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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
I purchased a different homeowners insurance and State Farm has denied to reimburse me stating I didn't notify them, which I did. This happened eight months ago and based on information from my mortgage company I thought they reimbursed them directly. Since I don't see the mortgage company pay them, I wasn't expecting to see the reimbursement. Didn't realize they didn't cancel my policy until I received a renewal notice. I have tried to reconcile this with them to no avail.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2018
BEWARE neighbors. Anyone affected by the recent storms? State Farm is trying to pay nothing on claims. If anything the absolute bare minimum. I had been a customer for over 37 years. Not 1 claim on my home and when I needed them, nothing. 7 weeks of stress, time, and paying out of my own pocket. They expected me to be without A/C in the midst of 115-121 degrees, no offer for a hotel, NOTHING. I suggest you look into other reputable companies, the cost, and CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. My agent is right near Moon Valley and is fully aware of the storm's damage that has taken place in the past 2 months. Their claims adjusters are not there to help you, they are there to let you know you have paid increases because of catastrophes and now that you need help they can't pay out because too many people took advantage over the years. This is not a Rinky Dink company. GO ELSEWHERE, STATE FARM IS TERRIBLE.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018
State Farm Insurance policy is the worst policy I've ever experienced, their water damage policy is not worth the paper it's written on. I filed a claim for damages and they used the benefit of wording to deny claim based upon leaks for weeks, months, or years. SF failed to pay for the water restoration and for the repairs. I ended up with a $30,000 dollars bill out of pocket cost $7,600 of which was for water restoration. A word to the wise, read SF reviews especially pertaining to water damage.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018
I have had two roofing companies inspect my roof and say that there was significant wind and hail damage. Both took pictures which showed problems State Farm's adjuster has contradicted their findings and said there is no damage. While I realize that roofing companies have an incentive to replace roofs, they do not have an incentive to waste time on good roofs. I have had State Farm homeowners insurance for over 20 years and their auto insurance for 50 years. Several other homes in my area have experienced hail and wind damage and their roofs have been replaced by different insurance companies. While I am not personally a roofing expert, I am concerned that in the pursuit of profits, State Farm is downplaying damage and dodging paying for legitimate claims.
Reviewed July 26, 2018
I have had some type of policy with State Farm Insurance since I was 16 years old and first got my driver's license. I currently have several life insurance policies and a policy for insurance on my home. While I was on a 10 day vacation with my family, my house was broken into. TVs, laptops, jewelry, and some very expensive designer purses were stolen. MD State Police are investigating and have the full details in my police report. State Farm is REFUSING to pay me for all of my items. They are not treating me as the victim in this situation. The "run-around" that they are giving me is ridiculous. Who has receipts from items they've owned for a few years? They take my money every month but won't pay me for my items. It's appalling and they are severely damaging the 32 year relationship that I have had with them. My agent, Steve **, has NOT intervened on my behalf.
There is PROOF that the person who stole my items has tried to sell them, yet I STILL cannot get my money. After this is resolved, I will be canceling each and EVERY policy I have with State Farm. It is appalling and disturbing that loyal customers are treated as such. It has been well over a month. I have spoken to many different claims reps but nobody can help. They continue to tell me that they will not pay until they get a police report. MD State Police will NOT give out a police report until the investigation is fully closed. This could take MONTHS!!! Meanwhile, it has cost me money to replace my stolen items. How fair is this? I have been a loyal customer for way too many years to be treated as such and I will BLAST State Farm on every social media outlet I can. I will NEVER do business with this company again. They have gotten my money for 32 years. I've never had a claim, EVER and this is ridiculous.
Reviewed July 25, 2018
I’ve been a State Farm customer for 40 years with all auto and homeowners. I recently had wind and hail damage and the adjusters refuse to replace my roof. They want it repaired which looks patchy. The roofers can’t guarantee the repairs because they are causing damage to surrounding shingles. State Farm refuses to listen to the problems. I have since filed a complaint with the state.
Reviewed July 2, 2018
We have been State Farm customers for 30 years. We reported a claim in 2015 for hail damage to our roof because— an adjuster came out and said no damage. Even though my entire neighborhood received new roofs. The adjuster said the hail cloud skipped our home. In 2016 I noticed a leak in my kitchen. I called my agent and she said I needed to call a roofer — I did and on his inspection he said they made a mistake in 2015. We do need a new roof. So I called the agent again. State Farm said my conversation with my agent was in March 2016 but State Farm came to inspect the roof in July 2016– they gave us Money then.
Workers of State Farm Home office said they were told in July 2016. Keep in mind I called my agent about the hailstorm of 2015 but State Farm said we had a wind storm in 2016. It has been mass confusion — but since I didn’t have my roof repaired by March 2018 they want release the remainder of the money to repair my roof. I understand that we needed to have the roof replaced but my husband and the independent roofer worked on the area that leaked. Roofer came out and gave bids but wasn’t included our shop so it was a nightmare getting all the bids — and then Harvey came through Houston and one roofer left for that job. If valued customers are held to State Farm’s time frame should they send notification that your time is about to expire. Unless that is what they hope for.
Reviewed June 26, 2018
I have reached out multiple times regarding an issue I am having with a lost insurance check. The check was only signed by one endorser so the bank declined to cash it. However, they will not give the check back. They say it is up to my insurance company to reissue a new check. State Farm will not reissue a check because they are showing it being cashed. BECAUSE IT IS PENDING IN MY BANK NOW FOR 2 WEEKS. I understand that this is partially my fault. However, they are doing nothing to help me. I have so much damage to my home and no money to fix the issues.
I have asked that they get in contact with my bank to confirm that the check has not been cashed and that the funds will not be deposited into my account but they will not even attempted to help me sort out this issue. I have sent screenshots of the pending amount showing rejected. This all happening while water continues to leak through my ceiling. I like many other people live paycheck to paycheck and have no money to fix any issues myself. Each time I reach out to speak to a supervisor I am directed somewhere else. I am at a loss. You can bet once this is over and resolved I will be looking elsewhere to cover our home and auto.
Reviewed June 25, 2018
State Farm has been operating in bad faith on my home insurance claim. They are bullying my contractors and denying the damages. If you have one through them you should get out now. They are horrible.
Reviewed June 24, 2018
We've only had a door replaced and flood damage of around $2000 which was quickly taken care of. We also couple our vehicle insurance and love the discount app.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
Have had State Farm for around at least 50 years. They are probably as reliable as any other insurance company. They pay off about like any other company (they are not cheap) but overall they have covered my needs.
Reviewed June 14, 2018
Filing a claim to State Farm was alright. But no insurance company is perfect. And I don’t like how State Farm do policy when you have other people living at the same address and everyone have their own individual policy.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
AVOID THIS COMPANY IN WAVERLY HUMPHREYS COUNTY TN LIKE THE PLAGUE. They are fine for auto, but for homeowners they are only good if you never have a claim. If you are with these folks get out now and find someone else. The agent is the nearest nothing ever. The office manager is the only bright spot, she is a good person whose hands are tied and the agent is only interested in selling you life insurance and taking your premiums. I have a water damage claim, my policy is total replacement, their adjuster knows more than the contractor (so he thinks), and will not agree with the estimate. I wish that I had never switched my homeowner's insurance to them. I will be moving all of my business elsewhere and sincerely advise you to avoid this office.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
State Farm 740 NJ 18 East Brunswick - I had a very bad experience with them. They don't have any experience at all especially **. She has a very bad attitude. She also forgot to give me the paperwork for my home insurance. Overall I don't recommend this office and when I went to her manager he said it's not first complaint about **.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
State Farm is a good company, but it charges outrageously high premiums for its policies. You do not get any extra discounts unless you demand them. The company will not revise anything for you, but if you ever have an accident, that's it. You're done.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
Had a claim after hitting a deer, which left me with no vehicle to drive. Took a long time to settle. Insurance is a little high in Florida. No sinkhole insurance unless my house falls in a hole.

Reviewed June 11, 2018
During the recent tornado my pool and hot tub were damaged. The wind tore the covers off them and debris entered. There was also a small piece of siding tore off as well a garden gate. An agent came out to estimate the damage. Then I received an email saying that the damage was smaller than my deductible. He only mentioned the siding and the gate and not the pool and hot tub. My pool company and I have been going back and forth with them for a month. Now they are saying that the pool company or me have to prove the tornado did the damage! They are terrible to work with.
Reviewed June 11, 2018
State Farm treats you like family. Great rates for home and car, including coverage for rv's, boats, 4 wheelers, etc. They help you after an accident, to make you whole again. Ex: rental car, Dr, etc. I've been with State Farm almost 20 years now, and I was very thankful I had insurance with State Farm when my son was rear ended. The car was totaled. The driver of the SUV was only in the States to help open a wind turbine plant. It was a mess. State Farm did all the heavy lifting, I didn't have to do anything. Drop them a line, see what you're missing.
Reviewed June 10, 2018
Great service, timely and efficient. Explained the policy provisions, and future options. Have had three claims in fourth years. Very satisfied with service.
Reviewed June 10, 2018
My husband wanted me to cancel State Farm. Then Hurricane Irma came through. Everyone I had to deal with from SF came through in ways I could not have imagined. We had a very high deductible on the house, so SF didn’t help there. But when we got water damage, not storm related, SF was terrific.
Reviewed June 9, 2018
Agent is the key. Ours has served us well. Not too much “selling” but keeps an eye on our needs. The few claims we’ve had were handled well and fairly. Also, with bundling prices are competitive.
Reviewed June 9, 2018
We have been using State Farm for all of our Auto, Homeowners and Rental insurance needs for 15 years or more. Once, while making an in-town move, we had many items stolen from the house we were moving from; to include 3 specialize, very expensive computers. Once we reported, the local agent took it from there. The claims paperwork and process was easy, and we were reimbursed at replacement cost within one week of the incident. Our rates were not impacted, and the agent genuinely cared about getting us back on track.
Just recently, we had what initially started out to be a very bad experience, when we need roadside assistance. I called the 800 number for the request, and the phone center representative, informed us that due to the circumstance, the contract tow/assistance companies would not respond due to liability reasons. This was simply not true as we have unfortunately been in this same situation before years earlier. To make a long story short, we took care of the situation at hand ourselves, through other means; and promptly called our local agent. Within an hour, we received a call from State Farm Corporate, and they quickly resolved the situation (financially & personally), retrained the call center representative, and we actually received an apology letter. There is a reason they are a leader in the industry, this is just a couple of examples.
Reviewed June 8, 2018
I have had State Farm in my vehicles since 1982. I love my agent. Three years ago I switched my homeowner's to get the multi line discount. Last summer the neighbor's tree fell onto my property and I submitted a damage claim. This week I got a letter that they are canceling my coverage because of my claims history. ONE claim! My agent said their policy that if you have a claim in the first few years they cancel you. Now I have to find new coverage and the quotes are almost $1000 more per year for less coverage with higher deductible. I am soooo mad.

Reviewed June 8, 2018
We haven't had any claims for our house. Just the cars because of hitting deer because we live in the country. But we have a package deal and supposedly get a discount for having all insured through one insurance company.
Reviewed June 8, 2018
I needed insurance for my storage unit at a self storage facility. The storage company offered it thru their company but I wanted to stay loyal. Come to find out apparently insurance companies don't insure individual storage units. But State Farm told me I was getting renters insurance & that covers me. But what they did was charge me for a homeowners policy on a home that isn't even mine. My name is not on the mortgage. But they tried to tell me they have to write it under a homeowners policy as renters insurance and in turn it would cover 90% of my belongings at the house and 10% of my storage unit.
They never told me any of this. Everything I own is in my storage unit. That is where I need the coverage. I find the whole situation to be very unethical. Unfortunately, when it comes to purchasing my car insurance I can't afford to choose the company that has better ethics. So ashamed I walk away with my head down. Financially I don't have a choice.
Reviewed June 7, 2018
Most expensive and least coverage. Do not allow enough to cover repairs. Disorganized at least the Atlanta location. Just terrible. We're going to lose our home possibly due to the issues we've been dealing with.
Reviewed June 7, 2018
We have had State Farm Ins for 20 plus years. The few claims we have had have been handled promptly and efficiently. The customer service dept. has always been friendly, polite and knowledgeable.
Reviewed June 6, 2018
Pay your insurance, great. File a claim because someone broke into your house... ok. Have State Farm cancel you from no fault of your own and this is when you know you have the wrong insurance company.
Reviewed June 5, 2018
I just bought a new home, figured I'd give the competition a chance, State Farm beat the closest competitor by $1,000 a year. Basic walking sense says State Farm gives you the most bang for your buck.
Reviewed June 5, 2018
Rates are very reasonable and service is outstanding. My agent calls me once a year to go over all my State Farm policies to find savings or explain any of the coverages and they don’t try to sell something I don’t need.
Reviewed June 4, 2018
State Farm is too cautious and finds every excuse to raise our rates. Additionally we never make claims on anything and they recently tried to back out on a deal for a new house. I am a long term customer but this has made me start looking again.
