Why Farmers®
The measure of worth is not what we have done for ourselves, but what we have done for others.
John C. Tyler / Farmers Co-Founder
Year established
Award-winning claims department service
Insurance for vehicles, home, business, life, and more
Award-winning University of Farmers® training program
Introduction
In 1928, two men shared a dream of providing a quality insurance product at a reasonable price. In the decades that followed, Farmers® has grown and adapted to meet the changing needs of Americans. But one constant has remained: an unwavering commitment to uphold the founding ideals to provide industry-leading products and first-rate services to the customers Farmers is privileged to serve.
Farmers not only prides itself on helping customers as they plan wisely for the unexpected, but also on helping restore order when it occurs, so customers can keep moving along the road of their life’s plans.
In 1959, a Farmers customer wrote a letter of surprised gratitude when his car battery was replaced just an hour after it was stolen. A letter from a couple in 2002 wrote that their Farmers agent and claims adjuster “were exceptional in their handling of our grief, what we needed to do, and helpful in many other ways.” That same year, when Hurricane Rita struck Beaumont, Texas, Farmers sent 300 representatives to assess damages while policy holders were evacuated. Farmers also donated $100,000 for the city’s emergency operations center and two megawatt generators that restored power to Beaumont. Whatever year or decade a disaster occurs, you can count on Farmers to be there for local communities.
1930s
During the Great Depression, Farmers was one of the few organizations able to pay customers’ claims in cash instead of IOUs. Farmers agents and district managers were among the many who marched in parades across the nation in support of the National Recovery Act.
