State Farm® Story

State Farm, well known for being a "good neighbor" by "being there" for our customers, was founded in 1922 by retired farmer and insurance salesman George Jacob "G.J." Mecherle. We now insure more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., and we are one of the leading insurers in Canada. A mutual company owned by its policyholders, State Farm is currently ranked number 34 on the