In 2019, The Union Labor Life Insurance Company (Ullico) , a labor-owned insurance and investment company based in Washington, D.C., discovered a data breach involving the unauthorized access of sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information. The breach occurred on April 1, 2019, when a third party gained access through an employee’s email account. As a result, Ullico began notifying individuals whose information might have been compromised.
The information potentially exposed in the breach includes names, Social Security numbers, medical records, and financial account details. This breach raised concerns about the security of personal data within the company, prompting Ullico to take action to inform affected individuals and mitigate potential risks.
Ullico, established in 1927, specializes in insurance coverages designed to protect unions, their leaders, members, and related funds. The company also offers investment products and services tailored for union-sponsored and public employee benefit plans, with a focus on earning risk-adjusted returns while supporting union job creation.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Ullico operates regional offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Silver Spring, Maryland. With over 200 employees, the company remains committed to serving the unique needs of unions and their members, despite the challenges posed by this security incident.
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