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Reviewed Feb. 18, 2013
State Farm also cancelled our homeowner's policy after 2 claims in the past 5 years - one for $5,000 and one for $2,800. Both were from weather related incidents. It's obvious that I did ask for that severe hailstorm (it was declared a catastrophic event in our entire area) and the other one was from a lightning strike that again, I must have asked for. I paid monthly premiums for 8 years without ever having a claim. Now 2 small ones in the past 5 years and they cancel my insurance. Worse, they don't even give you a warning that if you have any more claims within a period of time, that they will cancel you (I have heard that Allstate does this for its customers) because had they done this, we would have absorbed the cost and repaired the items ourselves.
Sadly, because we have a 14-year-old mobile home (that was insured with them for 13 of those years), it no longer qualifies for replacement cost insurance under any other insurance company now. I think State Farm dropped us because our home went over 10 years (the age they quit insuring mobile homes for replacement cost). They must have had our home grandfathered in. They just found a way to drop us because of the claims. I am so upset with State Farm. I will never recommend them to anyone else. They also lost our 2 automobiles, travel trailer and I'm considering pulling our life insurance as well.
I know I'm only one person in their pool of thousands, but there's a principal. I was paying them $286.00 a month for the insurances. I'll give my money to someone else. My new insurance company said that they have been signing many State Farm customers who were recently dropped from our last storm here! Really sad. It's a shame that something can't be done to prevent insurance companies from doing this to people.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2013
I had an automatic withdrawal for my policy premium monthly. Unfortunately, my house was sold in a sheriff sale in December 2011. I phoned the agent's office & cancelled the policy. I had an auto policy with another State Farm agent when I moved to another state which also had an automatic draft on my account. I just realized in December of 2012, that my homeowner's was still being withdrawn from my checking account. I phoned the agent's office in New Holland, PA to notify them of the problem. I eventually received a call from the agent & was told they would investigate. I received a notice of payment due on the closed policy. I again phoned the agent & had to leave a message. I have called a total of 6 times since speaking with the agent & have to leave a message every time. Prior to this incident, I have always received great service but now I can no longer even speak to a person. Is there a main office for complaints? It has been almost 2 months!
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2013
I have had State Farm insurance on my home since 2005. When I got my bill which is always due in December, it was very low. I called the local office to comment! I got transferred to the agent. He then told me that a SF appraiser had come out to my home when I was not there and decided no one was living there. When they came out, I don't know! I have a long distance commute plus I take frequent trips, so my yard work is not the best. Apparently, knocking on the door and finding no one at home, and seeing a few weeds, they didn't have the intelligence to give me a call and even ask me what the situation was. They also did not have the intelligence to see that a green plant was poking out the blinds! I developed very bad arthritis in my knee this fall which has not let me do as much yard work in the past.
I'm angry at all of State Farm. Why didn't the local agent have the courtesy to send me a letter ahead of time or try and have his secretary call me and let me know that as of March, I would have no insurance with them? Why didn't the regional or national office let me know? They just cancelled and let me find out on my own when I got a strange lower bill from them. The local agent did come out, took some pics, and said he'd try to get me reinstated. He said this would be some time after the first of the year because of holidays. Well, this is January 18th and I haven't heard another word from him - no letter or call to let me know whether he got me reinstated. Plus, when he backed out of my driveway, he missed the two-lane drive and dug huge ruts in my yard that I had to repair. With my arthritis, I have little good time to put out in the yard and work, so I used all my good time fixing the stupid ruts he made, so they wouldn't fill with water.
Their behavior has totally stressed me out. I've always paid my bill on time, had no claims whatsoever, and recently put about $10,000 into my house. Plus, it is about all I have and what is inside. I am also very upset. I have cried over this twice because I work full time, live in a small town, and have few other insurance options. As far I'm concerned, SF sucks big time to treat an eight-year customer this way without a single word or follow up! I hope you read this, you bloodsuckers. What are the consequences? I could actually lose my home. My mortgage requires me to have insurance. If I can't get it, they can call in the loan and if I can't pay it off, I go into default.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2013
I have been a State Farm customer all my life; never had a claim. My house had hail damage and leaked. Don't use State Farm. Don't use Doug **; he is not trustworthy and basically lied through his teeth. They acted like I was a crook. I had two separate independent contractors almost get into it with the adjusters saying they were ridiculous. The adjuster even told me they were told to tighten their belts. So does that mean there is no hail damage? The absolute worst thing to happen to America. They are going to bring this country down. I've had everyone I know say the others are not like this. I found out by using State Farm that I am just feeding the 800 pound gorilla.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2013
I have been with this company for a few years, and they just decided to cancel me. So that's what they did. I had to find another place and explain that I got canceled but did not know why, so I had to pay a lot more! I just decided today to speak my mind since I have served the country and got treated this way!
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2013
State Farm is the worst insurance company that does not care about its customers. When the insured is going through a disaster and hardship, it is not only unhelpful. It makes every effort to not pay out when help is most needed.
I was evacuated from the apartment, which is covered under renter's insurance by State Farm due to hurricane Sandy. My apartment unit was not damaged by the flood but we were evacuated by the City of New York for about two weeks. During the evacuation, we incurred hotel fees and meals. We contacted a State Farm agent and spent hours to provide all of the requested documents. After all, the agent simply said that no money will be paid out because we do not have a flood insurance. I explained that there was no flood damage to my apartment. We are claiming the incurred expenses due to city mandated evacuation. Of course, State Farm agent says there is nothing she can do.
I am disappointed with State Farm. I will make every effort to discourage people to join. State Farm should be ashamed of itself.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2012
I am a resident of Oceanside, NY and has been with (Martin ** in Baldwin, NY) a State Farm agent for past 10 years with no claims. My home has been damaged by Sandy. Most damage was to the roof. To keep long story short, all townhomes in my community were able to repair their roofs with no problems given by their insurance companies. State Farms team did everything they could not to cover my damages and I ended up spending $6,875 complete repairs out of my own pocket. I intend to take this issue as far as I can to get some resolution. I'm angry, very, very angry.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2012
I recently made an addition to my home, during which they cancelled my homeowner's insurance (for three months). Thankfully, nothing bad happened. Now that the additional project has been completed, & they've approved it, they now want me to remove a carport that's attached to the back of my house, stating they are "requesting the carport in the rear be removed from the back of the home so it is self-sustaining, in other words if the wind were to blow your home it would still be left behind." Is this legal? I mean, I made additions & they cancelled my insurance & called themselves reimbursing me for what I'd already paid on. However, they kept $8.00 in processing service fees & now they want me to remove a carport, so I can get soaking wet? If that carport had been a wood structure, they'd complain about that as well. If this carport was removed, what would they think of next to change, the outside color of my vinyl siding, or the color of the bricks? State Farm has truly lost their mind.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2012
I was injured at the University of Cincinnati Hospital in OH (of course) on 10-16-05. Well, I was working for a company called RTG out of Nebraska (staffing agency). I worked as a respiratory therapist and had been there for almost two years. I was walking in a patient's room when I heard loud screaming. The patient in bed A was paraplegic. The patient in bed B was on the floor screaming. Someone had pushed the bed with IV pole attached into the ceiling light fixture and sparks were flying. I rushed to keep the patient in bed A from throwing herself out of her bed and broke the IV pole to get her bed clear and to secure the safety of the room. In doing so, I injured my back.
Well, my claim was immediately moved 2,000 miles away to NE where I had to get online to locate an attorney (Stephen **). He turned out to be friends with the State Farm agent (John **). So I was denied assistance for every request and was placed on strong pain meds for years. When I asked for assistance on coming off of them, I was turned down for voc rehab in NE on the grounds I would have no problem finding a job on my own? What a lie that was. All hospitals have at least a 2-year out of work policy for my field that paralyzed me from future employment. I was starved out for 14 months and had to accept whatever terms was initially offered. I didn't believe it was legal to treat someone as bad as I was treated. I emailed the NE state law board but have had no response. I don't know what to do next. I am in poverty and have been since the injury.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2012
My building was evacuated during Hurricane Sandy. My family was forced to find temporary lodging in a hotel for 10 days. All the while, State Farm assured me that if I saved receipts, hotel bills, etc., they would reimburse me up to 14 days minus a $1k deductible. A few weeks later, after the claims adjuster inspected the building (a highrise of about 200 units), State Farm denied everyone in the building their claim because they said it was not covered. Other insurance companies did pay out claims - like Travelers and USAA. I will be cancelling my policy and switching insurers. When I initially bought the policy, the man who sold it to me, Hugo **, promised I would be covered for loss of use for "any reason" - apparently not.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2012
Arbitrary rate increases - With zero claims ever, State Farm has raised my homeowner rate on the Gulf Coast for the last six years. This year, same as last year, the increase was close to $400. I now pay as much for my insurance each year as my mortgage.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2012
Today (11/29/12) I, James **, received a letter of termination of my homeowner's insurance for January 1st, after speaking with one of Jody **'s associates from State Farm. A single wide trailer behind my house is used for a storage unit. I have been wanting to tear it down and get rid of it for the past few years. We seldom go into it. Jody came out to our property early this summer and evaluated everything. My wife and I both have been at State Farm talking to Jody since then. Nothing was mentioned about this problem or I would have dealt with it. Now I have about 30 days to correct this and this is not much time for someone who works away from home. This is not a good neighbor.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2012
We had heavy hail and multiple people in the neighborhood had damage to their roofs. Not knowing any better, I called insurance and asked them to look at my roof because I didn't know how to tell hail damage. The adjuster (a female) came out, climbed on the roof and looked around. She told me my roof was just fine. Sadly, I believed her. Move forward. Five years ago, my neighbor had a fire - faulty landscaping lighting caught the bushes on fire which climbed to the side of his house. The heat from that fire warped the siding on my house. Both my neighbor and I have State Farm insurance and had the same claims adjuster. When the adjuster arrived to look at my house, initially he was as sweet as can be if a bit condescending. When he did the claims adjustment, he only wanted to fix the damaged area, which would have been fine with me if he could match both the texture and color of the existing siding as my HOA requires this.
We were unable to find a match, at which time the adjuster told me I had to choose between matching the color or matching the texture. I told him when I bought the house it matched in color and texture all the way around and I expected it to match after the repair. At this point, the sweetness disappeared and he was just plain condescending. Now my male neighbor was able to get the adjuster to replace siding, paint and gutters, even in areas that were not damaged, without any resistance. My neighbor's wife wouldn't deal with the adjuster personally, she made her husband deal with the adjuster because of the same condescension problem. When the adjuster and I couldn't come to an agreement, I contacted the regional manager and he sent the adjuster out again. When the adjuster and I still couldn't agree, the adjuster just sent me a check and closed the case without talking to me further.
I tried to call and dispute it with him, but he stopped returning my calls. I held onto the check and didn't cash it as I was not satisfied that we had come to a resolution. Fifteen months later, I was still trying to get my house fixed. At this point, I had a hard time getting contractors to even look at my house because they didn't want to deal with the insurance. Finally, I found a contractor willing to look at the house. The new contractor pointed out that not only did the material samples, provided by the adjuster, did not match for color or texture, they weren't even the same thickness. I again contacted the regional manager who was upset that the matter still wasn't resolved and contacted the original adjuster and told him to deal with the claim.
My contractor met with the adjuster and pointed out the differences in the quality/thickness of the samples and my existing siding. The adjuster told the contractor he would not pay anything more on the claim until the work was done because he didn't believe I really planned to fix my house. He (the adjuster) believed I just wanted more money. The contractor told the adjuster he (the contractor) knew that wasn't true because I hadn't even cashed the original check, which he knew to be a fact, I had shown him the uncashed check. He (the contractor) told the adjuster I just wanted my house fixed right. Needless to say, I was furious. Guess what? The contractor noted on my roof when we finally got the siding work done - hail damage. I sent pictures of the hail damage to my agent who did not respond.
Move forward to this year, hail again. My neighbor on the other side, also insured through State Farm and the same agent, told me he has hail damage and he was sure that if he had hail damage, I probably had it as well. My neighbor told me the State Farm agent and the contractor went back and forth arguing about the damage. The adjuster asked my neighbor what he did for a living, my neighbor told him he was a police officer. The adjuster told him that he really didn't believe there was hail damage, but he would go ahead and replace the entire roof (after he found out my neighbor was a cop). My neighbor referred me to his roofing contractor saying, "I'm sure you have damage up there" (and in fact, I have singles off, hail strikes on my vents and the roofing material). Once again, the adjuster arrived (not the same one as above) very nice at first until my roofing contractor showed up. Then he got all condescending and kept saying, "If you don't like my decision, you can appeal it."
He determined no hail damage. I appealed. The new guy went up there, ignored my contractor's attempts to engage him and guess what? Same decision, no hail damage. I could see that coming the minute he got up there with my contractor. I've had my auto insurance with State Farm for 40 years (we won't go there), my homeowner's insurance and my professional insurance with them for 25 years. My current agent for 9 years, I've spoken with her precisely once at which time she pretty much blew me off regarding the hail damage. I will be cancelling all my policies with State Farm, even if I have to pay more. I would rather pay more and have a company that actually covers you for what you're insured for than one that takes your money and denies your claims. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there and there and there (if you're a male), but not here if you're a female. Ladies, call a contractor to look for damage first before you call State Farm. Don't expect equal treatment as a male policyholder! Searches of the internet will reveal multiple lawsuits against State Farm regarding their hail damage claims disputes.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2012
My home was built in 1954, an older brick home. In my basement, water is leaking through the floor basement when it rains uncontrollably. I have a sump pump which takes out some of the water, then most of the water sits in the basement until we come home and vacuum out the rest and turn on the fan to dry out the water. We put our first claim in two years ago and were denied; the reason was because we were not covered at that time. We were under the impression that the water was coming in from the side of the house. So, we proceeded to fix the problem ourselves, but the problem did not go away.
On March 29, 2012, we called home spec which told us the water was coming from the basement floor, an old clay pipe had broken which cost $5,500 to fix. We carpet dry and a wet bar because it was wet and had mold too. We called State Farm for the second time and again were denied. We were told we were not covered. The reason why is because it is plumbing, but we could not find it in the handbook. We asked for explanation. The rep said it's complained in the book that the letter will explain it. After reading all the complaint, no matter what the problem is, State Farm is going to turn you down or cancel your policy. This company is about taking money from the consumer and not helping out.
Insurance, no matter what kind - health, auto, life - no matter what kind only is good if you don't use them. People ask me who I am with when it comes to auto and homeowner's. I would tell them State Farm and was proud of it only because I never had to use it, but now I say differently. This company, like every other company, wants your money and doesn't want to help you in a time of need. I pay every month on time. My money is invested in State Farm to help me in the time of need but State Farm doesn't think so. State Farm is like a good neighbor, like a good neighbor is only good as long as they stay on their side of the street, speak and don't ask for help. That's when they become a bad neighbor because they're also getting on your nerves.
As long as you give State Farm your money and don't ask for help, you are a great customer. We need to have a class action lawsuit because State Farm is bad for consumers and bad for mortgage company. Someone needs to take action. Complaints are all over the United States. When can we get help? Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2012
We have been with State Farm for over 40 yrs. In the past, we have been satisfied but now, every time we receive a statement, it gets higher & higher. We had a major hail storm in this area last year and we had what I considered a small claim. Now, you have increased our homeowner's policy $153.00 in one year. I feel that this large amount of increase is extreme. Our auto insurance is due in a few months, so now I'm worried about how much it will go up. I talked with my agent, Art **, but he seems to have no control over this. We feel we have been loyal policy holders for over 40 years, but are being forced into looking at other companies.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2012
I received a letter stating that they will no longer or cannot continue our insurance, the reason being "this coverage is no longer acceptable to State Farm Fire and Casualty Company due to your overall claim activity. Our records reflect the following reported losses: $9,264.24 and $732.00 for wind and hail damage. All others is building loss. This is the first time we have ever claimed anything on this insurance as long as we have had it and they acted like we use it all the time. We have no control over mother nature, and do they think we like using this insurance. We thought that is what home insurance was for, for any damage done to your home.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2012
My home was burned and the work that was done is the worst. They have soldered many items and have cost your company tons of money waste. They now want payment forms for me to fill out and my home is still not done. The adjuster just lets them cheat your company. I told them I would rebuild it back for $70,000.00 and their bill now is way over $80,000.00. They are still not done as I have a ceiling falling down and too many things to say now.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2012
Ike came through. We lost a lot. We were on vacation at the time. We had an ice storm, electricity was out and we lost food, $190 something claim. We had a hail storm. We had a roofer go on our roof who said there was damage. We called to have a claim adjuster come out. He said, "no damage." so there was no claim. Then, we got a letter cancelling our insurance for too many claims. Well, this is just **. We have been customers with our home for over 39 years. We have 3 cars on the same insurance for at least 45 years and we have a rental home. We own a business but you refused to cover it. Now at the age of 61, we have to find insurance for our home. Well, you can be certain if we find it for our home, we will find it for the other things also. This is how a long time customer is treated with this company. As long as you do not use them, you are fine. As soon as you have a claim, they will drop you. So please beware.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2012
My claim adjuster tried to downplay my tragedy, condo fire on the 28th of May. After complaining several times to his bosses about him not communicating or walking me through the claim, he gave me several tasks to do as far as keeping up with receipts, taking pictures and making a list of my expenses. Then after doing these things, he changed again and questioned the way I did it, not calling me back for weeks at a time and talking down to me. I was so upset that I requested a new adjuster early in the claim, only to be denied. I am sure that because of my complaints, he's playing the race card on me now delaying my compensation and stalling. I wish that there was someone to really look into this matter.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2012
We had a mini catastrophe in our house. The upstairs toilet had a cracked flange and was leaking sewer water in between the walls. I thought they were very responsive at first (my agent is wonderful; this complaint is about the larger, parent company), then things started popping up that they wouldn't cover. I am a first-time home buyer so I didn't know anything about choosing insurance. Oh, man, did I learn my lesson.
