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) […]
Keith Daly Named President of Personal Lines at Farmers Insurance
Current Chief Claims Officer Named New President of Personal Lines Effective June 11. The Farmers Group, Inc. announced that its current Chief Claims Officer, Keith Daly, will assume the role of President, Personal Lines effective June 11. Since joining Farmers in 2009 through the acquisition of 21st Century Insurance, Daly has led the Claims unit […]
Plymouth Rock Assurance Will Enter New York Auto Insurance Market with Acquisition
Acquisition of 21st Century National Insurance Company approved by New York State New York State Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved an application by Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation and Plymouth Rock Group of Companies to acquire 21st Century National Insurance Company (National) […]
Hartford Acquires Commercial Independent Agent Business Of Foremost Insurance
The Hartford announced it has entered into a renewal rights agreement with the Farmers Exchanges to acquire its Foremost-branded small commercial business sold through independent agents. The Hartford Insurance Group was the 14th largest commercial auto insurer in the U.S. with over $603 million in direct premiums written in 2016. The Foremost-branded small commercial independent […]
Farmers Insurance Opens of New Phoenix Office
Farmers Insurance announced the grand opening of its new North Phoenix regional office located at the corner of Pinnacle Peak Road and Interstate 17. The 150,000 square-foot facility will house upwards of 1,000 employees as the insurer group seeks to hire 400 new staff in Phoenix this year. Farmers first announced plans to construct and […]