WebTPA Employer Services, LLC, based in Irving, Texas, filed a notification with the California Attorney General regarding a data breach affecting Gerber Life Insurance Company on April 26, 2024. The breach allowed unauthorized access to sensitive information belonging to Gerber Life customers. Following an investigation into unusual network activity on December 23, 2023, WebTPA identified a potential breach period between April 18, 2023, and April 23, 2023, prompting immediate action to secure systems and inform Gerber Life.
With WebTPA concluding its investigation on March 27, 2024, it sent out personalized data breach notification letters to affected individuals on April 26, 2024. While the specific data types compromised were not disclosed in the public notification, recipients of the letters will receive detailed information regarding the leaked data. WebTPA’s prompt response underscores the company’s commitment to transparency and customer protection in the face of cybersecurity threats.
WebTPA Employer Services specializes in creating custom health plans for employers to lower costs while providing competitive benefits. As a subsidiary of GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, it employs over 18,000 people and generates approximately $103 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1967, Gerber Life Insurance Company, based in Fremont, Michigan, offers budget-friendly life insurance options for adults and children as a member of Western & Southern Financial Group Inc., employing over 483 people and generating about $195 million in annual revenue.
