State Farm or The Hartford: Which Company is Best for You?
State Farm and The Hartford are two of the biggest names in insurance, with an advertising reach to match. Chances are you've seen more than one commercial from either in the past month. State Farm was founded in 1922, while The Hartford was founded in 1810. Both are widely-trusted companies, but which has the discounts, services, and customer ratings that matter most to you? See how they stack up below.
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| Ratings Comparison | State Farm | The Hartford |
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| Financial Strength | Excellent | Excellent |
| JD Power Rankings | Above average | Excellent |
| User Satisfaction | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
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| Other Features | State Farm | The Hartford |
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| About | Get the protection you need at a price you can afford with State Farm; offering packaged options, discounts and custom coverage to meet any driver's needs. | Since 1810, The Hartford continually seeks new and better ways to proactively respond to their customers needs. |
| Roadside Assistance | State Farm's Emergency Road Service offers mechanical labor at the place of breakdown, the towing of your vehicle to a repair facility, removal of a stuck vehicle, delivery of gas or oil, assistance with changing a tire or a jumpstart, and locksmith services. | The Hartford has towing and labor coverage to help pay for a tow if your vehicle is inoperable regardless of whether the vehicle is involved in an accident. |
| Additional Discounts | State Farm offers an additional discount for vehicles made in 1994 or later, depending on the loss experience of the vehicle make and model. | The Hartford is affiliated with AARP and offers numerous discounts including a discount for driving a hybrid or electric vehicle. |
| Recent Questions |
My car was towed by an apartment complex, will State Farm reimburse me for the towing cost?
Roadside assistance covers towing but it won't cover your car being towed by someone else. Your insurance company will not cover the cost of your car being towed from parking in the wrong location.
I started a claim but canceled it with no payout. Why is it on my CLUE report?
Unfortunately, if you start the claims process, the insurance company can list it on your CLUE report through LexisNexis which contains your claims history — even if there was no payout or resolution. You can dispute with State Farm to see if they will remove it, but at this point, that is really the only option which is definitely frustrating.
Does State Farm cover rodent damage to my car's electrical wiring through comprehensive coverage?
While I can't speak specifically for State Farm, most companies will cover damage caused by a rodent under comprehensive coverage. For specifics about your State Farm policy, you will want to contact them directly.
Does State Farm match auto insurance quotes with other companies?
In truth, no. Car insurance companies determine their rates based on their previous years' filings (loss to revenue ratio) in addition to other factors.
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