State Farm

Largest auto and home insurer in the United States by premium volume, consistently ranked in the top 10 of the Fortune 500

State Farm is a mutual insurance company and financial services provider headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded in 1922 by George J. Mecherle, it is the largest property and casualty insurer in the United States by premium volume, offering auto, home, life, health, and commercial insurance, as well as banking and investment products. The company operates through a network of approximately 19,000 independent contractor agents across the U.S. and Canada. State Farm is one of the most prominent advertisers in the United States, consistently ranking among the top spenders on television, digital, and sports media. Its long-running 'Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there' tagline is among the most recognized in American advertising. The company has invested heavily in celebrity endorsements, sports sponsorships — including partnerships with the NBA, NFL, and MLB — and high-profile Super Bowl commercials, making it a significant force in the media and advertising ecosystem. As a mutual company, State Farm is owned by its policyholders rather than public shareholders, and it does not trade on a stock exchange. It consistently ranks in the top tier of the Fortune 500, with revenues exceeding $90 billion. Its massive advertising budget and media buying activity make it a key customer for media agencies, broadcasters, digital platforms, and sports properties.