Is Farmers a Good Insurance Company? Reviews From Over 3,802 Customers

Farmers earns an overall score of 4.0 out of 5. Satisfied customers describe strong agent-led experiences, dependable service for routine needs, and solid coverage offerings.

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Farmers Insurance: Rated 4.0 out of 5 by customers

Category
Average Score
Overall experience rating4.0
Customer service4.1
Value3.6
Claims handling4.1
Coverage options3.9
Discounts3.7
Policy transparency3.9
Policy flexibility4.0
Quick Facts
  • Farmers overall user rating: 4.0 out of 5

  • Insurify Quality (IQ) Score for Farmers: 8.5 out of 10

  • NAIC complaint index: 1.48 (Above average)

  • Average monthly full-coverage premium from Farmers: $208

Our take on Farmers insurance

Insurify gives Farmers a quality score of 8.5 out of 10. Overall, Farmers policyholders have polarized feelings toward the insurance company, according to reviews from Insurify customers.

Positive reviews praise the company’s agents, citing helpful and dependable customer support. But some negative reviews express disappointment with rising premiums and inconsistent customer support.

Insurify customers with Farmers policies give the insurer an overall customer service rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Farmers customer service reviews: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Farmers customers give the insurer an overall customer service rating of 4.1 out of 5. Insurify customers with Farmers coverage who view their customer experiences positively describe support as helpful, especially thanks to responsive insurance agents.

That said, some other customers complain of slow updates and feeling bounced around by Farmers customer representatives.

Below, you can read customer service reviews from real Farmers customers.

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Cathy
Verified Review
Great people, great pricing.
Farmers made changing insurance easy and called to make sure I have what I need. It's half the cost of my previous insurance.
Lanny
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My Auto Insurance Coverage with Farmers Insurance
I switched to Farmers from State Farm 8 years ago because State Farm raised my 6-month rates by $135.00 without explanation, and I had their tracking for my driving installed, for which they charged me an extra $35.00 a year. I had been with State Farm since I was 16 years old. No comment from my agent. So, I switched! My Farmers agent was very good. I realized I might pay a few dollars more, but the coverage I chose was good. It is a bit more expensive, but the coverage I have more than covers me. Will I continue? It depends on the cost of coverage in the future. I have had no accidents or violations, so my policy increases yearly have been minimal because I have a good driving record.
Larry
Verified Review
Searching
Local, friendly, and expensive.
Larry
Verified Review
Car Insurance Choices
In my opinion, Farmer's best trait is they really do listen to what you tell them and try to do it.
Leslie
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Farmers: Great Rates and Customer Service
Great rates and customer service.
Lm
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Start & End Your Shopping with Farmers
I have a great agent. This is very important, not just pricing.
Gerald
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I recommend getting insurance quotes from Farmers
Their customer service is very responsive. They took over our policies from MetLife.
Biana
Verified Review
Good experience
My agent is always kind, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Marcelo
Verified Review
The cost is too high for the amount of coverage compared to Progressive Insurance. Also, Farmers never sends out insurance cards to show we have insurance. You have to call Farmers to get them. That's one of the main reasons I am changing insurance companies. I don't understand this; if you're paying for insurance, the insurance company should send your insurance cards in due time. Why do we, the customers, have to pester Farmers to send them to us by email? As of today, I don't have my insurance card, and it's been 3 months now. I am paying for nothing. The only proof I have of insurance is the amount they take out of my bank account every month.
The cost is too high for the amount of coverage compared to Progressive Insurance. Also, Farmers never sends out insurance cards to show we have insurance. You have to call Farmers to get them. That's one of the main reasons I am changing insurance companies. I don't understand this; if you're paying for insurance, the insurance company should send your insurance cards in due time. Why do we, the customers, have to pester Farmers to send them to us by email? As of today, I don't have my insurance card, and it's been 3 months now. I am paying for nothing. The only proof I have of insurance is the amount they take out of my bank account every month.
Jay
Verified Review
Pleasant Client
Very satisfied with Farmers Insurance Company. Very good people to deal with and good insurance rates.
Katherine
Verified Review
Friendly and Very Polite
Very professional and thorough.
Cheryl
Verified Review
I want to reevaluate my policy needs since I retired
I got their policy because they had the best price. But I’ve tried to talk to them to reevaluate my policy needs since I retired. I haven’t had a conversation with them yet. I know I can get a better price somewhere else.
Johanna
Verified Review
Don't go there
My agent is totally uninvolved. He lacks communication skills. My home insurance is increasing by $300 a month in October, and he has no suggestions to help us.
William
Verified Review
Average
The people are nice, but the rates keep going up.
Linda
Verified Review
Farmers' NO BUENO
I was horrified when a representative at Farmers started raising their voice at me over the phone. I was upset over my increasing monthly premiums. They had increased 180% over a year's time, not due to any claims!
William
Verified Review
Behavior
Like Farmers, just average. They bought 20th Century, which was excellent, then they set up this Toggle by surprise. There's nobody to communicate with, only a website. Toggle appears new because they made a mistake the first round, then next they upped the price from $796 for half a year to the low $800s. This year, Toggle upped the price to $1016 for half a year, for no reason. Toggle sent a form recently asking for many things, particularly how much mileage is on the cars. One car we have is normal for that, but the other car predicted low mileage (2020 for the whole year), so when they should have reduced our premium, they said, "We've updated your annual mileage" for one car by 25%. I am currently looking for a better insurer.