They don't cover mold growth even if it is caused by the leak. In Maryland, they also don't match pre-existing fixtures. For example, our house is 26 years old and has chair rail, one section of which had to be thrown out because of the damage, and State Farm said they won't pay to replace it. Likewise, there was a cabinet that has been discontinued and State Farm refused to match it stating that they don't match in Maryland. Excuse my French but this is **. It was there before, why wouldn't it be there after? We will be switching insurance as soon as possible!
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2012
Storm damage occurred on 6/30/12 - Roof lost shingles, air conditioner was damaged (not fixable), patio furniture and gas grill were damaged. I've been a loyal customer for 25 years and never filed a claim until now. State Farm rep was notified the next morning - it has taken 32 days before adjuster showed up. I was told by Nick ** (SF) that my deductible was $2000 - (I was under the thought it was $500) that the adjuster, George **, would be calling. He came from Ohio to see my damage - prepared a report that $165.64 could fix my roof and siding. Talk about insurance fraud!
I had two roof contractors prepare estimate - neither will repair the damage for the amount stated; both recommend new roof due to loose shingles and pop up areas ($7,000 estimate) from storm damage. They will pay $275.54 to repair my air condition - estimate of $2200 from contractor. They will pay $212 for a stainless steel gas grill and $212 for patio furniture. Both items alone are well over $600. This is convenient. When added together, they come in under the $2000 deductible. I guess my next step is to issue a complaint to State Farm Insurance and complain to WV Attorney General. Message to other policy holders - like a good neighbor, State Farm is not there!
Reviewed July 25, 2012
I recently received a letter from State Farm informing me that they will not be renewing my homeowner's insurance policy because I have filed approximately $2,000 in claims since 2008. Since I have paid them over $4,800 in premiums during this period and I have had all of my insurance (including auto) with them for over 30 years, I think their action is outrageous. They listed three claims during the past several years, one of which was for $0.00. For over 30 years, I have been an excellent customer, filing very few claims (and no large ones) and paying them well over $60,000 in premiums. Now I see that there is no such thing as customer loyalty and their advertisements about being a good neighbor are a complete lie. They cannot even give me a good reason why they are choosing not to renew. The amount of claims is miniscule. I guess they are really upset by that one for $0.
I'd like to know if there is any claim amount at all that they would consider acceptable. Their message is clear: We'll be more than happy to take your money every year, but if you have the nerve to make us act like an insurance company and actually pay a claim, we'll get rid of you. I don't want to try to persuade State Farm to reverse their decision. The damage is done and I will not do business with such a sleazy company, which obviously places no value on their customers at all except for an income stream. I want to know exactly why they decided to cancel. All I can tell from the letter they sent to me is that I filed a couple of small claims. If that's the only reason, then they should not be permitted to do business in Virginia.
If an insurance company's business model is to abandon any customer who files claims, no matter how small, then they are thieves, not a business that provides value to its clients. I also want them punished for their behavior. I will do everything I can to publicize their disgraceful practices through every media channel I can find. If you are looking for an insurance company, do not consider State Farm. They are liars and people driven by greed who have no regard at all for their customers.
Reviewed July 21, 2012
My husband and I took out a renter's insurance policy on 29th June 2012 with State Farm. We went to the local State Farm office in Boulder, Colorado and paid cash for one year's premium for $133. We got a receipt. The employee with whom we conducted the transaction was Tom **. We also met the agent, Patrick **. A couple of days later, I left a message on Patrick **'s voice mail with a couple of questions. He never returned my call. Before we took out the policy, Tom ** called me twice a day for two days and I thought how wonderful he was. The day after we took out the policy, I called with a question and he blew me off with a few words and was not interested.
Now, on 20th July 2012, I received a letter from State Farm Insurance demanding $141 so that my policy may come into effect! Why is this? What did the agent do with the $133 that we paid in cash to Tom ** (who is no longer working there) and for which we got the receipt? Why are they asking for an extra $8? And why are they asking for the whole amount of $133 after we have already paid for it in cash? What's going on? This is the first time that we have taken out renter's insurance and our experience is already unpleasant.
Reviewed July 21, 2012
Premiums were paid to State Farm by me, the Trustee and Real Estate Manager for the Property Owner Trust, the Policyholder for the Property in Rochester, NY within the time period of 8-16-93 to 8-16-99. In 2005, a former tenant/parent/natural guardian of an infant commenced a lawsuit against the Trustee and Real Estate Manager and the Property Owner Trust. The former tenant/parent/natural guardian of an infant was a tenant in September 1993 of the property where she lived with her infant child. It was alleged that the infant child ingested lead paint from the property during the period that the policy was in effect. State Farm refused to defend the Trustee and Real Estate Manager, despite the fact the policy clearly stated that the insured included the organization trustees and real estate manager. Therefore, I had to defend ourselves and hire an attorney to assist us in our defense.
Eventually State Farm settled with the plaintiffs out of court; however, they never reimbursed me for our attorney costs, court costs, and considerable pro se work that I put into defending ourselves in this lawsuit. This is surprising to me, since no coverage was provided to me in the capacity of a real estate manager immediately when the summons and complaint was provided to State Farm. How else would the plaintiff have known that I was associated with the property? If I collected rent, gave them the key, then what would have I been if I was not a trustee or a real estate manager? I made sure that the premium was paid in full to State Farm. Why would I have done this if I was not a trustee or a manager?
State Farm was comfortable with the Trust being the named insured when accepting the premium and freely corresponded with me about the coverage when receiving the premiums. When State Farm was providing coverage for The Trust, I was asked for information from State Farm in order for them to prepare a defense. Why is it that I was good enough to help them, but not good enough for them to defend? When State Farm was providing for the defense of The Trust, who was it that State Farm contended, the Trustee of Sawyer Trust? I have not received any response from and no answers to the above from State Farm.
State Farm had an obligation to defend me, both as trustee and as property manager. They failed to do so, so I was forced to hire an attorney to help me prepare responses to the plaintiff's motion and to prepare answers to the complaints. I have not been reimbursed for my out of pocket legal expenses or all my time in working on the same.
Reviewed July 20, 2012
Attention, everyone (including State Farm Insurance policy holders): I had State Farm fire insurance/homeowner's insurance for my Louisiana home purchased through the local agent, Mike **. In July 2011, I had a total loss due to fire. However, now, State Farm won't act responsibly by paying on my claim for my contents/personal property after a full year! The local State Farm Claims office is saying, it's because I don't have any documentation to show proof of purchase which I can't possibly have as everything had burned up in the fire in my home.
I submitted their claim forms on which the total claim amounts for my contents/personal property far exceeds my total coverage limits available for payment. State Farm should now pay my claim because the total amount of all my burnt/damaged contents/personal property (which was obvious and visible, even on their own photos/records) had much more cost/value above the insurance coverage limits/amounts. Let me repeat that State Farm's own documentation (photos, forms, etc. ) shows/proves documentation/evidence for most of the contents/personal property. However, State Farm is still refusing to pay my claim. State Farm is completely and absolutely denying their responsibility for paying my claim for insurance coverage on which they gladly had taken/accepted my insurance premiums. Also, I was denied payment for reimbursement of additional living expenses (laundry and food expenses) which were included in my homeowner's insurance.
I tried working with the local claim office; however, they were not cooperative, quite argumentative and contrary, and subsequently are denying to pay on my claim allegedly due to lack of my own documentation which they already have the necessary/sufficient documentation in their own records! I thought State Farm was supposed to be one of the best insurance companies around. So, what is going on with them?! So, until my legitimate claim is completely paid in full, I will continue to let everyone know about State Farm's unfair business practices (taking insurance premiums while slowly delaying and denying paying on covered claims). Has anyone else had similar problems with State Farm paying their claim? If so, how did you handle the situation and what advice can you suggest? Any thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated as I need help because I have been completely wronged by State Farm!
Reviewed July 20, 2012
The State Farm Insurance denied my claim after 7 years. Our house burnt on October 11, 2011 and the State Farm was our insurance company. State Farm did provide us temporary shelter for 6 months and after which, they told us our claim was denied. There was no reason given. My family's personal property such as clothing & family heirlooms, which could never be replaced, were destroyed in the fire. Now, we are living in a home which I would not let an animal live. The roof is leaking and I believe there is mold in the hallway. All State Farm Rep.** could say is "Haven`t We Done Enough For You?" Thank you State Farm.
Reviewed July 10, 2012
Strong winds caused the roof to leak. The adjuster came out and said hail damaged the roof, said we haven't had hail in several years, which was a lie. We just had hail this year, 2012 and last year, and the year before but they were not going to pay to repair my roof. I disagreed with him. I called the claim department about it. He told me to get a contractor to look at it and give an estimate of the damage, which I did send. I called several times. They never did return my call. Finally, I caught up with him. He said he was going to send another adjuster out but he sent the same ** excuse the French, just angry as hell, never missed a payment. I have 4 autos insured with them, 2 bank loans with them and life insurance, never late and get treated like dog **. I don't want to say this but I really think it's because I'm black. I can't think of any other reason, can you? If so, please let me know.
Reviewed July 6, 2012
In 2012, State Farm cancelled our insurance after a 22-year relationship, the first 20 of which we had made no insurance claims. We were unceremoniously dropped (by form letter) in 2012 after a claim for hail damage to our roof (roof replacement). We had made a minor claim for hail damage ($1000) in 2009. We were not given any specific reason for being dropped. At first, the agent said that we were being dropped because we had not followed the suggestion by State Farm that we re-roof with high impact (and extremely expensive) shingle. Of course, SF was only going to reimburse us for standard shingle. The agent then backed off that contention when queried further.
The agent (seemingly) shared our distress at the action, but claimed that she was powerless to argue our case to management. Friends who have queried State Farm about newly-installed requirements on their own car and home insurance policies have heard the same comments from their State Farm agents. Agents are unable (and apparently unwilling) to press the case for their clients. This action by State Farm had us scrambling to find a new insurance provider with the onus of having to report, to any new insurance company, that yes, we have had insurance coverage cancelled. The whole experience gave the lie to the slogan, "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there." They bailed on us when we had legitimate claims to make. All was hunky-dory for the first 20 years, however, when we were dutifully pushing a yearly premium across the table!
Reviewed July 2, 2012
The neighbor's tree roots damaged the common shared block wall between our homes. State Farm in Dec 2011 (neighbor's insurance company) appraised the damage at $4,500 and issued us a check for 50% of the repairs as the wall is technically only 1/2 ours and 1/2 their insurer. They told us to get the wall repaired and collect the balance from the neighbor (their insurer). The neighbor, Mr. **, refused to give us his phone number so we could discuss and had delayed any repairs until now, June 2012. We hired a contractor that matched the appraised repair cost of his insurance company and after a deposit from us of $1,700, started the repairs. The neighbor, Mr. **, refuses to allow the hired contractor to repair the block wall as he has stopped him twice during the repairs, threatening to sue him if he continues working.
We have paid out now a nonrefundable deposit of $1,700.00 and cannot get the block wall repaired as Mr. ** will not allow any contractor to work. He states that his insurance company over appraised the repairs and the real repairs would be less than $300. Because the block wall is not visible to Mr. **, he is not interested in any repairs. The block wall is very visible to our home and backyard and needs to be repaired. State Farm told us they can do nothing. Mr. ** refuses to allow the repairs and we do not know how to fix 1/2 of the block wall. For the record, you couldn't put up a cotton string between the property for less than $300, let alone a 60ft concrete block wall. I hate State Farm so much that I have cancelled all our rental properties that up to now have insured us. You should also do the same. Cancel State Farm.
Reviewed June 29, 2012
My 1.5-year new dishwasher blew a water hose. The water went under the hardwood floors and under the cabinets but we didn't know about the water until we observed part of the hardwood was showing signs of minor warping in line with the dishwasher. I called my State Farm agent about how to proceed and whether I should file a claim. She said if the damage is less than the deductible, I shouldn't file the claim. Within two days, the minor warping blossomed into 1 six inch high warp about 8 foot long and three foot wide. Also, we noticed water marks on the ceiling in the basement (below the dishwasher).
I called in a plumber to identify the source of the water (didn't know it was the dishwasher at the time). The plumber couldn't get to the dishwasher because the floor had warped so much it could be disassembled. The plumber then called out a disaster company who said they had to remove some of the damaged floor to free up the dishwasher. They had me sign a paper giving my consent. When they ripped up the floor near the dishwasher, there was standing water that extended under the flooring and through the black tar paper. The water extended all the way across my kitchen (about 600 sq. ft.). Getting to the dishwasher, they found that the discharge hose had fissured and broke. Behind the dishwasher, they found the wall board had been impregnated with water as well as our custom hardwood cabinets.
The disaster company said they would have to mitigate the water damage by pulling up most of the floor and taking out the floor cabinets that had been affected. Most of my kitchen was totaled. I called my State Farm agent to tell her what was going on. I told her I would be filing a claim because the damage with floors and cabinets could be up to $50,000. She said she would file the claim and have an adjuster come out the next day. All of the disaster work was done that night. The kitchen was sealed off with plastic (to keep the heat in) and a dryer and blower was set up both upstairs and downstairs.
The State Farm claims agent came out the next day. He met with the disaster people and got very angry with them accusing them of malfeasance in taking the floor up and the cabinets out. They showed him the cabinets and the water damage. They later told me it was apparent to them that the agent was a "hired gun" from State Farm coming with the intent of denying the claim because of the dollar amount. From the moment he came into the house, his attitude and demeanor was one of "I'm going to deny your claim and find a way to do it."
Well, the claim was denied and now I'm without a kitchen and will be out about $50,000 to build a new one comparable to what I had a few days ago. The claim was denied because the agent said State Farm does not cover leaks and that I should have noticed the dishwasher leaking. I told him I did when the floor started to warp. I followed up on it as soon as I noticed the damage. He also said because there was a tiny bit of mold behind the dishwasher (mold grows quickly under right conditions, moist, heat, and dark) that the problem had been going on for quite a while.
Finally, he said that there had been previous water damage. I told him that about 5 years ago, the safety trap under the sink broke, water went to the ceiling below but we fixed it. And, there was no mold that resulted only a rusted light socket. I also told him we were not filing a claim on that since we fixed it and it was such a small amount. And I said that the floor issue was less than a week old and not related to what happened 5 years ago. Well, I am going to file a lawsuit against State Farm and through media exposure (press conference, media walk-through of my kitchen [very graphic damage], the Internet and social media) make sure that people here in Utah understand how State Farm really operates.
People need to know that they are not as protected as they think they are I told the agent, when he informed me that I was denied, that I was going to litigate. He told me something very illuminating. He said that the language in my contract was so well crafted and broad related to water damage that they could deny all water damage claims if they wanted to. And if I took it to court, I would be on the hook because of that language and lose. So much for being a "good neighbor" and "State Farm Insurance, peace of mind for today and your future." I feel I have been defrauded by State Farm and will not rest until I receive full restitution.
Reviewed May 31, 2012
I had a tragic experience on December 1, 2010. State Farm was a part of this horrible experience. I had a house fire wherein I lost everything except my life. I work 20 miles away. When I was contacted by my daughter that my home was on fire, I raced home and saw the disaster. I was given claims representatives Melissa, Jeanne, and Mike. They expressed their discomfort in helping me restore my home back to its pre-loss condition. I have been awaiting draft issuance since last year on items that were replaced.
Reviewed May 24, 2012
Seven years ago, I called State Farm and told them about my roof leaking. It caused much damage plus the chimney was falling apart. Since I didn't know anyone that could repair this, my agent recommended a company. This company has since gone out of business. State Farm would only patch our roof. The company did a horrible job and chose the wrong color. In addition, I initially had a brick chimney and they put spackling on my chimney. At the bottom of the chimney, they put four pieces of sheet metal and glued it down with big globs of glue. It has now begun to leak again. We have had hail and there is some damage to our roof and our pavilion.
We called a roofer and he confirmed this. I called State Farm and it took forever for the adjuster "Paula **" to come and check out our roof. She had an attitude from the beginning. She wanted us to work on her time. She indicated that it was dangerous for her to come at 5:00 p.m. and get on our roof. She insisted that we take off work and meet her at 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Next, she was not happy that we lived in Haughton and made it perfectly clear. My husband and she fought for over 2 weeks on a meeting time. My husband had made a comment that this adjuster “Paula **" would probably say this is not covered.
He finally met with her this morning and she agreed that there was some hail damage along with the company had indeed botched up the repairs. She left and called a couple of hours later. She informed us that this is not covered! I have decided to take on State Farm. If we the people allow this to happen, it will continue. I will be seeking an attorney. I will tell everyone what a horrible company this is. I have been with State Farm for over 30 years.
Reviewed May 22, 2012
We sent a claim in the amount of $157.23 for chairs damaged as a result of hail storm. We received a check for $50.16. We contacted our local office (Steve **). They checked and said we had already received compensation for chairs in the amount $167.19. I then talked to Jen at 877-362-3598. She gave us the same information. We had never made a claim before this. We thought the checks we received previously were for the roof damage, and that it was necessary to submit actual bill for personal property. We have never had a claim that has not resulted in a hassle. I think this one was the straw that broke the camel's back and that we will need to seek insurance from another company.
In the meantime, we will be having this matter referred to our lawyer. We have homeowners insurance, rental insurance, and insurance for four vehicles. I would think we would have better representation considering the amount of years we have been with State Farm and the number of policies we have with State Farm. Needless to say, we are very disappointed in both coverage and understandable explanations. We will have our attorney contact you in the near future.
Reviewed May 8, 2012
State Farm is cancelling our homeowners insurance (6/22) after 20 years of no claims. Why? Because their third party property evaluator evaluated the wrong house, which is an abandoned house next door. Of course, this was after my wife objected to something about our son's car insurance. Bye, bye State Farm. I hope to encourage others to kiss you goodbye. Go Youtube, Twitter or Facebook!
