with your Social Security number.

Be skeptical of unexpected contact. If someone claiming to be from your insurer, bank, or a government agency calls or texts you, verify independently before sharing anything.

Monitor your email.

The lawsuit against Ross & Yerger is a proposed class action. Its allegations have not been tested in court, and no judge has ruled on the claims.