ComplaintsforFarm Bureau of Tennessee

• Initial Complaint

  07/01/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I have had auto insurance with Farm Bureau for 32 years. I recently traded vehicles. I called my local agent to switch coverage from my old vehicle to my new. Two days later, I received a call from a representative, ***************. She informed me that since I am married, all my husband's vehicles would have to be insured by Farm Bureau or they would set my policy for nonrenewal. I explained that my husband and I are separated, getting a divorce, and have not lived in the same household for over 6 months. I am the only person who drives my vehicle, I am the only person listed on my vehicle registration, and I am the only person listed on the title (besides finance **** I called the corporate office on 7/1/2024 and spoke with an underwriter. I explained that my policy states that coverage is required for family members and the policy defines "Family member means a person who is a resident of your household". The underwriter said that since I am legally still married, that was the policy. I asked where that was stated in my policy. The underwriter said it is not in my policy or contract, it was just something they "go by". This is just ridiculous that none of this was a problem until I decided to trade vehicles. This was not mentioned 8 years ago when I got married and changed my name and address on the policy. If this is a hard fast rule it should be IN WRITING and IN THE CONTRACT/POLICY. They will not provide coverage for my new vehicle therefore I am due a refund.

  Business response

  07/16/2024

  According to our records, *******'s policy period was February 4, 2024, to August 4, 2024, and she has paid a total of $374 for this term.  Her policy is currently cancelled as per her request and $57 of unearned premium has been refunded to her credit card.  She would not be eligible for a full refund for this term as coverage was provided until July 1, 2024.  

  In reference to the terms of her policy, we were not aware that ******************* had gotten married.  When we found that her marital status had changed and her husband was insured elsewhere, we advised that it was in her best interest to insure all the autos she and her spouse own with the same carrier.

  Since ******************* did not wish to share the husband's driver or vehicle information with us, the company then elected to cancel the policy for a change in risk.  Shortly thereafter, ******************* requested to cancel her policy and advised that she had obtained coverage elsewhere. 

  We hope this information helps resolve the matter.

   

   

   

   

• Initial Complaint

  06/26/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  They kick me out of farm bureau because my daughter and her husband got in an accident in a different car 2016 Chevrolet Impala and they had State Farm insurance which had nothing to do with me except my name was on the car

  Business response

  07/01/2024

  Please change the contact on BBB complaints for Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company from ******************** to me.  Thank you very much!

  Best regards,

  *************************

  General Counsel
  Tennessee Farmers Insurance Companies
  PO Box 998
  ****************************
  Phone:************
  Fax:************
  *****************************************

  Business response

  07/05/2024

  Thank you for forwarding this information to us. As the customer mentioned, we were unable to renew ******************** automobile insurance because there was ownership of a vehicle in another state which was not initially disclosed to us during the new business process. We are only licensed to do business in the State of **, and therefore did non-renew the policy as of the April 2024 expiration. The premium refund that is being asked for in the complaint to you would have been the premium which covered her from October of 2023 through that April ******************************************************************************************************* the declaration page for the time period of coverage. 

  Customer response

  07/06/2024

  Farm Bureau kick me out the insurance because another Atlanta was in an accident accident to my daughter and I did not make a claim to Farm Bureau about the other car the other car, Allstate insurance

  Customer response

  07/08/2024

   
  Farm Bureau kick me out the insurance because another Atlanta was in an accident accident to my daughter and I did not make a claim to Farm Bureau about the other car the other car, Allstate insurance

• Initial Complaint

  06/10/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I was sent a letter saying that the company was not renewing my insurance coverage for my cars and boat. When I called me agent and discussed this with him he said they were canceling my policies because I had too many claims in a certain amount of time(10 years). I explained to the agent that the claims were not my fault. All of them are from people running into my vehicles and I wasnt even in the vehicle when they happened and one claim for a broken windshield from a stone. The agent then told me that it didnt matter that the claims were my fault or not but it was how many I had which I believe was 4 in 11 years. So what this tells me is the company wants us to pay for insurance but dont use it or well cancel you.

  Business response

  06/11/2024

  This policy was non-renewed due to the claim frequency in the household and will expire as of July 28, 2024, 12:01 A.M. Standard Time as stated in our previous letter mailed to the insured.  

• Initial Complaint

  04/10/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  We filed an insurance claim because our retaining wall fell at our home residence, crashing on two of our vehicles and totaling them. We have continually tried to talk with the company in regards to how the wall fell during a windstorm of up to 80 mph winds in the area. They hired an engineer to assess the damage without even getting into the problem of the wall as it was covered with 4 foot of dirt piled on top. The only way to see the wall was from one side, and that side was falling to the ground, but kept from completely falling because our cars stopped it. We have requested on multiple occasions for an engineer to come out and reevaluate the structure as he made claims about the structure based on his opinion, only since you could not see the actual structure , since it was under 4 foot of dirt. Upon excavation, we uncovered multiple things that had to do with the integrity of the wall that the engineer stated wasnt there simply because he couldnt see it. We have had no luck getting them to come back out to reassess nor even look at covering any of the expense. They have created their own assessment of how the wall fell based off of flooding without flooding even being possible that day because they lack of rain. The Manager stated he has not covered a retaining wall before, and he will not do it now. There is nothing in our policy that states this would not be covered based on wind damage, but they refuse to even state in claim that wind was a factor that day. We have reached out to the corporate office. We have also reached out to a public defender even bc they have refused to even work with ** at all. The same day in our neighborhood tornadoes were reported as well as trees on fences but they refuse to even acknowledge that as a problem bc then they would have to claim responsibility. We have been fighting this for over a month & have a 40 Ft wall down & they could care less to help at all.