Reviewed May 7, 2012
I have been with State Farm for over 35 years, 25 with the same agent. I have had some unlucky events with weather - roof damage last year (replaced roof), lightning struck a tree in 08 ($500 paid) and this year, lightning again in March, $3600 paid. All of these, I have no control over. I got a letter saying they were dropping my homeowner's insurance too. Many claims, what was I to do? Let my home stay damaged? I have 3 life policies, 2 cars, a camper, and an off road UTV with them, and do they really think I am not going to pull all my business from them? Guess I will be making another insurance company happy in the next few days.
Reviewed April 30, 2012
We have had storms like everyone else. We have had hail damage to the roof and the claims adjuster said there was no hail damage. I am confused because the house to my left and to my right, along with 5 other houses, had hail damage and their roof has been replaced. I have been with State Farm for 34 years and this is how a long term customer gets treated.
Reviewed April 18, 2012
While on vacation last summer, valve broke in laundry room and flooded the kitchen/family room, living room, bathroom and closets. This was on 7/31/2011. We did not hear from the company for three months and had a bad adjuster. They finalized the repairs on 4/9 as per final photos. No funds to do repairs in our hands. I got a check on 3/29/2012 that almost covered expenses incurred to get the project going.
We now have a Demand Letter from A-One carpets for about $8,000 dated 3/6/2012 and have not heard from company on how to resolve this major issue. This action has caused us stress as we feel our financial credit rating is in jeopardy. State Farm was not for us at all. Claim # was **. Tyrell ** was my contact and has not called me to explain why he won't settle this bill.
Reviewed April 18, 2012
We had two weather-related (wind & hail) claims; one in 2008 and one in 2011. We received a letter from them stating that as of May, we would no longer have homeowners with them - they were canceling our insurance because of the two claims. Really? They are weather-related! Wind and hail! Not neglected home! We have had all of our insurance with them for 6 years. I thought that's why you pay insurance, in case you have an unexpected event, you would be covered not cancelled! Home and 2 vehicles and travel trailer. So since they are "not renewing", when we try to get insurance from anyone else, it has increased $800 plus a year. And since we no longer have multi-policy homeowner's insurance discount, our vehicle insurance is going up $700 plus a year! Very disgusted with State Farm especially since they take employees on trips and they get nice bonuses... at my expense.
Reviewed April 15, 2012
I had a very bad experience with a State Farm agent (Name: **) last Saturday, April 14th, 2012. I sent my wife some days before to request information about a Flood Insurance Policy. He did not provide the information but he filled out the papers and the premium fee was deducted without giving me the opportunity to read the policy. He informed her that their schedule is from Monday to Friday--not including Saturdays. He accepted a meeting on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 to sign the policy at 12:00 noon. I am unable to go from Monday to Friday due to my work schedule.
The office is located on 948 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard, FL 33009. I also lived in Hallandale Beach and was waiting for him at the scheduled time. He did not appear until 1:00 PM and I told him that I was waiting for him outside for about 50 minutes. His answer was very rude and told me that if I was not happy, he was ready to cancel the policy. I accepted and he started to scream. He showed a very violent temperament and refused to answer my questions.
Finally. I accepted to sign the papers because at this point, I was very afraid of him. The real reason why I cancelled the policy is the bad customer service experience not because of another agency as what he wrote in the paper. This is to let you know that I was not treated as a customer and was not given the right to ask questions. I am complaining about the way State Farm agents treat customers. One hour before, I was ready to transfer all my policies to State Farm.
Reviewed April 10, 2012
We had a pipe burst last year and State Farm paid a company to dry the basement and replace the carpet. It was a really small claim. They just sent through a $579 increase in my premium, which was roughly $1600 annually. Wow! They are a good company as long as you don't ever need to file a claim and just want to keep handing over your money.
Reviewed April 7, 2012
I have had home and auto insurance with State Farm for about 30 years. My home policy has been with them for 19 years. Recently, I filed a claim for roof repairs and it was denied. State Farm has never paid a claim for me for repairs of any kind for my home. When I did need their help, my claim for a roof repair was denied. I complained to my agent, Bob **, and never got a response from him or his office. My contact at the office, Christy, told me that ** would call me because he would be "so concerned" about me as a good customer. Well, I never heard from ** and when I called Christy again, she never returned the call.
I was told to contact a Mr. **, the VP in charge of State Farm agents. I contacted him via email and did not hear from him either. What I did get from State Farm was a letter stating that they were going to cancel my coverage in April 2013 if I did not get my roof repaired. Instead of Bob **, ** or Christy calling me back to deal with me personally, they decided to send me a letter of cancellation because I "dared" to question them regarding how they were treating a customer in good-standing. For 19 years, State Farm has received more in policy premiums from me than they were ever going to pay out to have a roof replaced.
I would suggest that when looking for insurance from "any" company, consider that, if you should ever need to file a claim, they possibly will not cover you. They will make up any excuse to not pay out, even if you have faithfully paid your premiums to them. There is no such thing as loyalty to customers from companies, so don't be loyal to them. Don't stay with any company for 19 years. These companies, like State Farm, have no integrity.
Reviewed April 6, 2012
Water damage from overflowed commode. Water overflowed from master bathroom commode flooding both house bathrooms adjacent to each other, master bedroom and adjacent hall. I reported to State Farm as soon as I returned home approximately three hours as commode was last used. State Farm sent a crew Serve-Pro to clean up water. After they left, I discovered there was $500 missing from my residents. The agent stated the missing money would be of a different claim, theft, which was not covered under my flooding insurance and had a separate deductible of another $1000. Upon getting statements, the adjuster cut cost and refused to replace some of the damaged carpet, avoided my calls, stated my contractor had not called. He became rude and abrasive and hung up on me several times in trying to get the insurance to cover damages. If State Farm is like a good neighbor, I sure would hate to have a bad neighbor. I had enough problems with the flooding and even more with trying to get it fixed by State Farm. They like to get the payment, but they don't like to fix your property back as it was. Stay away from this one.
Reviewed April 6, 2012
I received a letter post dated 3/30/12 that the homeowner policy after 22 years would be canceled. Based on claims in the last 13 years, the amount of money paid out doesn't add up to the amount I paid out on the policy over the years. The decision to cancel my policy says a lot about the type of company that screws good people in hard times.
Reviewed March 30, 2012
State Farm stopped my coverage over a misunderstanding - On February 1st 2012, State Farm at The 2500 Memorial Boulevard, Murfreesboro, Tennessee mailed me a notice that read: We can no longer give you coverage as of April 21st 2012; you will no longer be covered by this policy.
They mailed a message to my mortgage company which is Midland Mortgage, P.O. Box 26648 Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0648. My loan number is **. The State Farm policy covers my Mobile Home plus 5 acres at **, Sadieville, KY. Their agent here is Becky Jordan Insurance Agency, Inc. 749 S. Broadway, Georgetown, KY. I bought this property in 1993 on an FHA loan, which at that time was covering Single Wide Mobile Homes; ours is a 14’ x 70’ North River single wide You cannot do this now. Fannie Mae no longer finances single wide homes.
I called the Georgetown, KY office of State Farm and asked if I was entitled to a new mobile home 14’ x 70’ to replace this one as it had been struck by lightning and the bolt fried a whole bunch of the socket outlets and light/wall switches and when the inspector came out to look at the home, he gave it a ‘Scrap Title’ rating. The Georgetown office said I was not going to get a new home because they had the program of sending an electrician to us and fix the electric wiring to a "back to original" 100% fixed. We did not file a claim because it was easier and a lot cheaper to pay my stepson, Mr. Israel ** (age 30) to fix it all and he did.
Now, here’s the crazy part. State Farm sent out an inspector to look over my property and they reported that there were siding panels missing. OK, so what? We were committed to replacing all the inferior building siding panels with Lowe’s of Georgetown’s much better siding and it ain't cheap. But we have money (thank God) and we know how to rebuild such a mobile home. The next reason for our policy termination by the State Farm inspector was, “Your disposal of trash effort needs work. This does not work for us." Well, I'll be damned. What about that? I don't see piles of garbage bags contractor grade all over our yard. What I see are worm beds under same trash bags that contain worm food.
By cancelling my homeowner’s policy, State Farm put me in jeopardy with Midland Mortgage. I've been here 19 years and never filed a claim for the first ** thing. We prefer to fix stuff ourselves since we know how and quicker. All the live bait we produce here are seasonal crop, just like corn and soybeans. And to wait for an insurance claim to fix anything, will drag us down and cost us money. There is no such thing as spare time in this business. Now I wait for the 15th of April 2012 which is the day our agent here in Scott County, KY said she would come out to our property and take photos which might cancel out the loss of coverage with their company. So the jury's still out on this one. I will let everyone on this site know how it turns out.
Reviewed March 29, 2012
After my stepfather was found passed away for seven days in his house, we filed a claim to have the house cleaned with State Farm. They did pay for the cleaning of the bedroom where he was found. But when I asked if they would pay to have the entire house cleaned (as two cats were locked in with him and urinated on the carpets), they said no, that it's not covered. I explained that the cats urinated in the house due to the fact that he had passed away. The claims adjuster explained his decision to me as follows: "If you left dogs in the house and went on vacation for a weekend, then the dogs went to the bathroom in your house. State Farm would not pay for that cleaning either."
I explained to him that death is not a vacation, so then he said, "If State Farm paid to clean the whole house, they would not be in business as they have so many of these types of requests." This guy was impersonal and about as stupid as I could imagine. His on-site claims adjuster told me, "I cannot negotiate with you as you are not the executor." I reminded her that the executor is assigned three months after the death through probate and we could not wait three months to clean up the house. She did not seem to understand this simple concept and process either, making the situation even less manageable.
Reviewed March 23, 2012
I have a State Farm homeowner’s insurance for many years thinking that it is a reputable and good one, only to discover a reality that it is indeed only a false statement. We had a hail storm in Rockford that had damaged a lot of roofing in our neighborhood, including all homes surrounding ours. And when we had filed a claim for our roof, an adjuster came in and claims that our roof is aging and that was the problem; as such, they denied the claim. When we objected to that, another adjuster came in and of course sided with the first one.
It seems that it is their normal action that when the first reject the claim, the second will side with that claims in most cases. And all the neighbors fortunately have different insurances and had their roofing replaced. I definitely will be looking to a different insurance that really cares about their customers and not like the one that pays millions on their ads and does not stick to their words. I am not only dissatisfied, but very angry for being fooled in that manner.
Reviewed March 20, 2012
State Farm dropped me after 40 years of paying: I moved to Shreveport in 4/2008. The transformer near my backyard blew up and caught fire, burning my yard, fence, and trees. SWEPCO said they would pay, but I guess State farm didn't bother going after it. Then a storm came through in 10/2010 and damaged parts of the deck. And a month later, my fridge's icemaker broke and leaked water throughout the kitchen. Why do I have to pay for insurance if they are going to drop me when I need it? I am so upset. I have always used State Farm, even though they are more expensive than others, because my entire family uses them. I am so upset and don't know what I can do about this.
Reviewed March 6, 2012
I contacted the State Farm Agency in Palm Springs to get a quote on homeowner's insurance. The person answering the phone would not transfer me to an agent until I answered several questions. The last question I was asked was if I had any claims to any insurance agency in the past 5 years. I said that I had one in the 63 years I have been on the earth and that it was 14 months ago. I was told "Sorry, it is our policy not to write insurance if you had a claim in the last 5 years."
This is out of step with others in the industry I have contacted. She then referred me to two other agencies that would "help with these types of accounts." I told her that if this was how they treated new business, I would be concerned if they were my insurer and I had to file a claim. After reading the experiences here, I can see why they serve little purpose in the insurance community.
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2012
I was doing some shopping around with insurance companies and the one that stood out to me during our phone conversation was State Farm, an auspicious beginning to an ominous and deleterious ending. Yes, the title says it all and you now probably see where this is going. I was cajoled by delusions of grandeur. They told me over the phone they could save me hundreds of dollars in monthly costs. They spent time going over my records, told me how much they could save me for my house, cars, RV, etc. It all sounded so wonderful. So I booked a day to meet and sign the contract, cancelled my old insurance policy and headed on down to their place of operation. Little did I know I was booking some theatrical act and not just a mere occasion to sign some insurance policies.
It started out with me entering the office and seeing our agent talking to the owner of the place. Soon enough, we're hearing little sweet oopsie lines like "Oh, we didn't see these two tickets", "oh, that other guy didn't add your other son on this policy". Here's how much we can save you now, 20 bucks. Let's refresh this 20 bucks at the meeting vs 300+ when talking on the phone. The old bait and switch theatrical act, how comical it is?
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2012
My previous insurer dropped me with no notice for late payments; never excessive but late and always paid in full. I signed up with State Farm about 10 months ago. I made two payments each for six months of coverage. This past July, storms took off my roof and there were some interior water damage. State Farm took so long to send an adjuster, the interior damage got worse so it was a sizable claim for over $8500. Earlier this month, I received a letter that they are dropping me because of a 2010 claim with my other agency that did not result in any money being paid out (an inspector said the damage was less than my deductible) and because of the size of this claim within the first year with them. They will not reinstate me and being dropped will make it harder and more expensive for simple homeowners insurance.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2012
On March 23, 2011, there was a bad hail storm in Irwin, PA. I had my roof inspected and the roofer told me it was worse than 60% of the roofs he looked at. I later filed a claim with State Farm. They sent an outside adjuster in twice the same man, who appears to me he chose only places on the roof where hail damage was not visibly found. Maybe he looked at one shingle, I don`t know but he surely wasn't looking for damage. For the first time in 34 years, I filed a claim with State Farm. To add insult to injury, everyone I know who didn't have State Farm got a full roof replacement. Well, I guess we could say the storm just had to miss my house. As a result, I know State Farm is not a company you can trust, not a good neighbor. So whatever I can do, I will. First, I will cancel all my policies with them and take it from there.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2012
State Farm denied roof claim. First in December 2011, I reported a leak to State Farm insurance. An adjuster came out and advised that she didn't see any issues with my roof and was not sure why it was leaking. I had five(5) roofers come out and all five (5) advise me to call them back because I had serious storm and wind damage. I contacted them again on Feb 1, 2012 with an estimate and ask them for a reinspect. They gave me the runaround for over a week. Finally, they called me back and scheduled another inspection for a week later, then cancelled it and moved it another week. Finally on Feb 20, they met with my roofer and despite all the issues that were pointed out to them, they denied the claim again, saying "we don't see a roof issue." I can't wait to cancel all my insurance with with them - four cars and a house!
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2012
We had a leak, have called several plumbers. Then we remove the bathroom cabinet to find where the leak was coming from not trying to hide anything. To our surprise there was water damage. Mold. We called State Farm to see what help we could get. We spoke a very nasty lady name Terri, so rude to me, I asked for her Boss. The rest is history. They sent a guy that has been with the company for a long time, so Phil says and the adjuster denial I claim. The damage is too old. The problem with that is we just found out how bad things really was when he came and move dresser and other stuff, things that none of the plumbers has done. For the water damage old or new my insurance should paid for it. Stop treating claim in the manner that they did us. State Farm has to do better. With the way that they talk to folks it is us today but I do know that the worm do turn.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2012
I had a plumber, and had leak detection done. It was determined by him that the leak was in a slab in main water line. The plumber said he has done about 80 jobs with the same issue, and State Farm paid the claim. I called the agent, and talked to the claims department. Both said it is not a covered claim.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2012
My family has been covered by State Farm Insurance for over 30 years. Recently, we did a whole house remodel. Since contractors were in our house while we weren't there, personal items were stored at a relative's. The personal items included my jewelry which was scheduled under a separate personal articles policy. When unpacking, I couldn't locate the jewelry. Contacted SF, they said that they couldn't cover the loss since it was over a year since I actually saw the jewelry. The loss adjuster was extremely arrogant and rude. Shortly after, I received a denial letter that quoted my policy to back up the denial. Only problem was, the letter clearly stated that my policy considered the jewelry lost upon discovery. This meant that the date of loss was the day when I unboxed everything and realized that the jewelry was missing, not the last known time I saw my jewelry, which was the date that SF considered the items lost. I contacted the state insurance commissioner. State Farm was reprimanded by the insurance commissioner and ordered to pay my claim. End result: I am now in a better state. I no longer have coverage with State Farm.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2012
In May 2011, we had a massive storm. My home was damaged. State Farm was the insurer. They keep sending out different amounts on damages, and have actually taken out a double depreciation, and double deductible, and refuse to honor the claims. Their refusal left me homeless, because the repairs had to be stopped, due to lack of funds. I talked to them far too many times, sent them every single paper they asked for, and that was done several times. It seems they keep misplacing the paperwork. Another lesson was learned today, just one more in the long list of lying companies.
Do not trust State Farm to pay your homeowner damages claim! They still owe me almost $1,800, and now they are saying I haven't sent them anything at all. It is interesting indeed. I have copies of all they asked for, and their letters that they demanded even more papers! Now they say I sent nothing. It sounds like lawyer time. If I have to go to lawyer, I will ask for a lot more than what they actually owe me, plus all legal fees. Now, I just have to find a lawyer to take this case, with no money to start with. I am ** once more.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012
My State Farm agent died after being my agent since 1985. My policy was moved to another State Farm office without my permission. I have had a working relationship with the staff in my old agent's office. I did not want to be changed to another office. I talked to the new agent and requested to have my business moved back to the office I had had business with since 1985; he did not do it.
