Is Farmers A Good Insurance Company? Reviews From Over 2,400 Customers

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Brenda
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Good
The service has been great!
Denise
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He is very polite and nice. He gave me the best service for 3 years. However, I lost my social security disability money but got it back. I need to start anew. I was paying $128.08 a month. What's your quote?
He is very polite and nice. He gave me the best service for 3 years. However, I lost my social security disability money but got it back. I need to start anew. I was paying $128.08 a month. What's your quote?
Nicole
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Excellent
They called me back during off hours.
Larry
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Excellent
Rates
Gerald
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Good
Reliable and helpful with okay prices.
Joseph
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Excellent
Professional service, cordial and great rates.
Linda
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They are a good company, but I'm 66 years old and I don't drive that much. I need something a bit more reasonably priced.
They are a good company, but I'm 66 years old and I don't drive that much. I need something a bit more reasonably priced.
Eugene
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Excellent
The individuals are professional and courteous, and they provide fast service.
Carl
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Good
They are not willing to lower the homeowner's premium.
Pierre
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Good
Reasonable rate and overall good service
Clarence
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Excellent
Perfect care and service.
Dennis
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Good
Good response time to my questions.
Jose
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Good
Inconsistent Billing
Pebbles
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Excellent
The agent is always a call away for anything that I need and is the nicest ever.
Pat
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Good
They didn't follow through on adding something to my policy.
Sunday
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Good
They offer good insurance rates. I would like a quote for comparison.
Shawn
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I have received good service from Farmers. Many companies have offered me significantly lower rates, but I have stayed because my whole family uses Farmers. However, due to some recent financial challenges, I may have to consider a different company.
I have received good service from Farmers. Many companies have offered me significantly lower rates, but I have stayed because my whole family uses Farmers. However, due to some recent financial challenges, I may have to consider a different company.
Mckenzie
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Good
I appreciate my agent's service and honesty.
Allen
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Excellent
Price and coverage
Vlad
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Good
I never received the $100.00 that the agent promised to pay after the accident.
Catherine
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They were fine to deal with, just that their rates were higher than I could afford. They were always willing to listen to me when I would complain about their high rates. A good company to do business with, the only reason I am leaving them is that I found better rates.
They were fine to deal with, just that their rates were higher than I could afford. They were always willing to listen to me when I would complain about their high rates. A good company to do business with, the only reason I am leaving them is that I found better rates.
Sharon
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Good
While the end result was excellent, getting to the right department was lengthy.
Anthony H
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Excellent
I have had nothing but good, professional service from them.
Edward
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Excellent
No hassle and prompt response.
Katherine
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I've been a customer for more than 20 years, but their prices are much higher than the quotes I'm receiving elsewhere. As a senior driving less in a rural area, I think their rates are too high. They never review my insurance to offer advice.
I've been a customer for more than 20 years, but their prices are much higher than the quotes I'm receiving elsewhere. As a senior driving less in a rural area, I think their rates are too high. They never review my insurance to offer advice.
Randy
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Excellent
Fantastic service and agents.
John
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Excellent
Professional and customer friendly
Gl
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Good
They're responsive when needed, but too expensive.
Werner
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Good
Good service overall and competitive for long-time customers.
Beverly
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Excellent
The roadside assistance and response time when filing a claim are noteworthy.
Dolores
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Good
It doesn't offer discounts for seniors.
Randall
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Excellent
Great, efficient service.
Louis
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Good
The company is good, but the agent is not so good.
Joseph J
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Excellent
Quick and fair settlement for a total car loss
Charles
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The service is great. The rates have been good. However, they are going up to the point where I am considering searching for other options.
The service is great. The rates have been good. However, they are going up to the point where I am considering searching for other options.
James
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Good
It keeps directing me to Metlife, and I cannot see my policy online.
Martin
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They have a local office but a high turnover of personnel. They are not the cheapest, but they are trying to become the largest insurer in the market by merging and buying.
They have a local office but a high turnover of personnel. They are not the cheapest, but they are trying to become the largest insurer in the market by merging and buying.
Richar
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Excellent
Excellent service, competitive rates.
Deborah
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Excellent
Great customer service.
