Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at TransGlobal Insurance Agency, Inc. The breach occurred on February 18th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About TransGlobal Insurance Agency, Inc.
TransGlobal Insurance Agency, Inc. is an insurance agency incorporated in Nevada and affiliated with TransGlobal Holding Company, whose parent operations are headquartered in Monrovia, California. Founded over 30 years ago by Philip Hu, the company offers life insurance, annuities, commercial insurance, health coverage, Medicare plans, and individual and group policies, along with financial planning and wealth management services. It operates more than 30 offices across 14 to 15 states and has historically focused on serving Asian-American communities across the United States.
What Happened?
TransGlobal Insurance Agency, Inc. was listed in a California Attorney General sample breach notice, reported on July 20th, 2026. According to the company’s breach notification letter and attorney general filings, an unauthorized actor or actors gained access to the company’s systems on or around February 18th, 2026. The breach was discovered on February 24th, 2026. TransGlobal reported the incident to the California Attorney General on April 29th, 2026 and to the Maine Attorney General on May 4th, 2026. The company also notified the FBI. Third-party forensic experts were engaged to investigate. The company confirmed that the following categories of personal information may have been accessed: names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and dates of birth. A total of 71,597 individuals were affected. TransGlobal is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring, identity monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services to affected individuals.
As of May 2026, multiple law firms had announced investigations into potential class action lawsuits arising from the incident, including Murphy Law Firm, Edelson Lechtzin LLP, Levi & Korsinsky LLP, Federman & Sherwood, Barnow and Associates P.C., Dapeer Law P.A., Srourian Law Firm, and Emery Reddy PC. No filed class action complaint had been identified as of the research date. No threat actor or ransomware group has been publicly named in connection with this incident.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: TransGlobal Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Industry: Insurance agency / Financial services
- Location: Incorporated in Las Vegas, Nevada; parent company (TransGlobal Holding Company) headquartered in Monrovia, California
- Incident type: Cyberattack / unauthorized access
- Date of breach: February 18th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: February 24th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: April 29th, 2026 (California AG); May 4th, 2026 (Maine AG)
- Total persons affected: 71,597
- Identity theft protection offered: 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring, identity monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services
- Litigation status: Multiple law firm investigations announced as of May 2026; no filed class action complaint identified as of research date
- Source: California Attorney General sample breach notice (https://oag.ca.gov/ecrime/databreach/reports/sb24-626782); https://www.classaction.org/data-breach-lawsuits/transglobal-insurance-agency-april-2026; https://dailyhodl.com/2026/05/07/insurance-agency-warns-71597-americans-of-potential-for-identity-theft-and-fraud-following-cybersecurity-incident/; https://www.federmanlaw.com/blog/transglobal-insurance-agency-inc-data-breach-investigated-by-federman-sherwood/
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from TransGlobal Insurance Agency, Inc., take advantage of the 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services being offered by calling 888-524-8816 during enrollment instructions hours. You should also place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. Review your credit reports for any accounts or activity you do not recognize; you can request a free report from each bureau at AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 877-322-8228. Monitor your existing financial accounts closely for any unauthorized transactions. If you believe your information has already been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step guidance on reporting and recovery.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
