Farmers Insurance announced its launch of a range of customizable insurance products in Mississippi. Customers throughout the state can now access quotes and purchase auto, home, condo, and renters products in a direct-to-consumer model, while retaining the personalized approach. “Reflecting our relentless focus on innovation and service, we are bringing Farmers digital-first options to Mississippi […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Six New Board Members
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Trustees. The six Board of Trustees members who joined in 2020 include: Tom Brown, 3M Paul Folino, LKQ Corporation Brenda Hogen, PartsTrader Ken Hudson, Farmers Insurance Scott Kohl, Liberty Mutual Insurance Sandee Lindorfer, Allstate Insurance Company Tom Wolf, […]
Farmers Acquires MetLife Auto & Home
The Farmers Exchanges and Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI) announced they will jointly acquire MetLife’s property and casualty insurance business. Zurich confirmed in November that its Farmers’ subsidiary was in negotiations with MetLife. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is anticipated to occur in the second quarter of 2021. As part of […]
Farmers Group in Talks to Acquire MetLife’s U.S. Property-Casualty Business
Zurich confirms reports its U.S. subsidiary is exploring acquisition of 16th largest auto insurer in the U.S. Zurich Insurance Group announced its U.S.-based subsidiary Farmers Group, Inc. is in talks with Metlife over a possible acquisition of MetLife’s U.S. property and casualty insurance business. The announcement came after reports regarding a potential transaction with MetLife […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Thanks Insurance Industry for Support of Critical Resources to Schools Impacted by COVID-19
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) publicly thanked the insurance industry for rallying behind it during a time when raising funds is extremely difficult. Six extremely generous insurance organizations have stepped in to offer their support, donating funds that can help CREF make good on its mission of connecting the next generation of collision repairers […]
Farmers Insurance Partners with National Auto Body Council on Veteran Vehicle Donations
Farmers Insurance recently donated three newly refurbished vehicles to veterans during a special ceremony at Copart’s Willis Johnson Ranch in Celina on Thursday, February 6. Farmers worked with Service King, Crest Auto Group and Gerber Collision & Glass to restore the vehicles for the recipients as part of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled […]
Farmers Insurance Reports 36% of Comp Claims in September to November Due to Animal Hits
West Virginia tops list of states with over two-thirds of comp claims due to animals. Farmers Insurance detailed that 36% of comprehensive auto claims filed with the insurance company are due to accidents with animals occur between September and November. The results are based on historical data from auto claims filed with Farmers nationally between […]
Farmers Insurance Partners with Talespin on VR and AI-Powered Skills Training
Farmers Insurance announced the development of a virtual human training program in collaboration with Talespin. Farmers Insurance will deliver a virtual reality (VR) training curriculum that focuses on simulating critical workplace conversations and helping employees practice key interpersonal skills. Leadership and communication skills, often referred to as ‘interpersonal skills,’ are the fundamental attributes that allow […]
Foremost Auto Insurance Rebranding as Bristol West
Today Foremost Insurance Group, a member of the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, announced that going forward, the Foremost automobile insurance book of business will be branded Bristol West. This rebranding will be phased in over the next several months and completed by the end of the year. While the brand consumers will engage with […]
Rob Howard Named Chief Claims Officer at Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance announced that its former Head of Claims Shared Services, Rob Howard, has been named the organization’s new Chief Claims Officer effective June 11. Howard joined Farmers in 1987 as a claims representative in St. Louis, Missouri, relocating to Southern California in 2000 when he was appointed to be the Auto Property Damage (APD) […]