Is State Farm a Good Insurance Company? Reviews From Over 18,123 Customers

State Farm customers rate it a 4.0 out of 5. Positive reviews focus on customer service, while less positive reviews mention issues with policy transparency.

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State Farm Insurance: Rated 4.0 out of 5 by customers

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Overall experience rating4.0
Customer service4.3
Value3.7
Claims handling4.1
Coverage options4.1
Discounts3.9
Policy transparency3.9
Policy flexibility4.0
Quick Facts
  • State Farm overall user rating: 4.0 out of 5

  • Insurify Quality (IQ) Score for State Farm: 9.3 out of 10

  • NAIC complaint index: 0.85 (Below average)

  • Average monthly full-coverage premium from State Farm: $108

Our take on State Farm insurance

Insurify gives State Farm a quality score of 9.3 out of 10. Overall, State Farm customer reviews are largely positive, but many Insurify customers with State Farm policies have mixed feelings about the insurer.

Customers who are happy with State Farm spotlight long-lasting relationships with local agents, quick response times, and satisfaction with the quality of coverage. But some negative reviews highlight disappointment with discount savings, slow claims handling, and premium increases at renewal.

Insurify’s customers with State Farm policies give the company an overall customer service rating of 4.3 out of 5.

State Farm customer service reviews: Rated 4.3 out of 5

State Farm customers rate the company 4.3 out of 5 for customer service. Customers who left positive reviews often appreciate their established relationships with knowledgeable and easy-to-work-with local agents. Unsatisfied customers cite frustration with slow follow-up and long wait times.

You can read real reviews from satisfied and unsatisfied State Farm customers below.

  • Michael
    Verified Review
    Great service
    Great customer service and decent price.
    Debra
    Verified Review
    State Farm may not be cheap but you certainly can depend on them
    Awesome.
    Clifton
    Verified Review
    Almost double what Progressive quoted.
    Excellent service, but it's just expensive.
    R
    Verified Review
    Great Coverage- No Hassle
    State Farm has always met my needs for going on 20 years.
    Joseph
    Verified Review
    State Farm Not Bad
    The company is good but expensive.
    Deborah
    Verified Review
    Customer service counts
    The insurance company is only as good as your local agent. My agent has an office near my home, and I feel welcome to call or walk in at any time that I have a question. Service comes first, cost is also a consideration but must come second. The quality of employees is also a huge consideration, and each one that I've encountered in my local office is knowledgeable about the products and my coverage, and also patient and pleasant to do business with.
    Bob
    Verified Review
    I like State Farm
    My only concern is the price -- I don't know if I am paying too much or not. Otherwise, I am very, very happy.
    Susan
    Verified Review
    No Issues
    Haven't had any issues.
    Christina
    Verified Review
    Approve of my Agent and Staff
    Easily available and they answer questions well.
    Steven
    Verified Review
    Average
    I've checked around and a lot of other insurance companies are higher. Check the fine print.
    Rosemary
    Verified Review
    Premium Price
    Not satisfied with a recent claim, a no-fault, only one I have had in 40 years, and they increased my insurance premium by $400 a year. No thank you, I will be shopping for something at a better price, possibly for seniors.
    Susan
    Verified Review
    SWE on State Farm
    Shop around. Bundling doesn't always save money.
    Kimberly
    Verified Review
    State Farm in Redding, CA, Michel Marks Deserves Excellence Reward for Service
    State Farm has excellent insurance. I've never had any problems with them.
    Paul
    Verified Review
    Expensive
    The price goes up every month, and I've never filed a claim.
    Neil
    Verified Review
    Good Buy!
    I was with State Farm for 40 years and, as a faithful customer, I was disappointed by the high prices I was paying. When I contacted my agent to inform them that I was switching to another company, they seemed indifferent and did not ask what they could do to keep me with State Farm. There was no reaction.
    Rebecca
    Verified Review
    State Farm
    When you have a claim, they raise your insurance tremendously.

State Farm customer service reviews vs. AAA and Allstate

State Farm earns a customer service rating of 4.3 out of 5, which outpaces Allstate but is in line with AAA. Insurify’s customers give a rating of 3.9 to Allstate and 4.4 to AAA.

Allstate customers give it lower satisfaction ratings than State Farm for customer service, with reviews mentioning feeling unsupported during complicated insurance issues. AAA also earns higher ratings than Allstate, with customers praising stable, dependable service.

Below, you can see how real Insurify customers rate these companies for customer service.

