Farmers' online tool typically estimates a slightly higher dwelling coverage than that of other companies, but the tool also allows you to set the coverage at less than 100 percent of the replacement cost.

The default setting will depend on the package you choose, but you have the option to adjust it to your desired percentage of the dwelling coverage.

The default coverage for personal property is determined by package selection, but you have the option to adjust this coverage as well (up to 2200 percent of the dwelling coverage).

Your options for percent of dwelling coverage and length of coverage vary based on the level you select and the state you reside in.

The liability coverage can be set all the way up to $10 million.

Medical payments to others

Farmers has a few levels of coverages to account for injuries to others that occur on your property (regardless of who is liable).

Declining Deductibles

Farmers will give you $50 back on your deductible every year that your policy stays active.

Home contents coverage

This option allows you to be reimbursed for the actual cost to replace damaged or ruined personal property, rather than the standard cost at a depreciated value.

Multi-policy coverage

Bundle up with Auto, Life, Business, Recreational, or Umbrella insurance to earn additional discounts.

As with most large home insurance companies, Farmers has an option to include identity theft coverage. Farmers coverage includes resolution assistance, advocacy services or replacement of documents.

When you're rebuilding or repairing after a covered loss, this option can provide up to $25,000 to make your repairs with eco-friendly construction materials.

Farmers Home Insurance Review: Pros & Cons, Ratings, & More

Last Updated: 10/4/2021

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Overview of Farmers Home Insurance

Farmers has the distinction of being one of the rare businesses to have started just before the Great Depression and remain in business still today. Founded in 1928 by two California farmers who walked farm to farm to sell their innovative new brand of farmer/rancher insurance policies, Farmers Insurance Group is now the 5th-largest home insurance company in the U.S., commanding an impressive market share of nearly 6 percent. But you may know Farmers best as the company whose "Hall of Claims" commercials show off some hilarious — and, unbelievably, true — claims filed by homeowners that Farmers Insurance has paid, including damage from an angry moose entangled in a swing set and a fire started by a dog reaching for pizza, all of which speak to the company's experience and customer care.

How Does Farmers Home Insurance Rate?

Financial Strength Rating

Source
Rating
A.M. Best
A

Effective Date: January 2020

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Financial Strength is rated on a scale of D (poor) to A+ (superior). A rating notch of either a second "+" or a "-" indicates the gradation of financial strength within the category. We can't guarantee that the subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance rated here is the subsidiary that will underwrite your insurance policy. Check with your insurance agent and review A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating Guide for more information.

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Pros and Cons of Farmers Home Insurance

pros

The online quote tool sets recommended coverage limits but gives you absolute control to change these limits on all of the coverage options.

Farmers offers a wide range of discounts across the board, and even more in some states.

As one of the larger home insurance companies, Farmers offers numerous resources to help with claims in a disaster situation.

Farmers makes it easy to find numerous local agents through its website so you can speak directly to a representative in your area.

The mobile app allows you to pay your bill, receive electronic billing notices, find your agent's contact information, and even file your claim.

cons

The online quote tool offers several coverage options but doesn't necessarily explain what those coverages are or what the limits are for filing a claim.

Though it's a large insurance company, there are several states in which Farmers home insurance is not available.

JD Power gave Farmers 3 stars across the board in its 2019 Home Insurance Study. Its middle-of-the-road scores are beat by most recognizable competitors.

Farmers Home Insurance Coverage

Farmers' online quote tool provides three packages to choose from: basic, enhanced and premier. Each package has distinct features, with options allowing you to increase personal property limits and adjust replacement payments made on depreciated value or replacement value. Once you choose a package based on whether you want a lower premium or better protection, you're then able to customize the individual coverages within the package limitations.

Farmers 's Standard Coverage Options

The package that you choose determines your level of standard coverage, but you can change the individual limits. In fact, the Farmers online quote tool gives you more control over your standard coverage limits than most other home insurance companies.

Farmers's Additional Coverage Options

The additional coverage options that Farmers offers include the typical options you'd expect from most good home insurance policies as well as some less common additional coverages for your dwelling.

Available Discounts on Farmers Home Insurance Coverage

Homeowners can receive discounts for certain behaviors or actions that reduce your risk of filing a homeowner insurance claim. Depending on what state you live in, you also may find a range of additional discounts available. Some of the discounts you may find are listed below.

Type of Discount
Description
Bundle
If you have both a home policy and an auto policy with Farmers, you can get a discount.
Home improvements
Replacing your roof or renovating your house might earn you a home insurance discount.
Nonsmoker
If your home's residents don't smoke, you may be eligible for savings.
Security and fire protection devices
Burglar and fire alarms reduce your home's risk, which may reward you with an additional discount.
System update
If your home's plumbing, electrical or heating systems have been entirely replaced, this could provide additional savings.
Profession discount
If you or your spouse is, or has been, an employed in a qualifying profession—such as a police officer, doctor or teacher— or a member of an approved group, you can get a substantial discount on your home insurance.
New home
You may earn a discount if your home was built in the last few years.
UL-approved roofing materials
Special roof shingles designed to withstand the weather and approved by Underwriters Laboratories may help you save money.
Home safety
Certain home systems that monitor and protect against damage (such as water leak or gas valve shut-offs) or those with certain green features may provide additional discounts.
Claim forgiveness
If you go for five or more years without filing a claim, Farmers will waive your surcharge when you need to file one.
Cosmetic damage coverage
When you file a claim for functional damage, Farmers will cover costs to repair cosmetic damages up to a reasonable amount.

How to Make a Home Insurance Claim with Farmers

You can call or begin your home claim online. You don't have to log in to file your claim online. Once the process is started, you can find your claim representative online, even if you don't have your claim number handy. With the claim started, you can call or go online to find a vendor partner to handle repairs, talk to a claims rep to see about replacing your personal property or even find emergency housing.

How to Contact Farmers Home Insurance

WEBSITE
https://www.farmers.com/home/
CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE NUMBER
888-327-6335
CLAIM PHONE NUMBER
800-435-7764
EMAIL
Contact form

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