Farmers customer service ratings vs. State Farm and AAA

Farmers has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 for customer service, ranking lower than State Farm and AAA. For comparison, Insurify customers give ratings of 4.4 out of 5 for State Farm and 4.5 out of 5 for AAA.

State Farm scores higher than Farmers but lower than AAA for customer service. Some State Farm customers rave about the quality of service they receive from local offices, while others complain about friction during claims or policy changes. AAA ranks higher than both State Farm and Farmers for customer service, with reviews consistently citing straightforward customer support for routine account needs.

Here’s how these three companies stack up for customer service.

Company
Average Score
Farmers4.1
State Farm4.4
AAA4.5

Farmers discounts reviews: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Insurify customers with Farmers car insurance give the insurer an overall discount availability rating of 3.7 out of 5. Farmers policyholders happy with the insurer’s discounts describe them as simple to earn, especially for bundled savings. But dissatisfied customers say discounts underwhelm them and don’t offer enough savings to offset the high premiums.

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David
Verified Review
I was just looking for a better price. The problem is when doing it online, I can't get the true price because I have my home, my truck, and my Harley insured. So, it's hard to compare your price with theirs as yours is much higher due to me bundling with them. Just for the truck, you were $900.00 over. But thanks anyway.
I was just looking for a better price. The problem is when doing it online, I can't get the true price because I have my home, my truck, and my Harley insured. So, it's hard to compare your price with theirs as yours is much higher due to me bundling with them. Just for the truck, you were $900.00 over. But thanks anyway.
Leonard
Verified Review
I've never had a problem with them. I understand that there are discounts for multiple vehicles on a policy, but they tried to raise my policy rate by $200. When I expressed my dissatisfaction and threatened to switch to another company, they quickly adjusted the rate. However, it's still more than what I was previously paying. I asked them to just put the other vehicle back on the insurance, but they refused.
I've never had a problem with them. I understand that there are discounts for multiple vehicles on a policy, but they tried to raise my policy rate by $200. When I expressed my dissatisfaction and threatened to switch to another company, they quickly adjusted the rate. However, it's still more than what I was previously paying. I asked them to just put the other vehicle back on the insurance, but they refused.
Dennis
Verified Review
Good
Insurance is cheaper through AARP.
Kenneth
Verified Review
Good
They offer good rates, and they can insure both homes and cars.
Mitch
Verified Review
There are Better Insurance Companies than Farmers Automobile Coverage
They do not consider insurance for people like me who only drive five or six thousand miles a year and don't offer any discounts. It's frustrating because they keep charging more money every year instead of giving discounts to insured individuals like me. The less time you spend on the road, the fewer accidents you're likely to have, not more. I would understand increased coverage and cost if you're someone who travels a lot and has numerous fender benders every year. As for me, I don't drink and drive, don't use the cell phone while driving, don't smoke and drive, and I don't engage in conversations while driving. I keep my eyes on the road.
Therese
Verified Review
My Disappointment with Farmers Insurance: High Rates and Few Discounts
Before MetLife & Auto was taken over by Farmers, their rates were quite affordable. However, since Farmers took over, their rates have been increasing every year. I only receive the notice of this increase just before it takes effect, leaving me with little time to react. I'm tired of paying high rates due to other people's claims. I've been with Met since 1982 and have only filed three claims for my house and none for my two cars. I can't afford Farmers anymore and am actively looking for a company that appreciates loyal customers and works with them to offer fair rates. It seems that first-time customers receive better rates than long-term customers. I'm done with Farmers and I wouldn't recommend them based on my experience.