That was several months ago. I have called again and spoken in great detail to a member of his staff requesting that my policy and service be returned to the old office. The main manager Si ** was busy and could not talk to me at the time. He called and I was not able to answer my phone and he left a message totally not directed to my demand. I called again this morning; he is out of the office. He has a cell phone but they do not give out that number. I am being given the run around here. All I want is to be able to work with the people that I already know. I want to be moved back to the office I have worked with since 1985.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2012
I have been trying to understand why State Farm is raising my insurance policy each year. I have not had a claim with them since 2003. But my policy is increasing yearly with no explanation from the company. All they can say is that it is because of crimes in the area and inflation. Everyone is experiencing this, but I have not had any breaking at my home. I should not be paying for others who do not have their home secured.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2012
I had hail damage to my home about May 2011 and submitted a claim.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2012
Tom failed in his fiduciary responsibility to put his client's interest first by grossly over insuring me in order to garner personal profits, by insuring my home for 2x its rebuild cost.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2012
A tornado in 2008 damaged our new roof and we contacted State Farm right away .They never fixed it and just tried to repair it. The repairs never held and we still have our roof leaking. We are now being canceled by State Farm because our roof leaks. 38 years and four policies with them. This had gone into well over a hundred calls and I have the Personal number of Ed Rust - **. I was told that he answers in the very early morning and late evening. I haven't had him return my call yet, but Bloomington executive source said this is his private phone and someone will answer.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2012
The truck driver works for trucking company driving on RT 202 in Lebanon. At 7:00AM, clear day ahead, a car was waiting on the right side of the road stopped. The truck approaching saw the car, slowed somewhat as he saw the car. The car pulls out in from the truck, the truck driver swerves to avoid running into the car and starts to roll over sliding down an embankment causing the truck to be crushed and broken up.
The driver of the truck survived and was taken by ambulance to Sanford Goodall Hospital, bruised, battered and cut up with head and neck and arm injuries. He never took x-rays of legs and feet which still bother him and cannot turn neck fully and the shoulder still bothers him. The doctors said they should heal in time, but they still bother him. I don't know where to go from here. Allstate is hard to deal with.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2012
I had State Farm Insurance for around 30 years and they just told me they were not renewing my policy. I have not had any high ** claim but little ones for hail damage but it is not amounting over $500. Did any agent called, no. It was just letter in mail. Take your commercial off. You’re not my neighbor and especially, you are not a good one. You pay out for your policy but you better not make a claim. They will dump you fast. What happen to the acts of God? I guess I caused the hail damage. You people discuss it to me. The only reason I rate you one, is because my first agent was like a friend but he retired about eight years ago.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2011
The problem I am having is that Kathee ** is mistreating me and refused to help me with my policy. Due to my recent second claim in my homeowner policy, she is now upset and taking this out of portion and on a personal level. I had once again called in the beginning of December to seek help on my claim and she is never available, but I finally reached on December 14, 2011. She was upset, pissed off at me and would not talk to me and/or was very blunt to answer my questions. She was not giving me any response or answers other than "I don't know", "that's not my problem", "I have no idea", "call claims, not me". At that point, I stopped and I asked her "can you please be honest with me, are you doing this because it looks bad on your book of business?". She did not deny my question and she stated that it's a claim issue, so I did what she asked and I called Claims.
He said that she was giving me the runaround and does sound that she is refusing to help me and strongly suggested that I call her again or another office that can help me. I called Kathy again and I pleaded with her and told her "Kathy, you have been in business for a very long time more than 20-30 years and you know this business with your eyes shut. Why are you doing this to me? I am getting slapped not only by you but the robber. It's not fair and I have been with you since 2006-2007 and never gave you a problem. Please work with me". At this point, she calmed down a bit and said "underwriting will not renew your policy due to your several losses". I knew she was lying at that point because I have only had one loss and I told her that. She said collect your money from the second claim but you will not be able to return to State Farm ever again and you will have to pay a lot of money to a broker, so good luck!
At that point, I said that is not fair for one claim and they are not renewing me, why? She didn't answer and said I can save your policy if you close out your second claim, higher your deductible, get an alarm through someone I know, but I can't waist a phone call for you if you don't do what I say. I can save your policy and you can stay with me at the same rate you have now. If not, good luck on finding someone who will insure you cause they won't! I agreed and did what she told me. But because at this point I didn't trust her, I emailed her on Dec. 15, 2011 and I tried carefully to write a nice FYI letter telling her and reminding her of the promise she made making sure I wasn't upsetting her anymore than what she was. But she was even more upset because I sent that email or because I was documenting the conversation.
At this point, she would not email me back but call me. We spoke and she said she can't help me anymore and underwriting informed her that she is only to say she sells insurance and takes claims. That's all! So she called underwriting because she needs help how to get out of her personal situation but not for my policy. I called her again and at this point, we were back to where she did not want to talk to me. She hung up on me because I was asking why she is mistreating me and being rude. She emailed me saying I was abusive when all I did was ask her why she is doing this to me, when I did everything she wanted me to do. Kathee ** is cancelling my policy due to her book of business and unfair practice. She stated that if I need anything to drive to Bakersfield, figure it out on my own.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2011
State Farm Claim reps mislead, treat you like your claim means nothing more than money out of their pocket. They have no integrity and worry more about how much the have to pay out.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2011
Four of our units were struck in MC, IN; it happen in between September and December 2011. The owner Kent never said a word except to complaint about issues with the contract to the police. I guess then being robbed is OK! ** kept collecting money for an empty unit and three were not even half filled ones. Found out that Jenn ordered them cut off leaving the units free for the taking. Police cannot believe that a person could have so much stuff, so he would rather investigate us for not reporting it sooner and apparently it’s a crime to have so much stuff. December 18, 2011 was the first time we knew of it. So, how is this fair? Our agent is OK. But the claim sucks rotten eggs. When the claims women Tammie said no we don't cover that and you guys will just have to deal with it. And Amber in Michigan investigation department would also like to do investigations on us. After all, who else could they go after?
Do not go with State Farm Insurance. 30 years of paying them ** to be treated like we stole from ourselves. They need people in there that know what the hell they’re doing, like go after the real criminals, not make out your insures to be the criminals so they can get out from paying the claim. Yes, I would love an attorney to contact me since they would be the only one that will have my back.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2011
Rating the experience would be a zero because my parents paid into State Farm for 50 some years and had a house fire in 2007 on Christmas day. A State Farm agent told mom, “Don't worry, you have the best insurance that money could buy.” Well, let's just say that State Farm brought in a contractor, a fine young contractor that the agency would have use if he needed one. State Farm would not allow my parents to have who they wanted to do the work. My parents were forced into this fine young contractor that destroyed the house, worse than the fire. This company put on a roof that was so bad and even admitted to it. The contractor and his lawyer laughed about it. There were leaks and molds everywhere in the house. This company painted vents on the solid wood floors without any protection and walked through the home with paint on their shoes that one could actually followed their route. They broke furniture and ceiling fixtures, mismatched part to my parents' bed that we couldn't put the bed together. Things turned up missing like family heirlooms.
The contractor has given his employees a key to our home. One of the company employee thanked me personally because he was the only one that didn't have a key to the house and I responded, "Why? Does all of you need a key?" And his reply was, "So they could come and go whenever they wanted, day and night." So think about that possibility of 6-10 employees who have a key to our home. Those keys were never given back to us but we changed the lock as soon as I found that out. My father’s last dying wish was to come home and he passed away in 2009 but never returned home. We could not live in our home because of the bad roof and water damage. This company torn the bricks off of our chimney and used landscaping bricks to place on the shingles that they didn't nailed down so a lot of bricks were on the roof.
We finally moved home last year in March 2010. This contractor filed a lawsuit against my parents after leaving us with a mess that was so bad. We trusted this company because of State that they will do the best job that the fine young contractor promised all along and well, my mom is counter suiting. Where was State Farm in all of this? Well, they did nothing to help us. Oh, yes, I forgot, yes, they did. State Farm was going to stop that payment on the rental furniture and have it taken back to the rental place. The agency also wrote a letter stating that the insurance was canceled because of the ‘poor workmanship’ on the roof. Hey, State Farm! It was your company that put the poor roof on to begin with and did the damage to our home. Did you think of that? Don't you care about your clients?
Thank you, State Farm for all your support in doing nothing to help my parents in their needs after they trusted you as their insurance company for 50 some years. State Farm ran with their tails between their legs. Buyers beware! Oh, one more thing. State Farm brought in 2 agencies to see the damage done to our home and roof. They couldn't believe what their company did. State Farm claims that they do not hire contractors. Then why bring contractors to people's homes and force people to use them. Why? One of the State Farm agents said to me, “Thank God, he hired professionals to do the work at his house." I couldn't believe what I was hearing and said, "What?” and the agent repeated his statement again to me. This was the same agent that said he would have used this company to do the work at his home. Imagine that! My question is, why did he?
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2011
After years of paying increasing premiums, I received a letter informing me that my homeowner’s policy will not be renewed in January 2012. This is less than 60 days to look for new coverage. What a rip off! These companies take your money for years doing nothing for it. Now because they believe that there is "increased exposure to loss from catastrophe, such as hurricane or other severs weather events," I'm ** or as seems to be the trend BOHICA (bend over, here it comes again). After a number of years taking these increased policy premiums, companies should not be allowed to pack and run. Where is the protection of the homeowners? State Insurance Department is in bed with these guys—all corrupt!
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2011
After having two contractors appraise the damage to my roof, recommending complete roof replacement, following a hail storm, Sate Farm has denied my claim for damages. In conversations with one of the contractors, after his roof was approved(by State Farm) for repair, the appraiser was transferred north, and the next 5 appraisals that he went on with the new State Farm appraisers, were denied. I have requested an appeal, but how can I ensure a fair, and impartial appraisal of my damages?
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2011
Hello! I just had an experience that needs to be communicated to others. I sat down at my State Farm agent's office about 6 years ago when I purchased my home and had them explain everything to me because I don't understand some insurance terms. I did this to insure I had the coverage and deductible amounts I needed. I never had to do a claim until this weekend and I found out today my deductible was raised, without my knowledge, to a level I would never have been comfortable with, ever.
I was very confused since I have to sign papers for everything to change my policy. A month ago, I had to sign a form and have a witness to change the beneficiary on my life insurance through State Farm. I have had to sign and fax forms to add cars or items to my policy, to cancel cars or items, to change agents, to start electronic payments and to cancel a policy. However, I learned today State Farm changed our contract by changing my deductible without my signature. According to my agent, the letter that came in my policy renewal (he didn't know when or what renewal) stating I would need to sign the form to keep my policy the same. That is not only confusing needing to sign a form to keep the signed contract the same since it is the opposite of everything else they do. But also, the opposite of standard contract law that both parties have to sign to change a contract and both are provided a new copy with the new terms.
My agent advised that State Farm, as a corporation, changed this for all home owners policies in the same way and they did it to reduce small claims since there have been so many catastrophic claims in the last few years. I never received a lower premium rate for the higher deductible they changed my policy too. I gladly accepted a higher premium price when I purchased, signed and paid years for the lower deductible amount. I receive so much marketing mail from State Farm I never would have thought one of those letters was not a offer to change my policy in a marketing form, if I chose to contact them and make a change.
Contract renewal should be just that, detail of the items agreed upon in the signed contract they are renewing, not changes they are making to my contract, changes are not a renewal, those are two different things. I randomly get voice-mail recordings from my agent offering to sell me more coverage but never did it say because they changed deductibles and we may need to review our deductible amounts.
How can they change a contract without a signature - meeting of the minds? Changing contracts and understanding like this opens an unethical flood gate. They could go as extreme as to change beneficiaries to State Farm employee's if they want to. State Farm may be a big company but they should not be allowed to switch back and forth from real contract law requiring to not requiring signatures depending on what helps them financially.
I have already spoke to two different people who have State Farm within one hour of finding this out and they were not aware of or seen the form in their renewal policy. There are going to be many people put in bad financial positions in this tough economy in a very sneaky shady way. Others need to know this. We not only had 90% the life in our reef tank die, our home flooded but the coverage I knew I had that made me believe it would be okay, was no longer what I knew I bought and was still paying for. Please help prevent anyone else from dealing with this after what in my opinion was a catastrophic event to our family. There was life in that tank and now there is not but the dollar value is not "catastrophic" so it's not covered under the new State Farm view of "catastrophic".
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2011
I have had homeowner’s insurance with State Farm for over 30 years. I just received a letter from them stating that they were cancelling me because of "debris in my backyard". They never contacted me with their concerns or gave me a chance to rectify what they determined to be a problem. I'm positive that the reason they cancelled me is that I was grandfathered in to a policy with wind and hail damage coverage and they wanted out of that. I have filed exactly 3 claims in 33 years. Insurance with State Farm is basically legalized extortion.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2011
I started renters insurance with Larry Gosney State Farm in 1995. I had a claim 11/02 under $1300, 7/04 under $500 and 5/11 approx 2000. SF cancelled! I paid premiums faithfully.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2011
They are the most dishonest group of people. I had 3 leaks, causing numerous problems, incl foundation. They send out their engineering company and say that none of these problems were created from the leaks. haha. I might be blonde but I'm not stupid. These engineers they send out work for State Farm. They say they are independent, but they don't work for hardly anyone else. Certainly not for any individuals trying to fight their insurance company. These Engineering companies that have no morals and do this for the Insurance companies should lose their licensing and not be able to practice any longer. They are just as crooked as State Farm.
This engineer even said that I would not loose any soil down a busted sewer line. Everyone knows soil gets sucked down sewage lines. Shifting the land from uphill or making a big sink hole. I told that engineer he should go back to school. I have been fighting with them over a yr...because State Farm told me if I wanted to hire an engineer and get a report that they would review my case. That was a lie! I got 2 engineer reports, stating the cause of my problems was because of the leaks...paid out a lot of money just for them to say, 'we still are denying it'.
State Farm was just trying to waste my time and drag this out to the point where I would run out of time to sue them. I'm looking into attorneys now. BTW, I have had ins on my last two houses with them (20 yrs) and my auto for 25 yrs...and this is how they treat me! Wow. Never again after this is over will I give another dime to State Farm and please, No one use this company! If you don't want to be ripped off and lied to over and over.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2011
After 20yrs paying State Farm home insurance, we had wind and hail damage to our roof. One room inside the house was leaking bad. Shingels were torn off also due to hail damage. I posted a claim. The independent adjuster told my roofing contractor that she can't go with this claim because she was afraid of being fired. The claim did not go through. State Farm sent a letter to m on how not to make a claim. Other homes in my subdivision are getting new roofs but the key is they did not have State Farm insurance. Don't hire State Farm.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2011
After being a loyal customer for over 20 years, State Farm dropped me for having three claims within a three year period. The claims were severe weather-related, except for one which was a slab leak that caused damage to my home. I received the letter on my birthday stating I was no longer wanted as a customer. I felt like an old unwanted dog with mange that was kicked to the curb in the cold. To add insult to injury, I have been placed on a database that shows my claims for all to see. Not only did I get kicked to the curb, but I have been put on a list that makes affordable insurance out of reach for me. I think it’s evil what they have done to me.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2011
I signed a survivor-ship deed with my father in 2007. We refinanced the home under my father. I have remained on the deed. I make all payments for the home and that money pays for the insurance. I was given an auto policy for 2 vehicles, with a discount for having the home policy. Mr. ** claimed I am not on the Deed for the home. I am. My father said that his friend who works for Mr. ** wrote an illegal policy that was not supposed to include me. The lady has been extremely rude to me on several occasions. She claims I'm not on the policy for my home and refuses to answer questions about the policy.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2011
It's terrible! The two representative at Brian ** office quoted me a premium of $615.00 with $1,0000 deductible for dwelling coverage for rental property located in Moody Al. After the policy was written, I was informed the deductiblelis $2,500 since I don't have auto coverage with the company. This is a form of bait and switch. I requested the policy be written with $1,000 deductible since I did my due diligence. The broker, Brian ** stated there was nothing that could be done!
That is wrong, poor business practice and definitely not in the best interest of the customer. I will never contact State Farm Insurance again and I will share my experience with as many individuals as possible. How can State Farm correct this issue?
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2011
I went to the Toms River State Farm Insurance company on Route 37, to ask for a quote on a new home purchase. The woman immediately apologized because everyone was on lunch, but she would take my information, and get back to me. I asked if there was anyone that I could speak to, and again she said everyone is on lunch. I said then you should close your office, or put a note on the door. She took my information, and then I said I'd rather speak to someone face to face, instead of doing this important information over the phone. She offered no solution, but a phone conversation.
I left State Farm Insurance Company. I will not recommend them to anyone, nor will I use them myself, because the three ladies eating lunch could not leave their lunch, but instead would, and did leave the office unattended. Shame on them.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2011
I would rate State Farm a zero star if this site would allow it. Not only are their premiums twice as much as the competitive market rates, but the company immediately began threatening to cancel our coverage when our house was burglarized. The only customer care that I received were a number of phone calls to convince me that I should raise my coverage amount, thereby increasing the already too high premium. Two weeks ago, I received a terse letter from State Farm notifying me that they decided to cancel my home insurance coverage. No reason given, no option to appeal. No anything. They were very efficient in notifying my mortgage bank that they are canceling the coverage so that the bank could panic and warn me that I better get a homeowners insurance or else. All in all, this kind of stories reinforce the image of bad insurance companies.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2011
I have been with State Farm since 1985. I had two houses, boats, two autos, hospital policies and etc. with State Farm. My agent of 26 years Suzanne ** was negligent in rating my flood insurance policy for the Ft. Lauderdale house. It was built in a flood zone "B" which I found out did not require a flood elevation certificate but in 1992 it changed to a flood zone "AH" which with a flood elevation certificate would have been around $1300.00 cheaper each year.
Her argument and State Farm's corporate office say "you the insured" should have told us about the change. When did it become the insured's job to know the insurance, isn't this what an agent is for? Otherwise you could just send in your premiums yourself. After much arguing I found a document in the safe that State Farm ordered in 1998 to determine my flood zone. It said "AH", now they say I didn't have an elevation certificate so "AH" is higher without it.
Well FEMA requires an elevation certificate before writing any policies in a flood zone "AH". State Farm is denying any assistance and wrote a letter again stating I should have had an elevation certificate. This all came about when State Farm raised my homeowners insurance from $2800 a year to $8900 a year when I left for an independent agent.
