Topics regarding layoffs at State Farm Insurance

Topics regarding layoffs at State Farm Insurance

I just started at State Farm

WOW! This is my first week at State Farm and I guess I was expecting something different. I'm going to be a Claim Specialist and was really excited about joining State Farm but after seeing everyone in my training class and at CityLine, I think I... — read more 

State Farm will be out of business in 10 years!

State Farm will be out of business in 10 years They went woke and the 2040 workforce! Recipe for disaster for any company 100+ Year Old distribution model that is useless and too expensive. Technology - we do not have any and at least a... — read more 

WHY THE HECK DO WE STILL

Have employees that are 65 years old. Offer full early retirement and severance and get the ones over 55 out of here and off the books. I know our benefits suc-k but gees that's ridiculous. It makes zero sense to keep these salaries on the books... — read more 

Progressive has done it.

Progressive has done it. They’ve knocked State Farm off the top spot as the biggest U.S. auto insurer.. With a market share of 16.2%—just a hair behind Progressive’s 16.4% Not unexpected but newsworthy.

I would leave now.....get ready!

Just giving everyone a heads up, don't say someone didn't warn you!! JF said it's a 3 year plan and you better get on board! We all know what that's code for! Auto and Fire claims are getting tossed upside down again and they are moving leaders/CSs... — read more 

ET announced Hiring freeze

Hiring Freeze started Good chance of a reduced bonus next year AI/automation leading to cost savings is the highest priority Travel expenses will not be approved or highly scrutinized All because the Farm is loosing to Progressive

Another Announcement....

I've hard rumors another BIG announcement is coming, this time with InfoSec. Anyone else heard anything?

What they don't tell you AND is it worth it?

Being an insurance adjuster is stressful due to the demanding nature of the job. Adjusters deal with complex claims, tight deadlines, and often distressing situations, which can impact their mental well-being. Agents don't deal with this and are... — read more 

This could get expensive…

Excerpt from a news article this week… “A federal judge in California signaled on Wednesday that he will likely certify a class of approximately 200,000 homeowners in a lawsuit alleging that State Farm underpays property insurance claims by... — read more 

Please offer early retirement severance packages

And get the old timers salaries off the books. We need a new retirement plan formula. Years of service plus age equals full retirement benefits. THIS WOULD HELP GET THE LONG TIME EMPLOYEES OFF THE SALARY EXPENSE BOOKS.

Keeps Getting Worse!!

I work in IS and have lots of coworkers who are looking to leave. Morale has never been so low and lack of confidence in IS leadership is super high rn. Only been at SF a few years but probably going to leave soon. Its really a bad environment... — read more 

Same sh--t different day.

More n more quitting and more n more file disbursements for those that remain. Apparently they cannot keep employees in or out of the hubs. The work keeps piling on. Not enough employees. Keep treating the employees like sh-t it's working out so... — read more 

Speed up the demise! Go Progressive!

Please Please help me spread the word! Cancel your policies with SF especially if you are an employee! Do not do business with a company like State Farm. I cannot believe anyone, of any sense, that works for SF would buy any of their products. Do... — read more 

A proposition for you

Do you want to be poor your whole life, want to watch your family and relationships fall into disrepair for constantly being poor and working volunforced overtime and weekends leaving you little time for your family? Do you enjoy helping make others... — read more 

Join the Movement!

Make September 1, 2025 your last day if things do not improve. Everyone needs to take a stand for our own mental health.

We need a medal for staying at SF

You can work hard, offer ideas, work late, and still feel like you’re shouting into the void. Most of the tech is ancient, leadership is completely checked out, and the ground under your feet never feels steady. Working here is not just frustrating... — read more 

The start of the downfall

SF closed like 12 offices and severenced people out. Let good employees go that wanted to work for SF. All because they got it in there head that they wanted new hires to keep turnover high and salaries low. This was the first mistake leading to... — read more 

New slogans are stupid.

Already sick of hearing PRICE AND EASE, AND UPSKILLING. We can't say training any longer. It is now upskilling. So f'ing stupid. And price and ease sounds like a two dollar ho. Also I read alot on AI and the word upskilling it all over artificial... — read more 

How are you guys surviving Bloomington?

Native to the area and worked in claims for 5 years. How are you guys surviving the rent increases and rental shortage? I took another job back in 2021 and moved pre Covid my rent was 625 and by 2021 it was 975. Looks like rivian is even expanding... — read more 

AI

What’s going on with AI? I heard major changes for claims and UW coming..?

Pride in our Service

I wonder if he believes everything he said or he just read the words the speech writers and lawyers gave him. https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/Keating-Panel-2-Testimony.pdf

DOH! The incompetence continues!

https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/state-farm-general-posts-729-9-direct-loss-ratio-on-los-angeles-fires

I have no idea why I'm still here

Somehow I’ve become that person who complains about work but still shows up every day even though the pay’s mediocre, the workload keeps growing, and morale is in the toilet. I keep applying for other jobs, but then I chicken out when offers come in... — read more 

The calm before the storm

Hearing TM'S being forced to write up all low performers to force people out. Hearing metrics being raised in effort to be able to write employees up to force out. Heard one department under P&C said future state was no wfh, only move, quit, or... — read more 

Marketing Budget Black Hole

If you look on LinkedIn, SF is boasting about their marketing awards and cutting edge commercials. While other companies are trimming advertising costs in order to stay profitable, SF is continuing to dump insane amounts of spending into their... — read more 

Lost my WFH position

TheLayoff.com Thread regarding State Farm Insurance layoffs What happened to SF? Been here 15 years and the last few years have been next-level dysfunction. Constant reorgs, zero communication, and whiplash "priorities" that change weekly. New... — read more 

Big changes coming this year

Big reduction in headcount. Especially for the longtimers. Who has the cojones to drop in some details. And to the ahole who always comments SF never has a layoff- you’re an id--t.

Auto Underwriting Modernization

Just curious on how many of you in Auto U/W have started looking for another job? Automation rate is over 95% and Texas goes during the second quarter. What are they telling you? Are you getting the we will continue to evaluate your role.... blah... — read more 

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