Cynthia
Verified Review
Overpriced Insurance Coverage
I've been with Farmers for many years for both house and auto. Rates keep creeping up and they offer no discounts for less than 25 miles per day, no accidents or tickets, senior citizens, or loyal customers, etc.
Caroline
Verified Review
Fails to Oversee the Underwriters
I appreciated Farmers for many years while the policy was managed by 21st Century. However, when it was handed over to Toggle with the assurance that nothing would change for existing customers, this proved to be false. I particularly enjoyed a discounted rate for signing up for autopay. Despite having autopay, I was still able to make my payments directly before the due date and even pay more than what was due. I enjoy rounding up my bills. For instance, if the due amount was $67.43, I would round the payment up to $68.00. After receiving my payment, I would get an update on my policy balance due that reflected the extra $0.57 I had paid. When Toggle took over, they stopped allowing prepayments of any kind. A mailed payment is first cashed, and then a refund check is issued for the same amount. However, before receiving the refund and depositing it back into my account, the autopayment would be deducted! Despite my regular objections to this policy change, Toggle refuses to allow early payments. I believe this falls directly on Farmers for allowing them to dictate policy changes. Additionally, although it's partly my fault, I drive a very small number of miles annually. During my last policy renewal, I failed to send in a mileage update. Instead of the new policy listing the estimated mileage as the national average (as was done by 21st Century), the new estimate was equal to three times the national average. This is despite a review of my record showing I drive only about a quarter of the miles for the national average. As a result, my new policy payment went from $68 to $110 per month, almost doubling!
Nancy
Verified Review
No Senior Discounts
I appreciate Farmers, but they don't offer any discounts for seniors.
Lue
Verified Review
I love Farmers. However, the payment is way too high. I am retired and drive for pleasure only, with just 61400 miles. At 88 years old, I need a senior, low mileage, no tickets discount and I would come back. I love agent Garrett in Waukegan, IL.
I love Farmers. However, the payment is way too high. I am retired and drive for pleasure only, with just 61400 miles. At 88 years old, I need a senior, low mileage, no tickets discount and I would come back. I love agent Garrett in Waukegan, IL.
James
Verified Review
Not a Fan of Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance tends to make everything a huge hassle, and they might charge you more if you don't download their app. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time or money with Farmers Insurance.
Angelina
Verified Review
Everything is fine with them, but what I don't like is that they have significantly increased our rates, despite us never having made a claim. Some of my friends have told me that other insurance companies offer discounts when you have no claims. That's why we don't understand why they continue to charge us more and more.
Everything is fine with them, but what I don't like is that they have significantly increased our rates, despite us never having made a claim. Some of my friends have told me that other insurance companies offer discounts when you have no claims. That's why we don't understand why they continue to charge us more and more.

Farmers discounts ratings vs. State Farm and AAA

Farmers has a lower discount rating than both State Farm and AAA, with some customers viewing discounts as a weak spot of the insurer. Insurify customers give discount availability ratings of 3.7 out of 5 for Farmers, 4.0 for State Farm, and 4.5 for AAA.