They asked if I wanted to change my flood servicing to them and I said yes. They said I have to have a flood elevation certificate to write it. I called State Farm and that is when I found out they apparently did not have one or refused to provide it. When I obtained one, the rate went from around $1500 a year to $498 a year so for the past 19 years State Farm has been ripping me off and their agents make 20% commission on these policies. We need a class action lawsuit. Check your flood policies and your zone with your city or get an elevation certificate now.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2011
State Farm canceled my home owners insurance, reason a broken window(which is a lie, I had a broken window about 2 years ago; mold on one wall a small amount, trash in yard; really not trash. It is a storage shelf on outside wall, same wall they are complaining about the mole. nothing to do with the structure of house.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2011
I had problems with my roof and they took weeks to come. Chris came and said to get it; got one but they didn't like it. Statefarm came with Steven ** who told me to go with him, so I did and after weeks of waiting, they got the okay from Statefarm. They did the roof after loads of aggravation phone calls, asked to go with who I called and gave them the number. Then they called and said that they couldn't get them go with Steven who their people brought here in the first place. I was told to let them know when it was done and I did; they never sent anyone out to look at it. Gregory ** just told me he was to come out but he said I figured so why come all the way out there when Steven could send pictures.
Now, Im getting high bills. I call Mr Matts and he said that he doesn't understand what's going on and will check. Well, I want to know! There's a high increase and no direct answers. I was told that Statefarm does this if you put claims. In this I hope it isn't true. Isn't this why we have insurance. I had another problem, it cost me $2,500 and I could have claimed it and didn't do. I get credit for that and I have a good driver's record and I would just like to know what's going on!
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2011
My home was hit with a tornado in April. I am still making repairs to the property. I am beginning to submit receipts. I was told that I have already been overpaid on my claim! Seriously? I submitted copies of bids for the damage to my kitchen that they are now saying they will not pay for and I got a letter that my policy will not be renewed in November. I have had State Farm for my homeowners for 30 years and also various autos. Now, they inflate the non-recoverable depreciation to say that I have been overpaid? They change the amount each time I speak with someone in their Florida office. Someone, please stop this company from devastating additional homeowners with their fraudulent practices.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2011
I have a "Vacation Rental" in my home and my State Farm agent told me I was covered under my home owner's policy. I was not covered under any condition and found this out almost a year later. I asked my agent and his staff many times if I was covered as I was catching a lot of flak from my other business associates who were paying 3-4 times more for their policy. Even though my State Farm Agent told me I was covered, every single agent from other insurance companies stated that all homeowner policies do not cover "a business in the home". I finally asked my agent to put something in writing, and at this point he finally told me I was not covered according to his head office.
My experience is nothing new and I find people all over the country with State Farm Insurance who say they are covered under their homeowner's policy. This is 100% wrong. I see that State Farm is doing a lot of negative advertising, or using scare tactics to keep you with State Farm. One commercial shows a man in a car accident on the phone with his State Farm Agent. He asks: "Hello. Am I still covered?" The agent replies: "No Bill, I'm sorry, but you dropped us back about 5 months ago". The man goes on to plead over the phone: "Please take me back Jessica!”
Another thing about State Farm and all insurance companies is this: They want to get you the lowest rate possible so you will switch and buy their policy. To do this, they are selling you a policy that has only a minimum amount of coverage. Perhaps only $30,000, or whatever the minimum required by the state. After gaining a lot of distrust for State Farm, I looked into my motorcycle policy with them and they wanted to charge me $400, up from the $300 I was paying. I decided to go with Progressive which is better known for cycle policies and found a better policy for only $100. I was being robbed for many years by my agent. He could give no answer why the rate was 3 times higher.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2011
For the last two months, we have been living in a "warehouse" following a pipe rupture that flooded our main level, leaving us without ceiling, floors, and the bottom 18 inches of our walls. The most fun part is that we have been inhaling plaster dust, both from the walls, as well as, the flooring, which is a combination of cement and plaster. State Farm inspected the property and determined that in their convoluted language, they are not responsible for the damage relating to "earth movement." Coincidentally, the pipe ruptured on the same day as the earthquake that occurred on the east coast; however, the "third party engineer" found no structural damage related to "earth movement." So, we continue to sit in an exposed house, inhaling plaster dust, fighting with State Farm to cover the repairs, for which we pay a monthly policy fee.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2011
I had State Farm insurance for almost twenty years and have had to file one claim due to lightning damage to my home. Last month, when I was away and my wife was in the hospital, I had a pipe burst in my home. The water ran throughout the house for almost a month and State farm said that they would pay for the water damage but not for any mold damage; water running through the house for almost a month put mold everywhere. If this pipe hadn't burst then there would be no mold, so in my mind all the damage to the house and my personal property should be covered.
So far, State Farm has cut me a check for the damages to the house but are not wanting to pay for anything else that got damaged. Is there any recourse on my part or am I just screwed?
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2011
I received extensive damage from Hurricane Ike. State Farm delayed, denied, and lied for 2 years. When I realized they had no intention of paying my claim as per my policy, I documented in writing and taped recordings every conversation. I sent multiple letters to the CEO, Board of Directors, Attorney General, and TDI.
I had multiple adjusters, that all lied in an attempt to delay my claim until the 2 year statute of limitations and to pay only a much inflated depreciated loss. I am currently in a lawsuit and if I would not have such good documentation, I would not have a chance to get what my contract states should be paid.
It would take a book to write about the entire tactics State Farm used to deny my claim. They caused enough stress to kill someone without resources or as most, just give up as State Farm continues making billions on policies they never intend on paying claims on. They just pay off the governing bodies so they can get away with this!
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2011
I received a notice of non-renewal as my insurance was to expire on 9/29/2011. Now I cannot get homeowners insurance anywhere to do a claim I had last year due to hail, wind and storm for which I put a claim to repair since I had water damage inside the home.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2011
Filed claim with State Farm because of damages from Hurricane Irene. My house have roof damage, vinyl siding damage and damage from the rain on the inside of my house. I also have ceiling and windows that are leaking, wet carpet and a French door that hardly opens due to the damage. Contractor gave estimate of $11,575 to fix everything. State Farm gave me a check for $5,500 and this is minus my $500 deductible. I feel if they can sponsor golf tournaments for the PGA, then they can fix their faithful customer's homes who has been by their side for years. Maybe we need a class action lawsuit to stop them from treating the customers like crap.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2011
For me, State Farm gets no stars. As far as I'm concerned, they should change their slogan to "we're only a good neighbor as long as we don't have to pay!" I encourage everyone who has this insurance to change as soon as you can. They will drop you as soon as you have a claim.
On May 8, 2011 we had a sewer back-up which ruined 2 bedrooms and other valuables. After contacting a plumbing company to check our pipes, we contacted State Farm. They came out, made an assessment and put in a claim. Now 5 months later, we get a letter in the mail stating this insurance coverage is no longer acceptable. The reason given is, "cause of loss is water damage". You tell me is that being a good neighbor?
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2011
My advice is to not ever use State Farm Insurance. When you need them, they will not be there. But in my situation, I'm already "in", with multi-line discounts. Any accidents that have been "forgiven" by State Farm will not be forgiven by the "new" insurance company. Once you use them, they "Gotcha!". Think twice, don't start out with State Farm!
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2011
I have been with State Farm insurance company since 1996 with various autos, flood and homeowners policies. I have the current policy for home owners since January of 2007. Until 2009, I have never had one claim against any policy. In 2009, I had a claim for $3,500 with regard to a sewer back-up and in May of 2011, a second claim which amounted to $16,000. Unfortunately, because of the two claims, it was impossible to not utilize the home owners insurance. This is not something that was easy for us to go through as it took many months to work through the repairs that needed to take place. Isn't this what you pay home owners for over the years, in a case of need?
We have just learned that after all these years with State Farm, we have been canceled because we had two claims. Shame on State Farm for canceling us and relating that MN and FL (the other state in which I had State Farm insurance) were not profitable states! In addition, they told us that we would be placed on a hard to insure list, thereby making it more difficult to secure another policy.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2011
I cancelled my renter's insurance on 9/21/2011 and they still continue to charge me even after I cancel. They put the payment electronically withdrawn from my bank twice after I cancelled. Because of their mistake, I had an overdraft for $99.00 on my bank. I do not see why I should have the penalty of the overdraft for State Farm's mistake. Please put the funds back into my account. I spoke to my bank today and they asked me to contact you. They will also investigate the problem.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2011
I had State Farm for over 11 years covering both home and cars. I changed to Allstate now!
I was given the wrong policy for my house. It was over $900 per year. Allstate quoted me $232 per year. I have a town home, not house and I only needed an inside insurance. When I called John ** office, I got a runaround, then a yelling match. I was told I have to pay attention. They don't want to take the blame. I lost over $8,000 over the last 11 years.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2011
In April of 2011, our home was hit by a tornado and we lost several items on our farm. Our lawn furniture blew away and the doors on our barn were blown off also. We had a windmill that we used for energy in our barn and that was also blown away and we lost power for 2 days. When I filed the claim, I had no idea that it would go this way. It is now September 28th and we still have not settled the claim.
At first they wrote me a letter describing what I needed to do to get my stuff paid for. I did everything they asked. Then a week later, they started asking for more stuff. I had just moved into this home a little over a year ago so some things got lost in the move and when we lost power the basement flooded and we had lots of papers in boxes that were still sitting on the floor, they were covered in 6 inches of water. So now that State Farm knows that I may have a hard time finding my receipts for certain items they start insisting that I produce receipts.
My daughter lives in Australia and I went there this summer to visit her, and as soon as I returned home, the insurance adjuster was calling me, like he knew what day and time my flight was coming in. He began calling me everyday 3 to 4 times a day. They finally covered the barn doors and the windmill which totaled $1998.00 that's with a $1000 deductible. Now they are fighting me over my lawn furniture and the meat that was in my freezer. I have had no lawn furniture the entire summer. The meat was something that my husband had always taken care of so I didn't know where he got it and I never really cared but now all of a sudden I need a receipt for the meat also, mind you my husband is in Kuwait and we talk on a limited basis and I don't like bothering him with ** like this. I was finally able to get the name and phone number of the guy whom my husband bought the meat from and I sent State Farm that receipt, but in the meantime while they were waiting, they went around to my neighbors and asked them if they had sold us any meat. I was completely blown away when my neighbor told me that they had shown up at his home. I searched all of our records online for the past 2 years and found the receipt for the lawn furniture. I sent that to them.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2011
I called the agent regarding the damages from the tropical storm Irene. Electrical service pulled off at my house, and had to install a new service. I also lost food from a refrigerator and an upright freezer. I was not looking for thousands of dollars, just to cover food and electrical repairs. I was told that the wording on policies from State Farm makes this a hurricane deductible of $3700.00 even though it changed to a tropical storm (which would have only been a $500.00 deductible). Other companies, which I know for a fact, did not do this, claims were covered immediately.
What's wrong with State Farm? They are supposed to be a good company, and doesn’t sound like it to me. I have never put in a claim on my homeowner's insurance. It sounds like State Farm is going to lose a lot of policy holders, which I am possibly thinking about. I want an insurance company I can count on when something goes wrong. It makes me wonder if I ever had a really serious situation, would they be pulling the same thing with the language regarding clauses in the policy, and not cover the problem! Due to the way State Farm is handling this situation, I would not recommend State Farm Insurance to anyone, even my enemy!
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2011
Damage caused by hurricane Irene: Collapse of Master Bedroom Ceiling damaging $7,000.00 bedroom set, 52" LCD TV, carpet, and others. The room is inhabitable. Water damage to kid's room including carpet, 32" TV, Nintendo DSi, clothes, and mattress. Water damage to upstairs hallway ceiling. In the backyard, damage was done to kid's trampoline, kid's swing, tool shed, screen room, vinyl siding, and vinyl fence. The roof vent is damaged and the gutters are ripped off in the back of the property.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2011
I have been with State Farm Insurance Co. since we bought our house in 2001. About one year later, my son was robbed in our driveway, totaling over $1,000. We put in a claim with State Farm and they paid him the amount minus our deductible which, at that time, was minimal.
Then in 2003, we had a leak in our basement, and I called to just check if it was covered. Since it was a weekend, the girl who answered said she was not sure but would check and get back to me on Monday. She did and told me it was not covered. A few months went by and we received a letter from State Farm that they were cancelling my policy due to too many claims. I called my agent and told them I didn't put in a claim for the water damage and that I was just inquiring if I was covered. They didn't cancel my coverage but told me that my deductible would be raised to $1,000. Funny, it was the same amount they gave my son for the robbery.
Now comes the hurricane last month. My roof was damaged and it came through the ceiling causing the tiles to fall down, wood floor to be damaged, and walls to be damaged from the leaking. The adjuster came out this week, looked at it, and told me that I have a $2,000 deductible. Have the damage repaired, send them receipts, and they will give me a check minus my deductible. I called my agent and was told that indeed my deductible was $2,000.00.
I asked when this change came about. She told me that since I had two claims it was increased. I told her that I never made a claim for water damage, I was just inquiring. Then she said that an adjuster came to check the water leak. No one ever came; I just talked on the phone. I guess that's how they make adjustments. I just renewed my policy in July, but you can bet it will be the last.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2011
For 35 years, I've had State Farm insurance - never submitting a claim and never receiving a penny. Now with Irene, I need them and they won't pay me anything. My basement is flooded, but I don't have flood insurance so I'm not eligible for help. I have hurricane insurance, but they say Irene was a tropical storm and not a hurricane so I'm not eligible. I have mold and fungus insurance, but the mold and fungus were caused by the flood in my basement so I'm not eligible. I have loss of use of dwelling coverage and I may soon be unable to stay here because of the mold, but this is not covered either because it was caused by the flooded basement.
It doesn't matter that I'm not in a flooded area and that 35 years ago I was advised to save my money. It doesn't matter that I've never put in a claim.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2011
I have been with State Farm for many years. Water washed away the foundation of our homes. The homeowners insurance through State Farm said it was "an act of God" and this is not covered. The adjuster paid for a worthless Geo Technical engineer to come out of state and verify it was "poor soil". How can you tell that by looking at the walls, closets and floors? What a waste of an insurance company.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2011
State Farm carried our insurance for home and autos for about 10 years. We had a fire from electrical issue. They canceled us and Mr. ** or his office never contacted us. He blamed the corporate office and said "I hope you know we don't do business like this, it's the corporate office". I indicated to him that his office never contacted me and after 10 years, I expected at the very least a phone call. That was the last time I looked that he works for this company. I guess as long as you pay them and file no claims, you're fine.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2011
I had a water pipe burst the same day as the earthquake. I had 4 inches of water on the floor. State Farm sent Sean ** out to assess the damage. He didn't even look at the pipe, which the plumber told me was very brittle. He just said "earthquake" is not covered. What a **! On State Farms' website it states that "we're there for you when disaster strikes". They should add "except.."
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2011
On August 23rd and 24th my house was broken into; the thief stole two computers with their attached monitors, my home theatre system (he did not get my HDTV monitor however) as well as the Magic Jack card inserted into one of the computers, an MP3 player, a digital camera, and a bottle of prescription medicine that I need. Besides having to go to the hospital for two and half days because I did not have my prescription and could not get it emergency refilled over the weekend, I felt very angry and unsettled about the entire experience, obviously. I called the police; they came over, and looked around. There was not any obvious sign of forced entry (although my door handle was noticeably loosened), and they did not take fingerprints. They had me get all the model numbers and serial numbers, and they created an official police report.
Then, I called my insurance company, State Farm. This was the first time I have ever filed a homeowner’s insurance claim in my life, and I have been a homeowner since 1998. I have been with State Farm since 2006. I have never really had a problem with them either; I always renewed my contract with them, and paid my bills on time, if not quarterly. Now back to my claim. When I originally called my local agent, a woman answered and I told her about the incident. Most importantly, she told me that State Farm does not go by the depreciated value of the items that were stolen. Instead, they go by the actual cost of the original purchase. I still had the receipts for the home theatre system and both computers; the other items I did not have the receipts for, but probably added up to about $150. She gave me the phone number for the claims department, which I called the following Monday. I started the claims process going, and I did everything I was asked. I had a few conversations with different members of "Team 41" and they proceeded to tell me encouraging, contradictory, and sometimes disheartening news. Some of the Team 41 members told me incorrect information, regarding depreciation and how I am reimbursed, and so forth.
The first sign of problem was this the deductible I originally signed up for was $1000. At some point in the last two-three years or so, they changed their deductible policy "across-the-board" to 1 percent of the amount that State Farm would have to pay if your house was totally destroyed. For me, it was $130,000 (in this market there is no way I could sell my house for that much, either) making my new deductible $1,300. They informed me in my yearly renewal letter, and the wording was in small print. I did not notice the change, and I apparently did not need to sign it in acknowledgment either. The change is assumed acceptable if you continue to simply pay your bills. So, I was shocked (but not too upset) when I discovered this as I was filing my claim, as $300 is not the end of the world. The original cost of all the items that were stolen was about $2600, so I thought there was plenty left over to replace the missing equipment. Still, I was pretty miffed and suspicious.
Today I called back regarding some questions about my claim. A Team 41 member named "Jared", whom I had spoke to before, informed me that State Farm does not depreciate the value of the stolen items! He added up the benefits I would receive from the depreciated items on my claim and it came to $1,309. So, I get nine bucks! I called my local agent Lenny ** in Saint Louis, and spoke to his son LJ, who seems to run the operation now. He listened to my story, and promised to call the claims department on my behalf late this afternoon. So, now I am awaiting their decision. As long as they replace my refurbished computer and monitor with a similar one that I purchased at MicroCenter at a huge discount (under $300), I said I would find that somewhat acceptable. I already bought a cheap home theatre system, so I can get sound on my HDTV, and I really don't care too much for the other items, but they do add up. So, I think I am going to ask for a $400-450 computer and monitor system.
