Summit Reinsurance Services recently suffered a potential cyber security threat. The incident may have affected thousands of current and former Black Hawk College employees. Summit works as reinsurance carrier for the Health Alliance, a third-party health insurance administrator for the college. Image may be NSFW.
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As per the website, “Summit Reinsurance provides a full-service managing general underwriter and reinsurance intermediary broker who focuses exclusively on managed care.”
Summit Re site also mentioned that it closely works with clients to completely understand risk profile. It also considers clients’ strategic vision and unique reinsurance needs. It believes that the traditional solutions don’t always provide the best experience. Customized solutions are needed considering clients’ requirements. It also provides medical management services to offer cost savings options.
After the attack, Summit informed Black Hawk. According to the reports, ransomware had infected a server containing information which includes names, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and claim-focused medical records of current and former employees and their dependents.
As per the third-party forensic investigator, the incident occurred on March 12. Summit believes that there is no evidence for any personal information misuse. The investigation is currently ongoing. Also, potentially affected individuals are notified. They are informed about the steps which needs to be taken to improve security. Free access to one year of credit monitoring is provided.
Facility has set up call center to answer all the queries. Summit Reinsurance also suffered data breach earlier this month. That incident affected a server holding information including Social Security numbers and health insurance information.
“We are pleased that Summit Reinsurance Services is moving aggressively and taking the appropriate steps to notify the affected individuals and to minimize the impact this incident may have on them,” said Dr. Bettie Truitt, president of Black Hawk College.
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