Robert
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Excellent
Great office staff. I haven't made any claims, so I don't know if the insurance is good or not.
Margaret
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Excellent
They have always been prompt in all they do!
Diane
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Well, the billing department had some problems a while back. Things are better now. That is the only reason.
Well, the billing department had some problems a while back. Things are better now. That is the only reason.
Miguel
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Excellent
In reality, I'm with Bristol. I think their prices are very competitive.
George
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Excellent
The service is professional, they follow up, and keep me informed of changes in conditions.
Paul
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Excellent
My agent worked hard for me.
James
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Excellent
They have been doing a great job for me for over forty years.
Shayla
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Excellent
Low rates
James
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Excellent
They have always been very fair with me for many years, unlike Progressive.
Kenny
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Excellent
Great customer service
Miriam
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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.
Janet
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Farmers is a dependable insurance company. Yes, they are one of the more expensive companies, but I have never had any trouble filing any of my claims.
Farmers is a dependable insurance company. Yes, they are one of the more expensive companies, but I have never had any trouble filing any of my claims.
Willis
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The price keeps going up every renewal, even though I've never had a claim. I'm 82 years old and drive less than 10,000 miles.
The price keeps going up every renewal, even though I've never had a claim. I'm 82 years old and drive less than 10,000 miles.
Alan
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Excellent
Local, efficient agent. Prompt, pleasant, fair handling of claims.
Rick
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Good
Good job with the prices.
John
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Excellent
I'm paying $48 per month after having a lapse in coverage.
Marlene
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Excellent
They have been very responsive to all my insurance needs.
John
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Good
They insured me for $48 per month after a two-month lapse in insurance.
Gene
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Good
This is the cheapest insurance in my area with good coverage.
Charles
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Excellent
Competitive rates, ease of renewal
Jody
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Excellent
Adam has always provided me with prompt, professional service, and it's greatly appreciated.
Eugene
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Excellent to Mediocre
From the late 60's to the early 90's, they were excellent in all categories. Since then, they have been steadily moving towards mediocrity.
Missael
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Poor
They cancelled my insurance without notice.
Eugenio
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Go with Someone Else
Farmers took six months to pay a claim. They continued charging for gap coverage long after being notified that the lien was paid. They also overcharged for mileage. I updated my information and my policies were updated to a lesser premium, but they did not reduce my billing.
James
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Not Happy
It's overpriced and always changes without warning.
James
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Expensive Insurance
Look for better rates.
Reed
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Fair
They were very expensive.
Steven
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Frustrating Experience
The company is completely unreasonable. They have three policies on the same car and driver, and they won't listen to reason.
Donald
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Poor
After the passing of my wife, the premium costs increased by $500.00.
Ashley
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Monthly payments increased for no reason
Watch your rates after the first year. My monthly payments increased by $50 even though I had 0 accidents, tickets, etc.
Melisa
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Horrible. I submitted a claim almost a month ago and have not been in contact with the adjuster. She has not responded to any of my correspondence. This is the worst insurance company to deal with in my experience.
Horrible. I submitted a claim almost a month ago and have not been in contact with the adjuster. She has not responded to any of my correspondence. This is the worst insurance company to deal with in my experience.
Vera
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Not Happy with This Decision
I will never recommend Farmers to anyone. As I understand it, they are cancelling services for all California residents. The only guarantee we can get is increased insurance pricing, no matter what carrier we choose. I feel this is an unfair practice.
Sue
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Conversations with my insurance company
I found it quite rude that my previous agent, with whom I had been for over 25 years, didn't inform her clients that she was leaving and that there would be a new person. This change was communicated through mail, which I didn't appreciate. I don't like change; I prefer knowing who I'm dealing with. They knew me by name and took great care of me. They didn't charge me late fees for every little thing. I remember once I called to ask if my insurance was paid. I was told yes, only to be charged twice the next month because they told me I had already paid it. You're supposed to trust your insurance agent, right? But now, with late fees and everything else on top of it, it's ridiculous. There's no customer service, it's all business. In my opinion, that's not how you retain clients. So, I may be looking for another insurance agent. Have a good day.