Reviewed June 3, 2018
State Farm may be a little pricier than some other insurance companies. Their customer service is second to none and they seemingly totally understand, the pace of life. Johnny on the spot with their speedy claim work. Have had ZERO issues with them for over 20 years.
Reviewed June 2, 2018
Rates go up every year, we have only ever had 1 claim ever in over 20 years and it took them forever to settle it. Never had a claim on car ins either.
Reviewed June 2, 2018
I've had State Farm Insurance for years now. I stay with them because of the quality customer service. I've considered changing but I don't want to risk being treated like I don't matter.
Reviewed June 1, 2018
I have been a State Farm for over 40 years. I have auto, homeowners, etc. I have never had a bad experience! Local agent is great, claims process very easy. Prices are very reasonable. I will never switch!
Reviewed June 1, 2018
The last 20 yrs my agent has been nothing but wonderful. Your agent is the key. I had a slab leak which is a nightmare, my agent gave me the information I needed to get thru this unexpected situation. My walls needed replacement, kitchen counter and costly rugs in need of repair. I always could count on my agent to get me thru this horrendous task. I have had fender benders and received all the help I need.
Reviewed May 31, 2018
They seem to change the 'deductible' at will. We have yet to make a 'claim' but it seem like it covers less and less, with more "restrictions". The only loss covered, it seems, is loss by "accidental" fire; weather caused? No, natural disaster? No, resulting from "terrorist" attack? No, etc.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
To save money, I have homeowners, flood & earthquake through State Farm. The only time I could have made a claim, my deductible was only $5 less than the damage so I did not make a claim.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
We were broken into & State Farm was absolutely wonderful, sympathetic and understanding. My agent walked us through the claim process. A storm also came through our town and damaged our roof & State Farm was there (yes, just like the commercial). We have had State Farm for about 27 years, we are very happy with them.
Reviewed May 29, 2018
State Farm is the only insurance company I know of that covers named storms. When Ike hit, they quickly covered everything. Their response was immediate and comprehensive.
Reviewed May 29, 2018
State Farm told me that I was being dropped after 40+ yrs of being insured with them. I was told that if I still wanted to be insured with them that I would have a deductible of 2500 instead of 1000 dollars. I terminated my policy and went with another Big insurance company. I also had my car insured with State Farm and I terminated that policy as well. All those yrs of paying for insurance and because of a claim of 15,000 dollars for storm damage, and I was considered a bad risk.
Reviewed May 28, 2018
The premium for the auto and homeowners is very high compared to other companies. State Farm was prompt in paying my auto claim. They refused to pay for a car part because they said it was not a result of the accident. That is totally false. My agent really is not very helpful and is only interested in upselling. I plan to move my coverage to an agent that is not specific to one company.
Reviewed May 28, 2018
I have a really good agent who went to bat with the company and saved my family from a cancellation several years ago when our house was flooded due to a broken pipe in our previous residence.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
I have a Renters policy with State Farm. Flooded out of apartment on 12/23/16 hours before Christmas Eve. Tenant upstairs allowed their toilet to run and it destroyed the apartment. State Farm did get us into a hotel that night but it was a nightmare from there on. Their claims database is low-tech and their claims people were clueless. Our agent helped us more than any claims person. Awful experience at the worst time.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
I have 2 cars insured with State Farm. It was raining heavy. Water got inside one of the car. I don't know how the water got inside, the car wouldn't start, the dashboard lights was going crazy, clock was spinning back and forth, I got the car towed to AAMCO, State Farm adjuster came to look at the car and told the mechanic to fixed everything. After 2 weeks the mechanic gave them the estimated, it was over $3000. He had to do a lot in the car, State Farm don't want to pay for the repair, they only gave me $600.
This is ridiculous, the mechanic won't release the car until he gets paid, I don't have a car to get to work. It's been almost 2 months, the mechanic charged $50 a day for storage, had a rental car. State Farm said I reached my limit to return the car and yet my still in the shop and they won't pay for it. I carpool with people to get to work. State Farm is the worst insurance company. Omg. I'm gonna have to take them to court to make pay for my car. People do not insure with State Farm, car or house.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
After 28 years of paying for home insurance I was informed by letter that they would not be renewing my insurance because of 2 claims totalling 5000. The second I had not intended to pursue because I hadn't heard back from them after being told it might not be covered. Then I received a call from someone there that he could take a look and see what he could do for me. Now I'm worried about car insurance. I believe that it was such a small claim of 500. I'm on a limited income now and worry that it will be hard to replace.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
After Blair, Nebraska was hit with a once in a hundred years hailstorm Paul Davis Restoration tried to have State Farm pay for the replacement roof. But they would only cover the first 3 feet stating they don't build them like this anymore (able to withstand 4 in hail or greater) paying 1/3 the cost out of a total bill of 33,000. On top of that they raised our rates stating our house was worth more now that we paid out for a new roof.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
I've had Homeowners & Rental Dwelling with State Farm Insurance company since 9/18/1995. After 23 YEARS I had the NERVE to file (2) TWO claims for damages. One claim was vandalism, at the suggestion of the State Farm agent, and the Other was roof and wind damage. NOW I'm being cancelled. I've paid my insurance EVERY MONTH and NEVER missed a payment. NOW because I filed (2) TWO claims in 23 years NOW The RISK IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. My Money was acceptable for 23 YEARS. Just who the HECK do I think I am filing a claim on my Homeowners Insurance JUST BECAUSE I had REPORTABLE Damages???
Reviewed April 23, 2018
I had insurance with State Farm for over 35 yrs. I had 2 claims in over 35 both were not a lot of money. But enough that you should file a claim. They took my payment of over 35 years no problem. They made a lot of money off me. Then no warning no letter no nothing I found out thru my mortgage co I had been cancelled. WOW! 2 claims in 35 years 2 different houses. I had my auto thru them also. I went with another co. Seems like they maybe of. Not sure. You only know when you file a claim. Then it is too late!
Reviewed April 19, 2018
I have never rated or commented on a business before but as consumers if we do not speak up the word will not be heard. My parents have been a State Farm customer for 35 years and in those 35 years only once have they filed a small claim with their homeowner's policy back in the 80's. Due to the wind storms recently they lost their roof on their home, garage and gutters and it was decided by State Farm in writing they indeed needed to be replaced. First, State Farm settlement provided insufficient funds. They advised I submit a estimate from the roofing company with their cost and then a signed estimate with my parents signature which I did.
The claim handler Mr. ** advised me on 3/31/2018 of the new amounts that would be sent via checks to my parents giving me the okay to start the work. The day of delivery to start the roof replacement, Mr. ** advised me there has been a mistake in depreciation and reduced my parents settlement amount by about two thousand and advising the roofing company quote was too high as well which it was not. State Farm corporate advised management would contact us. Mr ** did so and his explanation for not paying the total cost minus the deductible was the upgrade in shingles which is not covered by State Farm. The upgrade was approximately $600.00 according to the contractor in his estimate and not $2000.00.0
My parents who are retired seniors have paid into this policy for 35 years. Had I not intervened State Farm would of tried to take total advantage as their first settlement amount clearly provided insufficient funds but then confirmed with me the adjusted claim amounts, knowing I would start the job and waited until the day of delivery and reduced the claim amount because clearly they never intended to pay the total on the claim since the beginning, not to mention the time back and forth this took me and their excuses. My opinion is take your business elsewhere. After faithfully paying into a homeowners insurance policy, for 35 years. Never utilizing it, until absolutely necessary, and getting ripped off, DO NOT CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH STATE FARM HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE!
Reviewed April 15, 2018
We have had State Farm Homeowners Insurance since 1973 when we purchased our home. For the past year, we have had problems with foundation shifts, bulges, etc. under our A/C Heater. We have had State Farm inspect everything (supposedly) three times. According to them, there is no problem. About a month ago, our foundation split total across house under the wall of two bedroom, causing the foundation to drop 1/2 inch in the Master Bedroom and our middle bedroom. We finally had a private inspection done with the proper equipment and the findings were absolutely astounding! The pipe that takes the condensed water out of the A/C pan had corroded and the water was soaking into the foundation, causing it to bulge up under the A/C. This action has tilted the entire foundation to lift under the A/C and slant the entire foundation on the bedroom side of the house to slant off downward, shifting doorways and walls.
When State Farm sent out the last inspector he was to check for leaks under the A/C, brought no equipment to do so, told us to turn off all of the water in the bathroom, went out, opened the Water Meter and just stood there looking at it. He then came in and told us there were no leaks. He, as usual with State Farm, gave us no copy of his report and left. State Farm is giving us problems with our claim, so I asked for a copy of the report. I received it yesterday and now I know why they never give their customers copies of the reports they end up filing. According to the report, the Inspector used all of the modern equipment that detects leaks in foundation, which he did not. The report he filed is totally bogus! Sam **, our Agent, told us that our policy covered this problem since it was purchased in 1973 when these types of leaks were covered. Now State Farm is saying, no they are not.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
My husband and I got State Farm insurance a little over 3 1/2 years ago. About three months into having our insurance a contractor damaged our kitchen floor. Come to find out that the contractor did not have insurance and all of a sudden he closed his business and went bankrupt. So we filed a claim. Everything seem to be OK and then a year and a half after we filed the claim we were canceled. Stated that we were a high-risk because six years ago a water pipe broke and we had a claim and mind you that claim was going to be dropped off so it would not of been counted against us.
Our insurance agent didn't call us, we received a letter in the mail informing us that we were canceled. I don't understand why we were canceled. I'm paying for the floor every year when we don't have a claim. They're still making plenty of money off of us but because we needed them one time they decided that we were too much of a risk. I feel like they are too much of a risk and I believe they should be reported for improper practice.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
If I could’ve put zero stars, I would have. I have homeowner’s and multiple life insurance policies with State Farm (all of which are about to be cancelled). I had a flood in our second bathroom 6 weeks ago, the water complete flooded the bathroom and went under the house, leaking to the outside. Multiple contractor estimates were around $20,000 to fix all the damage. State Farm initially said they’d pay $1350 of it, now they added an add’l $1800 but refused to address that the posts my house are on are sitting in standing water.
We’ve talked to multiple adjusters, supervisors and our broker and nothing can be done despite some obvious health and safety issues. We’ve also had major problems arguing with State Farm a decade ago, about an auto insurance claim. Save yourself TONS of money and headaches and avoid this company altogether. I’ve never had such terrible customer service from a company that I had an ongoing relationship with. What a horrible way to treat long term loyal customers. Never again.
Reviewed March 21, 2018
I have been with State Farm Insurance for 12 years. In that time I have never had to file a claim for house repairs. I had a sudden strong wind lift the roof of the patio of one of my houses. The State Farm adjuster came out to look at the damage and said she would take care of everything. My roof is five months old and State Farm said they would patch the damaged section. All they paid for was to put a little tar on the damage part. My roofer came out to make the repairs and told me that patch job was only good for 3 to 4 years. He said for it to be properly repaired it should be coated and that would last 25 years.
I have called every day to State Farm adjuster and none of my calls have ever been returned. I called the claims department and again not return phone calls. I have paid several thousands of dollars throughout the years and the one time I need to file a claim there's a huge problem. Once this issue is resolved and I find another Insurance Company and cancel my policies for both homes. I would never ever recommend State Farm to anyone.
Reviewed March 15, 2018
I live in the Kankakee/Aroma Park, Illinois area and last week we had a massive wind and rainstorm. I had an inch of water in my once furnished basement. An agent came out, didn't take pictures, no measurements, or check my sump pump or the back up to the sump pump. I have 6 rooms that were flooded, he told me I didn't have $1000 worth of damage so they cancelled my claim.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
We've had homeowners through State Farm for 20 years. We've had car insurance longer than that. My entire family - parents and siblings have had State Farm for car and home for at least 50 years. My husband and I got a cancellation letter because we didn't replace some boards on our house. I informed SF, Wells Fargo and GA that we haven't seen an agent in 15 years. I was told that they sent a letter in 2016 about "some boards" needing replacement. No pictures, diagrams or a human to point out which boards need to be replaced. SO, they sent ONE letter TWO years ago, no calls/voicemails/emails/person, and SUDDENLY, we get cancelled.
Even today, the State Farm lady didn't offer to tell us which boards need to be replaced. We don't have leaks or anything hanging or floppy or damaged, so how the heck are we supposed to know what to replace? What if we just take a guess and replace boards that State Farm wasn't concerned about? Although, State Farm is all my family has ever dealt with, I am apprehensive about them now. Who is running the company that approves of a process of telling a homeowner to replace something, refusing to show them what to replace, then cancelling them even though every payment has been made on time? They don't deserve our money anyway.
Reviewed March 8, 2018
State Farm had me as a customer for over 11 years. I had some water damage that was caused by my upstairs neighbor, twice in a few years. She refused to pay and refused to give me her insurance information. So of course I put in a claim with State Farm not knowing how bad it would get. They did pay out, less than $2k total over all incidents. They never went after the upstairs neighbor's insurance company even though it's settled law in Illinois and explicit in the condo documents that she is responsible. Now not only have I been non-renewed, based on the information they are publishing about me. I cannot get insurance on it. I'm going to have to be homeless basically because the insurer of last resort has such sky-high prices I cannot afford to keep the place.