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State Farm4.3
AAA4.4
Allstate3.9

State Farm discounts reviews: Rated 3.9 out of 5

State Farm has a discount rating of 3.9 out of 5 from Insurify’s customers with coverage from the insurer. Positive reviews mentioning discounts touch on State Farm’s bundling opportunities and occasional promotional savings. 

But many customers describe dissatisfaction with their actual discount savings, citing unclear terms.

Here are reviews from real State Farm customers about discounts. Read about common positive and negative experiences.

  • Sharon
    Verified Review
    Great Services
    We've never had anything but great service with State Farm.
    Alexander
    Verified Review
    Excellent policy and customer service
    Excellent coverage options and great flexibility to find the insurance I need for my family. More coverage options than other large insurance companies.
    Connie
    Verified Review
    State Farm Satisfied Customer
    I have only had two claims in the past thirty years or so. In both instances (one auto and one home), I could not have asked for a better response to my claims.
    Jane
    Verified Review
    Great Insurance
    State Farm has always addressed any problems immediately. I would definitely recommend them.
    Tammy
    Verified Review
    Friendly
    I would let them know that they are very knowledgeable, friendly, and make you feel like family.
    Norman
    Verified Review
    Car Insurance
    The company is good, but the agent you pick is what makes the difference.
    Melody
    Verified Review
    Great insurance company
    Never had any issues with State Farm since I first got coverage from them in 2018.
    Janet
    Verified Review
    Excellent
    The personnel are pleasant and helpful. It's located locally in a plaza, making it easy to get to.
    Christine
    Verified Review
    Shopping Around
    Too expensive and only good service.
    John
    Verified Review
    Pass the Vaseline
    They keep trying to raise my rate. If I wasn't keeping an eye on what they take from my bank, I would be paying hundreds a month instead of $130, and that's still too much for a 14-year-old car with liability only. But they won't budge off what they charge, and I know there are better deals. There have to be better options than what I'm paying. That's why I'm looking for something else to compare it to or change over to.
    Susan
    Verified Review
    I like State Farm but I want a lower price
    I like my State Farm insurance agent and his staff. I decided to change my auto insurance to get a better price.
    Michael
    Verified Review
    Insurance
    Same insurance. Half the price.
    Ted
    Verified Review
    SF Satisfaction
    I haven’t had any claims, so not much info, good or bad.
    Ronald
    Verified Review
    Check out other carriers and compare. Do this often. State Farm has always been a good insurer, but in recent years they seem to be having problems. They pulled out of Florida and seem to be having problems keeping the customer base they had developed. I hope they find their way to become a great company again.
    Check out other carriers and compare. Do this often. State Farm has always been a good insurer, but in recent years they seem to be having problems. They pulled out of Florida and seem to be having problems keeping the customer base they had developed. I hope they find their way to become a great company again.
    Paul
    Verified Review
    Pricey but great service
    Great service but pricey.
    Rhonda
    Verified Review
    I have a 2020 Equinox with only 38,000 miles on it. Some months I don’t even drive 20 miles, so I believe my insurance could be cheaper. I also allow them to track my driving.
    I have a 2020 Equinox with only 38,000 miles on it. Some months I don’t even drive 20 miles, so I believe my insurance could be cheaper. I also allow them to track my driving.

State Farm discounts reviews vs. AAA and Allstate

Insurify’s customers with coverage from State Farm give the company a discount availability rating of 3.9 out of 5, ranking similarly to Allstate but behind AAA. Allstate earns a discount rating of 3.8 out of 5, and AAA earns a rating of 4.4 out of 5.

State Farm and Allstate have similar ratings for discount availability, with customers appreciating the bundling and loyalty discounts offered by both. AAA ranks higher than State Farm and Allstate, with customers mentioning discounts that apply for a long time and keep costs reasonable.

See how Insurify’s customers rank State Farm, Allstate, and AAA for discount availability.

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State Farm3.9
AAA4.4
Allstate3.8

State Farm claims handling reviews: Rated 4.1 out of 5

State Farm has a claims handling rating of 4.1 out of 5. Customers who had good experiences describe a straightforward claims process, fast resolutions, and supportive adjusters. But other State Farm customers highlight long delays and dissatisfaction over claim denials or low settlements.

Below, you can read real claims handling reviews from Insurify’s customers with State Farm policies.