Though State Farm earns a higher rating than Farmers, it still falls short of AAA. State Farm customer reviews range from satisfaction with bundling discounts to frustration with inconsistent eligibility and availability for certain discounts. AAA has the highest rating among the three insurers, and positive customer sentiment centers on feeling that savings are strong and worthwhile.

See how discount ratings for Farmers, State Farm, and AAA compare below.

Company
Average Score
Farmers3.7 
State Farm4.0
AAA4.5

Farmers claims handling reviews: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Farmers customers give the insurer a claims handling rating of 4.1 out of 5. Customers who feel positively about the insurer’s claims handling view the process as smooth, with guidance throughout. That said, some dissatisfied customers say they encountered gaps in communication, delays, and uncertainty about what to do next.

Below, you can read reviews of claims handling from real Farmers customers.

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Everett
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Good
Good coverage. They handle claims as soon as possible, but the prices are high.
Deborah
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Farmers
In a past claim, they handled everything expediently and courteously.
Susan
Verified Review
Happy with Farmer’s
They were very prompt in handling our claims.
Greg
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I filed a claim and the individual I was dealing with was very fair and handled it really well. I was very impressed. I believe his name was Nick.
I filed a claim and the individual I was dealing with was very fair and handled it really well. I was very impressed. I believe his name was Nick.
Janice
Verified Review
Gigantic Auto Insurance Increase!
After my first accident claim, my premium increased by $69.48 per month. Prior to this first claim in my insurance history, I had never had an accident.
William
Verified Review
State Farm made my claim a breeze!
They were very good to me. They handled everything and made my experience easy. I would highly recommend them.
Christina
Verified Review
Farmers has always been my favorite since I first started driving
They don't waste your time. They immediately get started on fixing my car. They are very communicative. It is just expensive, but I see why - superior support.
Brian
Verified Review
Good
They handled the claim well, but the auto insurance billing process is difficult to understand.
James
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It was good for them but not for me
It was frustrating when I had to make a claim. They treated me like I was stealing from them. They auto-deducted directly from my bank account and never missed a payment, but when it came to filing a claim, I felt like the enemy.
Michael
Verified Review
Hard to deal with
It's been hard to work with them. My mom had an accident and it wasn't her fault. Nobody came to see the car. Nobody returned her calls.
Richard
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I had a claim resulting from a truck hitting me from behind while I was stopped at a light. They raised my rates even though the accident was not my fault. I also had a claim for a tow, and they kept saying they did not receive a copy of the bill, even though my auto dealership sent it more than once. I just think their price is too high.
I had a claim resulting from a truck hitting me from behind while I was stopped at a light. They raised my rates even though the accident was not my fault. I also had a claim for a tow, and they kept saying they did not receive a copy of the bill, even though my auto dealership sent it more than once. I just think their price is too high.
Carol
Verified Review
Too Expensive
Too expensive, more than other insurers. No notification when another person on my policy was in a minor fender bender.
Udo
Verified Review
I was not happy with the outcome of my last claim. I was completely not at fault. The other car just drove into my car. The unexpected outcome was that Farmers had to pay for my damage. That means it is a negative on my record and increased my policy amount. That is very unfair and upsetting. In addition, I had other accidents where I also was not at fault, but it drove the amount of the policy up. What can be done about this unfair situation? It may also be helpful to note that I almost never have traffic tickets.
I was not happy with the outcome of my last claim. I was completely not at fault. The other car just drove into my car. The unexpected outcome was that Farmers had to pay for my damage. That means it is a negative on my record and increased my policy amount. That is very unfair and upsetting. In addition, I had other accidents where I also was not at fault, but it drove the amount of the policy up. What can be done about this unfair situation? It may also be helpful to note that I almost never have traffic tickets.
David
Verified Review
We had two claims to settle, and it took over a year to finalize the first one. Farmers used over five different people in different departments. Then, getting our settlement was still delayed after that. The next claim was worse. They would not return calls after 3 or 4 messages to report the incident. We gave up and started looking elsewhere. Don't you have managers that check on employees' work? Why does it take me switching insurance providers to get your attention? Your customer service needs improvement. I hope this is enough to get management informed.
We had two claims to settle, and it took over a year to finalize the first one. Farmers used over five different people in different departments. Then, getting our settlement was still delayed after that. The next claim was worse. They would not return calls after 3 or 4 messages to report the incident. We gave up and started looking elsewhere. Don't you have managers that check on employees' work? Why does it take me switching insurance providers to get your attention? Your customer service needs improvement. I hope this is enough to get management informed.
James
Verified Review
Claims Nightmare
Overly complex policy description and provisions, particularly confusing claim forms, with a lack of specific listing of dollar amounts per type of loss.
Julie
Verified Review
Horrendous Claims Department
Consider other insurance options. The claims process at Farmers is horrendous. It's confusing, handled outside of the app, and lacks clarity of reasoning or assistance when most needed. The insured is left to fend for themselves and then fight for every penny they are owed. It was the worst experience of my life, and all I needed to claim was a perimeter fence and roof due to a tornado. I can't imagine anyone insured with this company in need of more.