They have also recorded fraudulent information about claims experience on my auto - publishing as a bodily injury claim something that was just a collision claim. I assume they do this to jack up rates that you see with other insurance providers to prevent you from switching. State Farm is a company to be avoided. They have unethical business practices. The people in the business just say all decisions are made by computer. I was told by an agent Chris ** in Illinois that "well, you should not have used the Insurance you paid for over 11 years...everyone knows you don't actually use your insurance..." So again, it's a mob protection racket. If you don't pay your protection you get homeless. If you try to actually use your protection you get whacked so you can't get protection, and then you get homeless.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
After more than 40 years as a State Farm customer - auto, personal belongings and homeowners - I am UTTERLY disappointed and shocked. We discovered that our water heater (located in garage) had a leak when the baseboards in a bedroom began to swell and the carpet was damp. Investigation showed that the water heater had apparently sprung a slow leak - and the water ran down the stand in into wall adjacent to bedroom. As soon as we discovered, we did all the right things with calling plumbers, disconnecting water heater, etc. Work began with State Farm - recommended partners to mitigate it all.
After water heater was gone, walls were demo'd and dryers and dehumidifiers are in place, the claims guy comes too and says they will deny claim. I appealed and his boss denied as well. Reason was that the leak was 'over time' and they don't cover that. Because there was some 'rust' or discoloration in a photo on stand cover, they used this as evidence the leak had been for a prolonged period of time. IN fact, the discoloration was from years ago and never replaced. YET - 8 or 10 years back we had a similar claim on a leak behind refrigerator and it was fully covered. When I asked why the inconsistency, they said - "perhaps the first claim should not have been covered".
I pay for same policy. I expect same coverage. I am not please with weak effort of my agent - who also expressed a bit of surprise at the claim not being covered. Seems the company is a bit arbitrary about what is covered and not covered. This reasoning suggests they only cover 'explosions' and not slow leaks and that the homeowner should check every pipe in walls and under counters weekly to see if there are any 'seeping or slow' leaks. ABSURD. I intend to take all my business elsewhere. Be very careful with State Farm (formerly very reliable - now nothing buy hucksters).
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
My chimney on my house fell down causing considerable damage. State Farm plans to deny my claim due to deterioration of the brick. Less than a year prior to this incident a State Farm adjuster was at my house for a claim due to damage as the result a water leak in my ceiling. Adjuster checked my roof and he said that the roof was in great shape. Never once said that either of the chimneys were in bad shape and if not fixed they would cancel my policy which what they generally do. Now the chimney fell down and the house is condemned and the furniture is ruined. Over 20 years a State Farm customer.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
After a storm that damaged my rental property, State Farm depreciated all the damaged property and refused to pay the bid to fix the roof, saying the roofer was overcharging by $200. Then canceled my insurance. My first claim in over 25 years.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
Whatever you do, please read the fine print. They will say anything to get you to sign a policy but when you need to file a claim, they are quick to deny you. I had my things destroyed in an storage unit due to rainwater and rodents and they denied my claim stating that I can not show proof that there were a storm and rats eating and pooping on all of your things is not covered. So now, I am sleeping on the floor and have no good clothes to wear to work or TV to watch or even a toaster. Thanks, STATE FARM, you really were there for me when I needed you most (NOT).
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018
Our entire city sewer got backed up into our basement completely out of our control. We lost thousands and State Farm did nothing. They have a business model where the agent pretends to be on your side fighting for you. The reality is that they are all one company and it is a complete work. I’ve known others who have had multiple lawsuits with them because they refused to pay. They won’t even cover damage to a house from a storm. What’s the point in having insurance if everything out of your control isn’t covered? I will be searching high and low for an actual reputable company if there is one and reading the fine print extra carefully.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2018
Property has had very limited claims, when I phone about possible claims agent has said that is not covered. It is a generally covered loss by some other insurance companies. "Always goes back to the deductible," he says. Really? I found agent to be very questionable during auto experience, said, "Car rental was paid at 80%" - which is not what policy stated. Is also acting with discrimination. After having crunched the numbers on a repair yesterday for tax extension, overall on homeowners they paid a small amount for actual repair costs.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018
Agent's (Marcella of State Farm Olean NY) lazy employee decided it was easier to cancel our whole new house insurance policy, rather than have home re-inspected for construction details. Whined about aluminum siding and concrete slab foundation when house is clearly (and is clearly indicated by our pre offer inspector) vinyl siding and split level foundation. (Big difference if you are a qualified insurance inspector!) Now we are left with no coverage on a house that was scheduled to close TODAY! AND the refund check is less than what I paid!
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018
Just discovered I was charged 40% more for my home insurance. I discovered this when I received a letter from my mortgage lender that my payment is going up in March by almost $300 more a month because my insurance billed them for close to 1,000 more last year than previous years. When I asked my agent her answer was that we lost a 15% auto discount, I pointed out it wasn’t 15% but 40%. She later emailed me apologizing for her mistake that it was actually a 35% auto discount that we lost. After some research I found out that no such discount exists. Further State Farm’s own website clearly states that the multi line discount is UP TO 17%. I believe they spiked my insurance rate unjustly and billed my mortgage lender but did not make me aware of the charge.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2018
I filed a claim when my HOA billed me for damage they claimed a visitor had done to property. They hadn't followed Ca laws to bill me, but they accepted and reviewed claim anyway. They spoke to three witnesses and then approved the claim. I asked to see what my HOA submitted and the invoices did not match ANY of the damages. I complained to a higher up and he said NONE of the witnesses claimed they saw ANYTHING. How was this approved? He said that he had no info that it had been. It actually was, I told him, by the agent and her supervisor and I had to point out to them the info they had received was bogus!
They didn't even look at it! The agent said the amount didn't warrant any investigation. None was needed, just an actual LOOK. Wow... How completely irresponsible. No wonder insurance is so high. The higher up didn't do anything or feel there was a problem. Are you kidding me? No wonder insurance fraud is such a big business! They don't even thoroughly investigate. Not to mention admitting liability when it's not yours is a very dangerous game. We depend on our insurance to only accept when our liability is proven. Not when blatantly proved not to be.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
My mom lives in the Atlanta Georgia area and has State Farm for 35+ years from home, auto. Really being overcharged but that's another story. My mother has never filed a claim. Her house burned November 2016. They said she had lost everything. So when your insurance company tells you that you trust them. They say your property damage coverage is $93,000 you will be okay. 1st lie. Knowing what I know now I should have bought a PODS storage unit and cleaned my furniture and kept it. We didn't take any pictures because there again we lost everything. They didn't explain the need for pictures, but they took pictures. "Ms. ** everything will be okay. We will take care of you. You've been with us a long time."
2nd lie. We get moved back in July of 2017. WHAT MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT IS if you have lost everything WHY MUST you have to fill out this stupid inventory sheet. For every item you could have possibly had. Room by room, drawer by drawer, closet by closet, window by window. I mean really. I guess this where the pictures would have been helpful to us I guess. It really didn't make a difference. Anyway, they only said with depreciation her entire house is only worth $16,000. Are freaking kidding me.
Mind you we had to pay utilities at the rental they put her in. I have been going back and forth with Mrs. Wendy ** on how the content needs to be verbaged. I have to tell every name brand / type of the shoe, shirt, skirt, purse etc. By how long I had it. To how much I paid for it. I did all that to the best of my ability. Get this to top it all off the lost my father's military flag that they said they were going to have cleaned. They asked my mom was it anything in the house that need desperately to keep. That was my father's military flag, her dad's watch, her mom's cast iron skillets, and a picture. They took those items away to have them cleaned and ready when she came back home.
Of course nobody knows where they are now. They lost it and no one knows what happened to them. But you want to harass me about how I sent the receipt information. My mom's mom died the very next day our house burned down. So now she has no memories of her parents nor the love of her life. Now that the new house is built they have increased the insurance coverage. She went in debt thinking she is getting her money back for each new item she purchases. They are not giving us any more money. You ask what happened to the $93,000 coverage that she so faithfully paid every month to have coverage in case something bad happens.
THEY KEEP IT. And there is nothing we can do. I can't imagine an senior citizen having to compile all this information alone. This company is getting over big time. Some people just give up cause it's clearly too much. Whatever I purchased I need it. Why do I have to tell you the line item I am replacing. Anyone knows what it cost you to purchase furniture years ago is way cheaper than now. So why would you give me the price of my living room what it cost back then. I know GOD is going to make a way to get back everything that we lost.
It cant end like this. My representative was very rude and disrespectful. Not understanding that we don't understand what she is needing. No patience like it was the day of the fire. I refuse to talk to her. When I get off the phone with her I am so confused even more. I have to wait 2 years before I can cancel. I have to purchased all my items for my house before November 2018. My mom is on social security. She can't possibly purchase a entire house in 9 months. Overall this company is not loyal to even the best customer. Awesome company until you file a claim.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2018
I've been insured via State Farm for decades. My policies over the years included homeowners, car and renters. I never considered even getting quotes for other insurance even though I could have likely saved money doing so, why? Because State Farm was my insurance company and my parents insurance company (i.e., it was the family’s insurance company).
This all changed when I was victim to a home robbery. My first claim was for damages incurred and possessions stolen was $3K. The next robbery 3 months later was only damage, due to having anticipated another attempt and hidden all items to likely be stolen, was only $500. Five months after being rendered a victim a second time I received a letter from State Farm thanking me for being a loyal client but conveying their intention to not renew my homeowners policy, two months prior to renewal. I understand Insurance companies work the numbers and play the odds to ensure they're on the positive side of the money game, I don't fault them for responding to my break-ins. I do however fault them for choosing to terminate my homeowner's policy with no warning. Never did my agent convey a likelihood that my insurance would be cancelled if I filed the second claim - never.
What's worse, when I requested an appeal of the ruling, which was granted, I was unable to speak on my own behalf but instead had to really on my very ill-informed agent to speak on my behalf. Did she convey that I spent over $10K replacing perfectly fine windows with unbreakable windows, installed a $2K HD surveillance system, installed a $1K security door and reinforced door casings of all my doors leading outside with steel (to prevent intrusions), all at my own expense? I highly doubt it. But even if she did, apparently it was for not because the finding was the same and no renewal would be granted.
I would've fully understood a raising of my premiums based on the break-ins, of course, but severing the policy with no warning is simply not a sign of a "good neighbor". "Good neighbors" are supposed to be there in your time of need, not just when you don't need them or their service at all. In all the years I had homeowner's policy via State Farm I only needed them twice, but apparently that was one time too many. "Like a good neighbor"... Please, the day I received that letter from State Farm was the day I was rendered a victim for a third time due to my traumatic burglaries. With "good neighbors" like that who on earth needs bad neighbors? I had all my car policies transferred elsewhere and will never do business with State Farm again. Never!!!
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018
We have been State Farm policyholders for 35+ years. We recently had a claim with water damage in our basement. They have apparently changed our deductible two years ago without notifying us. Our deductible went from $2500-$7980. Basically there wipes out any cost to State Farm in terms of our claim and leaves everything on our responsibility. I have heard through the years that State Farm is a terrible insurer. Now I have experienced it. Buy my insurance in another company. They are the worst!
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2018
Save yourself the trouble. Find another company. In the past three years we have had continuous damage to our roof. We've gone through major wind storms and even the most recent hurricane. Both of my neighbors have had their roofs replaced... By the way our roof is 18 years old and this is the only claim we've ever made to State Farm. This company is terrible and I'm going straight to my agent's office to get yet ANOTHER adjuster out here.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
We recently moved into a new home and canceled State Farm Insurance. We spoke to rep who would take care of it only to receive a bill for a period of time that we no longer lived in the house. Called again, was told that we would be refunded, never received refund and was billed again. We are now on our third attempt to cancel and were told we would receive no refund. Avoid them at all costs.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017
I have been a SF client for over 10 years, with home, autos (5) and umbrella liability coverage. I had submitted a claim for water damage to a portion of my house, consulted with my agent before submitting the claim and was denied coverage. I expressed my disappointment to my agent who told me he would see what he could do. He asked for me to get a quote from a contractor for repair and I did. After a couple of months, and numerous inquiries by me as to the status, I was informed by letter from SF that my homeowners coverage was not going to be renewed. The reason: for the claim I submitted that nothing was paid on. I have the letter that states that very fact (glad to share with you and all the emails to this agent).
My word of warning is to all members of the community that live in Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods, Illinois area... Stay away from this guy and his company!! Ryan tries to act like he is a caring member of community (acting president of the chamber of commerce for Long Grove). But he is not! He regularly uses the following lines with customers... "Let me see what I can do with corporate" or "let me talk with corporate and see what I can do". When you hear these words...run! Total BS. Start looking for a new insurance company. This guy and SF are totally incompetent and do not back their coverage. Remember I did nothing that I was not told to do by my agent. Happy to share all documentation on this company and individual. You have been warned!!