If they do not do this, and basically screw me over, I have decided to take legal and public action. If any of you all want to file a class action lawsuit against State Farm, let me know. I know a bunch of attorneys, and one who specializes in this type of litigation.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2011
First, allow me to state that this complaint is not registered against any one individual within the State Farm organization, especially Barbara **. It is against the standing State Farm practices and stated procedures that cannot and will not be overruled regardless of circumstances. The issue is that our homeowners policy was canceled after 40 plus years and 6 digits in total premiums because of a claim that was not our fault. A contractor ruined the siding on our house during cleaning and his insurance would not cover it. We submitted it to State Farm so they could work with the contractor's insurance carrier for a mutual agreement. State Farm never contacted us on the outcome of the negotiations. Otherwise, we may have agreed to pay a part of the claim to lower the cost. This was a claim for over $20,000, which we agree was substantial. We thought everything was okay. This was 4 years ago.
This year, we filed a claim for a lost bracelet that my wife has had for 20 years, for a loss of $2,500. Lo and behold, we received a cancellation notice due to the two claims being more than their allowed amount over a 5-year period. We were shocked. Our agent rep (Barbara **) tried to help resolve the situation. And then, we spoke with a corporate rep to no avail. She stated no exception, even though they did not communicate the initial claim resolution with us.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2011
State Farm does not stand behind their word. I had a company fix my roof. It was fixed and half-assessed. A bad storm hit with hail and the roof shingles flew. State Farm said that the roof was never fixed. You want to get screwed? Please get State Farm insurance. I have no roof, but I will be looking for a company to stand behind and protect my family.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2011
Sump pump failed on Sunday, 8/14/11 flooding basement. This was the 2nd time, first was in 2004. I was told then that I didn't have coverage. I had $15K loss and damages. I have read online about certain types of plumbing coverage and decided to check again. I was told it was not covered but could have had sump pump coverage for $35/year even though nothing was communicated to me in 2004.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2011
A bad tornado came and hit the subdivision. The tornado was right over our house. The roof was repaired. Later the next year, another storm came and hit over and over, but when I called to report another claim, no State Farm. The adjuster looked and asked 3 times "Do you stay here?" and I said yes. He made my day. So State Farm canceled our homeowner policy. I pray in the blood of Jesus Christ that the State Farm Insurance Corporation go out of business.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2011
We had hail damage and was told to replace siding from the back of the house to the side of the house. The siding was blown off and I had to screw it to the house to keep it from getting blown away. Then they suggested I have it pulled off and reapplied. Neighbor had new roof and siding. My adjuster said I had no damage. Total **!
I will be looking for a new insurance company for house and car after 40 years.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2011
My sewer line backed up and I filed a claim with State Farm. They sent ServPro out to help us clean up the mess in the basement. At no time did they imply that we were not covered. The plumbers identified the problem to be a blockage in the sewer line that runs from the house to the street, and they found some roots growing in the line. State Farm then denied the claim, indicating that they would not cover us in spite of the fact that we had been with them for 18 years, had never been offered sewer/drain backup coverage and had never denied such coverage.
Not only were they negligent in selling us a policy without informing us that this was a necessary endorsement to have on the policy for a home owner, they never once brought up the idea of adding it to our policy during reviews over the 18 years we have had coverage with them. Furthermore, they now refuse to pay a dime toward the ServPro folks who billed us for more than $2,000 for their "mitigation" efforts. Never in a million years would we have accepted State Farm's help via ServPro if they had indicated at the time of the claim initiation that: (a) we lacked the needed sewer/drain endorsement on our policy, and (b) we would not be covered at all for the costs billed to State Farm by ServPro. State Farm policies are not worth the paper they are printed on and we will be taking our insurance business elsewhere.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2011
My grandfather had Homeowners Insurance with State Farm on a rental property. He had a large tree in the backyard that was dead and needed to be cut down. He payed someone two separate times to cut the tree down and both times they never came. He could not afford to pay for it again. My husband agreed to do it for him.
He was about 30 feet up in the tree and fell. He suffered dozens of fractures in his skull, a severed ear canal (he can no longer hear out of that ear), fractures in his back and ribs. He had just completed his master's degree which he worked so hard for with a family. He was unable to work for quite some time and will never be the same. In so many ways, his life was ruined. State Farm would not pay one cent. We have suffered so much as a family because of this and I don't think financially we can ever recover. They shouldn't be able to get away with this.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2011
I called State Farm to tell them I have a broken laptop in July 25, 2011. They asked me a lot of questions. I answered them all. They asked me to send them the item and other information (names and years). Also, to send receipts. I sent the ones that I got from the store. John ** got smart with me. He told me that he needed the original receipts. He asked why my name is not on some of the receipts. I told him my friend gave it to me. So, John ** just started snapping at me; he asked who it belongs to because some of the things stolen were two laptops and so on. John ** asked if it mine or my son’s. He was just very rude to me.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2011
I had been a State Farm customer for about 20 years. Three years ago, I had an issue at one house with rotten sill, a friend told me to call State Farm, my insurance company as it may be covered. I explained the issue and they said probably not covered but we will come look anyway. I said ok. They came said it was not covered and left. We were in agreement.
Two years later at another house that was insured also by State Farm, I had a roof leak, called State Farm, the came out, agreed there was an issue and said you can use our contractors to fix it. We were in agreement. The fixed the issue and a few months later I renewed my policy as normal.
A year later, yes a year later, one of the contractors, Service Master Elite, 12 Continental Blvd, Merrimack, NH 03054. sends me a bill for $625. I called them and asked them what this is for and they said it is for a deductible. I told them that was not the correct amount of my deductible so they then send a bill for $500. After going back and forth with them for months State Farm never paid them and I owe it to them. I bring this to State Farm attention and they dropped my policy and told me I owe Service Master $500 and I have had too many claims. What is odd, the rotten sill claim, in which there is no pay out, they counted as a claim. They renewed me the prior year after the water damage but not the next. The only conversation I had with State Farm was about a Service Master Elite bill from over a year ago. I did some further digging and find out that between my claim date and the prior year that there were a number of law suits between State Farm and the contractors they recommend for insurance work. Service Master is double collecting on this and I have no way to prove it. When ask why they changed the billing amount someone stated in an email it was from a verbal agreement. How Many insurance companies have verbal agreements with their contractors????
I would advise any and all people to just stay away from Service Master Elite in NH and State Farm. Service Master decided to double bill people a year later and State Farm did nothing about it. Service master then claims I am responsible for all payment even though they were contractor through State Farm. DON'T use Service Master or any other contractor.
If you have State Farm and have a claim, get the $ and manage any and all repairs yourself. They don't care about their long term customers and there is some sort of funny business between them and their contractors. My local State Farm rep. Mike Libel tried to help but once he said the State Farm corp. in NY make a decision it is done. Again, I am not sure what scam they have going on but I would advise all to just stay out of it. .
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2011
I am a 25-year customer of State Farm (auto, home, life). I live in a neighborhood that was built in the late 1990s to early 2000s by mostly the same builder.
Last year (2010), the neighborhood experienced a hail storm. All the homes in the neighborhood that was built by the same builder as my home filed claims and had their roofs, gutters and siding replaced. All, except mine.
Talking to my neighbors, none of them were insured by State Farm. It seems I was the only one with State Farm. Three State Farm inspectors could not explain to me why all the other homes were covered except mine.
My opinion, stay away from State Farm. They've proven to me that "they are not there".
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2011
after 4 years of homeowners insurance we filed a single claim int eh amount of $2800.00 for theft. This is nearly 2 years after the initial claim, 1 month ago we recieved notification that our policy was being cancelled. We contacted our agent at time of receiving the letter, 26 days later, 3 days prior to it being cancelled he contacted us backsaying he had appealed but it was turned down. stating, sorry my hands are tied, contact me in 36 months and i can see if we can pick you back up.
Reviewed July 31, 2011
My parents were customers of State Farm, through Curtis ** (agent), and I have been since I was young and started driving. We have all our autos and home with State Farm here in Dallas County, but I see a change of Insurance Companies in the near future.
We had an adjuster from State Farm come by and assess the damages from a storm on May 24, 2011. He told me if they could not match the siding, it would be completely replaced. I was told the same by three reps. After we received a check, it was evident that he had not done a complete assessment of all damages. I put it off to the heat and he was an older gentleman and very kind.
I phoned State Farm and stated that not all the damage had been assessed. They (State Farm) had another guy call and make an appointment for July 22, 2011. He phoned to say he is running an hour late. I told him it was okay because my husband was on his way home within thirty (30) minutes. He then replied with, "I'm finishing up now and on my way." I told him that I would rather my husband be here as well. Again, he said, " I'm on my way." (he acted as though he didn't hear me or didn't care). He was in front of our house in under five (5) minutes, which I thought was strange. As soon as he stepped up on our walk way and stuck his hand out to shake, I felt very uneasy about him. I told him all that he needed to know and he acted in a way that he was being bothered and didn't want to look. He snapped a few photos of our tree stump, fence, stone landscaping and two (2) or three (3) of our siding. He then stated that he was only there to gather a piece of the siding in order to match it.
At first, he tore at a very long piece of siding that connected to our back porch and a vent, he did break this piece. I told him that there were smaller pieces, so, he stopped ripping at the larger piece and went to the back of the house and tried to rip off a piece. He was having trouble with it and said, he was unfamiliar with siding. He finally took both hands and ripped the siding off. This guy was strange and angry acting about being unable to tear the siding from the house. At this point, of him telling me he was only there for a sample of siding. I decide to go back in the house and showed him the gate in which he came through. He phoned later and told me that we had never repaired our siding from a few years ago. I replied that we had repaired all but a corner trim (We had found a house being torn down and they allowed us to take the pieces that we needed, but we couldn't find the corner trim). This guy was calling me a liar, saying it was never repaired and wrote a letter to the same effect. We called and all we were ever told were lie after lie from different reps. I did tell a representative of the guy's actions and that I did not want to speak with him again and for him to never come back to my property. It's very clear that this Mark guy is angry with my complaint of his strange actions. He needs to have power, that is easy to see from HIS actions and HIS lies. And with that, he is a scary strange person in my view.
Reviewed July 18, 2011
I had homeowners and car insurance with Statefarm. I filed a claim with them when my home was broken into while on vacation, they underpaid me. I had all my papers in order. My policy stated they should pay me a replacement cost, but they gave me a depreciated value of the replacement cost, and not what I actually paid. They stated that once I replace some of the items, I could get an additional of up to $2,100 from my policy. But the same day, they issued me a check. They canceled my renters insurance but not my auto insurance.
Reviewed June 21, 2011
On June 27, 2010, we had a pipe burst and destroyed our first floor of our home. When State Farm adjuster came to our home, he told us not to use the premier service that he had someone to do our work. My wife and 16-year old son heard him. He gave me a name of a guy that ended up taking our money and not doing any work. State Farm said they were not liable. From June to December, we were without a first floor and I have 5 children and a grandson. No kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, dining room, no floors, just moldy sub floors.
On December 18, a State investigator came to my home and told us that the man that Mike ** (State Farm adjuster) recommended to us was a violent criminal and his right hand man who was with him was wanted for sexual abuse and forced sodomy of a 10-year old and putting it on the Internet. These men were in our home from July to the end of August every day until I gave him the money to start work. After not hearing from him, I called the adjuster who said that Mr. ** never did that before. Although State Farm paid out $39,000, it still was not enough to finish the house.
I am making this complaint because State Farm has dropped my home owners insurance as a retaliation. I have date, times and names of everyone we were in contact with. I am sick thinking about what happened and that State investigator ** came from Richmond, Virginia to tell us about these men and my children could have been raped or killed.
Reviewed June 12, 2011
I purchased a home in June 2006. Several years later, as I was doing some yard work in my front yard, a neighbor, who identified himself as Gary, ran from across the street to offer some assistance. During his short visit he said to me, "I work for State Farm Insurance. When you moved in I wanted to see who you had insurance with so I scanned your name & saw that you were already with State Farm". I thought this was unusual, as I did not authorize him to 'scan' anything and this was my first encounter with this man. I did however tell him that I was not satisfied with my current State Farm agent. Gary then told me that he worked for an agent by the name of Jared ** and he then suggested I switch my policy over to his office. Although I agreed to the transfer of agents, I still felt uneasy about the fact that he looked something up without my authority or knowledge.
I felt this was an invasion of my privacy. On June 10, 2011, I viewed my credit report with Experian online. I noticed that my credit report was viewed by 'LexisNexis/StateFarm' in March of 2011. I thought this was unusual, as I did not authorize such an inquiry. So I contacted my State Farm agent, Jared **, to question this. I received the company voice mail and I specifically stated that I wanted Jared ** to call me back. Although I specified this, within 5 minutes Gary called me back. Gary said "what can I do for you? " Since I did not expect Gary to call me back and since my issue was pertaining to Gary, I simply said "I just wanted to know how much I am paying for house insurance per year because I am shopping around". Gary then gave me my price and we hung up.
I then called Jared's mobile number and spoke to him directly. I went into detail about the first incident that I had with Gary in my front yard. I told him that I was concerned because I saw that State Farm has viewed my credit report in March 2011 without my authority. Jared explained that there was 'absolutely no way' that State Farm can view my credit report. I then asked him if his office had access to Lexis Nexis and he stated 'absolutely not'. He again told me that State Farm 'never' looks at existing customers' credit reports. He asked for me to send him a copy of my report to prove to him that State Farm looked at my report. I agreed and then we hung up. Nearly 15 minutes later, I received a call from Jared.
He was now in defense-mode, as his tone was now that of anger and he was now acting as if he were an attorney. Jared said to me "State Farm reviews your credit every 3 years", which is now a contradiction to his initial statement that State Farm 'never' looks at existing customers' credit reports. Jared insisted Gary 'wouldn't do such a thing'. I then reminded Jared, once again, that Gary admitted to looking up my personal information after I moved into my house. He said, "look, what you think of Gary as a neighbor is none of my business". I then reminded Jared that my first encounter with Gary was unusual, as he (Gary) was discussing my personal information (that he had already looked up) for the sole purpose of selling insurance to me as a benefit to State Farm. Jared then said, in a sneaky little voice "ohhhhh, but that's not what you said the first time! You said that Gary ran across the street and told you that he ran your credit report! Now you're giving me 2 different stories".
I told Jared, "I didn't say he ran my credit report the first time he came to me, I said he 'scanned' my name without authority". But, in March of 2011 State Farm reviewed my credit report and I wanted to know why. Jared then said to me "No, you said that Gary ran across the street and told you that he scanned your credit report, now you're telling me something else. And see, here I called Gary and told him what you said & now you're saying something else!". Jared certainly is not a good listener, as I never said this to him. It doesn't matter anyways, my privacy rights were still violated. I felt like I was arguing with a 10-year old child. Jared is clearly unprofessional. He also made me feel as if I were on trial and I told him this. Jared then said to me "let me ask you this, why did you ever come to my agency?"
As if he were suggesting that I was a problem client simply because I was not satisfied with the service I received from my first agent - of nearly 20 years. I responded "because I was not satisfied with the way my last agent handled my claim". Jared then said, "look, you are certainly free to take your business elsewhere". This is exactly what I will do. I have been a State Farm customer for about 23 years. State Farm has very poor customer service. I am now going to file a formal complaint with the Attorney General of Ohio due to my privacy rights being violated. I am now in the process of transferring my policies to Progressive Insurance, which has excellent customer service. I want nothing to do with this company due to their lack of concern, privacy violations, and unprofessionalism.
Reviewed May 13, 2011
I cannot get them to settle my claim. They lie and put me off. It's a big hassle to file a claim and they keep sending out different people to look at the damage. They are the worst insurance I have ever had. If you buy this insurance, you need to hire a lawyer. I have storm damage and they are putting me off. I have called the local agent, the adjuster and home office. I cannot get this settled.
Reviewed April 18, 2011
This has to do with refusal to pay a valid claim for mold and mildew damage in my house during the summer 2009. I have been able to show that lightning surged off my air conditioner compressor for an extended length of time which allowed the mold and mildew to form. State Farm does not believe me.
Reviewed March 10, 2011
I had state farm, for 15 years never filed a claim until now. I filed February 3 2011 but the claim was not started until March 5, 2011. I have two big walls that are badly damaged. Dry wall turning sift, paint chipping and dry wall falling off! ceiling leaking, badly dripping down the walls and on to the carpet, water going in through the walls, water through windows, casing, gutters, shutters, wood structure around the garage, pipes in laundry, furniture and curtains destroyed.
They send some one. a Mr. **, he knew nothing about constructions and how much it will cost. He knew nothing about how the house was built. He said for one thing we will replace the carpet pad but not the carpet. I said the whole thing because you can see the spots and discoloration and the carpet has been clued to the carpet pad and to the slap. I said, you can't just piece the wall, it must come down. He said just paint it. He said I'm done, if you have any problems call the claim office in Florida not Indiana.
I called state farm back. They said they would not send anyone else out. He did not even now the rules for home association. Then I was told by the headquarters in Dallas TX that if he would not come back out ,to get a construction person and have them to estimate and call them back.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2011
Hurricane Bill (East coast) of September 2009 blew off the cap from the top of my chimney at our home causing water intrusion that manifested itself this past summer. We called in a claim to State Farm (Corrine **) and she rejected our claim saying it's a maintenance issue (how crazy is that?) and refuses to pay for damages--about $8,000 plus carpentry.
If an insurance company rejects this, then homeowners should not have insurance. This woman made this decision and was adamant about not paying us for damages. If State Farm runs their company this way, then they're unethical and home owners should know about this before they take out insurance with State Farm. I don't know whether it's this woman who is unethical, unhelpful and crooked or State Farm in general.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2010
My house was flooded by a water main break in November. The following January, the house caught fire, which was listed as arson. This fire was investigated by the PA state police, and State Farm. State Farm decided that I either set the fire, or had knowledge about it. The so called accelerator, was an industrial cleaning solution. Service Master was cleaning the house prior to the fire. They claim they use this product, but not at my house. State Farm proceeds to spend 2 to 3 times the $80,000.00 they owed me, to refuse to pay my claim. I did not set, nor do I have any knowledge of the fire. I was interviewed by the state police, and not charged.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2010
My window broke so I called State Farm person If he knows some one to fix it. Kind of a handy man.Peter at the agent office advised me his friend's number and I called the number to fix/get the new window.