Christopher
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Just Bad
The service was poor. I had to escalate my issue to corporate just to get it resolved. I've since switched to a new insurance company. Good riddance.
Brian
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Seems Like They're Trying To Lose Customers...
Having to pay for two months upfront to renew, despite being a customer for over five years, seems unreasonable to me. Additionally, the requirement to upload six photos of your vehicle(s), a copy of your driver's license, vehicle registration, and purchase contract is the final straw.
Sabrina
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Unexpected Price Hike
I was initially quoted a price and paid it. However, they later charged me more without notifying me, so I decided to cancel the policy.
Walter
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Farmers Review
They significantly raised rates after one year and then left the state.
Brenda
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Poor
The prices for car insurance are too high!
Sky
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Not too good
The rates were too high and they switched my rates.
Christopher
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They claimed they were withdrawing from California, but in reality, they are simply shedding Metlife customers who are paying less than their current customers. This action has cost us several hundred dollars per year when Farmers cancelled all our policies. Additionally, they refused to adjust my accident to less than fully at fault, even though the truck I hit was illegally parked on the street. This is costing me hundreds of dollars per year!
They claimed they were withdrawing from California, but in reality, they are simply shedding Metlife customers who are paying less than their current customers. This action has cost us several hundred dollars per year when Farmers cancelled all our policies. Additionally, they refused to adjust my accident to less than fully at fault, even though the truck I hit was illegally parked on the street. This is costing me hundreds of dollars per year!
Larry
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I wouldn't recommend using Farmers. My agent transferred my policy to another agent in Orange County. The communication was very poor, with slow email responses and it took weeks to get proof of insurance. I also feel that I was severely overcharged.
I wouldn't recommend using Farmers. My agent transferred my policy to another agent in Orange County. The communication was very poor, with slow email responses and it took weeks to get proof of insurance. I also feel that I was severely overcharged.
Joseph
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Average
Too expensive.
Christine
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Farmers is a Disappointing Company
I wouldn't recommend using them. The customer service tells you something different each call and no one seems to know what their policies are.
Janet
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Pay for Nothing
I pay a lot of money for a policy.
Jeffery
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Car Insurance Rates
I'm paying too much for auto insurance. I only have 36,000 miles on my 2012 Nissan Exterra and I don't drive much. I would appreciate it if my payments could be lowered.
Rosalynn
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Terrible Insurance Company Experience
My vehicle was declared a total loss by my insurance company. They initially offered me $1400 for my van, which was not nearly enough. I was referred to Justin at The Body Shop Appraiser and he was able to negotiate my insurance company up to $6800 for my van. Now, I will be able to find another vehicle. With $1400, I wouldn't have been able to. I highly recommend The Body Shop Appraiser if you have a total loss. The insurance company seemed to be taking advantage and oppressing people. Even after agreeing to the increased amount, they wanted to deduct costs like storage and towing. This company doesn't even deserve a single star. It makes me wonder what the insurance board is doing about such companies. You can draw your own conclusions based on my experience.
Ant
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Horrible Customer Service, Long Phone Wait Time
The customer service is horrible.
Monique
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Run Away as Fast as Possible
The worst customer service ever, with no transparency.
Wilbur
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Poor Insurance Company
There's no communication and there are surprise high policy increases.
Joanne
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New Agent, Bad Experience
My agent of 35 years retired. My rate doubled.
Gerald
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No Loyalty
There's no loyalty to longtime customers.
Donald
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Too High Rates by Farmers Insurance
They keep increasing the rates on my policy for no apparent reason, which is terrible.
Robert
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No
Overpriced.
Crystal
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Horrible Agent Assistance
There has been an issue since the first agent helped me but didn't send me the necessary paperwork to sign. This oversight cost me almost $100 on my bill!
Michael
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Avoid Farmers
Avoid Farmers. They seem to have no clue about who has a policy with them. After being with them for 5 years, they couldn't confirm whether I had 6 months or more of liability insurance!
Christine
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Raised rates for no reason
They raised my rates for no reason and without any notice.
David
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No
The pricing is too high.
Brian
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Average
They handled the claim well, but the auto insurance billing process is difficult to understand.