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2017
In October 2017, we found out that homeowner's insurance provider State Farm was a bank client of our mortgage servicer JPMorgan Chase. Neither business disclosed that they were in business together. Since Chase took over our mortgage in 2013 our insurance premiums have increased significantly. After 25 years as a State Farm customer we bought a new policy and cancel the current one with State Farm. After over twenty request to cancel the policy since October, State Farm is still refusing to cancel the homeowner's policy and refund our money. We cancelled every policy we had with State Farm and every refund check we received was from JPMorgan Chase. Illegal. Avoid doing business with State Farm.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
Have been with them for years. Would really like to change companies but just don't seem to have the time to investigate other companies. We have the old mold policy on our homeowners insurance that we had grandfathered in when they dropped it as normal coverage years ago. Afraid to drop it in the event we have a flood and get mold.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I opted to buy insurance from State Farm for my older model mobile home as the rates seemed reasonable especially given the beautiful condition of the home. The salesperson did not explain to me any aspects of guaranteed replacement cost. Two months later someone broke out 10 windows in the unit. This company told me that my claim was one of $4,200.00 but with depreciation offered me $42.50. I was totally disgusted as that would pay for fuel to Lowe's to pick them up. I am now seeking intervention with the Insurance Commission, The State Attorney General and the BBB.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2017
We have had State Farm Homeowners for over 30 years with no claims. When we approached office about filing a claim for a ceiling collapse we were told that you were allowed one claim every 30 years and that if we called the adjuster for an inspection that the inspector would likely find some reason to deny the claim... installation fault or structural issues... even though house is over 50 years old with no issues. Even though a claim is denied they said, "It would count against your once every 30 years allowed filing." They said the chance of cancelling policy increased with claims or even claim denial. This was very disappointing and made us question why we have insurance with this company. We chose not to file a claim and will explore other insurance companies as well as report this information to regional office to verify if correct.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2017
I have had this insurance for more than 20 years and never once had occasion thanks be to God to call upon the company. My agent is indifferent, doesn't make a difference and I should be more gracious but this is what I feel.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2017
Had a claim rep come out, looked at all damage, gave me a check then I question the fascia on my house because the new material was not going to match. The claim rep said, "Yes we will replace all fascia due to it not matching." About a month later called them again and they gave my claim to another rep so I told that the other fascia (lower one) and soffit won't match top fascia that they agreed to pay for, but the new rep said, "No we are not paying for it." Went to my agent and he agreed with me and I still got a no. It is sad how a company can say yes to one thing and then later say no to it again. Very sad. I will go to headquarters to complain also. Not fair that this can happen to a customer with great standing. Was not fault that we had a bad storm and now my place will look worse due to them giving me some and not all so it won't match.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017
My agent Justin at State Farm is the best! Unfortunately, I had family issues come up all at the same time and needed more time before starting my services. Justin did exactly what I asked of him and he didn't forget to follow back up with me. His advice was superb and I couldn't have asked for a better agent. I am happy to be a part of State Farm!
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017
My agent and his office in Centerville, Ohio of nearly 25 years for home, car, etc. has become completely incompetent and after 2 1/2 months and 3 phone calls later and promises to have someone look at my damaged roof from a storm, they still have not come out. I will be promptly terminating my policy and will speak of State Farm as the WORST 'Good Neighbor' you'll ever have unless you're living next to scum...
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
I have been with State Farm Jeff Hamilton's office for 10 years now and can say they have always handled my issues quickly. I've have a broken pipe that caused a flood in my home, a house fire, and broken car windshields. State Farm has always come to my aid with no hassles. I would give them an 11 out of 10!
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017
I've been a State Farm customer for fifty years, never filed for anything but a few windshields and perhaps one fender bender. Recently a 10 ft by 6ft section of my roof blew off, anyone could tell that another section was about to come down and much of the other roof was in bad shape. I called several roofers and was told it certainly was an insurance condition as we had a hail storm just 2 weeks before. I filed a claim and was told to get a roofer to put a tarp on it to prevent inside damage (I guess that might have harder to get out of paying for). I did this and paid a roofer to put some tar paper and a tarp over it. When the inspector called I told him that the whole roof was bad needed to be replaced, he told sarcastically that, "We'll see about that". I knew at that point the outcome had been predetermined.
He said all it needed was some shingles and it did reach my deductible. Also the appointment had to be made to meet his schedule not the customer's. I called Baxter Griffith agency (my account) and told them I was not happy about the whole experience and Nicole had someone from the claims section, a Mr. Lowell ** call me, he told me to find one roofer and have him give a quote and to write up the reasons he thought the roof needed to be replaced and he would do what he could to help. He did. I was contacted by Richard **, claims dept. He scheduled an appt then called and canceled because it might rain and he could get on the roof (didn't rain until 5 o'clock). I had to take another off to meet his schedule. When he did come out he was in street clothes, no large ladder, nice man told me a few roofing stories and finally told me State Farm wouldn't cover anything.
When I told Mr. ** that I paid to have someone cover the hole in roofing he said they would pay for it (this whole process has taken 5 or 6 wks). No sense of urgency on anyone's part. I finally got a call from a lady in the claims dept who she would put the 2 amounts together and pay half of what it cost to have the roof tarped, even after they were the ones who told me to have it done. Since 1967 I paid premiums amounting to over 150k dollars, I always thought of State Farm as the gold standard but it appears you have no standards at all. The roofer I got had no horse in the race, I told him I was going have to replace the roof even if State Farm weaseled out of it.
This whole process with State Farm has been the single worst I have ever had with any company about anything. I certain plan to tell everyone on every social platform available to me how utterly disappointed I am with your company. I am 74 and have to find 10k to replace my roof. The roofers I had look at my roof were surprise that it was not covered, but added but it is State Farm. I guess that says it all. Thanks for always getting premium notices to me on time, never missed those. If the house burned down I guess you all would claim the electricians that wire were incompetent. Very sad, but these things have a way catching up to companies asked USAIR, GM, Chrysler, Penney's, Sears, Toys "R" Us, etc.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
My daughter's neighbors tree fell on her house during a storm. State Farm told her not to touch anything until an adjuster came. After calling every day for 7 days someone finally asked her if she had removed the tree because she needed to do that before the adjuster came. They then told her they would not be responsible for any mold damage due to her house having holes in it. We are now over a week and no adjuster. No one helped her in any way. She had no electricity or gas. She does not live near family. She was told to keep receipts. With deductibles and paying a tree service. She can't afford a hotel. I have friends that have another insurance and they put them in a hotel and made sure things went smoothly and helped lessen the stress. I have been with State Farm forever and never had a bad word against them but after this I will be looking for a new insurance company and will tell everyone that State Farm is great as long as you have no claim.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
State Farm canceled my home owners insurance for a claim in last 3 years with no prior claims and the new claim was CLOSED with ZERO Payments made - The CLAIM ended up not being needed. Now I can’t get insurance with other companies because they reported this. What on earth is going on in this country when people can get insured to rebuild multimillion dollar homes in coastal regions time and time again and insurance companies lock out working middle class people (my home is $140K in value) from keeping insurance and potentially my mortgage because of now not being able to get replacement insurance due to how State Farm reported a ZERO paid claim. WHERE IS GOVERNMENT REGULATION to protect consumers from these crooked companies.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2017
We moved to the US from England 2.5 years ago and took a renter's insurance with State Farm. We've paid around $320 per annum for the policy and, in June this year, we were broken into and needed to make a claim. First off, we thought we had a replacement policy and, yes, when we went to make the claim we're told by the agent how lucky we were to have that. The $500 deductible we swallowed only to find that this 'replacement cost' was applied only AFTER State Farm had estimated what something was worth, e.g. I had a handbag that I bought a few years ago that they estimated is still worth $250 so they'll only pay me for the amount beyond the $250! So what was the point in that.
Then, to add insult to injury, they are now refusing to renew our policy because of our claim history - $400 in total!!! So, you take out a policy to cover yourself then, when you need it, you then become uninsurable or insured at a major premium. BE WARNED ONLY USE State Farm if you NEVER intend to make a claim on your policy!
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017
A pipe in my kitchen ceiling went from working fine to suddenly leaking cause water to come out of the ceiling in a steady flow. The plumber found multiple holes in the pipe where water was squirting out (NOT a slow leak over time). I opened a claim and left multiple messages for the person handling my claim. I never got a return call.
When my agent bridged me into someone in the Claims Department, they spent the time trying to convince me not to file a claim as it would affect my policy. For over a month I have sate with a 4x9 foot hole in my ceiling trying to get my claim resolved. The answer I finally received was, they don't cover leaks from pipes unless the pipe explodes and water gushes out like a fire hose.
The worst part of this story is the claim that State Farm changed their policy on water damage 7 years ago! It would have been nice if they told their policy holders. I have been with State Farm for 48 years, covering 5 homes, 20+ cars, and a personal liability policy. I have never been so frustrated with the customer service of State Farm, that I will leave as soon as I am able. I recommend anyone thinking of going with State Farm, that you make sure what is and isn't covered. If you are a current policy holder, call your agent and see what you are actually covered for.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017
We've been with State Farm for 43 years. Had two major storms go through one of our farms. One was a tornado which destroyed a new 44' X 88' shop. Called State Farm. They were on our property within a couple of hours. The agent inspected all damage done to our property and within a couple of hours he wrote us out a check to cover damages. One week later we had another storm go through with more damage to the property. State Farm was there, inspected the damage and issued a check. We were never disappointed with what they offered us to repair/replace damage. State Farm has always been there for us.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2017
After 27 years of loyalty to State Farm, I submitted a claim for a lightning strike to my home. The lightning strike took out 4 TVs, a computer, a phone system, a battery tender and a large pine tree. State Farm has denied my claim. Saying did not meet the deductible of $1500.00. The pine tree removal is $1100.00 by itself. The computer was over $800.00, the phone system was around $130.00 and the TVs well even at $300.00 each (just saying). I think that is well over the deductible. They offered me $120.00 something dollars. State Farm says, "Like a good neighbor we are there". Yeah, until something happens then they run... Don't go with State Farm... they tell you good stuff but when the rubber hits the road... they won't help.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2017
I have been with State Farm Insurance Company for 20+ years. My home was built with poly-butylene pipe fittings (which had a class action suit in the early 2000). Recently, the fittings began to break successively. I had filed a claim in 2009, for the same problem. However, the agent at that time was being replaced with another agent. Therefore, the claims form that I should have filed were either not submitted or dropped through the cracks in the transition.
Recently, I have had three pipe fittings break successively. The last break caused water damage to my hardwood floors. As a result, I filed the claim and the process began. Then the claim adjuster informed me that after researching my files, it was noticed that I did not file a claims report. They realized that they issued funds for the work, however, it could be that I did not have the work performed. They will not pay for the same repairs twice. It is their duty to save the company money. After exhausting all avenues, I thought that problem was resolved. Received the go ahead to start the repairs (which would be in excess of the amount of my deductible and more). To my dismay, I received two individual packets from them in the mail today with forms for the repairs done in 2009.
Last week I went to the bank that I have my accounts with and requested if they could give me copies of my statements for two months in 2009. I was informed that they maintain records for a seven year period. Mind you, I had also told the adjuster that I had a written statement from the person that replaced the hardwood floors in my home. The agent stated that's not necessary. Now I am getting mixed signals. Therefore, as a result of the inconsistencies within the company and the lack of really being "a good neighbor", I am in search of a new company. The pre-work that has already been done is not far from exceeding my deductible. Their estimated cost for the work is above the depreciated cost amount allotted. After this, I will no longer be insured by them.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2017
My husband has had State Farm for many, many years. We recently had a pipe burst in the house, and State Farm tried everything they could think of to not cover the damages. They ended up paying, but only because our local State Farm guy really helped push it through. If he had not have been our agent, we would not have gotten squat.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2017
I just wish the deductible were lower, not always one has $1,000 laying around. I started with a $500 many years ago and never filed a claim, so why up the amount. $500 vs $1000 is a no brainer, and it isn't only this insurance company, all the others have this high deductible.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2017
I had been allowing my nephew to live in my home. I made some changes to his conditions that required me to take the key from him the night before he robbed me. Upon filing my claim with State Farm, they informed me about a clause in the contract, which I did review and didn't think it applied. State Farm didn't budge on their position and their representative barely offered sympathy. I contacted the MN Attorney General and claim honored.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2017
I live in a new subdivision in Sycamore, IL. My husband before he died has been a customer with State Farm for more than twenty-five years. My home currently has damages to the front of my home and State Farm will not cover it. I am pretty devastated that they won’t help me out. All that money I put into my homeowners policy is useless...
