by Novice » Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:45 pm
Does anyone have any experience working for or with Farmers Insurance. I ran across some anti-Farmer's websites devoted to exposing negative experiences that senior agents were having when trying to retire. There are more of these websites depicting the Farmers insurance frauds, but may be we can continue with it elsewhere. Oh, and anyone reporting good experiences, could you talk about there training program a little?
Thanks
Jamie D
Thanks
Jamie D
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 03:59 am Post Subject:
Can't say much about Farmers and their retirement issues but I did interview with them and have a pretty good insights on their hiring practices and job experiences. This is only on their claims side, not agent side, which I think is what you are looking for.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 08:53 am Post Subject:
Did you guys come across this one farmersinsurancegroupsucks.com/farmers_insurance_lawsuits.htm
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 08:57 am Post Subject:
Some has said the following within this site:
The Farmers Insurance Group offers an auto insurance discount called an Alternative Fuel Discount for all major types of coverage including Collision, Comprehensive and more.
-BeattleSeattleIt can save you up to 10% and covers vehicles which are gas-electric hybrids, electric only, natural gas only, ethanol only, methanol only and propane only.
They were the first group to do so and it's available in every state except a handful (FL, WV, SC, NJ, CT, MA and RI) according to their website at:
farmers.com/FarmComm/WebSite/html/common/hybrid_discount.html
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 01:01 pm Post Subject:
Don't forget OP, there are negative websites about EVERYTHING, you'd be better served to actually drop in on a farmers agent or two and have a nice converstaion with them...I seriously doubt any would mind...(most agents like to talk! :P :lol: :wink: )
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 09:31 pm Post Subject:
The mentioned website contains a _lot_ of incorrect information. Also, the site owner edits posts with no mention of this being done. I've posted information, agreeing with certain things and pointing out the errors on other and my posts have been edited to remove all but the negative comments. If you noticed, Farmers sent the owner of the site a Cease and Desist letter and then owner claimed Farmers was trying to quash is right to free speech (again, the owner removes/edits posts that he does not agree with...hmmmm).
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 01:04 am Post Subject:
Jamie D
tcope's latest post should tell you how reliable that particular web site is, huh? Like I said anyone can create a website, so you'd be best served by talking with some agents I think anyway.
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 03:59 am Post Subject:
Farmers will be good to you if you are productive. If you are lazy, they will attempt to recover their investment. Actually, not a bad idea.
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 08:02 am Post Subject: Farmers Ins.
I had a great experience interviewing at my local district office! They had a lot of good information to provide me about what to expect and the obvious hard work pays off. I am a business major with two business degrees and I understand what it takes to run a private business and Farmers is setting you up to succeed. Why else would they invest so much time and effort into new agents? I am going to call up a couple Farmers agents in my area to ask them about their experience and most likely I will sign the contract to work with Farmers.
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:22 pm Post Subject:
I guess you're trying to run a captive agency. But it would have been great if you could share your interview experiences (at the district office). Even a couple of views might help a lot of aspiring agents at our forums.
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 06:35 pm Post Subject: I am happy
Farmers Insurance is a great company to represent. I have been an agent for 9 yrs. I have no complaints about claims, service, or company being unfair. Retirement is what you put into it. If you don't save, you won't have anything when you retire. As an agent with Farmers, you are a self-employed individual. As with any business you own, you are the owner and you run your business. You get what you put into it. Hard work pays off at whatever you do. Farmers Insurance, as with any company, there will be changes. Just be open minded, work with what you have and stay positive. I do not feel 9 yrs have past and I enjoy the business. Helping others.
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