Farmers claims handling ratings vs. State Farm and AAA

With a claims handling rating of 4.1 out of 5, Farmers scores lower than State Farm and AAA.

State Farm ranks higher than Farmers but lower than AAA, with a claims handling rating of 4.2 out of 5. Satisfied State Farm customers describe an organized process and solid communication, but unhappy policyholders say they faced slow progress and inconsistent updates. AAA earned the highest claims handling rating of 4.4 out of 5, and its customers mention efficient claims resolution, clear communication, and regular updates throughout the process.

Compare claims handling ratings for the three car insurance companies below.

Company
Average Score
Farmers4.1
State Farm4.2
AAA4.4

Farmers value for money reviews: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Insurify’s customers with Farmers auto policies give it a value-for-money rating of 3.6 out of 5. Farmers customers who value their insurance agent’s support say the service justifies the cost of coverage. But value-for-money reviews skew negative, with many policyholders saying rates are too expensive and premiums jump too much at renewal.

See what Farmers customers have to say about the insurer’s value for money below.

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George
Verified Review
Great prices
Best prices I found.
Janice
Verified Review
Good Company
Excellent company with fairly competitive pricing.
Neil
Verified Review
Good
They are extremely hard to beat in price and coverage.
Harry
Verified Review
Excellent
I have been with Farmers for 25 years. I am really happy with the quote they gave me.
Rbert
Verified Review
Excellent
Low rate for one year coverage.
Miguel
Verified Review
Excellent
In reality, I'm with Bristol. I think their prices are very competitive.
Miriam
Verified Review
So far, they have had the best rates compared to all other insurance companies. They respond quickly to requests made.
So far, they have had the best rates compared to all other insurance companies. They respond quickly to requests made.
Gene
Verified Review
Good
This is the cheapest insurance in my area with good coverage.
Gordon
Verified Review
Farmers customer
There are cheaper car coverage plans available from other insurers. They are very competitive on home insurance.
Richard
Verified Review
Farmer’s Package Insurance
Expensive car insurance, but cheaper house insurance and cheaper umbrella. As a result, a combo of the three makes them competitive with other companies.
Gregory
Verified Review
Shop and Save on Car and Home Insurance
From my experience with Farmers for home and car insurance—run away. It's been way too expensive in the last couple of years. I found other reputable insurance companies offering the same coverage for 30-70% less. I love my agent, but saving money is more important when comparing apples to apples.
Bryan
Verified Review
A Low-Risk Customer
Farmers has been okay. They were cheaper than my last company. However, they are all too high for the risk.
Amanda
Verified Review
Good so far
Less than half the price of Progressive or Geico.
Ted
Verified Review
No customer loyalty
They aren’t competitive when changing vehicles, even for current customers. There's no incentive to keep customers.
Charles
Verified Review
Farmers Review
Check around on each renewal to make sure that Farmers is competitive.
April
Verified Review
There's cheaper quality insurance
Find cheaper insurance because Farmers is very expensive and doesn't allow for your rates to go down with good driving, improved credit, and absolutely no accidents or claims.

