About the Company
State Farm is a Fortune 500 group of insurance and financial services companies with corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois. State Farm is the largest property and casualty insurance provider, as well as the largest auto insurance provider in the United States. The company relies on exclusive agents to sell insurance. Only State Farm agents can sell State Farm insurance, and their agents can sell only State Farm products. The company's financial services arm, State Farm Bank does not have branch offices. Services such as checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts and home mortgages are available via the Internet or over the phone, and through agents. As an employee, or a State Farm agent, you'll receive support, encouragement and opportunities to succeed. You are encouraged to bring your own perspectives and ideas to work. State Farm was founded in 1922 by retired farmer George J. Mecherle, initially as a mutual automobile insurance company.