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017
I have been a State Farm customer for 25 years. All vehicles, 2 rental houses, and my home owners policy. On one of my rental properties, State Farm forced me to put a new roof on in 2009 or they threatened to cancel my policy. During an extremely cold winter, a pipe busted and State Farm paid out around 10k for water damage. In 2016 a huge storm came in and damaged the roof I had replaced in 2009... So State Farm had to replace it. Now all the sudden, they do not want to renew the policy. They take our money monthly, then after an act of God, they want to not renew. There should be something illegal about this practice! Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
Reviewed July 12, 2017
I had a lightning strike near my home a year ago in the middle of night. It caused all devices connected to low voltage (coax, ethernet) to be ruined. Requested to file a claim. The claim agents required that someone certify that the damage was the result of a lighting strike. No one will because no one was there (besides us) to certify the damage was from lighting. Everyone who came to look at/repair/replace devices all said it was likely from the lighting strike but could not certify so since they were not there at the time. I gave up and discontinued to pursue the claim. No payments were made.
1 year later, we're ready to purchase a home and State Farm will not provide home owners insurance on the new home since we had filed a claim within the past 5 years. So we're punished twice. First for having a claim that should have been covered but impossible to get paid for. 2nd for not being allowed a home owners policy for simply submitting a claim. Overpaid for the insurance that will not honor their policy. Simple Fraud is what I call it. But that's ok, the experience led me to another insurance provider that gave me a great rate for the home owners policy + saved me $950 annually on my auto policy as well. Thank you State Farm for being such jerks you drove me away after 10 years with you. Now I'm saving more money with an agent that actually cares.
Reviewed July 10, 2017
Beware, they wont refund you even after you canceled it seems. Had them for like 10 yrs total... About 5 yrs my agent retired and they transferred me to a new agent. Ok. All seemed fine for several yrs then he went on to corp level or something and they brought in an agent from Suffolk, Va that argued with me that I was under insured on my house at 173+k.... It's a 1939 1084sq ft home vinyl siding... Come on!!! It don't cost 220k to build 1100sqft!!! That was last fall. This yr he or state farm drops the amount by 100.00. Hmm ok then ups my auto insurance 100 every 6mo after I dropped 1 of my 3 cars... Reason!!! "My zipcode"... So I went looking for a new company...
On 4/3/17 they took full payment from my escrow account on my home mortgage. Wont due til the 28th. I told them on the 18th I will not be renewing, they said nothing about already taking full payment... 3 more times since then I have canceled and been told I was getting a refund... Well now come this Friday, July the 14th. I plan on contacting and filling a complaint with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. I do not recommend this company at all! They took my money and keep acting like I never cancel it and then saying it will take like 3 weeks to send you the refund... 3 weeks goes by. I call and starts all over again!!! This is a full blown ripoff!
Reviewed June 30, 2017
After 27 straight years of auto insurance with State Farm, (Snake Farm) and 10 years straight of homeowners, they canceled my homeowners policy because I had the audacity to use it. Here's the story; In June 2016 a freak hail storm hit SW Wyoming and did millions of dollars worth of damage to cars, structures etc. This is a very uncommon weather event for this area. We had damage to our roof, window screens, fence, deck, and stucco. The adjuster came out, looked at everything, took pictures, etc. He climbed up on the roof, measured it, photographed the damage, and told me there was only damage to a small area. Now I'm not a professional contractor but I have helped to install several roofs and this didn't sound right to me. I noticed the same adjuster also inspected both of my next door neighbors as they were insured with SF as well.
I asked both of these neighbors about the damage to their property and they told me the adjuster said they had minimal roof damage. I waited a few days and then I talked to some of the other people who live on the street. Turns out the people who did NOT have SF insurance were all getting new roofs while everyone who DID have SF had "Minimal damage." All of the houses on my street were built at the same time by the same contractor so isn't as if the age of the roofs or materials was a factor. I called SF and pointed out this interesting pattern and they agreed to send out a different adjuster. I made arrangements with a local contractor to be at my house when the new adjuster said he'd be there. After looking at the roof with my contractor, the new adjuster agreed that the roof would have to be replaced.
I told my neighbors who have SF to call and complain and yup, you guessed it. SF said, "Oh my goodness, the first adjuster just made an innocent mistake, (On every roof) and you need a new roof." The amount they paid me for my roof was significantly less than the actual cost, because the now ruined shingles were ten years old, and therefore not worth as much as new shingles. Apparently this is legal and every company does it, just another way you get screwed when you need your insurance. About 8 months go by and SF sends me a letter informing me that my homeowners policy will be canceled in 30 days because I had two claims. The first claim was wind damage from several years ago and they had to pay out a whopping $143. Needless to say I canceled ALL of my SF policies and I will never do business with them again.
Reviewed June 26, 2017
I have been a customer of State Farm over 25 years. I have never had a claim on my home insurance and one claim on my auto for $700. Every year my homeowners insurance went up and this month (06/17) my auto insurance went up over $400 for the year. When I called to inquire, I was told it was the North Carolina Insurance Commission who increase the costs. When I called the state, I was told , no, it may have gone up a little but nothing to account for that rate of increase. I called my agent at State Farm and was told, "We cannot charge more than the state allows."
Caught between the state and State Farm was not a good place to be. I now have a new insurer, better coverage and am saving over $700 on my auto and home insurance with a company who customer service ratings are far superior to State Farm. I do not know what has happened in the State Farm company as they used to be able to talk with their customers, explaia````n what was going on and always provided the most reasonable cost insurance. That company seems to have gone away.
Reviewed June 22, 2017
State Farm handled our homeowner's insurance claim in bad faith, refusing to address the line items in our contractor's invoice for our actual water damage, instead relying on a self-serving "estimate" from their consultant that came in thousands of dollars below actual cost. Their consultant came to our house on day 6, saw that the home was still saturated, shook our contractor's hand complimenting him on doing such a good job and then proceeded to write an estimate for 5 days drying time. Even a lay person can tell this makes no sense. State Farm also delayed our case and was unresponsive to our inquiries. State Farm took 22 days to even contact our contractor to express disagreement with their invoice (and even then, did not have specific concerns, just that the invoice was "too high") I do not recommend State Farm Homeowners Insurance. This has been a nightmare.
Reviewed June 20, 2017
While on vacation in Disney on November 15, 2016, I received a call that my basement was flooded with approximately 3 feet of water. Unable to get to my home we called a friend and a company that handles these claims. The water was pumped out, my basement was gutted and fans were placed to dry the basement within a day. Because my insurance (STATE FARM) all the water damaged property had to remain in place until the auditor can inspect the property. Today is June 20, 2017 and my property is still in the same place and construction cannot start. Apparently the claims associate Debra ** believes the claim was too high and has put us through hell.
She sent a cleaning service to clean any salvageable clothes, an electronics restoration company to remove all my electronics (i.e., television, PlayStation, Xbox, etc.) and service master restoration to clean any salvageable toys, figures and furniture. It has been 7 months and I am still waiting for compensation for all my property that I had. My basement had a storage closet, full laundry room, our family room and the hot water heater and air conditioning system. ALSO, I cannot have the contractors start any work because all my property is still in the same place.
Reviewed June 19, 2017
I've been with State Farm for over 37 years. I guess I only have myself to be upset at... I really expected more from a company I'd been doing business with for that long. My insurance has been rising steadily this past year. I would call often and inquire as to why it keeps going up, and I always get the same answer... It's the market. Well, that's a lie. I now have Progressive and saving myself over $30 a month. Not an introductory price. How can Progressive give me better coverage, higher amounts on everything and some extras on our RV. Also lower deductables. How can they do that and a company I've been with that long cannot. Never in all those years filed a single claim on my home. The only claim on an automobile was over 20 years ago for a deer that ran across the road into my car. It was a very low claim to boot.
So, I call the agent and he is pretty nonchalant and says, "When they raise your rates... and they will. We'll be happy to take you back. You won't have the discounts you have now of course". The SOB actually threatened me to stay. He didn't really care about me. I could easily tell that. There were several other companies that came very close to Progressive and I've also heard good things about. I've been asking the question, "Who are you insured with" to a lot of people I know. It's amazing how many are moving away from State Farm or just not happy with rising rates and customer service. I guess I'm not a "Good Neighbor".
I know companies have to raise rates, but why on people who never file claims. Criminal :( It's just sad that they can operate that way. But, that's the past and it felt really good to send my cancellation papers in and move on with life. Again, it's really all my fault for not looking sooner. I guess I was lazy. I would NEVER go back to State Farm, it's the principle of it. Best of luck.
Reviewed June 8, 2017
On April 1st I signed a lease to my first home with my wife. As a requirement we needed renters insurance so I thought...Excellent! I can get that from my car insurance provider. I called State Farm to get a quote and found out that my monthly rate would stay the same because although renters insurance was about $11/month I would receive a discount for having multiple policies so I thought...Awesome!!! Long story short...from having a bill at $139 and some change I was charged $208!!! I spoke with Carol from Tony **'s office and she said..."It is what it is"!!! Carol acknowledged that I was misquoted and that it was because representative I spoke with was an after hours agent but there was nothing they can do. These people...Or at least Tony **'s office doesn't care about customer service, with a "It is what it is" state of mind. You're bound to get ripped off. Please stay away!
Reviewed May 31, 2017
Initially, we called after shingles blew off our detached garage. The State Farm adjuster came out and said the damage was under our deductible. He sent us notification referring us to attached documentation. There was no attached documentation. Shortly thereafter shingles blew off our home. We again contacted State Farm and they sent out an adjuster. We assisted him in every way we could, including having my teenage son carry a ladder to our upper deck to assist him getting on our roof. After his inspect, the adjuster commented that our roof is steep and he didn't go over to "the other side" to check the roof because of the roof's pitch on our two story home. The adjuster made a comment to me about seeing hail damage on the far side of the roof. I thought nothing of it because hail is not uncommon here.
State Farm paid a claim to replace our entire roof 9 years ago after a very bad hail storm. A year later, State Farm paid for 1/2 a roof after another very bad hail storm. The adjuster asserted that we had not had the 1/2 roof replaced even though State Farm had paid for it; therefore, he deducted the amount paid on that 1/2 roof replacement from the amount State Farm would pay on our claim. We had had the 1/2 roof replaced. Because we were in the process of selling our house (there was a for sale sign in the front yard when the adjuster was there), many of my files were packed and in storage; others I had shredded because we were selling the house. Without proof that we weren't liars, State Farm refused to honor the entire claim. We spoke both with our agent and the corporate office. We questioned how their adjuster, without even going over to that section of the roof, could tell if the roof was 8 or 9 years old. It didn't matter to them.
In the future, any time we have an adjuster come to view our property, we will pay to have an expert there to make sure what the adjuster is doing, what he sees and document for us what is reasonable. We can no longer trust that State Farm is handling our claims with integrity. It's become obvious to us that integrity is not a State Farm corporate value.
Reviewed May 28, 2017
I had State Farm since 1977 on my home and 1969 on car. To keep things simple someone broke into my house and stole stuff and State Farm wouldn't cover the theft. I turned them into attorney generals office and the nightmare got worse. After several years of asking them to pay my claim and by then I was on blood pressure meds and seeing a therapist because of all the stress from the robbery and State Farm not holding up to their end to pay my claim.
Reviewed May 24, 2017
I have had State Farm Ins. for 17 years as far as homeowner. And 20 plus with car insurance. After I filed my 2 claim one in 2014 and next in 2017 they cancel my homeowner's insurance. Stating that in accordance with the terms and conditions of policy and the laws of the state. They can cancel due to two claims being filed.
Reviewed May 13, 2017
This past week I discovered a water leak under my house. I immediately called a plumber and he informed me that the drain line inside the wall for my kitchen sink was leaking. I called State Farm to file a claim under my homeowner's policy. They recommended that I contact a company to start procedures for drying the water from the affected area. I called ServPro and they came out the same day and set up their equipment. The next day I received a call from State Farm informing me that they would not cover water damage of mold that had been occurring over a period of time. State Farm would be sending an inspector to assess the situation and determine if they would honor my claim.
The State Farm inspector arrived and looked everything over and then informed me that State Farm would not do anything since their policy only covers "instantaneous water damage" i.e. a pipe bursting. The inspector told me that is was unfortunate since she could not see how I could have known about the leak inside the wall until it presented itself as a water leak under the house. I realize that every company has its policies and practices, and things are what they are, but after being a customer of State Farm for over forty years, paying premiums for Life Insurance for my wife and myself and insuring all of our automobiles and our home over that time span, words cannot express how very disappointed I am with this determination. I am sure that State Farm will gladly continue to accept my premium payments for all the policies I have with them and feel no sorrow or regret over how I have been treated.
Reviewed May 12, 2017
State Farm has denied fact of unquestionable voracity. They appear to have a culture to refuse claims as a matter of policy. They are inattentive, unresponsive and disingenuous. I have lost all my possessions and told even though I was 500 miles away I am at fault. The evidence and the conclusion defy reason or integrity.