Jeremy
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Terrible Underwriting Practices
I had a terrible experience after 30 years. I was not renewed, and Farmers could not provide a valid reason for this, even though they admitted to the mistake. They then raised my auto rates by 30%, despite my perfect driving record, no claims, and an excellent credit score. They decided not to renew me based on information for drivers who are not even on my policy.
Henrietta
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Lousy
I would not advise my friends to use Farmer's for car insurance. They continuously raised their fees.
Angela
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Unfair Rates for Me
Search around to compare rates because I found better rates within a week's time.
Marion
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Good in the Beginning, Bad at the End
Things started out fine six years ago. I got a good rate. However, every year since then, the price has just been increasing. I am a senior citizen with no accidents and I drive 3500 miles per year. I switched companies and am now saving nearly $400 per year. When I contacted my agent twice, I received no response. Fortunately, I got a good response by calling the main number for Farmers. I think I spoke with Del. I would not recommend Farmers due to the high cost.
David
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Rip Off
They literally doubled my premium cost in two years, even though I had no accidents or violations. This company seems like a total scam.
Donald
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Father's car insurance rates are too high and keep rising for no reason
It's okay, but the continuous rise in rates seems unjustified to me.
Richard
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The prices keep going up, even though I drive 6000 miles a year or less. The home insurance also increases significantly each year.
The prices keep going up, even though I drive 6000 miles a year or less. The home insurance also increases significantly each year.
Lorna
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I appreciated the personal touch at the Farmer's insurance office. However, the value is questionable.
I appreciated the personal touch at the Farmer's insurance office. However, the value is questionable.
Robert
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Average
My insurance increased by $180.00 because I had a minor fender bender last July, which resulted in just one scratch on the other vehicle.
Ronald
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Claims Process
I submitted a claim, but they didn't inform us why they paid it.
Virginia M
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High Rates for Good Drivers
The experience with the agent was excellent, but the rates are terrible. I am 91 years old and I've never had a ticket for speeding or drunk driving. The only claim I ever had was when a deer ran into me in Minnesota. In Minnesota, that is not considered a chargeable accident against the driver. Currently, your rates are so high. Almost $200 a month is too much considering my good record and minimal driving. I have tried everything I can think of to find something cheaper. The office staff is great and I hate to leave them, but I have to find something more affordable. If I had a bad record, that $200 amount per month would be acceptable.
Glenna
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Very Disappointed with Farmers After 20 Plus Years Due to Increased Prices
Farmers requiring a two-month premium at renewal and increased monthly rates was not within my budget.
Wendy
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Disappointed with Farmers
It's terrible! They changed my policy from $508 every 6 months to $3200 every 6 months! They blamed it on the California fires, and this is for auto insurance!
Edward
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First, they doubled my rates, then declined to renew my policy. Now, they want a leak detector added as a prerequisite to a DIC. No, I am not happy.
First, they doubled my rates, then declined to renew my policy. Now, they want a leak detector added as a prerequisite to a DIC. No, I am not happy.
Betty
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Why Not Insure Homes in California
Here's a tip - if you're looking for home insurance, don't consider Farmers.
Richard
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Beware
Be cautious, they will constantly increase your rate due to the claims that they have to pay out.
Richard
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Unhappy with MetLife's Acquisition by Farmers
I was a MetLife customer until they were acquired by Farmers. Since the takeover, Farmers has increased my rates twice. My monthly payment used to be around $60, but now it's $89 for the same coverage. Despite having an almost flawless driving record with no moving violations in over 20 years, and only two tickets since 1980, it seems being an older driver with a good record doesn't count for much.
James
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Beware of a Rate Increase
They doubled my policy rate on my home and auto.
Patricia
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Unresponsive
I received no feedback or response from anyone when I sent a text.
River
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Hidden Fees That Get Deducted When Payment is Taken
Every time they deducted a payment from my card, which was supposed to be around $81, they somehow rounded it up to $91.
Ron
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Fair
The customer service is very poor, especially from Joanne Booras.
Ms
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Farmers and Bristol have a horrible connection
Farmers' prices gradually increase, so they are not very transparent about it.
Sheila
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Poor
I wouldn't recommend it because it's only available online.