The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company experienced an external system breach, specifically a hacking incident, between January 7, 2026, and January 14, 2026. The company discovered this breach on May 1, 2026, and began notifying affected consumers on May 18, 2026, through written notices. The breach impacted 607 residents of Maine.
The compromised information includes names and other personal identifiers. The full extent of data types involved beyond this remains unclear. The company offered one year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Experian to affected individuals.
More details may emerge as investigations continue. Notices to other states may be delayed.