No help. No update, of how policy holders will be taken care of. Lack of communications, no one to answer my calls and answers. There is not even an update on the SF homepage after this major hurrricane in the Carolina's How sad I know people that... — read more 

Has anyone heard about another systems reduction before the end of 2018? Word has it another 400.

With all the changes we all are/will face what tactics, tools, and or behaviors have you found to be the most helpful?

We recently had a meeting and were told to expect renewal comp changing in the next 3-5 years, but higher first year comp, no comments on weather they are prepared for this type of transition since claims underwriting and basically everything else is... — read more 

Looks like our department of financial services trainers are shutting down as of 10/31. Who's going to fill the gap? First the FSA's, now the trainers? Will the Sales Leader's or AFS's fill the gap?

Hi, I’m being recruited for a bank job in Bloomington and I’m doing some digging into the financial results from the latest quarter. What the heck is going on there? Is it really a bank? What would I be walking in to? They have total assets of... — read more 

Has anyone who received the severance payout been denied unemployment?

Do this mean that some of our local location office are going to closing.

What kind of damage is the company facing with this storm approaching?

Wow since 7/14 the amount of work that ET has cranked out has been just amazing.. Its like we are sitting in a moden Day factory and widgets are popping off the assembly line.. So much straightforward guidance from MSO and leadership... Zero... — read more 

Wow, another take away by the company. What’s next?

Silent panic is running amok at Corp. They didn't need you before they need you now so, please come back...please, please, please.

Here is the link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-state-farm-racketeering-accord-20180904-story.html So the farm is saying that they just want to pay some money to make it go away. That is a lot of going away money...

Over 80 people are being laid off as part of it. A State Farm office that employs 82 in New Hyde Park is slated to close at the end of November, according to the company and a state regulatory filing.v... — read more 

"Over the last few years we have achieved significant gains in our company's financial position at the same time that we have endured substantial challenges from within and outside our organization. We have never been stronger, but more needs to be... — read more 

Appreciate some of the advice I've read here. I recently left State Farm and there is a lot out there!! I would recommend, if you're able, to take a little time if you do leave. But it's different for each person. My background: was a strong... — read more 

Our CEO's son recently was promoted directly from manager to AVP. This is a brazen display of nepotism just in advance of an 8/31 QTD when hundreds more State Farmers will lose their jobs. You can question our CEO's competence, intelligence, and... — read more 

Anyone have inside scoop on what areas are coming up next for review?

I’m reading online comments from people who are upset over SF getting naming rights for the Atlanta Hawks’ arena. Can someone explain to me why? Isn't this just good marketing?

I’m a retired SF employee who recently had an auto claim. Was rear ended in Chicago and initiated the claim electronically. I have to say that I’m very pleased with the service I received. Had the repairs to the bumper done within a week, got a nice... — read more 

I’ve never seen a company spend so much time implementing bad policy. Our satisfaction numbers dropped at exactly the same time EOM was put in place. Now they’re saying they implemented it wrong......he guys that’s not it!!! It doesn’t work, quit... — read more 

They announce future office closures. 1.5 years later they give a closure date. Another year away. Rip off the bandaid already...what's the hold up? Stupidity? You expect anyone to believe it takes this long to implement your plans? Crazy thing is... — read more 

What's the saddest thing you have seen when it comes to the way we treat our customers? I was in an area that services annuities. This poor old lady called in. She was obviously confused about the financial product we sold her. She was sold an... — read more 

I'm considering going into agency with State Farm. I like the brand awareness, but from my research, I'm learning that the company is looking at consolidating all the contracts into one sometime in the near future. I believe this will create a... — read more 

Other day on my afternoon stroll I ran into Tipsey. Told him what a fantastic job he was doing. Work being processed at record pace, lowest premium since 1974, terrific employee morale, and the best customer satisfaction polls ever. Wait, yesterday... — read more 

Apparently some announcements are coming today? Does anyone have any details?

The nice thing about time is it waits for no one and that includes SF. Time will make liars and id--ts out of a lot of people. It will slowly eat away at floor that is currently holding all this up. The havoc created created so far will cause even... — read more 

Before the hub, I'm located at and work in ET, was full of people doing work(programming, testing, designing) at shared spaces. In the last couple of weeks those spaces have been replaced with people staring at the same email or discussing... — read more 

The managers had a meeting today and will give the employees the big “news” tomorrow! Hopefully it’s good news.

Pension freeze?

the people who love and/or like their jobs here at State Farm will continue to fight the sore losers and sour grapes...I can't believe legal hasn't shut this schitt down

Anyone in claims being harrassed and threatened over call avoidance? How are you going about it? It has gotten absolutely ridiculous in my segment. I. Hate. This. Place.

Any news on auto claims in CA. In 2017 I heard it was closing but nothing since?

99 billion and growing in reserves yet not a single cohesive brain trust can be found in "leadership". Why can't these incompetent personnel generate a cohesive multi year plan that allows.....get ready here it comes...for success. You can tell not a... — read more 

How is everyone doing?

I have been seeing a lot of comments about the transitions and reductions not being completed. My apologies if I missed a thread but does anyone know about what the next few years hold? We know ET plans to decrease 10% or so year to year for the next... — read more 

So those of us at the claim specialist/team manager level must not be part of the club. No “voluntary” severance, only involuntary. Then we sign the releases and agreements and wait and wait. Section managers and up are paid promptly after their... — read more 

Makes me laugh we were told today what the company is worth but yet we don't offer jobs to those that are on the chopping block keep good hard working ppl that have been with the company 20+ years take money away from those that have earned their... — read more 

I escaped earlier this year, but am concerned about those left behind.

Any news?