  • George
    Verified Review
    Cost
    Good, but a little pricey.
    Brandon
    Verified Review
    Not bad
    Service reps are nice and knowledgeable. There are only two ways to pay premiums: monthly or lump sum.
    Trudy
    Verified Review
    Great except a little expensive
    They are great but expensive.
    Toni
    Verified Review
    Costly
    It has gotten too expensive.
    Gary
    Verified Review
    Better knowledge about some discounts.
    I know that companies don't like calling and offering discounts, but I get so many offers from other companies about saving money compared to State Farm. You know I'd switch or would switch in a heartbeat to save money, especially now since retirement.
    David
    Verified Review
    They have been a good neighbor.
    I've been with State Farm since 1968. They have always treated us fairly and offered reasonable rates compared to others.
    Mario
    Verified Review
    Good
    They have been really good these two years.
    Josif
    Verified Review
    Thank You for Service!
    Very good service.
    Dan
    Verified Review
    Limited value
    Prices go up, no value for long-time customers with no claims.
    Holyoka
    Verified Review
    Premiums and Agent Fees are High in Georgia
    Mediocre. Everyone strives to provide subpar coverage for the most expensive premium. They won't take their time to customize the policy based on your needs (state mandates) and budget.
    Ellis
    Verified Review
    Just keep jacking prices up every six months
    Premiums have skyrocketed, and I haven't had any accidents or tickets.
    Daniel
    Verified Review
    S.Farm Review
    Does the job but quite expensive.
    Nick
    Verified Review
    Watch for cost changes monthly.
    Watch their varying charges that change monthly. Some months I paid $255 and some months I paid $207 depending on their drive safe tracker use.
    Jesse
    Verified Review
    Be careful
    They have tried to overcharge me a couple of different times.
    Chad
    Verified Review
    Average
    It's okay, but the price keeps going up.
    Dan
    Verified Review
    No Loyalty Reward
    The rates keep going up without a single violation or claim in over 5 years.

State Farm claims handling reviews vs. AAA and Allstate

State Farm customers gave the insurer a claims handling rating of 4.1 out of 5, outranking Allstate but trailing AAA. Insurify’s customers give claims handling ratings of 3.8 out of 5 to Allstate and 4.3 to AAA.

Allstate has a similar rating to State Farm but ultimately ranks lower, with dissatisfied customers citing unmet expectations throughout the claims process. AAA ranks ahead of both State Farm and Allstate, with reviews describing a smooth and quick claims process with clear communication.

Compare how Insurify’s customers rated these three companies for claims handling below.

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State Farm4.1
AAA4.3
Allstate3.8

State Farm value for money reviews: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Insurify’s customers with State Farm policies give the insurer a value-for-money rating of 3.7 out of 5. Satisfied State Farm customers categorized pricing as fair or competitive for the quality of coverage received. Some negative reviews claim that premiums were too high and rising at each renewal.

Here are real reviews about State Farm’s value for money from Insurify’s customers with coverage from the insurer.

  • Karla
    Verified Review
    Good Local SF Insurance No Problems
    I like them, no problems.
    Robin
    Verified Review
    Cheaper than I thought
    It's good except they keep hounding me about the drive safe program. I am pretty much homebound but they don't seem to believe me.
    Frederico
    Verified Review
    Decent Coverage for Everyday Needs
    My experience with my current car insurance was really good. Just wish that my policy price would drop somewhat, that's all.
    Jean
    Verified Review
    FAITHFUL State Farm
    I have had State Farm for over 30 years. I have gotten quotes from other companies, but none of them beat State Farm.
    Steven
    Verified Review
    Best I Ever Had
    Great because of the price I pay.
    Scott
    Verified Review
    Nothing but good things to say about State Farm at this time. Dollar for dollar, they have the best coverage for the money.
    Nothing but good things to say about State Farm at this time. Dollar for dollar, they have the best coverage for the money.
    Mark
    Verified Review
    State Farm Excellence
    I am happy with the State Farm coverage.
    Gary
    Verified Review
    Excellent
    Cheap.
    Geraldine
    Verified Review
    Excellent except for my monthly charges these last few years
    Too costly for Arkansas.
    George
    Verified Review
    Average
    Very good. The plan should be cheaper.
    Arunkumar
    Verified Review
    Average
    The price is too high and it increases every 6 months.
    Don
    Verified Review
    Ok but could always be better
    Good, but a little high in price in my opinion.
    Sandra
    Verified Review
    Average
    Too expensive for low miles driven.
    Donald
    Verified Review
    Changing Vehicles
    Good experience, but I purchased a different vehicle and the premium jumped quite high.
    Angela
    Verified Review
    Be Wary and Question Things
    Be wary when making changes because the price you're quoted may not be accurate. When you ask, you'll hear it's because of changes that were made. It's frustrating. If you email a certain party at State Farm, you might be lucky if you hear back from that person. From what I was told, anyone can respond to an email even if it's not addressed to them. I asked to speak to Chase, but I guess he wasn't allowed to speak for himself. The increase was supposed to continue for three months. The price quoted was $120, but I was billed $193, and I was supposed to pay that for three months for a six-month policy. Does that make sense to you? Ask questions and then ask other companies. I was happy with State Farm until I went from liability to full coverage and Chase wouldn't contact me back. I think Kimmie took care of it and that increase.
    Rob
    Verified Review
    State Farm Our Choice, Our Coverage
    Make sure you're comparing apples to apples.

