If you had insurance with Progressive, you may be eligible to sign up for a class action settlement involving as many as 350,000 people.
The settlement resolves allegations that Progressive did not properly protect consumer data from May 2021 to May 2023.
The deadline to file a claim is Feb. 18 at progressivesecuritysettlement.com.
According to the settlement website, consumer names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, email addresses and phone numbers may have been exposed to unauthorized individuals. It also alleged that financial account numbers, routing numbers, financial institution names, and credit and debit card numbers and expiration dates also have been exposed.
To settle the claims, Progressive agreed to create a $3.25 million fund for affected consumers. It did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, and it did not respond to requests for comment.
MORE: Do you have Progressive insurance? You could be eligible for up to $5K from a settlement.
MORE: Do you have an Apple Watch? You may be eligible for money back as part of $20M settlement.
If you can document losses related to the alleged information exposure, you can claim up to $5,000. If you don’t have documentation of losses, you can still file a claim to receive a cash payout. The amount you would receive without documentation depends on how many people file claims, the settlement website said.
Three years of credit monitoring services is also available for affected consumers, the settlement website said.
If you need more information, you can call (833) 739-0853 or email info@progressivesecuritysettlement.com.
Stories by Karin Price Mueller
Please subscribe now and support the local journalism YOU rely on and trust.
Karin Price Mueller may be reached at KPriceMueller@NJAdvanceMedia.com. Follow her on X at @KPMueller.