While fixing, he fell, and without our permission, he filed the claim with his friend who was an employee of the agent. State Farm had never sent us the letter nor called us that the person has filed claim. When policy was renewing, State Farm had sent me a letter stating that they cannot continue to provide me the same deductible.
It was only that time that I came to know that the Window Person had filed the claim using my policy. Peter at State Farm took the claim and processed without our authority. Now, all other companies are not giving me good insurance because of the fraud by an employee or agent.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2010
State Farm Insurance was notified about foundation movement back in July, 2008. They sent Baker Brothers Plumbing out to see if water leaks were the cause for foundation movement and tested the plumbing system. They informed State Farm that there were two sewer drain leaks. Under the present policy I have with State Farm, it states that they would cover the cost to tear out and replace any part of the building necessary to repair the system.
They refused to cover this even thou it is in my policy Section (FE-5368) under coverage part A of the policy. The policy states coverage for a plumbing leak and does not state (Sewer or Fresh water). They informed me that I would have to cover the expense for the repairs, nothing was done. In August 2008, Bryant Consultants was contacted by State Farm and they came out to re-inspect the water system and told State Farm that there were three leaks but in their report they also stated there were no leaks. Then they also stated there were three leaks, two under slab and one above slab. (Question) how can there be leaks in one part of this report and then state there was no water leaks?
They were copying the report from Baker Brothers and adding one more leak to their report. In September 2010, State Farm Insurance was contacted again and I asked just what was covered under my policy and they stated I must file another claim to answer that question. They sent yet another plumbing company out to recheck the plumbing again. They reported that there were three leaks, two below slab and one above slab. I receive a letter from State Farm Insurance stating that if I did not correct the leaks then I would be non renewal for my insurance coverage. Well State Farm Insurance has not kept up their part of the policy coverage under the section Slab Leaks. It still does not state (sewer or fresh water). I opened the wall that they said was leaking in the master bathroom and discovered there was no leak or signs of any leaks. The lumber would be discolored or rotting.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2010
I received a letter from State Farm stating they would not renew my home owner's insurance due to loss history. Claim #36f654168 on 6-8-010 paid $0 from water damage/freeze bldg, which I did not ask to be filed, only asked if it was covered and was told no, so why would I ask them to file a claim? Claim #36f652368 on 5-16-010 paid $37,543.06 from windstorm/hail bldg. Claim #36f491890 on 11-5-08 paid $29,620.95 from windstorm/hail bldg. I repeat I did not ask for the first claim to be filed and they should listen to their recording which will prove it. I have had insurance with State Farm for approx. 36 years and have approx. 7-8 policies. I paid them over $500 a month for this coverage. I will now pursue finding another company and transfer all my policies to them.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2010
During the month of March, we had heavy winds passing our area. As a result of that, part of my roof was damaged. I tried to cover the roof as best I could to prevent leaks. I didn't want to place a claim with State Farm b/c I was afraid that my premiums will go up but then I was told that it would not up (my 1st claim). I called State Farm to have them to inspect my roof. I had one call from the adjuster Dorothy M. to tell me that we did not have any hail in my area during that time of the year. I told her it was wind damage. The appointment was set up for June 9th 2010 and no one was home at that time. The contractor for GA roofing agent agreed to meet State Farm contractor Mr. *******.
Later I received a check for $1113.00, money that according to State Farm adjuster Mrs. Dorothy M. will cover the damages. According to GA roofing staff, that amount of money will not be enough to cover the material neither the damages. I called Mrs. Dorothy M. several times requesting a second inspection to my roof. This time, I wanted to be present and be able to do the inspection inside out my home with the contractor. I was told, I am denied to get a second inspection. The damages were assessed by Mr. *******, the contractor for State Farm, are listed on the explanation of my claim/loss and that is all what State Farm is going to pay (without even inspecting the inside of my roof for any damages or mold. Mrs. Dorothy M. also stated that both of the contractors agreed that was the only damage in my house!
This message was left on my voice mail. I continuously called requesting to speak w/the adjuster and Mrs. Dorothy M. but I did not get a call back. "Totally Ignored". No one at State Farm was willing to give me information about the contractor Mr. ******* and I was told to get in touch with the same person who will not call back, in this case Mrs. Dorothy M. I called her office, her direct line, her cell phone and I was given another number to call but no return of my calls. In November, I decided to do my own homework and called a few contractor for estimates to fix the roof, at this time I had the opportunity to get on top of my roof and with the roofer I looked around visualize the actual damage of my roof as we inspected outside and inside of my home. "Mold had set up and the were visible damages in the interior of the house, I even felt the wet boards inside of the house. None of this damage was inspected by neither State Farm or GA roofing contractors.
Although, GA roofing personal ever denied agreeing with State Farm Adjuster Mr. *******. They also drop my claim, because they could not proceed with little money that would not even cover all the material needed, neither couldn't get in hold of Mrs. Dorothy M. to revise the claim.
I was not even granted money for a dumpster. State Farm proofs that they are not a company you can trust. I should not have to call over 20 times "with proof of calls" to just be ignored. I have no rights according to this adjuster, to request what I think was and is fair. I am not there for profit. I even requested that the adjuster from State Farm Mr. ******* can come up to my home and fix the roof with the money agreed should be granted to repair.
We, as a consumer, are penalized if we are late on our payments, but the we have to wait to get the Insurance company to decide whether they are going to cover or just deny your claim, worst then won't even listen what you have to say. Choose very wisely when it comes to Homeowners Ins. State Farm is a rip off and would not recommend to anyone.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2010
This complaint is for a house insurance from State Farm. My house got flooded with sewer due to a clog in my sewer line. I made a claim and they told me that they're not liable in compensating me due to a clog that was caused by a root. What kind of insurance is this? They can't help you when in time of need. I had been with them for more than twenty years on automobile insurance and house insurance for more than 10 years.
I haven't had a claim until this moment. I'll be spending around $5000 and while the insurance will spend nothing. I definitely will be looking for a different kind of insurance for the reason of the above claim. I'll be transferring both the house and all my automobile insurance to another company. Any suggestion out there?
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2010
On August 19th 2010, a huge hail storm came through our town of Washington, Michigan. Tremendous amounts of damage was done in the subdivisions. Broke tree limbs, damaged roofs, broken garage doors and lots of hail damage. Shortly thereafter, I noticed that there were a lot of homes in the subdivision that were getting their roofs reshingled.
My immediate neighbor was getting his roof inspected by a contractor and while he was on my neighbor's roof, he noticed that there was also hail damage to my roof. Mr Jason ** the inspector, suggested that I call my insurance agent and ask for a claims adjuster to come out to inspect the house. I personally went to my agent here in Washington, Michigan and informed him of what I found.
My agent got upset and asked who were these ambulance chasers. My agent then told me that he would send out his own contractor. Well, the first contractor, Jason, told me that this was not the proper way for insurance agencies to handle claims. State farm contractor named John ** came out and looked at my roof and told me that he would have to come back because he had to bring his 40 foot ladder to get up on my roof which is a colonial. He informed me to call this toll-free number to set up an appointment with the claims adjuster. He told me that the adjuster would not go up on the roof. He also told me when the adjuster called me to make an appointment for me to call him.
The appointment with the claims adjuster was made for November 5th 2010. The adjuster's name was Michael **. When I called the State Farm contractor, he told me that he would be out-of-town on that day and that he would send out someone to take his place. On the day of the inspection, the adjuster came out and another person that would replace John ** came.
The adjuster went up on the roof with a little ladder to inspect the roof. The other gentlemen stayed on the ground. The adjuster acknowledge that there was hail damage to the roof along with damage to the down spouts and copper topping. However, the adjuster told me that the roof damage was normal wear and tear. He approved a check for $1266.00 minus deductible.
I repeatedly called John ** and he never returned my calls. In my opinion, this is an attempt to cover up the claim and for me to suffer. The fact that all the houses in my subdivision were built from 1998 to 2004 and most are getting roofs replaced because of the storm and for my insurance company to tell me that it is normal wear and tear for a roof that is only nine years old is totally absurd. First off, my wife and I are in shock that the hail did not do more damage to our roof like the other homes. We worry about the integrity of our agent. With our cars insured by State Farm as well and my life insurance policy, we worry about what kind of service we really are getting. We were told by three contractors, including the adjuster, that there is hail damage and now we are left worrying about the condition of the roof.
We totally believe that there is a conspiracy going on with the agent/contractor/adjuster and that we are not being represented in the way that we should be.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2010
I was canceled after two storms crashed through my neighborhood causing severe damage to homes all around. How can we be cancelled after act of God situations? This is so unfair. Hail wind damage required roof to be replaced twice.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2010
After inquiring into getting some storm damage repaired, found out that my deductable had been raised to from $1000 to $2000 which I did not request and had no knowledge of. When I called the agency to find out why, I was advised that a letter had been sent out prior to my policy renewal date informing me that they increased my deductable $2000 and if I didn't want increase my deductable I was to call the agency.
I don't recall receiving any such letter. I was told they did this to help save their customers money. (Apparently I wasn't the only one they did this to). The increased amount to my premium payment with the $1000 deductable less than $50, but that would have been easier to manage than trying to come up with $2000. In my opinion, this is just another sleazy backdoor way for state farm to get out of paying for repairs against a policy that I have had for almost 10 yrs without a claim while adding to their bottom line.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2010
I discovered my basement was flooded and contacted a plumber to come out. The plumber snaked the pipes and conducted a scope analysis. I contacted State Farm and spoke with Audra. Audra informed us the cost to replace any pipe would not be covered. Audra stated they would cover any damage ensued by the back-up. Audra opened a claim and contacted someone from Service Master to come out to our home and clean up the mess. Alex from the claim department contacted us and stated the damage would not be covered. At this time, Service Master had just arrived to our home and gave us an estimate of $3,000 to clean up the water damage. We had to turn them away because we do not have this kind of money. The claims department apologized for the misinformation we were given from our insurance agent. We called back and escalated the call to a Team Manager, Charlie. Charlie indicated that if the damage from the pipes was caused from the pressure of the roots, the damage would be covered. He stated that he was reading from the policy directly and it indicated the damage would not be covered if roots were present but that it would be covered if it was caused by the pressure from the roots. He stated that he would contact the plumber to determine the cause of the problem and someone would call us no later than Monday with an update.
October 17, we received a phone call from Alex in the claims department. However, she only called my work phone so I did not return her call until October 19. October 19, we received a phone call from an insurance adjustor. He wanted to schedule an appointment to come out and take pictures of the damage. I asked him if that meant the damages were going to be covered. He indicated he did not know but was told to come out and take pictures. We scheduled an appointment for October 20 at 5 pm. October 20, the insurance adjustor came out to take pictures and gave us a personal property form to fill out. He stated we needed to complete the form and send it to State Farm with pictures so they could assess the damage. Again, I asked him if this meant State Farm was covering the damage and he said he did not know. October 22, I contacted State Farm to check the status of the claim based on the conversation we had with Charlie on Friday. I spoke with Renee. She indicated she would need to research further and call me back. Renee called back and said the damage would not be covered. She stated they contacted the plumber and because the damage was caused by the pressure of the roots moving the pipes, they would not cover the damage. I advised Renee that when I talked to Charlie, he said it would be covered if it was caused by pressure. Renee indicated Charlie was incorrect and that State Farm would not cover the damage. Renee advised me that we could add extra coverage to our policy that would cover this exact damage.
October 25, I called the claims department and spoke with Cori. I asked Cori why they sent out an insurance adjustor if they had no intention of covering the damage inside our home. Cori advised us that when the insurance adjustor came out, State Farm thought they would be able to cover the damage. Cori transferred us to our insurance agent who advised us the damage would not be covered. We advised her that we would be switching to another insurance provider who would cover this type of damage. She indicated no such policy existed. When we told her that Renee informed us of the additional coverage we could add to our policy, she stated no such coverage existed.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2010
Mr. Mark came out to my home to asses roof damage that had also caused damaged to the living room ceiling and possible mold in the upstairs attic from a tropical storm that happened on September 29, 2010 - October 2, 2010. Upon his arrival I notified him that my contractor didn't show for some odd reason. He then proceeded his way to the attic approximately about 5-6 minutes he later returned back downstairs where I was sitting showed me pictures stating to me that he didn't see any mold in to what my and husband was referring to. So he said, "Can you come up to the attic with me to show me what you and your husband are talking about" so I proceeded.
He had made it to the side of the attic where the roof had leaked and when I stepped to cross to get where he was telling him and pointing to him that he need to pull up the comforter that my husband had put down to prevent further damage I felt the attic floor start to crack so therefore I fell through the attic floor going through the sheet rock leaving a big hole in my boys room. He pulled me up and I told him that my stomach was really hurting and I felt like I was going to pass out up in the attic. So I made my way down the stairs by sliding down holding my stomach because I was in pain. Called my husband and he took me to the hospital. On my way to the hospital notified my insurance agent about the accident. The state insurance agent later told my husband that they weren't responsible for my hospital bills or any compensation for my injuries.
Upon my arrival to the hospital I passed out at the ER entrance waking up shortly after being stabilized my doctors and nurses. CT scan of my stomach showed internal bleeding possibly bruised liver/or tear to my intestines. I was hospitalized on October 14, 2010 discharged on October 15, 2010 still under doctor care and have to see a trauma doctor in a couple weeks. I felt as though when the adjuster showed me pictures and notified me that he didn't see any mold he should've used better judgment than asking me to come show him what my husband and I was talking about. That was his job, I'm not certified or licensed to know what mold look like. What would another prudent adjuster have done in this case?
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2010
Mike **, a State Farm adjuster located in the Rockford branch, examined my mother's siding of her house which was damaged by my mother's roof. A roof which was approved by State Farm by Shleah, a very nice adjuster to be fixed due to weather damage. He was rude and boastful about his position with making sure he would never approve the claim.
Shleah ** behaved in a manner State Farm should be proud of. She behave professional and dedicated, yet Mike ** behave as if a five year old who was concerned with his ego than the issue at hand: my mother's damaged siding due to her weather damaged roof. My mother has been a State Farm consumer for several years and did not deserve his child-like behavior. Mike ** should be retrained to better further his career with State Farm, otherwise, the name "State Farm" will remain as "distasteful" in the eyes of their customers.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2010
After 50 years of paying high payments, State Farm wrote to tell me that as of April 2011 they will no longer want me. I am a world war 2 vet and a widower and SS benefits. This is for home coverage insurance. They were very kind to tell me my auto insurance can stay. I'm assuming from all the quotes out there that I will be paying a lot more somewhere else. Oh well I guess I can add a couple more days to my spaghetti diet.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2010
An agent forgot to include "roof collapse" new account. The roof collapsed and the agent admitted her error. State Farm still denied the claim. I’m still trying to work with them but it's not looking good.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2010
Mr. ** gave me an email address that was wrong, and he could not get my inspection to write me a home insurance. He told me his name was Setp but it was Seth and the address did not have State Farm. When my time expired, it was then he gave me correct email address and told me they did not get my information. So the price is up because I could not get the information to him on time. But I tried every day. My email box did not have any undelivered mail from his wrong address so I think someone got it. But he claims he did not. I believe he wanted my date to expire so he can get more money. It could also be that he saw my name and say I'm Spanish so this could be racial discrimination, too. My home insurance expired and then the price is much higher.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2010
I bought replacement insurance on my contents. Adam came to my house and looked at my home and contents. I asked about replacement insurance, he explained that if anything got damaged, they would replace the item. We discussed my 62-inch TV and he said if it got any kind of damage, they would replace it. My TV in my bedroom would not turn on and my 62-inch would not work. I called and spoke with Adam and he told me it sounded like lightning got it. I called claims and they told me they would send a repairman to my resident to see if it could be fixed. That's not what I was paying for to come out and start putting parts on it. So now, I don't have a TV and they're not going to pay. What a ripoff. Beware, it might to be happening to other folks. State Farm is not a good company at all. I changed my company.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2010
If anyone can provide information, we need to serve State Farm Insurance by Wednesday, September1, 2010. Can anyone provide us a valid address where State Farm can be served? Apparently, our original service did not satisfy the court and the court gave us until September1st to make a valid service of notice of lawsuit or face sanction. Consequence will be inability to seek legal recourse for State Farm’s denial of claim.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2010
We were recently a victim of fire started by an uninsured renter living in the house next door. We were lucky that our house was not damaged but our backyard and outbuildings were destroyed. With the new claim process that is, segregation of services, your relationship with your local dealer is really just that guy who takes your check and shakes your hand. The claim process was labor intensive but fast yet has been unable to ask or get questions answered since a check was cut. My biggest problem is after 20+ years of loyalty we received a letter stating that our policy may not be renewed.
Two weeks after that, we received a letter stating we would be receiving a random home inspection and that it would occur in the next two weeks. No appointment or phone call here! Did they really use the word random? This process prompted me to do a little research. If you've had a fire claim of any kind, you are not eligible for coverage from any of the other major carriers for a period of 5 years. If State Farm decides to terminate our coverage after 20+ years of no claims, we would be forced to carry insurance through our mortgage carrier. Yeah, we can afford that! Even though I want to change carriers I can't. Did I mention we're just victims here! We didn't start the fire, we didn't help it along and we just lived here.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2010
I am still having ongoing serious legal problems due to false information and testimony by a state farm insurance claims investigator. My house burnt to the ground in Kansas City, Kansas on 29 May 2009.
