PDCM Insurance – Data Breach Investigation
In this age of technology, amidst a world of encroaching cybersecurity threats, your personal information is more vulnerable than ever. Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel has the experience and expertise litigating data breach matters, providing compensation to victims of data breaches, and requiring businesses to enhance their data security practices to protect their consumers. If you think your information may have been compromised in a data breach, please call us at 312.782.4880 or reach us via email at lnichols@caffertyclobes.com.
PDCM Insurance, short for Pedersen, Dowie, Clabby & McCausland, is a privately held insurance agency headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa. The firm provides a range of insurance and risk management services to clients across northeastern Iowa, particularly in Black Hawk County. Its offerings include personal insurance such as auto, homeowners, renters, and umbrella policies; business insurance for commercial property, liability, and workers’ compensation; employee benefits including group health and life coverage; and consulting services focused on workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity risk.
PDCM Insurance recently experienced a data breach that may have exposed sensitive personal information belonging to current and former clients and employees. Impacted individuals will receive notification by mail.
PDCM Insurance has not yet disclosed the number of individuals affected by the data breach. The compromised information may include names, dates of birth, addresses, medical information, financial details, claims information, and health insurance data.
The recent PDCM Insurance data breach is a serious matter that could inflict far-reaching consequences for those affected. The exposure of personally identifiable information, especially names and Social Security numbers, poses a significant risk of identity theft, such as criminals opening financial accounts, taking out loans, filing fraudulent tax returns, and obtaining government services in the victim’s name. Personally identifiable information can also be exposed on the Dark Web, which poses a serious threat toward the privacy and safety of many individuals. According to a recent FTC survey, the total cost of identity theft is nearly $50 billion per year, with victims losing an average of nearly $5,000 from the misuse of their personal and financial information. The exposure of protected medical information can pose an even greater danger of identity theft—such as obtaining medical services in the victim’s name, which will be charged to the victim.
Current and former clients and employees of PDCM Insurance may face an increased risk of fraud and identity theft and are advised to closely monitor their financial accounts and personal information for any suspicious activity. You could be at risk of incurring additional out-of-pocket costs for purchasing credit monitoring services, credit freezes, credit reports, or other protective measures to deter and detect identity theft.
Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel has the experience and expertise litigating data breach matters, providing compensation to victims of data breaches, and requiring businesses to enhance their data security practices to protect their consumers. If you suspect your sensitive personal information may have been compromised in the PDCM Insurance data breach, you must take action to protect both your personal and financial well-being. Please call us at 312.782.4880 or reach us via email at lnichols@caffertyclobes.com.
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July 22, 2025Share on Social Media