Farmers value for money ratings vs. State Farm and AAA

Insurify customers with Farmers car insurance give the insurer a value-for-money rating of 3.6 out of 5. Farmers has a lower score than State Farm and AAA, which have respective ratings of 3.9 and 4.4 out of 5.

State Farm falls in the middle of the three insurers, with some viewing its rates as reasonable for the provided service and others feeling frustrated by rate increases. AAA ranks higher than Farmers and State Farm, and many customers feel they’re receiving a good overall deal when considering premiums and discounts.

Below, you can see how value-for-money ratings for Farmers, State Farm, and AAA compare.

Company
Average Score
Farmers3.6
State Farm3.9
AAA4.4

Farmers policy transparency reviews: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Farmers customers give the insurer a policy transparency rating of 3.9 out of 5. Positive reviews frequently praise specific agents who helped them understand their coverage or policy changes. Negative reviews focus on unexpected billing changes, especially during renewal periods.

Read policy transparency reviews from real Farmers customers below.

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Stephen
Verified Review
I haven't 'used' the insurance for a personal incident. The service is very good. I am informed of changes in the cost of insurance and receive a personal call about the changes.
I haven't 'used' the insurance for a personal incident. The service is very good. I am informed of changes in the cost of insurance and receive a personal call about the changes.
Steve
Verified Review
Excellent
They explained to me how the policy works.
Ann
Verified Review
Not That Great
Be careful—once they get you in, they start hiking up your price.
Cynthia
Verified Review
Poor customer service
They tell you the rate, then they increase it on your bill.
Stanley
Verified Review
Typical Insurance Company
They are a typical insurance company that doesn't keep in mind their customers' needs. They are always raising rates because of the high cost of repairs, even though I don't own one of those vehicles. Also, there are no notifications of raising their fees!
Gordon
Verified Review
Billing Issues
They double-billed me for 4 months.
George
Verified Review
Outlandish Rate Increases That Are Not Warranted!
Their rates on all three of my policies with Farmers have doubled in the last year and I don't understand why. I have a clean driving record and no claims ever!
Karen
Verified Review
Policy Price Increase
Farmers doesn't inform you when they are increasing the price of your policy. I would consider other options, but everyone else's prices are higher than Farmers.
Deborah
Verified Review
Paid One-Year Car Insurance, Dropped Other Member & Wouldn't Reimburse Us for Overpayment
They did not work with us.
Melonie
Verified Review
Insurance Rate Increase with New Agent
I never had a conversation with my old agent, and now I've been transferred to a new one. My rate increased, and I received a notification about this from my new agent, whom I haven't even spoken with yet.

Farmers policy transparency ratings vs. State Farm and AAA

With a rating of 3.9 out of 5, Farmers ranks below State Farm and AAA for policy transparency. For comparison, Insurify customers give State Farm and AAA respective ratings of 4.0 and 4.4 out of 5 for policy transparency.

State Farm ranks higher than Farmers but lower than AAA for policy transparency. Satisfied State Farm customers say the insurer clearly explains policy details, but negative reviews complain of confusing rate increases. AAA scores higher than both Farmers and State Farm, and customers feel the insurer is more transparent and straightforward than other companies.

Here’s how these three companies stack up for policy transparency.

Company
Average Score
Farmers3.9
State Farm4.0
AAA4.4

Farmers customer reviews: Read what over 3,802 Insurify customers have to say about Farmers

The reviews below show what more than 3,802 Insurify customers have said about Farmers in the past 12 months.