Reviewed May 10, 2017
I am a 62 year old senior with failing health. I had a water damage claim after a large branch fell off a pine tree, knocking a large hole in the roof of a garage at my mountain home where I had many antiques and family heirlooms stored. I lost many wonderful antique pieces that were my mother's who died in 2013. The "claim owner" had me at first provide replacement comparables for my 140+ items, then told me that wasn't good enough, that I had to provide "sold" comparables for those items, which took me days to do. Then they said that wasn't good enough, that I needed to have all of it appraised, which I then provided the appraisal. Now, they have switched me to an independent adjuster who has harassed me endlessly, and was rude beyond measure. Even questioning why I didn't have "ordinary garage stuff" in my garage, and lambasting me for storing antiques in my garage.
He intimated I was trying to make up the claim, when it was their adjuster who found the hole in the garage roof while doing a hail inspection to begin with. I have never been treated so poorly in my many years in business. Ironically I am a personal property appraiser who has worked with State Farm and other insurance companies throughout my career, and can't believe they have sunk to such a terrible low of treating their customers this way. I filed the claim on May 1, 2015, and still as of this day have not resolved it or received payment for the antiques I lost. I have now switched insurance companies, and will never go back to State Farm. Very disappointed in their "service"!
Reviewed May 7, 2017
I have had State Farm (Folly Road Agent) for over 20 years, home and auto. Never had to file a claim until now. Needed my roof replaced. Took 2 months to get an adjuster out, that adjuster was incompetent, said he had to get another adjuster! All estimates that I received was between 15,000 and 19,000. State Farm gave me 7,000. I informed them that I did not have the extra money out of pocket, that I would need time to save. Guess what? They sent someone out who claimed that because of my roof needing repairs that I was neglecting my home and they would be canceling my policy. I called and informed them that I have an open claim to have the roof fixed. They didn't care, claimed that the primarily insure auto and if I reconsidered having them to insure my car it would look better for me.
Went in to speak with the "Agent", he claimed he has enough money to have my roof repaired and not to worry. He would even refer me to a friend of his at the bank for a home equity loan! Really! You have collected money from me for over 20 years and you could not help me with my roof. I have since been told that they could have filed my claim differently to have my roof repaired. Beware of this Agent and this company. Frauds!!! Stay away; far far away.
Reviewed May 4, 2017
I have been a State Farm customer for over 25 years. I have always had all my insurance (2 homeowners policies, 3 cars, 2 ATV's and a motorcycle) coverages with them. For this loyalty, they have provided me nothing but hassles and issues at the highest rates possible. I had the unfortunate need to file a claim in January for water damage from my upstairs basement. They would only cover the bare minimum and wouldn't fix the root cause of the problem. Now, due to a bad windstorm, I have suffered severe damage to my roof. After I contacted a certified professional roofer to do an audit and inspection, State Farm sent out their own "specialist". After this guy walked around my roof for about 20 minutes, he claimed none of the damage was a result of the storms. When I showed him a copy of the certified report from the expert, he still wouldn't agree with it.
This "specialist" wasn't even a certified roofer. He was a "restoration specialist". He wouldn't even answer me when I asked him what made him more qualified than the certified licensed roofer. They have ZERO loyalty towards their customers and had no problem taking my money for 25 years. So I went and found other coverage and found better coverage with Liberty Mutual for my autos, ATVs and motorcycle for $2000 less per year. When I called to cancel my coverage, they didn't even care, and didn't ask why I was leaving them for my auto coverage or offer to lower my rates to match Liberty Mutual. State Farm was dishonest and doesn't care about their customers. I would recommend that everyone STAY AWAY from State Farm, and if you are a customer, check out other companies where you will get better coverage at less rates. State Farm will do nothing to protect you when you need them.
Reviewed April 29, 2017
Our sump pump float switch failed on us, I noticed this at 11:30pm one night when I went into our finished basement and stepped in water. After 13 hours of my wife and myself vacuuming out water and trying to dry out the basement about 150 gallons plus. We contacted State Farm, realizing our loss may be more significant than our deductible, and made a claim. During the phone conversation the State Farm representative went through what our deductible would be then proceeded to tell us who to contact and who they use in our area for insurance claims. There was never any mention of this not being covered or the possibility of it not being covered. We proceeded to get Servpro out to continue with the cleanup and drying of the basement. The state farm rep we had contacted told us an agent would be in contact with us within 48 hours.
After 3 days of waiting I called to find out what is going on and got a voicemail, I left a message and now we are on day 4 of Servpro being out doing the drying. They finally called me back to inform me that we aren't covered for sump pump damage. I told them that their state farm rep had led me to believe we are and they did not get back to us like they said they would so now I am incurring costs from Servpro, when if I had known we weren’t covered I could of spent $500 on buying fans to finish drying out our basement instead of the $3500 we got charged.
State Farm’s miscommunication and lack of following their own policies cost us thousands of dollars. I have been fighting with them for a couple of weeks not climbing the ladder each time expressing my dissatisfaction for their poor response. Mind you I had to call them to find out what was going on. Funny thing is I came to this page and the second complaint I read was about them not getting back to them within 48 hours. This is my first step of writing reviews, I will be contacting the BBB, Canceling all my insurance with State Farm. I have paid into insurance all my life and had 2 claims in 25 years and this is the BS you have to go through. I want State Farm to be responsible for the added cost I incurred due to them not following their own policy. I would never recommend state farm, I will also follow up with a small claims suit to recover our cost we incurred due to their lack of response.
Reviewed April 28, 2017
My husband and I purchased our first home in January of 2017, I have been a life long State Farm customer with my auto insurance so I applied for a homeowner's insurance policy as I had always thought State Farm to be reliable and fair, specifically the agency I dealt with The Becky Thompson Agency. We were approved for our policy and the closing on our home went smoothly. In April of 2017 I called to get my husband a quote on car insurance and was told that our homeowner's was cancelled back in January "are you aware of this?", which we certainly were not! Turns out they cancelled our policy due to the condition of the barn behind our house (which as an aside we are going to be demolishing anyways) and our insurance ended in March of 2017. We received no notification of this cancellation, nor did our mortgage company. No letters were sent nor were any calls made.
In early April we had a massive windstorm that caused damage to many homes surrounding us, all the while we had no insurance! I fully understand that State Farm is within their rights to cancel the policy within 60 days, that is their choice. My complaint lies with the lack of notification. I have filed a complaint with NYS on this matter but was sent a phony letter that State Farm allegedly sent us. State Farm also claims to have notified our mortgage company but find that difficult to believe as the mortgage company would have contacted us to demand we obtain coverage. Our agent at State Farm actually admitted we were not notified! Bottom line do not get insurance with this company as they do not have the decency to even notify you of a problem or to admit fault in their actions. Highly disappointed State Farm cannot admit they did wrong.
Reviewed April 26, 2017
My home experienced major water damaged from overflowed toilet on April 8. Roto-Rooter came in and supposedly removed an unknown source from the pipeline costing me $211. Water restoration process was then done by Roto-rooter costing $6,541 which was filed on my homeowner's insurance with State Farm. My floors were taken out and the lower part of my walls. I have yet to receive any type of payment. I keep calling the adjuster Krystin only to be told that they need to know exactly what the object was that was pulled from the line. Nobody told me that I needed to send the specimen to be identified. It makes no sense! I am currently seeking other insurance and plan on seeking an attorney. I would never recommend State Farm to anyone!
Reviewed April 17, 2017
I had been with State Farm for over 20 years for vehicle insurance and never had an issue. So when I purchased my first home naturally I went with them for insurance. 1 year after I moved in there was some "storm damage". This damage (flooding) claim went on for 2 years before they were able to actually figure out the cause of the damage. During 2 years it wound up going into 3 claims, instead of reopening the same one, as they were all related. It was actually due to a contractor, who incorrectly installed some windows (part of the house is in the side of a mountain). State Farm said they would go after him to regain their money, and they would just take care of us. I was fairly happy with them, other than having to sometimes "fight" for them to take care of the issue (standard for insurance paying out).
My agent became "Cold" to us during the process of figuring out all the issues; So we switched agents (after 17 years with him). Being a long time customer meant nothing to him. Then I called and ask a question after hours one day and they opened a claim with NO payout, and dropped me. I didn't ask for a claim, it was a question as to if they covered something!!! I didn't need a claim to be opened. Due to this I had "too many claims in a 5 year period" and would not allow me to renew with them. I've had to switch to another company. But due to being dropped from an insurance company I'm now considered "High Risk" so my insurance cost went WAY up.
I had to switch my vehicle insurance to the other company in order to get a discount that would keep the cost form going to high. I guess 20 years of paying and not having a major claim for vehicle, means NOTHING to them when it comes to homeowners. Customer loyalty is NOTHING to State Farm. I do not recommend them any more.
Reviewed April 7, 2017
I had paid State Farm for years. I used them because they were the same as the one my association used. That came back to haunt me as they talked to the president of the association regarding my claim and paid nothing. I do not think that was okay. They should not have talked to them as they were not on my policy. The association also paid nothing. I had a walls in policy and this was for a pipe underneath my bathtub. I would never use them again.
Reviewed April 5, 2017
I've never had to make a claim that is why I am giving # 3. Cost is still up there if you want full/plus coverage on value---not sure where value would be if I had an accident --- that is why both have average rating. Our local office (customer service) has very helpful personnel & know they would try to help, if needed. My coverage & company overall is great/tops but we also pay for it.
Reviewed April 4, 2017
I have used State Farm for home and auto for more than 25 years, and they were great because I never had a claim. Bastrop experienced fires, hail and wind since 2014. Everyone in my community was given a new roof by their insurance company and not mine. State Farm did give a new roof to my neighbor who live 75 yards away, but they had to sue State Farm. I will not use State Farm ever again. My first home was insured by State Farm Freudenberg in Galveston, Dippo in San Antonio and Allen in Bastrop. I wouldn't send my worst enemy to either.
Reviewed April 4, 2017
State Farm gives you exactly what you are paying for. Their insurance is very affordable and is a no-nonsense company. Whenever I call with concerns or just want an update, the agents are always friendly, kind and very thorough in their answers. They always explain everything to me in detail that is easily understood. I like State Farm better than any insurance company I have used to date because I know they are honest and up-front about my coverage and tell me exactly what I need to do to better my coverage.
Reviewed April 3, 2017
I have been loyal to the same State Farm Representative for 20-25 years. He provided excellent service until now, so I had grown to trust his advice without question. About a year ago, we were advised that our home was in a flood zone, and that our mortgage company, Wells Fargo, required flood insurance or they would force it upon us. I immediately called our agent and requested a quote. I didn't ask advice - I explained the letter and asked for a quote.
He immediately said we don't need flood insurance and basically said that Wells Fargo was running a scam and "I can't tell you how many customers have called me about this. They're trying to do it to everyone." He advised me that they could not force flood insurance without providing me the flood certification that says we're in a flood zone and told me to call them and demand that. He insinuated that they wouldn't be able to provide it, so this would all go away. I called, they said they'd investigate and send findings, they never did, and I figured it was dropped.
In very late July, my mortgage statement arrived and included an additional escrow amount of $371.** for flood insurance. I immediately called the State farm office in a panic, and the next day received a voice mail from my agent's assistant saying that they were both going on vacation in August, wouldn't be available for about a month, and to please call them back then if I still had questions.
Not willing to sit on this for a month, I contacted my township supervisor, my federal congressman, FEMA, etc. Over the next six months, I spent countless hours on phone calls, sending papers back and forth, arguing with people, etc. At the end of all of this, Wells Fargo still determined that I needed flood insurance because a small corner of the property is in a flood zone. (You're only required to have insurance if the structure is in the flood zone, so that battle rages on.)
When we got Wells Fargo's denial letter in February, I called our agent again, to see if he could come back into the mix and help us in any way. On that phone call, almost a year after he told me we didn't need insurance, Wells Fargo had to supply the cert, etc., he said, "Well, let me run the cert. It only takes five minutes and costs six dollars." He ran the cert and e-mailed me that we are, in fact, in a flood zone, and attached a quote.
Long story not worth typing, but everyone, including FEMA, says we're above flood elevation, so we'll get a study done, FEMA will amend the map, and they'll declare us outside the flood zone. The thing is, had our agent not given us such horrible advice and then pretty abandoned us when it escalated, we would have done this study a year ago and not wasted $3000 in flood insurance premiums that are now unrecoverable.
The elevation study will cost us about $2000, but obviously, State Farm either has surveyors on staff or retains a service for much less cost. I laid out my frustrations to the agent and asked, if, at the very least, State Farm would have the survey done for us. He declined. Obviously, we're switching insurance companies as soon as the elevation study is filed, and I will investigate at that time to see if we have any recourse with State Farm.
Reviewed April 3, 2017
I have been with my State Farm Insurance Guy for about 10 years. We just had an update meeting (to make sure I was getting the best value and coverage of course). He came to my house, I thought that was a great plus... Talk about going the extra mile! He was very helpful. I really like and appreciate personal care.
Reviewed April 2, 2017
Have received courteous, prompt and appropriate service on the few claims I've had. No attempts to deny claims - great help from agent.
