State Farm is an American group of insurance customer service. It’s main business is Automobile insurance, a mutual insurance firm that also owns other State Farm companies. It is the parent firm of all other affiliated firms within the State Farm company. The company was founded in 1922 by retired farmer and insurance salesman George J. Mercherle. The firm specialized in automobile insurance for farmers and later expanded into other types of insurance such as homeowners and life insurance. Over time the firm also branched out to banking and financial services. As of December 2013, State Farm has 65,000 employees and 18,000 agents. We all know that number has grown since then. Everyone realizes the importance of insurance, and as one of the most top rated companies, State Farm has gained a large number of employees and customers. Insuring more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S and ranking 41 on the Fortune 500 of the largest companies, we can all agree State Farm has come a long way. Not only is the customer service great, but the hospitality is amazing.
State Farm began with Mecherle's original vision. His vision was to operate fairly and do the right thing for his customers. His vision still guides the company today. The company’s continued mission is “to be the first and best choice in the products and
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At one time I was collecting classic cars and had 5 cars insured with them. Last month a car ahead of me in the next lane kicked up a large semi-truck tire which flew in the air and then hit the front spoiler area and completely took it out along with the turbo-charger intercooler, etc. Needless to say the repairs were $3000.00. I submitted my claim to State Farm and they promptly took care of the problem to my san. I am cancelling and changing to another company today! They have taken my money since 1979 yet the minute I have to use them... first time... They have no loyalty to me. So good bye State Farm