Sylvia
Verified Review
Sales: Be honest, be sincere, be kind!
Don’t talk over anyone. Don’t push anything. Discuss your offerings sincerely, not flatly or without feeling. Give the client the best deal—don’t keep trying to make the most money for yourself. Focus on the best savings for them. Then you’ll have a repeat client.
Sunny
Verified Review
I've been happy with Farmers for years, very happy. I need to save money. That's why I'm looking for a better price.
I've been happy with Farmers for years, very happy. I need to save money. That's why I'm looking for a better price.
Lanny
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Farmers Auto Insurance
It is a bit expensive for an older automobile, but I've had no claims.
Richard
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Low price
Low cost
Lois
Verified Review
State Farm was at the best rate
Just got their insurance.
Joe
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A Bit of a Communication Issue with Farmers
It's been a bit difficult lately to directly contact the agent who initially signed me up and saved me a lot of money on my home insurance bundled with my auto insurance. The office assistant got me insurance for a new vehicle recently, but I think the rate is too high. I am going to attempt to get through to the agent I used initially. It could be just the issue of using the phone instead of a direct email to the person I am referring to.
Thomas
Verified Review
Excellent
Quick, easy, and trustworthy.
Thomas K
Verified Review
Always looking for a lower price, and my agent with Farmers doesn't do a thing
Okay, but my agent isn't helpful.
Kenneth
Verified Review
Current Farmers Policy
It is expensive compared to other companies.
Thomas
Verified Review
Good but High Price
Good.
Sharon
Verified Review
Six months ago
When I signed up six months ago, I had a gentleman named Leland, and he was absolutely excellent. This morning, I emailed him to discuss renewing for another six months, but the email address is no longer valid. Now I'm confused and rethinking it because I also received papers from Farmers with a price that I was hoping to negotiate.
Christopher
Verified Review
Excellent service; premium is way too high for a client with no accidents or tickets.
I found an agent 35 years ago and have had good service since then.
Jonda
Verified Review
Excellent
We have been happy, but the price just keeps going up and up!
Patrick
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Farmers is Expensive
I've been happy with Farmers for the past 38 years. Unfortunately, their prices have skyrocketed in the past few years and I simply cannot afford it anymore.
Betty
Verified Review
Helpful
My agent was very helpful.
Harold
Verified Review
A Big Helper
Very good follow-up and made it much better.
Michael
Verified Review
The horrors of an SR-22 receiving penalty, with a happy ending.
Yet, with Mr. DeZuba's help, I was able to not only get some insurance SR-22 coverage but also felt good about doing it. He worked hard to get me a great quote and informed me of several next steps, which for a German like me is what we always need. That ability is what we Germans strive for, and when it happens, it turns into such a speedy activity. I was in and out with coverage quickly.
Charles
Verified Review
Pretty good service at a lower than expected price for homeowners insurance
Haven't had to speak with them but once a year so far.
Daniel
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Bundle Increase
Homeowners insurance went way up in the bundle, so I'm researching other options.
Cinda
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They are fine but expensive
Overall good.
Cinda
Verified Review
I pay too much a month for car insurance
The rates are way too expensive.
Jeffrey
Verified Review
Farmers was great
Farmers was great.
Clarence
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Dissatisfied with Policy Increase
I've been with this company for a long time and have seen a few increases in my coverage. They just increased it again for renewal, but I've had my fill of increases and am in the process of looking for a new company.
Thomas
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Good
They are not cheap, but the service representatives are good.
Toni R
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Quick response whether by phone or email.
Excellent service at all times.
Daniel
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Work in Progress
I wanted an insurance company that had local representatives so in case of an accident, a live person is responding to my local crisis. I now understand I'm paying that representative's income in a small way, making my insurance more expensive than is truly necessary.
Linda
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Make it cheaper for senior citizens
Too expensive for senior citizens who don’t drive much.
Nina
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Need to change
My agent is great after 42 years, but I feel the company is too pricey and always raising my rates.
Elizabeth
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Excellent
I've never had a problem with them. Always a good experience.
Allen
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Why I chose Farmers
Their agent offers excellent in-person service!
Poppy
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Efficient
Nice and simple.
Jim
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Save with FARM BUREAU INSURANCE
To date, no problems.
Robert
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Farmers Insurance Rate Increase
Stay away, they just raised my auto/home by over $1,500 without a single claim or accident! I will be shopping again.
Eric
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Farmer's Rates Are Too High
Auto rates are too high.
Johnella
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Mediocre