Reviewed March 28, 2017
I purchased homeowner's insurance when I closed on my home Feb. 28, 2016. Five months later my home was vandalized by my daughter's father and it caused me a total lost but thank God to State Farm insurance! I opened a claims and they sent me the most respectful agent to handle my claim. Just when I thought my life was over State Farm gave me a check for repairs to my home and personal property without hesitation!
Reviewed March 27, 2017
State Farm, at one time, was an excellent insurance company. I have had my car insurance with them since I was 17 years old. Additionally, they hold my homeowners coverage. I have never, that I recall, turned in any claims on the homeowners coverage, yet, the annual fee is higher than my taxes (and I realize that I am helping pay for all of the storm damage in this country).
As far as the car insurance goes, I was involved in a bad head-on that was not my fault; however, the other individual who came down a mountain on the wrong side of a medial metal strip in PA, hit me head on. She was very old and it was 6:30 am. State Farm was very nasty to me when settling the claim because the elderly woman's agent tried to place the blame on me when it clearly was not my fault. I had a bad back injury and eventually had surgery plus dental expenses. To this day, I continue to have back problems. I stayed with the company only because I had it so long. If I were starting over in life, I would not purchase State Farm Insurance.
Reviewed March 26, 2017
We had major water and smoke damage from a fire from our neighbor's condo fire. State Farm paid everything. They put us up three months, paid for most of our meals and instead of using someone they let us do the unpacking and that kept us from having to pay the deductible. They have also paid for any other damage to property we've had over the years. We have been with them for 55 years. VERY GOOD COMPANY.
Reviewed March 25, 2017
My insurance has a 1500.00 deductible so when something small happens we just fix it. We did have a major issue with our sump pump that they would not cover and we had to pay over 5000.00 to clean and repair. I pay over 1500.00 a year for this insurance. I bought another insurance for my home to add to this one to cover appliances and my furnace from AHS and that is well worth the money we spent.
Reviewed March 24, 2017
I have had State Farm for many years, covering several different houses as I have moved. My policy is actually being serviced by Dover Bay, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm, that specializes in insurance for homeowners in coastal areas. State Farm will not cover my property, instead they sub it out to Dover Bay. I have made claims to State Farm for properties other than the one I currently reside in. Although the cost of homeowners insurance was always seriously high, those claims were handled promptly and efficiently. I have not yet had to make a claim with Dover Bay. Again, the cost is outrageous.
I also have my vehicle insured with State Farm, but since I must use Dover Bay for homeowners, I do not qualify for a "multiple-line discount" on my homeowners (I do receive this discount on my vehicle). Also, State Farm has not yet made my Dover Bay policy information accessible online, which could be a problem if I am ever unable to retrieve paper documents. Nor can I pay my homeowners on a monthly plan, as I once could when it was with State Farm.
Reviewed March 21, 2017
Claim number: **. Date of loss: 02/15/2017. As a State Farm policyholder of renter insurance, I am extremely disappointed at my most recent experience with State Farm. At night on Feb 15, 2017, as soon as I was aware of moisture on carpet in my living room due to water leaking from water heater tank in my apartment, I immediately reported with maintenance of emergency and filed the case with agent of State Farm on Feb 16.
The workers of maintenance from the management came to my unit to replace the water heater and I and my wife found that there are molds messing up on the carpet and damages of our personal properties in the storage room and living room. As soon as I found the damage, I have claimed according to the agent’s instruction in the State Farm and sent all of photos of the damage to adjuster of State Farm for review.
Few days later, even though any investigator didn’t show up and see the situation, we were notified that the claim is denied because the happening has been for long time period. To have the adjuster to reconsider the review that I found out the mold can be growing within even 10days in warm water with expertise in Health Authority of County, I have tried to reach the adjuster and left a voice mail. While I was waiting for a response, I have been left a voice mail of couple of times but she disregards the call and did not provide any feedback and up to now.
During the fix the living room from the leaking water, my family has been away from home for few days and currently struggles against the difficulty for recovering. When friend of mine State Farm agent strongly recommended, I did not hesitate to switch over to State Farm from All State which I had with at the time but my choice has been changed to a disaster for my family. Where my frustration reaches its peak is the policy holder’s voice has been neglected by adjuster. The manager of apartment who has been required rental insurance and watched my family is going through a hard time and never been experienced the denial of that type of happen from any insurance before and she want to share the information of happen with anyone in State Farm.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
I have filed 2-3 hail claims and have been denied each time even after the adjuster they sent out bent my gutter trying to get on the roof. My agent called last week wanting to come by to take pics and I explained the fat was locked and I could not take off work. Today I get the cancellation notice after paying premiums for 25+ years. Good riddance. There are better and more reputable companies out there.
Reviewed March 7, 2017
After 40 years with State Farm, they dropped my homeowners insurance policy citing the dangerous swimming pool and lack of railings on my elevated porch. Unfortunately, the home does not have a swimming pool and has never had one. Additionally, there is no elevated front porch, just a concrete slab. After trying repeatedly to correct this, they continued to insist my swimming pool and porch were safety issues. How can they be issues if they don't exist?
Reviewed March 3, 2017
S.F. CANCELS MY H/O's DUE TO ACT OF GOD!!! Rec'd my "non-renewal notice" yesterday, after 18 years with State Farm. We had wind damage in June 2016 from regional storms, resulting in roof damage. No other H/O claims. Since Apr. 2011 (lightning from a storm).
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2017
I have been a loyal State Farm customer for 23 years. Yesterday my agent informed me that State Farm would not renew my homeowner's policy because I had filed 2 claims in the last 6 years. One claim was due to a catastrophic event, a tornado, and the other claim was when a tree fell on our steel fence. I feel foolish that I stayed with State Farm out of loyalty all these years only to find out that the company does not extend that same loyalty to its customers.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2017
I've stayed with State Farm since I was 18 and had my own vehicle to insure. I've never had an at-fault accident and had to file a claim against my own policy, I am now 34. During the summer of 2016, a negligent neighbor scratched the passenger side doors of my 4-door truck roughly 12 times. I went to my local agent and reported it in September 2016, provided all the information I had on the neighbor (name/address/make & model of vehicle/license plate) and started the claim, they were going to pursue the at-fault person for the damages.
I promptly received a call, requesting more detail about the damage/time frame. Then kept getting calls every 2 weeks, stating that the neighbor was not responding to mail or phone contact. It seemed he was not insured, so it sounded like a slam dunk for my uninsured motorist policy ($200 deductible vs my Collision deductible of $500). I was repeatedly urged to have my vehicle repaired at the collision deductible, and that I would be refunded the difference once the Uninsured motorist policy was approved. I declined, stating I would rather wait and just pay the $200 deductible.
This was in early December 2016. State Farm claims department did not contact me from then until today, February 8, 2017. Today, they now say they don't have enough proof to show that he was the one who damaged my vehicle. NOW they finally ask for me to send them pictures of the damage to my vehicle, the neighbor has since sold/traded the at-fault vehicle... I'm done with State Farm, today I canceled my over-priced life insurance policy with them. The agent had the audacity to say "If you cancel your life insurance policy, your auto insurance will go up about $5/month." I simply replied, "That's fine, I'll be here next month to cancel it as well."
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2017
I have been a loyal home and auto policyholder with State Farm for over 35 YEARS and because I had 2 large claims (need a new roof and water damage due to an overflowing toilet), the underwriters canceled my policy. I have paid out a hell of a lot more to State Farm than they have paid me for my 2 claims and I'm absolutely disgusted that they canceled my policy. Bottom line, loyalty means nothing. The company and you will get insurance as long as you don't have claims. They should be ASHAMED!!!
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2017
My family was diagnosed with black mold in the home, they reported it to the insurance company. The company had them still stay in the house as they continued their "proper protocol". Meanwhile my mother-in-law who should not have been exposed to this was unfortunately in this process she had passed away. My sister advised the insurance company it's more cost-effective to put them in a rental home they instead thought it would be better in a hotel (which later tended to cost more). They had my sister going back and forth and are now kicking them out of the hotel while the house has no running water and the construction will have to be done with a family in the home... no stable bathroom. Please explain how this is humane? I am going to reach out to whomever I must, this is not right.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017
First of all, let me say that if I could give Eric ** 0 or -0 stars, that's what I would've rated him & his business practices. I know this is lengthy, but please continue reading-it could save you a lot of money & stress in the end. If I can help even one person out there looking for an agent to not get completely swindled, that's why I am writing this review. I have known Eric half my life, my family had insurance with him a long time. I started my own policies with him as soon as I was old enough. So here we are, all this time later and I have severed ties with his office & now preparing to leave State Farm.
Now, we all know that insurance is a scam. We pay out tons of money every month most of us will never even benefit from. So it already hurts a little but then to have your agent scam you as well... that's a real fun thing to deal with. Eric is unethical, dishonest and greedy. He is a liar & a scam artist & will literally lie through his teeth to get what is best for him. He will tell you that he only has your best interest at heart as the valued customer but when he makes a mistake on your policy (admits it to you but won't when being investigated), then takes no responsibility for his actions & tells you that's the way it goes sometimes, that sucks.
We bought a policy through him, an HO6 for a townhouse/condo. Over the phone, we briefly went over coverage with his staff. Then, less than a year later-we get hammered with a hailstorm! We call in, the girls in his office tell us that they don't cover that damage first of all and then eventually tell us that we're only covered for $1,000 of it and there is no other options. We find out that they underinsured us and didn't even know the policy well enough to offer us sufficient coverage.
I talked to Eric & he personally told me that HE did the same thing to a lady in highlands ranch, co and that she's having to pay out $10,000 and she's only covered for $1,000 like we are, so we should be happy. And then laughed it off, He said "that was my bad, that was my bad, l'll admit that, but there's nothing that can be done. You just have to deal with it." If the lady from highlands ranch or someone who knows her is reading this, please tell her to go after Eric for errors & omissions. He should have to pay out for his mistake.
Unfortunately, State Farm doesn't mind dishonest, lying snakes representing them, so they backed him up in my case, but if someone else comes forward, they might listen! I spent months & countless hours talking to different depts at State Farm, even corporate, just to be treated with such disregard and disrespect to not even be called when they were doing their final "investigation." Well of course they're not going to backdate & pay out what they should, that affects their pocketbooks as well. But to have an agent who is so immoral & unethical representing them & then to stand behind his fraudulent actions, it's disgusting!
Eric ** will blame you for being underinsured, as he did me. As he told me- "it's your responsibility as the customer to know your insurance policy." Whereas that may be true, I didn't go to school to be educated on insurance like you did Eric & I don't get paid to know about insurance, You do. So do it right and don't blame the consumer who pays you good money to know your crap! Unfortunately, this is not the only time Eric has screwed up on our policies. That one costs us thousands which thankfully he had to reimburse because he got caught! His office gave us wrong information (gee, does that sound familiar?) & only because his staff member had documented it, did he have to pay it back to us. Otherwise he said he wouldn't have.
So that's Eric ** summed up, everyone. Greedy, lying, dishonest, immoral, unethical & last but not least, doesn't do the right thing even when he knows he messed up! You don't want to have coverage with him, because when your day comes (and it will) for him to have your back, he won't be there. In fact, he will be the guy lying and taking all your money and denying he even knows you. How sad!
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2017
When I switched my Homeowners policy to a new company, the new company failed to notify State Farm of the new coverage. When I discovered months later that I was not refunded my premium by State Farm I requested a refund. They refused to backdate and refund my policy premium even though I made no claims. I cost them nothing but that didn't matter. Policy is policy.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2017
After over 30 yrs with State Farm, they have canceled our homeowner's policy. Why? Because we had 3 claims in 5 yrs, all weather damage. Like I can tell Mother Nature to stop the hail, wind or lightning. We've had them for our cars, boats, campers, homes and renter policies since we were 15 yrs old. Never missed a payment. So, if they won't keep our homeowners, they won't be getting any more of our vehicles.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017
My house caught fire 11/5/2016. This insurance company has been giving me nothing but problem after problem. Even had me sleeping in a cold car because my claim adjustor Kristen ** and her manager Mark ** was very argumentative and rude. They refuse to put me in a different hotel because the one I was in had bugs.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017
I planned to have coverage in 2017 but after moving into a new house in 2016 that had an issue with a leaking toilet that caused some water damage at a total loss amount of under $4K. December 28th, get a letter from State Farm informing us they will not extend coverage and dropped us like a bag of rocks. Adding the letter and claim amount. We had a pipe burst and we fixed it and mitigated the problem ourselves but made the mistake of telling State Farm about it so curiously enough they counted it as a claim. Also, our representative in Knightdale NC Brian ** was the worst representative we have ever had... Anywhere... With anyone. We were with State Farm for 4 years and 3 in Indianapolis. Our rep there was amazing and his name was Andy **. But Brian ** and his office were like dealing with the VA in that they didn't respond, were slow to advise, and rarely actually responded to emails or calls. He was garbage to say the least.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2016
We experienced a dirty water flood that damaged our entire kitchen, downstairs bathroom, bedroom, laundry room and part of the living room. The entire kitchen was demolished along with 2 feet high of drywall removed and flooring removed in all affected rooms. We were given a hotel for 4 days during the demolition and then told we could move back in.
