State Farm® Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Auto Rate Cut for Tennessee Customers
June 16, 2018
State Farm
Bloomington, IL – State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the largest auto insurer in Tennessee and in the nation, will cut its rates in Tennessee. As a result, its overall personal auto rate will drop by 3% percent.
The total expected state-wide savings for State Farm Mutual auto policyholders as a result of this rate decrease in Tennessee will be approximately $26.3 million.
State Farm says Rate Change to Affect Approximately 1.1 Million Policyholders.
State Farm reminds everyone that Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 18th-24th
June 21, 2017
Murfreesboro, TN – The number of homeowners insurance claims from lightning strikes and electrical surges in the United States rose in 2016, compared with 2015; however, the average cost that insurers paid on those claims fell, according to a new analysis by the Insurance Information Institute(I.I.I.).
Tennessee is 12th on the List of Lightning Insurance Claims, Kentucky is 21st. (NOAA)
State Farm® Says Potholes Can Cost Drivers
March 15, 2015
Don’t Get Swallowed Up By the Road
Murfreesboro, TN – Winter brings a number of driving hazards, but one of the most dreaded is the pothole. An encounter with one can leave damaged tires, wheels and suspension components in its wake. State Farm estimates the average damage can put a big dent in drivers’ pocketbooks – costing anywhere from $300.00 to $700.00.
Potholes, also called chuckholes and road craters, can occur in any region or climate, but at this time of year, they’re especially prominent in areas known for ice, snow and below-freezing temperatures. Freezing and thawing cycles allow moisture to seep into the road surface, which causes the road to crumble. [Read more]
State Farm says Cold Weather can take the Air out of your Tires
January 29, 2015
Bloomington, IL – We’ve learned a lot about under-inflated footballs recently, but did you know that under inflated tires can create a real issue for your car?
Cold weather can take the air out of your tires. Tire deflation is both risky and costly.
State Farm Insurance lists three money saving reasons why you should maintain proper tire pressure for you vehicle.
January is Tops for Theft, Tennessee’s in the Top 10 for Theft Claims
January 25, 2015
Murfreesboro, TN – The holidays are over and everyone is recovering from the barrage of gifts, food, family and friends. Now that you’re past that, it’s time to think about theft because State Farm® says January is the top month for theft claims.
There are a couple of reason for this. Everyone is getting their December credit card statements and reporting fraudulent charges or identity theft following the holiday shopping season, and many people travel for vacation to warmer climates during this month, leaving their home exposed to burglars. [Read more]
State Farm Insurance gives tips to prevent Frozen Pipes
November 17, 2014
Bloomington, IL – Freezing temperatures are on the horizon. While you’re thinking about keeping your animals and tender vegetation safe, you should also be making sure frozen pipes won’t ruin your home.
A frozen pipe can cause thousands of dollars of damage in a short period of time.
If a pipe does freeze and burst, make sure everyone in your home knows where the main water shutoff valve is. [Read more]
Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office Sponsors Click It and Ticket Teen Safety Belt Campaign
September 13, 2013
Program to Educate Teens on Importance of Buckling Up
Nashville, TN – Each year, dozens of Tennessee teens die in traffic crashes and many of those are not wearing safety belts. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers.
The Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) wants to help save lives by encouraging more teens to wear their safety belts. The GHSO is partnering with State Farm Insurance, Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA) and four Tennessee high schools to sponsor a program called Click It AND Ticket.