State Farm value for money reviews vs. AAA and Allstate

State Farm has a value-for-money rating of 3.7 out of 5, which ranks ahead of Allstate but behind AAA. Insurify’s customers give ratings of 3.3 out of 5 to Allstate and 4.3 to AAA for their value.

AAA has a higher value rating than State Farm and Allstate, with customers generally seeing its coverage as fairly priced. Allstate ranks lower than State Farm, with some reviews claiming its coverage isn’t worth the high premium.

Below, you can see how real Insurify customers rate each company’s overall value for money.

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State Farm3.7
AAA4.3
Allstate3.3

State Farm policy transparency reviews: Rated 3.9 out of 5

State Farm earns a policy transparency rating of 3.9 out of 5 from Insurify customers. Positive reviews mention access to information online and helpful agents who can answer policy questions. Customers who left negative reviews say they lacked a clear understanding of their coverage and experienced surprise billing.

Read real reviews about policy transparency from Insurify’s customers with State Farm auto insurance.

  • David
    Verified Review
    Good Carrier
    Service is excellent. Cost is an issue, but you get what you pay for.
    Jeri
    Verified Review
    Progressive vs State Farm
    I wish I could have stayed with State Farm; however, finances rule these days, so I had to switch to Progressive. By doing that, I saved over $200/month. So far, I have not had to use Progressive for anything yet.
    Alan
    Verified Review
    Great insurance, too expensive in Connecticut
    State Farm is excellent insurance, but their rate in Connecticut was almost three times their rate in Florida, so I had to change to Progressive. Not happy about it, but what else can I do?
    Sky
    Verified Review
    State Farm is an excellent company and they have always taken care of me and my family. However, their rates are way above the national average!
    State Farm is an excellent company and they have always taken care of me and my family. However, their rates are way above the national average!
    Laurence
    Verified Review
    Good service at an increasing price
    The premiums keep going up even though we have been over 10 years without losses.
    Gregory
    Verified Review
    Staying with State Farm for the long haul
    Glenn Carr is an outstanding agent. I know I can get my insurance from someone else for a cheaper price, but given Glenn and his team's excellent performance, I don’t think twice about going down that path.
    Just
    Verified Review
    Excellent
    I always received answers to my questions.
    James
    Verified Review
    I did!
    The company is fine, but the price of anything and everything is the problem. Good product!
    David
    Verified Review
    At the End of My Rope
    I have not been satisfied with the price of my insurance ever since I purchased my Tesla. The customer service from my agent is sometimes good, but at other times it's not too good. For example, when I removed a red Dodge pickup truck from my policy, the red Chevrolet truck on my best friend's completely separate policy was removed instead. I clearly stated the red Dodge pickup, and she repeated it back to me, yet still removed the wrong vehicle from the wrong policy altogether. This has happened another time when one of my three Toyota Priuses was removed from the policy despite giving the VIN number for a different vehicle to be removed. Also, the new billing system they are using is horrible.
    Charmaine
    Verified Review
    Not happy
    Prices keep going up.
    Debra
    Verified Review
    I am a 67-year-old woman with no tickets, no DUI, no accidents, and still, I was charged $218.26 for a year. They don't help senior citizens at all, just like anyone else.
    I am a 67-year-old woman with no tickets, no DUI, no accidents, and still, I was charged $218.26 for a year. They don't help senior citizens at all, just like anyone else.
    Al
    Verified Review
    Not cheap.
    Good, but rates could be better.
    Janice
    Verified Review
    State Farm disappoints
    I’ve been with State Farm for about 25 years. I have had no tickets or accidents, and never a DUI. In the last three years, my rates doubled, then dropped $40, then went back up $40. I feel that their rates, or maybe it’s just the agent I had, are way out of control. I canceled with them and went to another insurance company for $80 less per month and have better coverage.
    Kendall
    Verified Review
    Good until now...
    Overall good service over the last five years. I also had a small business liability policy. Never any claims, but they suddenly decided that they will not insure my sound and light reinforcement company. It's unfortunate that they are going to lose a good paying customer. I will take all my coverage elsewhere.
    Luvann
    Verified Review
    Too High
    It's just way too much money, even with my mom being a customer for so many years.
    Don
    Verified Review
    Review
    State Farm is expensive for what they offer. For my 1966 truck, they wanted more per month than for my 2015 Ford Escape. I found a better deal for a year than their one-month premium.

