Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Driving Change campaign – launched to combat unfair and discriminatory auto insurance practices – is now delivering results, as legislation advancing insurance reforms has passed the Illinois House and... — read more 

I came over from Express last year and work in FPS. This place is a complete and total insane asylum. My TM is ok but they have the look of disgust on their face every time I see them. The SMs and CMs are complete and total check the box re-ards. ... — read more 

U.S. Iran War - Israel struck earlier today. This is after the "Ceasefire". The U.S. Iran War is (far from over due to the ongoing hostilities between Israel-Iran). At 1:00pm CST (today), Iranian drones struck the Saudi Arabian East-West... — read more 

Did anyone get severance from HCL? I've heard of at least one, but that person worked for about 3 years after the State Farm "rebranding ". I was let go after 2 years and 1 month, but didn't receive anything.

So happened to get to see an email I wasn't supposed too. Severance packages coming for leadership in Claims. Auto and Fire! I did not get to read the whole thing but sounds like it will be targeted at the SM and TM level. CMs may be getting... — read more 

The execs keep talking about the need to reduce expenses and are laying people off, yet they are paying over $120 million to get all the agents together in Las Vegas and spending an additional $15 million on incentive trips for said agents. Oh know... — read more 

I have just met with various Political Representatives of the tragedy that took place in California concerning the burning of thousands of once beautiful homes. It was brought to my attention that the Insurance Companies, in particular, State Farm... — read more 

Why has eip not been updated any for 2026? Is eip bonus going away?

Always remember: All those executives and management people at State Farm did not get where they are at by having a strong work ethic. They got there by hurting, stepping on, and disregard for their workers. They do not believe in a strong work... — read more 

Oracle just laid off 25,000 employees on yesterday due to AI spending constraints. They are looking at 30,000 total this round. Total Technology layoffs 33,302 year-to-date. Higher Energy prices will lead to a potential Major Recession by 2027.

I am looking to make a heroic return to State Farm. How have things been since 2020 after I left? Has the pay gotten any better? I'm looking at working as a Software Engineer as the market is too brutal right now and this place is my only hope. Is... — read more 

I moved across the country for State Farm based on what they told me during interviews. Now that I'm here, the role and team setup are completely different from what I agreed to. My responsibilities aren't even close to what we discussed. You can't... — read more 

Scared of the remodel at Corp South. What ugly changes will make work in office even more miserable than it already will be?

Anyone remember this! Looks like they were pretty spot on, just delayed due to COVID. Giving you a heads up Sept 1-most Prof/Tech and Para's will start re-entering the building. Leadership will have been transitioning into the buildings starting... — read more 

The message has been clear for month now in the entirety of underwriting. Move to claims or gtfo. All this worry about going in office more next year. brother, you’ll be gone by October lmao. Get on the same page about creating a union or just accept... — read more 

Oil prices, and U.S. jobs created (nationally) - 2025 - 125,000 Total - Revised downwards from 181,000. 2026 - 34,000 Total - Non-Revised. Higher Energy prices will remain for months (or longer) even if the U.S. Iran War ends (in the future)... — read more 

So about 12-13 years ago I told everyone I was the bridge to something else. I told you we had the best claims workforce in the industry, without exception, but the cost of this was too expensive and we didn't need to be that good, but just good... — read more 

Welcome to the new normal! We are all being put out to pasture due to AI. BLONO State Farmers there are lots of food-banks and other resources available. Best be prepared as many of you have been living check to check. God Save and Bless... — read more 

Everyone make sure you understand the current business model. 80% of all employees at State Farm, including Leaders, have been here 5 years or less. They are getting rid of U/W, Fire ILR, Chat, Customer Support etc... Around 70% of Auto and Fire... — read more 

I've been through the entire cycle of emotions. Denial, anger, trying to negotiate with myself, depression, and now I'm finally at acceptance. I've landed at the point where a severance feels like the best possible outcome. I'm actually ready for it... — read more 

They will loose too many employees by forcing time back in the office. Employees have to many advantages by working from home. Less time on the road, less money spent on gas, clothes, food, less wear on vehicle, etc. They can have repairs... — read more 

The second quarter layoff notices will go out tomorrow, 3/25/26. Cross your fingers and say your prayers tonight. They will go out in batches so keep checking your email. Good luck to everyone tired of the BS!

A coworker mentioned he talked to his manager who told him to relax, no cuts planned for a while. I think this sounds too good to be true but one can hope. Has anybody else heard something like this?

After 15 years of time at State Farm, 3 CEOs, COVID, work from home, hybrid, and whatever comes next - I can safely say that this company is absolutely sc--wed. I dunno who in the chain: Farney, some random VP, or that consulting firm they hired... — read more 

A coworker tried to one-up me for being tired after four days because they grind six days straight. That's such a weird flex. Cool, you give all your time to State Farm and have no free time and I do. I'll take my energy and my weekend over whatever... — read more 

Not that we weren't one before, in a way. Now it seems to be the actual vision.

Sorry the next news to drop is freezing the pension for those active employees that are pension eligible. That will be announced right after the April round of severance packages. The next round of severance packages/pressure tactics ramps up again... — read more 

What was that all about? Is it because it's EIP payday? Angry about the In-Office stuff? So many employees were MIA today and it really su-ked for all of us who actually did our job. Unreal.

My understanding is that the cost to repair the building on Veterans was cost po rohibitive given the dwindling employee population. The building is failing in many ways. Unsure why they spent so much money to fix it up in the last ten years. I... — read more 

Increase the in-office mandate right when gas prices are pushing people's budgets to the limit. Nothing says "we value our employees" like forcing them to choose between a paycheck and a tank of gas.

This is their way of getting people to leave since they don’t want the black eye of laying off 30% of the workforce they don’t need. Playing chess no checkers. Don’t be a puppet

If you wanted less work done in the office, more communicating/chit chat/wasting time. That's what you'll get. Add on the added costs for employees, pets who will now be unattended after spending 6 years with their owners at home...I'm sure that... — read more 

Some BLM buildings will close, everyone will work out of Corp South. It’s expected that there will be information regarding being in-office more.

anyone else’s bonus suddenly become smaller the day payslips come out?

On Employees that are fully remote in claims with no offices? Are they moving the jobs to the hubs or no, and staying fully remote?

I see lots of references but what does it mean? Thanks.

In the beginning was the Plan. And then came the Assumptions. And the Assumptions were without form. And darkness was upon the face of the Workers. And they spoke among themselves, saying, "It is a crock of sh-t, and it stinketh." And the workers... — read more 

For everyone that works for State Farm, you're not doing your job! You have to cancel all your State Farm policies and tell everyone you know how horrible this place is. Especially friends and family. I can't understand why anyone, especially in... — read more 

State Farm Drones & AI. This is interesting, but not just State Farm. https://news.yahoo.com/finance/news/homeowner-hit-20k-bill-state-154526906.html