I had an insurance policy by State Farm. After being injured in the fire and in the hospital, my dad made a claim on my policy 2 June 09, the insurance adjuster had contacted me (over the phone) about details of the claim under policy, 3 June 09. He told me I could accept payments under a "loss of use" clause for displacement. At that time, I expressed disapproval of the claim, the Insurance adjuster, Mike ** of Topeka Kansas, had deliberately without my knowledge, paid money on this falsely created claim. Once the claim was created by my father, State Farm used this as evidence against me for insurance fraud. A warrant was issued for my arrest and then the insurance company conspired to make these payments as evidence in a future trial.
On my last day in the hospital, 1 July 2009, I was paid a visit by the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Chief, Randall **. In my statement under oath, I maintained my innocence re- affirming the cause had been an accident. On 7 July 09, a warrant was issued for my arrest. I promptly bailed myself out, paying 10% of $25,000 bond on 16 July 09. The insurance company issued a check to my father on 17 July 09, by way of the falsely created claim of State Farm. I Hired an attorney, 4 Sept 09 of Barnett law firm located in Wyabdotte Co, Kansas City Kansas.
I was given a pre-trial date of 31 Dec 2009. At this hearing the state's two main witness's were Mr. H. (focusing on cause) and Mike **, representing state farm, who had intentionally withheld information that payments were made to a 3rd party person (my father) claiming I had in some way benefited from these payments. Under homeowner policy guidelines, it is required that 3rd party persons be present in hearings and at the hands of the Kansas State prosecutor, Casey ** had collaborated with the insurance company, marked my father as a witness in that preliminary and then denied his testimony at the last minute to force him out of the court.
At this hearing was the first time I was aware monies had been paid, and my father could have testified as to what exactly happened. The original evidence on my warrant, listed by Mr. H. regarding an investigation by State Farm, was later proven to be false. In light of this unethical behavior, per my agreement with my lawyer, I was required to pay additional fees (if necessary)for services rendered by experts to help my defense in cause which I did. I hired Curt **, of Belton MO, and after a $2000 retainer, he was under the opinion I should make a plea deal, which my lawyer supported in an effort to push this through to the court without my best interest or proper defense of this case.
The fact is that, not only did State Farm lie for malicious prosecution, fire chief Randall **, knowingly submitted false information on a warrant for my arrest and had given zero evidence to the judge connecting my person with intent to defraud by way of arson. The unwarranted legal proceedings and prosecution have been going on over a year now. After attempting to focus on the wrong doings of the insurance company whose testimony was discounted, I came to realize supposed evidence could only be disproven by exposing in more detail the true nature of original affirmations under oath.
I would like to point out in this biased warrant, Mike ** of Sate Farm, is listed as a witness yet the only testimony offered by this Insurance entity are samples by private investigators, none of which actually testify in the preliminary. To this day I still maintain my innocence and reserve special rights at the time and shortly after the fire, I have documented evidence from the beginning to now which shows an incomplete and un-thorough investigation. There is still no real evidence connecting me to the charge at this time or ever, and any evidence thereafter is inadmissible and a way to focus on inconclusive material that if anything supports my case.
When I showed up for the hearing on 12 July 10, the Judge granted the withdrawal from my first paid lawyer and gave me only one week to find a new one by 19 July 10, once again I turned myself in declaring indigence. Ironically my new and current lawyer was in the office on the same day and saw that I was arrested and I ended up going to jail for 12 days. Finally the state appointed lawyer had my bond re-instated 30 July 10. My next court date (trial) is set for 8 Nov 2010. I will be pleading not guilty to a jury and I will attempt no continuance.
Reviewed July 29, 2010
In summer of 2010, after a major lightning storm, I stepped outside my home to find a large sink hole near the foundation of my home. Unfamiliar with what to do, I contacted my homeowner’s insurance company before doing any repairs to get their "opinion" before proceeding. A few days later, State Farm adjuster Jerry ** came to my home, inspected the hole, and deemed it water damage, which he stated was an "uncoverable" incident as I lacked flood insurance. I felt that was reasonable and proceeded to fill the hole, which I originally felt could have been caused by a lightning strike.
Approximately a month later, I received a letter from State Farm Underwriting stating that my foundation was in need of serious repair and that I had 60 days to correct the situation or "else". Knowing that State Farm was now on a quest to terminate my coverage in order to deem my property uninsurable, I decided to fight back. I called my local State Farm agent Sean **, who promised to get "right back" to me with some sort of resolve. Just to be safe, I also contacted another company to seek a quote which included an inspection and was found to be insurable after all. After contacting my mortgagee, I was told to switch companies and to drop State Farm before they could "terminate" me.
After waiting almost a week for a return call from State Farm which never occurred, I decided to make a decision regarding the situation myself. I immediately replaced my coverage with a reputable company and told Mr. Sean ** from State Farm where he could relocate my self-cancelled policy. The moral of this story is to not do business with State Farm Homeowners Insurance either in Maine or any other state for that matter. Had I not cancelled them, I would have been left uninsurable and standing on my own thanks to my "good neighbors" at State Farm. This is a true attested story. Please share with others.
Reviewed July 22, 2010
On July 17, 2010, our toilets overflowed. I hired a plumber to drain our pipes. On July 18, 2010, the plumber was still working to drain the pipes. When they were through, I called a place to drain the water from the bedroom hallway. This took about six hours when they took part of my carpet out due to mold, bacteria, and other things that had been in the toilet.
I reported to State Farm on Saturday and Sunday but there was no answer. On Monday, July 19, 2010, I was told that State Farm would not cover this because the plumber stated that he had drained the pipes and State Farm asked him six times if there were any trees. He said that it was under a bedroom window, and there was a tree limb. We were denied. I am 80 years old and have been paying State Farm for 60 years. Is this fair?
Reviewed July 21, 2010
We are disgusted with the way we were treated after so many years with State Farm Insurance in FL. They are crooks backed by politicians.
During the hurricanes in 2005 (Jeanne & Wilma), we called to report severe damage to our pool enclosure. Initially, Jeanne came through one month prior to Wilma and started the damage. State Farm said that they were behind and would get to us. Then Wilma came through 22 days later and completely destroyed the entire pool enclosure ripping it to shrews.
State Farm said that though we have been insured completely with the home as well as Citizens Wind Storm Insurance, that it was a detached structure attached to structure and that they did not have to cover damages to replace it. At that time, we suffered approximately $19-$20,000 in damages.We finally got rid of State Farm last year due to the rumors of their attempts to pull out of FL running and cancelling policies but wanted to remain covering car policies in FL. I wrote to the governor and never received a response as well to State Farm several times and never received a response except letters of denial. If there is a class-action suit involving State Farm and FL homeowners, we would like to be involved in it.
Reviewed July 7, 2010
I am filing a complaint on behalf of my daughter and son-in-law as I would like to know if there are any legal options we can take. My husband and I have been with state farm for over 30 years and when my daughter bought a house, we were stupid enough to recommend State Farm. They came on a vacation with us and when they got back to their home discovered that a pipe had leaked. They contacted their insurance State Farm who sent out their chosen company to clean up the mess. My daughter and son-in-law contacted another plumber as the one State Farm recommended turned faucets on and off couldn't find a problem and said they would have to wait.
Finally, the contractor my kids found came and discovered that there was a leaking pipe under the bathtub in their master bathroom. Their house is on a cement block. The claims adjustor arrived and took pictures and said that the pipe was underground. She managed to get soil in her photos, which of course she would because in order to get the pipe completely out they had to drill past the cement. The insurance won't pay and my daughter is left with a complete mess. It is a first time home which is one level and small.
Every carpet in all the rooms is ruined including the kitchen floor and kitchen cabinets. The State Farm adjustor has been leaving nasty messages with her contractor (calling him a liar) and they are refusing to pay even though they sent out the cleaning crew. If my daughter had known that, she could have chosen a less expensive company. The house is a disaster. It looks like a hurricane hit it. To go through that and the rudeness of State Farm, they are lucky to survive a new marriage and first time home especially on a teacher's salary. Does anybody know if they have any rights?
Reviewed July 7, 2010
I paid every premium on time for fifteen years and never filed one claim. I left State Farm because any time that I had a question about my policy or requested a change, the office girls acted like I was causing them the greatest inconvenience of their lives. Pam ** told me "State Farm has plenty of money, we don't need yours" when I tried to cancel. They also switched my cancellation date to later than I had requested just to suck more money out of me. Causing me additional costs, even after my policy is cancelled.
Reviewed July 7, 2010
State Farm has been our insurance co. for over 25 yrs. Our claims have been minimal; however, recently we experienced some claims that were not our fault. We have been harassed by State Farm reps., told to be silent in a rude tone, and multiple intentional delays have caused much stress. We had a claim in 1/10. We hit a large, steel shelving unit after turning a corner and being sandwiched by other vehicles. This object likely fell off a truck collecting steel. Our vehicle sustained immediate damage and we thought it would explode because we dragged this unit underneath it before stopping with a flat tire. We drove our vehicle off the road, called the police and paid someone to put our spare tire on so that we could get home. It was after 10p.m. on a weeknight.
We filed a claim with State Farm after obtaining a partial estimate for outside/body damages. We were compensated; however, we emphatically proclaimed that it was the undercarriage that needed to be fully evaluated to ensure that no damage had occurred that would cause subsequent trouble for us. State Farm refused to provide an estimate for the undercarriage. We attempted to obtain an estimate for the mechanical work. We were told that the shops would have to obtain a diagnostic and we would be responsible for the cost of their time/upwards of 2-$300 or more. We complained multiple times (over 4) and insisted that we likely had much damage under our vehicle. Our complaints fell on deaf ears. I
n June, 2010, our car sustained complete brake failure while driving home with our family. I drove our car home (very dangerous) to extricate us from the immediate circumstances and nearly drove through my garage before placing the car in park. We had our car towed to an auto mechanic. The caliper was damaged/brakes also. $500 later, we contacted State Farm. Our rep. did reimburse us after 2 weeks. We were appreciative. We asked the mechanic to check the car for any other damages. He said the vehicle was okay, casually. 2-3 weeks later, our vehicle was towed back to the same shop. The mechanic said it was our alternator and possibly a fuel injector. We asked for some time to save and contacted State Farm to demand an estimate on our car. The mechanic said he couldn't evaluate the car without evaluating the engine. We finally got the rep. to agree to pay for the estimate.
Almost 2 months from the brake trouble, our car is still inoperable and the mechanic informed us via estimate that the engine was damaged. He said it wouldn't be worth it to repair the engine. There was no previous problem with our engine! We were shocked and forwarded the estimate to SF. We have spent $3,000 on a rental awaiting a response that has come back as negative with the exception of State Farm saying they will pay for a wheel bearing? They insist that the engine trouble isn't related. Guess what, the engine was just fine and so was the rest of the car before the accident. They failed to respond to our multiple efforts for an undercarriage estimate.
We have been driving in an unsafe vehicle that has sustained so much damage that our engine is damaged beyond repair. They insist that there is no connection, yet they refused to provide us with an estimate at the time of the accident. They refused to reimburse us for an estimate and the shops refused to do an estimate without payment.
We shouldn't have to pay for an estimate at the time of an accident. That is what our insurance is for. They've hustled our mechanic and made us believe that he said there was no connection. No kidding. The mechanic didn't even draw a correlation between the brakes and the accident. Mechanics don't want to answer to State Farm or any insurance company. They want to be compensated by us. State Farm interfered with our relationship we had with our mechanic and now refuse to reconsider the repairs.
The rep. is on vacation for two weeks. They offered us $200 for the repair and haven't even compensated the mechanic for the estimate yet. They offered us $120 for rental, we've paid $3,000 for a full size car. We have been threatened, criminalized and verbally abused. Delays continue and evaluation is subpar and insufficient for the levity of the claim. They paid approx. $1,000 for the outside to be repaired and offered us $200 for the undercarriage! The steel shelving unit was dragged under the car and caused an immediate flat tire and there was a loud explosion under the vehicle. They claim because they see no visible scraping or marking on the engine, it can't be from the accident.
Do you know how many people die from hemorrhages without visible marks days, weeks, months later after sustaining trauma? The car was never evaluated due to State Farm refusing to pay for the estimate and now we've lost our vehicle and $3,000 in rental expenditures, not to mention our mechanic that they now own due to coercion. We've lost $3,000 in rental expenditures. We were forced to replace our brakes due to brake failure for $500. They did reimburse us and finally agree to an estimate. They have not paid for the estimate and refuse to acknowledge the damage to the engine.
No previous damage was present prior to the accident and the car is only 6 yrs. old. We had a power train warranty for 5 yrs. and were never once told of a bad engine; we knew there was likely severe damage to our car but have been forced to drive it until it was inoperable because it was our only vehicle. We had every interest in repairing this car until we realized the degree of damage sustained. This steel shelving unit was lodged under our car. We lost our other car due to the same type of problem.
State Farm would compensate for the body work but failed to provide a thorough estimate. As a result, much damage was sustained underneath the car and while awaiting closure on the claim that was not our fault, the vehicle slowly deteriorated to the point of being inoperable. This is why we were adamant about having this car estimated. State Farm used to compensate the shops for undercarriage estimates. They don't anymore and we've paid a dear price because SF is rejecting this claim.
It's an ongoing nightmare dealing with rude and inefficient reps. that lack the skill and authority to manage claims and seek to deny everything before them. This company needs to be examined closely for their practices and deviant techniques designed to cause trouble for the insured. Our agent has caused much distress during this process as well. Like a good neighbor, you've got to be kidding me. Please investigate. We are contacting the D of I for help.
Reviewed June 30, 2010
State Farm didn't attempt to protect itself or me, a longtime customer. It issued me a binder for homeowner's insurance, without running a Loss History Report (CLUE Report). State Farm contacted me after my settlement, to advise that my policy was in limbo. The previous owner had filed three claims for massive water damages, but State Farm couldn't bother to tell me prior to the purchase. By law, the policy had to remain in place, but when it expires, SF will likely terminate me. I will have to practically give my home away, if ever anyone would consider buying it. Several other companies have either rejected me for coverage, or will not offer water coverage.
I live in fear of yet another incident of water damage. As it turns out, my neighborhood is rife with incidents of indoor flooding. Some homeowners have endured more than one incident. The hits just keep on coming. I can't find an attorney to take my case. I suppose they know that SF has more money, and will prevail in court. Moreover, the selling realtor knew about the damages, but never said a word. Sadly, I have asthma, and mold could become a very serious health concern, but I'm screwed in Maryland. The problem is unresolved. I may have to sell my home at a substantial loss. I may have to abandon it, if State Farm will not do mold remediation. I may not be able to rent the home. I wouldn't want to hurt anyone else. My credit would be ruined. I may have to file bankruptcy, and can't purchase another home for at least 11 years. I will suffer persistent asthma and respiratory distress if I stay. I may not be able to afford a decent apartment in the future.
Reviewed June 19, 2010
I have been a State Farm customer for last 10 years. Trent ** is the worst agent I have come across. I have been with him for the last 8 months. My real estate agent recommended him. I am pretty sure she got a good kick back from him. If you are looking for an insurance agent, never listen to your real estate person. Go for google and find out all complaints about the agent and choose the one you find has least complaints.
I got a new house and car quote and I wanted to discuss specific quote lines. I called his office. A representative Cindy picked up. She right away refused to discuss the quotes with me. I wanted to know even after being with State Farm for 10 years and having virtually 0 claims why my premium increased. She said, "That's how it is and deal with it." I said that I wanted to talk to her superior which is the agent Trent ** here. I asked him the same question. He said some pace index has increased and that's why my quote has increased.
I know a fair bit about stocks and I am a Math Ph.D. so I am not an ignorant guy. I googled this index and didn't find such an index. I told him I know about stocks and don't know about such an index. The consumer price index actually reduced in recent months! He started laughing at me like I was an idiot. I think he was trying to bully me. I would reiterate again that I have been a customer for last 10 years! Good luck if you are new.
I told him with his attitude, I don't want to stay with him and want to transfer to another agent. I called Mindy ** and Neil **'s offices to see if I could transfer to them. Trent called these guys and refused to let me transfer to them. Eventually I had to find a bigger agent than him to get a transfer. I can't believe this thing is happening to a customer who has stayed with State Farm for last 10 years.
I am going to switch to Liberty Mutual or Allstate in a month or so. I want to shop around before I do so. That's why momentarily, I am staying with State Farm. But it seems in the last 10 years, this company and its agent do not care about customers anymore. I have been with them for last 10 years so I know.
I strongly advise anyone seeking insurance from State Farm. If you decide on State Farm for some reason, then please avoid Trent **. Once you are stuck with him, he will make it impossible for you to switch to another agent in the area if you are not satisfied with his service. You can switch to another agency, but then you'll lose out the discounts that you get for staying with an insurance agency. The best bet is to start with an agency other than State Farm to start with, so that you don't have to regret your decision.
Reviewed June 16, 2010
We have been with State Farm Ins for over 20 years. Homeowners, cars, trucks, boats, trailers if they could insure it that's who we called. They have had all their premiums, we have never tried to abuse our insurance. After hail damage twice to our home, the roof, fence, and window having to be fixed, they cancelled our home policy. Like we are God and can prevent the hail. 6 auto policies out of 3 wrecks, 1 of the person driving our truck was not given a ticket bad weather, then other 2 with our trucks was not our fault, we were hit by uninsured motorist. They are canceling those truck and restrictions on who can drive our other autos.
We pay uninsured motor insurance and yet we get cancelled because someone else does not carry insurance. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there! I don't need those kind of neighbors. After being a faithful customer for over 20 years and they kick you out like some people would a dirty dog, for things you have no control over. If they want to do something, why don't they contact the law when people drop their auto insurance and if they can not show new proof of insurance pull their auto tags and driver's license.
We will be changing all our policies, but where can we go and who can we trust anymore? We are both over 60. My husband just had a heart attack after this last wreck. The stress is doing neither one of us any good. We know our coverage will be sky high after State Farm has dropped us. We have spent all these years building our reputation with State Farm and that's the way they do you. It makes you want to give up and say why should we try to do right?
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