State Farm policy transparency reviews vs. AAA and Allstate

State Farm’s policy transparency rating of 3.9 out of 5 ranks higher than Allstate but lower than AAA. Allstate has a rating of 3.7 out of 5, and AAA has a rating of 4.3.

Allstate has a lower rating than State Farm, and some customers feel their coverage is less robust than the policy they thought they were buying. AAA has a higher rating than State Farm and Allstate, and many customers feel their coverage is fairly easy to understand.

See how policy transparency ratings from real Insurify customers compare for these three insurers below.

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State Farm3.9
AAA4.3
Allstate3.7

State Farm vs. AAA, Allstate, and GEICO

Overall, State Farm earns solid ratings from Insurify customers with policies from the insurer. While it generally scores short of AAA in most categories, State Farm ranks particularly well for customer service and claims handling, due to the helpfulness of its many local agents.

Below, you can see how State Farm stacks up against more top car insurance companies.

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State Farm customer reviews: Read what over 18,123 Insurify customers have to say about State Farm

You can learn more about State Farm by reading reviews from more than 18,123 customers written during the last 12 months.

Dan
Verified Review
Too Expensive
Too expensive for full coverage.
Glenna
Verified Review
Awesome company; been with them for 42 years.
They are fantastic.
Darlene
Verified Review
Can't afford State Farm much longer
State Farm is good, but they always increase rates for no reason.
Javier
Verified Review
Had leaking cast iron pipes that ruined walls and part of floor
No problem other than opting out of PIP to get a reasonable price.
Susan
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Review
Expensive. The company has always been easy to work with. I'm not as thrilled with my current agent as I was with my former one. They were superb; unfortunately, they retired.
Rudy
Verified Review
Helpful State Farm Agents
Great service with agents Robin England and Mike Radovich in Great Falls, MT. Informative, helpful, and always available!
Jason
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Neat
Great service, but expensive.
Rick
Verified Review
Social Media Marketing Concerns
Excellent service! He called me when I insured my truck with his assistant. He even suggested playing golf when I'm in town!
Beverly
Verified Review
Don't use State Farm, they're not a good neighbor
I spent hours on hold on the phone and spoke with multiple people who couldn't make a decision and had to talk to a manager. For what they charged, it was a terrible experience.
Gretta
Verified Review
Upset with rates
I have been with them for years with no complaints until now when they increased rates unexpectedly.
Paul
Verified Review
Way too high, like $100 too high
It is too high. I pay $166 a month, and I should not be paying more than $66 a month.
Notame
Verified Review
Expensive with constant increasing rates
Check around to see if there are other options. State Farm, once you start with them, will raise the price on every renewal.
Bennett
Verified Review
Rates Too High with State Farm Auto Insurance
Not happy with State Farm. I'm going to another insurance company because their rates are much lower than $1,000 per month for 3 cars.
Betty
Verified Review
Poor national company
Very little communication - just when rates are increased. Agent never available - inquiries handled by office staff with not much clarification.
Justin
Verified Review
Poor
Not good when it went from $189 a month to $474.
Kerri
Verified Review
My Experience
They have good customer service, a nice app, and handled my claim easily. However, they are way overpriced.

Katie Powers
Written byKatie PowersLicensed P&C Agent, Senior Insurance Editor
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Katie PowersLicensed P&C Agent, Senior Insurance Editor
  • Licensed auto and home insurance agent

  • 4+ years experience in insurance and personal finance editing

  • NPN: 20564519

Katie uses her knowledge and expertise as a licensed property and casualty agent in Massachusetts to help readers understand the complexities of insurance shopping.

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MacKenzie Korris
Edited byMacKenzie KorrisLicensed P&C Agent, Insurance Copy Editor
MacKenzie Korris
MacKenzie KorrisLicensed P&C Agent, Insurance Copy Editor
  • Licensed property and casualty insurance agent

  • 10+ years editing experience

  • NPN: 21630969

MacKenzie Korris is an insurance copy editor with a producer’s license for property and casualty insurance in Missouri.

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