Be wary of them; they will constantly increase your premiums with annual renewal and no claims.
Vladimir
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Expensive
Very expensive, they increase the premium every year.
Russell
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Farmers Car Insurance
Farmers is very expensive. They have been charging me for my 35-year-old son, who has his own insurance, only because he gets his mail at my house. I have tried several times to get this resolved, but Farmers is not listening to me.
John
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Never Miss a Payment
Farmers offers very competitive rates—as long as they can access your payment when they want it. If not, you’ll be treated very harshly.
Steven
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We've been with them for almost six years. Never had an accident or traffic violation, but our policy continues to increase.
We've been with them for almost six years. Never had an accident or traffic violation, but our policy continues to increase.
Donald
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Farmers
Keep an eye out for continuous premium increases.
Charles
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Too much
Great name. Way too expensive. Continually increasing rates. Can no longer afford.
Mark
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Okay, but looking for cheaper insurance
Good experience, but the rates are very high.
Jeretta
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I cannot pay these rates on my disability income
My payments went up for no reason. Nothing has changed. I'm a 63-year-old with a clean driving record for over 30 years. There's no reason to pay almost $200 a month.
Belinda
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Farmers Ins Review
Farmers is, and always has been, expensive.
Dean
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Reasons I am switching
My rates continue to rise with no end in sight. I've never had an accident and no tickets since 1985.
Harvey
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Beware of Farmers
Beware, even a mediocre accident will more than double your premium.
Helen
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I am overpaying
I pay over $2,000 for a yearly policy on my 2019 Ford Edge that I only drive every two weeks.
Carol
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Too Expensive
First year had a very reasonable price. From the second year to the present, the price raises almost $200 on average for house insurance per year and varies with car insurance every 6 months, but both are too expensive.
Tim
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Policies Transferred from MetLife
I did not choose Farmers; my policies were transferred from MetLife. Each policy renewal brought new changes. Customer service representatives offer the bare minimum effort.
Robert
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Average
It was good but got too expensive.
Sherry
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Poor
Poor customer service and extremely high prices.
Farhad
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After 9 years of insuring with them, the premiums keep increasing and are now triple what they were!
They don't value loyal customers.
William
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Farmers got too expensive
They raised their prices too high.
Kimberley
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Buyer Beware
Payments fluctuate significantly when using the app. They threatened cancellation even though payments were made. I spent more time on the phone with them than I do with my family. This is a prime example of incompetence.
Robert
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California Insurance
Farmers has been good, but the rates keep getting higher.
Jason
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Poor
I wouldn't recommend Farmers. I pay over $600 for insurance and it's not worth it.
Michael
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Haven't Used the Insurance Yet, But My Agent Needs Improvement
It would be better to have an agent who returns calls.
Earl
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Rates Increased After a Short Period
Unfortunately, the rates were raised after a short period of time.
Robert
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Not so much
Really expensive
Joseph
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Rates Increase Every Six Months
They are rip-offs.
Jason
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Increasing Insurance Rates
My insurance has gone up by $1000.00 a year for the past 4 years. I'm currently paying almost $500.00 a month, which is crazy.
Diane
Verified Review
Premiums Increase Every Renewal
I have been with the same company for many years, back when they were still MetLife. Now that the insurance company has changed names, they increase my premium every time my renewal comes up. To me, this is unacceptable, especially considering that I have no claims or accidents.
Ike
Verified Review
Increased Rates
They have been significantly increasing their rates for the past two years. Therefore, I am looking for a more reasonable rate from a new company.
Ramon
Verified Review
Good insurance but too expensive
Too expensive.

Farmers vs. State Farm, AAA, and GEICO

Overall, Farmers has mixed ratings from Insurify customers with policies from the insurer. The company ranks highest in coverage options and customer service.

Comparing multiple companies is the best way to find the one that’s right for you. But Farmers ranks lower than competitors like State Farm and AAA in most categories.

Here’s how Farmers stacks up against its top competitors, like State Farm and AAA.

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