  Business response

  04/11/2023

  Due to privacy concerns we are unable to discuss specifics regarding this loss.

  We have explained our position to ******************** and based on the information available the loss has been handled correctly.

  He may also ask the ********** of ******** and Insurance to review the handling of the claim or retain counsel to pursue recovery.

  Thank you for the opportunity to respond.
  

  Customer response

  04/11/2023

   
  Complaint: 19919316
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I do not understand any reason of there being a problem with privacy for why they cant talk with you. I will sign anything & waive anything on your side or theirs to have someone help us with this problem! We are simply requesting a follow up with them & can not get that. From the pictures I sent you these are the same pictures they put for our reason of why they will not cover the claim. There is nothing in pictures as to why a 50 year old wall fell from rain that didnt happen. They stated flooding caused our wall to fall & improper building of the wall. Yet they have no pictures of flooding or the improper building of the wall just the same pictures I showed you which is one big wall falling. I believe they simply dont want bad press & thats why they dont want their name spoke of via this way. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************

  Business response

  05/22/2023

  We have explained our position to the insured and responded to the complaint.

  He can also file a complaint through the ********** of ******** and Insurance or pursue recovery through litigation.

  Thank you.
  

• Initial Complaint

  12/08/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  On Sunday November 27,2022 I was in a very bad car wreck which cause my car to be totaled and a trip to the ** with a swollen finger and airbag ***** on my right arm and by the way I was not at fault. So days go by and I havent received a call from her insurance company which is Farm bureau. I called and left messages with ****** and he never returned my calls. I end up going back to the ** because of neck n back pains. Also, I end up calling back for a supervisor which is *************************** and he took over my claim. By now its already a week and Im still without a car. *************************** sets me up with 2 different rental car agencies and tells me I would have to call everyday and see if they have any cars available. If Im not at fault for the accident why is this company giving me a hard time. I asked if you book a reservation how do you know if cars available ***** stated that he wouldnt know so its up to me to find out all the insurance company does is book the reservation and thats it!!!! So here it is no car no nothing. Ive missed 2 weeks from work and every morning I wake up Im in pain. I called ***** yesterday and left a message and he still hasnt returned my calls. I dont think this company understands the pain Im going through every morning. I know I will have to go through therapy to get back to where I was. Im tired of calling and I wanted to get a lawyer as my last option but it seems like I am!!!!

  Business response

  12/08/2022

  We are not able to give out policy or clam information.

• Initial Complaint

  08/23/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Order Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  My insurance carrier for the past 3 years is canceling my Homeowners policy due to an INQUIRY I made in December 2021, regarding a visitor to my home, getting a nip on her hand from my dog, that is completely fenced in my backyard , at least 200 feet away from my door.She had to walk past my Beware of the Dog signs posted on my property and reach over the fence to pet my dog without permission. I did not witness the incident and the lady had no intention of making me aware of the incident because she knew she was completely responsible for what happened. I have never filed any claims, although my records indicate a couple of claims this , one of which is preventing other insurance carriers to accept my application.although Farm Bureau of TN agrees they have never paid any claims from me, they do not admit that I have never filed a claim. I feel I have been treated unfairly and unprofessionally, The representative I spoke to actually accused me of things I have never done. She told me that this was NOT normal Dog behavior and that I had TRAINED my dog to bite! I live in a rural area and my Dog never runs free. But the Dog’s purpose here is first to be a pet, a part of my family, but also to protect our property from wild animals and to alert us of activity on our property that we may miss from inside the House. I have small grandchildren that play with my dog and my dog is friendly but didn’t know this person . I have been a loyal client for over 3 years, I was never alerted about any claims filed, I simply received a letter in August of 2022 stating that Farm Bureau will not renew my Homeowners insurance policy and I have 2 months to find new coverage.

  Business response

  08/24/2022

  Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company has made the decision not to make a renewal offer for the homeowner policy in the name of ***** ******. Mrs. ****** was notified by a letter dated August 8, 2022, that her homeowner policy would expire October 4, 2022 at 12:01 A.M. The reason for the non-renewal was provided to Mrs. ****** in the letter. The reason for our decision to non-renew Mrs. ******'s homeowner policy was due to a change in risk.

  ****** *****

  Business response

  08/26/2022

  A claim was filed on Mrs. ******'s policy for a potential liability issue on December 21, 2022. Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company is obligated to report that claim whether or not a payment has been made. 

  Customer response

  08/26/2022

  
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  I did not file a claim, I just called the insurance company and asked them about my responsibility for the incident that occurred on December 21st. , The visitor to my home didn’t even want to tell me about what happened, because she felt that she was responsible for reaching into my dog’s enclosure, without being accompanied and without permission.
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ******

• Initial Complaint

  05/23/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  A leak from my sink drain destroyed my wood floor and Farm Bureau wants to pay 50% of my subfloor and 75% of my wood floor. I have coverage for this.

  Business response

  06/08/2022

  I have reviewed the information submitted above. Due to the company's privacy policy, I am unable to discuss the specific situation.

• Initial Complaint

  01/11/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  My vehicle was stolen 9/12/2021. It was found wrecked three days later. It has been at the body shop since the date it was found. Some of the parts are on back order. The insurance company refuses to pay it off and has me enduring the hardship both financially and emotionally. There is no end point in sight. There practices are unfair and not in good faith. Other insurance companies with similar claims and even a lower damage dollar amount have paid the claims off in order not to burden the consumer. No additional provisions have been made. I am four months with no vehicle and still no anticipated return date. Farm Bureau policy number *******.

  Business response

  01/31/2022

  Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/01/12) */ We are not a liberty to give out claim information to those not involved.

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