Farmers Insurance Group Announces Platinum Sponsorship with Independent Agent Association
(Grand Rapids, MI) Farmers Insurance Group announced it will be a Platinum Partner in 2008 with the Insurance Agents and Brokers Association of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware . Farmers is partnering with IA&B to show its ongoing commitment to independent agents, specifically in the 12 Eastern states where Farmers' independent agents operate.

The IA&B group is made up of three agent associations working in conjunction to deliver programs, products and services to independent agents. The IA&B is recognized nationally for its industry-leading efforts in agent professional development, education and advocacy.

“We are excited to be a part of this tri-state network of independent agents,” says Jeff Bair, Zone Executive Director, Foremost Insurance Group. “We are truly invested in marketing the Farmers brand and the quality of our systems. In the last year we made significant enhancements to our products and services to improve agent satisfaction and product effectiveness,” says Bair. Foremost Insurance in Grand Rapids , Michigan is the specialty arm of the Farmers Insurance Group.

Farmers is the third largest auto and home carrier in the U.S. and offers the Farmers DistinctChoice SM Auto Program to independent agents in 12 Eastern states. DistinctChoice Auto offers an array of discounts and rates tailored to each individual.

To find out how to become a Farmers independent agent, visit www.FarmersIndependentAgent.com , or call 1-800-237-6136. For more information about the IA&B in Pennsylvania , Delaware and Maryland , visit www.iabgroup.com .