The reason for the review is the following. State Farm assessed the damage at roughly 15k below the actual cost that any contractor would be willing to do the work for. Each contractor stated that they would not even try to negotiate with State Farm when the cost is not anywhere near the actual cost of repair. State Farm sent us a check for the assessed amount for us to self contract. We submitted the check to our credit union and began to purchase cabinets, fixtures and other various items that had multiple week delivery times. Our credit union called us to inform that the check was declined and we were now overdrawn $5,000. The process for getting the check from State Farm to us, then to our mortgage lender and back into our credit union account took a total of 3 weeks.
We were informed that our bank account was negative 5k on 12/23/16 (Friday before Christmas weekend). State Farm was involved in a 3 way conversation between the credit union and myself. The State Farm rep, James **, proved both ignorance and arrogance by refusing to escalate the assistance to their shared financial department. Instead, the State Farm rep escalated the phone call into an argument and refused to allow us to speak to a supervisor. Instead, James insisted that the protocol would be to issue another check (another 3 week process). Meanwhile, we have no money in our account and even when we do get paid, we will have to pay back the overdraft.
We tried calling multiple people to try and get a better idea of what else we could do. State Farm eventually informed us that the check did not clear because there were two claims paid on the same check number for the exact same amount. The second claim was an auto claim. By the time they found out what the problem was, anyone who could authorize an overnight check directly to us had already left for the weekend and would not return until Tuesday, Dec.27th. The plan we were given was to try to get financial to try and bypass our lender signature via a phone call to them authorizing the check. Still, we will have a 10 day waiting period for the check to clear and the likeliness that our credit union will clear part of the amount to zero out our overdrawn account does not seem likely.
My assessment is that had the original rep. James ** had contacted the shared financial department, we would have had enough time to make all necessary calls to get a wire transfer resolution before the holidays and correct the mistake. As of today, Saturday, 24th (Christmas Eve). We are searching for any available loose change so that we can pay for gas and local travel to visit family tonight. I understand that mistakes happen. However, the problem could not even be rectified because of the amount of uneducated people that shelter complaints for the people at State Farm who should really be driving the company. I don't think this will result in legal action against State Farm. But, once we are caught up from the financial burden they have caused, we will be dropping them as our insurance provider and seeking another. The way things are going, I would be surprised if our house is back in order by March of 2017.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2016
I am like many others on this thread who are long time customers of State Farm. I have had many cars and several home insured with them throughout the over 45 year I have been with them. I never had a claim for any of my vehicles or homes. Now that I am older I decided to sell my home and with the proceeds I was able to buy a nice mobile home in a 55 and over park. This home was in excellent condition but is a older home built in 1976. My agent was great and signed me up for the new policy that took effect when I moved it.
Much to my surprise and the agents who received a notice that the new policy was being canceled because they wanted to know more about the furnace and water heater. They gave me one week to find a contractor to re-inspect these two items and write a letter that they were safe and not a fire hazard. Then a week later they came back now wanting proof that the screen in porch was "Free Standing" and not attached to the trailer.
They gave us a few days to do this. The agent came and crawled under the trailer and took pictures and proved that it was in fact "Free Standing". We were sure this going to give them the information they wanted. NO not at all. They came back and gave us 2 days to do the whole thing over again stating the letter from the contractor did not specifically say the pipes were not corroded and that they needed more proof on the construction of the screened porch. Needless to say this could not happen in two days. My agent is so mad at them they are going give all my information to a friend who works for Farmers Insurance. When I find out if they will insure me then I will also transfer my car. I am so done with State Farm. :(

Reviewed Dec. 15, 2016
I have had insurance with State Farm (homeowner's and automobile) for over 37 years. Last month, I got a letter stating that they were not renewing my homeowner's insurance because I have had three claims in under ten years - one was theft from a car nine years ago (which we did not receive compensation for), and two were the result of house damage related to weather issues (roof damage due to hail and wiring damage due to a lightning strike) in 2014 and 2016 respectively.
I appealed the non-renewal, and I was just told today that my appeal was denied. In the denial letter it states that the average homeowner has a loss every 15-25 years, and we have exceeded that (as mentioned above). People that I know have told me similar stories over the years, but I had not experienced any problems with State Farm so I never changed companies. I should have seen the potential for problems with them when I got a letter a couple of years ago stating the car dealership was fixing too many chips in my windshields. The car dealership asked for a copy of the letter to put in their "ridiculous file". Maybe their insurance is great... unless you need to file a claim.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2016
Do not go to State Farm. They rip you off and will not follow the guidelines of any state. The Indiana state filed suit and State Farm refused. Not even the attorney general or state board will make them pay or no attorney in Indiana will take the case. I had a flood. The agent never came out to take picture, they asked for the deductible upfront. They hired a cleanup crew and there was over 20, thousand in damage. They had painter that hired Moore restoration. They did not finish the job. It looked like a two year old drips paint peeling. They left the job site to do other jobs. State Farm refused to replaced the appliance and furniture after they had us go price it then sent them a bill/ they sent 4 adjusters out. The health board of Indiana said the walls need to be replaced and everything thrown away.
State Farm gave Moore the money without coming to check the work. The house has not been in right condition for two years, I'm disabled and ignore my mom a senior. We cannot afford to get anyone fixed so we must leave the home the way it is, my mom has no bed. My bed is broken. No dishwasher, they made use our old washer dryer and stove. We lost our clothes that we had a tv that electrical cords sitting in water, they wanted to use that just like a couch chair tables cario cabinet etc. They refused to pay up after we have full coverage. They hired attorney to come after us.
This is just a few pictures. They painted the wrong color, put in the wrong floor got paint on the ceiling. State Farm just send out one of adjuster have after the work they never followed what they wanted Moore do it. According to the Indiana health department all new bathrooms should be redone and all new things just like appliances and furniture. So we have been sick with this things.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2016
We have been with State Farm Home for 23 years (Home and Cars). We had a claim during hurricane Mathew. We had eight solar panel ripped of the roof and multiple leaks inside our home. The agent told us to replace each individual shingle where holes were made (about 60 holes). He estimated partial roof repair costing just over $13,000. Our deductible was approx. $7,000. So you think State Farm would write a check for about $6,000; but nope, State Farm wrote me a check for about $1,000 and told me to make the repair and the apply for the remaining. What a rip-off. Very disappointed with State Farm!!!
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2016
11-12-2016 I had to file another injury claim. In fact this the 2nd injury claim and the 3rd person to fall at my property due to water damage claim which I reported the claim on 8-22-2016 because I have a contract with Hiller who comes out every three months to service my home and the same with Servall too. I have had to delay these two companies for their route duties to my property. All I have to say if you want a company who DOES NOT CARE get State Farm. There is NO excuse for delays in checks for repairs and reimbursement and State Farm refused to make reservations for our family a hotel. I had to pay for all hotels, all my repairs, and still today with estimates that have been sent to State Farm from me, other companies, and contractors.
State Farm knows I have been out our home since 8-2016 due to water damage. I have a claim in fact claims and still today no check for full estimate and NO Claim Department staff has come out since 9-9-2016. I have call sent TN Insurance Commission, Consumer Affair, BBB, NAACP, TN Attorney General Marsha Blackburn, and complaints to State Farm. As of today 2-17-2016 after reporting a second injury claim about representative from Home Depot falling Bathroom collapsed and she went down. I call ambulance and call State Farm. Established 2nd injury claim, assigned Mrs. ** and the 1st injury a month ago. I was assigned to Mrs. Vera **. I have been refused refunds of money. I have paid out of pocket since 8-2016, and I have receipts to show the expenses, and I believe I am entitle to have my home repairs done in a timely fashion.
I have paid State farm all premiums for 2016. In fact my policy expires 12-2016 and my home estimates were sent. Check from State Farm do not reflect enough to remodel for water damage, my crawl space bathroom kitchen flooring walls etc. I HAVE A CLAIM I PAID ALL 2016 FEES to State Farm. What else am I to do??? AVOID STATE FARM.
8-22 they refer ServPro who left a mess and I had to pay out of pocket to remove items they left behind. ServPro used my electricity and NOT their generators. Left toilet on front porch sink on my patio. ServPro sloppy and came for quick check for less than 5000. I even had to relocate from TN to Indiana since homeowner water damage claim. Surprise...State Farm paid ServPro for very poor work ethics. State Farm DID NOT have my 2016 car covered with auto coverage I purchased on 8-16-2016.
Call local agent Freemyer and he did not cover my car. I have two different effective dates for one car and I request my policy and they sent some other family homeowner policy from KY to my Tennessee address. PLEASE LIKE CONTRACTORS TOLD ME STATE FARM DO NOT PAY. Avoid State farm. This company has a problem. Too many mistakes, delays, excuses and several lies I have caught them in. I have just paid to get my home repairs done since it will be 90 days on 11-20-2016. IT'S A SHAME TO BATTLE A COMPANY. I even gave on 9-28-2016 my deductible to local agent in Clarksville and office did not take payment but take monthly payment for home policy on 10-28-2016 for 11-2016 and 12-2016 premiums.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2016
My father, who is 86 years old, an honorably discharged veteran (CSM, Ret), has heart issues, dementia and a home in outstanding condition, has had this insurance on his home and cars for 38 years. We estimate he has paid at least $60,000.00+ in homeowners' premiums over those years. In the last 10 years he has had 4 claims which cost this company less than $12,000.00. 3 of those claims were due to Oklahoma weather and winds (like we can control that). They also count 2 claims against him that they didn't pay 1 cent on!
Last month they refused to renew his policy because of "Too many claims"! WHAT IS INSURANCE FOR!!! Icing on the cake... his agent of 38 YEARS filed 1 appeal and then basically said, "Sorry, you're on your own." He offered no other help at all!!! Not even a suggestion of who to call for a new policy. My sister made calls all the way up the ladder at STATE FARM INSURANCE, only to be continually told basically "Too bad, so sad." We contacted the INSURANCE COMMISSION for help.
Yesterday (30 days later) I was told "It's a non-renewal, not a cancellation, we can't help you." So today my sister called to get coverage with another company we had previously gotten a quote from. GUESS WHAT... dad's policy lapsed while we were fighting this, SO NOW THEY WON'T INSURE HIM!! Not once, at any time, did anyone caution us not to let the policy lapse. Now we are scrambling to find insurance coverage, hoping that we won't have to settle for State Insurance! So here's a big shoutout to STATE FARM INSURANCE... for taking dad's money for 38 years and then dumping him when they had to pay something. Hope the shareholders appreciate his money!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2016
We recently filed modest a house storm damage claim with State Farm which they OK'd and paid, but then promptly canceled our homeowners policy. This after 35+ with their company! We've noticed that SF has changed over the past 5 years, for the worse. It's nothing like the company we once dealt with. They are now a "use it and lose it," company. That is, if you file a claim, even if legit, you'll likely get canceled. I'd go somewhere else if I were you.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2016
My now husband and I's house caught fire a year ago on November 10th. My husband went through State Farm for all of his insurance needs. When our house burnt down (my daughter's humidifier caught on fire which took the entire house down with it). The insurance company did not cover my things because my husband and I were not married yet and I didn't have renters insurance. I have two kids both under the age of 4 at the time. They told me when they got settled with the humidifier company that they would let me know what I could do to get some type of settlement for my things. They said "I can piggy back off of State Farm".
It has been a year and we have called numerous times, trying to find out information and we have never gotten a callback. We have left a ton of messages and still nothing. It doesn't impress me that they won't give me a callback, and they are treating us like we don't matter. There are a million people who pay for insurance every month and don't put in any type of claim...and the ones who actually have to use what we all pay for get tossed around.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2016
My dad "had" been with State Farm since he got out of the service in 1954. He recently purchased a new mobile home and wanted to be insured by State Farm. I sent pictures of the home and obtained a Homeowner's Policy in the beginning of July 2016. In early October of the same year, we received a letter that the policy was being terminated unless he put new support on his carport. State Farm was kind enough to give my 86 year-old father exactly 1 week to research, get an estimate, and have the work done. Needless to say, I canceled his policy that night. By the way, in all the years he's had a Homeowner's Policy with State Farm, he's not filed a single claim.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2016
Decided to review my policy. Upon review I noticed my deductible increased to 1/2% of value of my home & premium increased about 30%. I called State Farm to find out why. They said they sent a letter out several months ago explaining it with option to keep deductible the same as previous. This was on the 5 page of many pages. You would have to really look hard to find this. Letter stated no real reason just it was up.
I have had 1 small $1,700 claim in 11 years. So the reason the agent gave me was my homes value is more than when I bought it. Well I've tried selling my home twice in the past 2 years for less than what I paid and never got any interest. I believe State Farm is doing customers injustice and taking advantage by making policies complicated and intentionally deceiving customers. Agent said they notified the mortgage company about the increase and they ok'd it. Well I pay the premium and should have been asked too. I will post more after I get a legitimate answer.
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