2 /5 Paul Haley: I had auto insurance with Farmers since 1988 and with the Schoenig / Potts agency since 2002. In those 36 years, I had 2 small claims, under 7k total. Never missed, or was late, on a monthly payment; assumed they were taking care of their loyal, long-term customer. Since COVID, my rates seemed high, but assumed that was industry wide, so didnt worry about it until 1 month ago, decided to shop and compare. To my surprise, discovered I could get same coverage from Progressive for $488 cheaper per month! So I went with them and called my agent, Evie, to ask why they were almost $500 more expensive than Progressive. She said that there was no explanation, companies just have different rates. Then she said, if I would have asked her, she could have given me a policy from Progressive. I asked why she didnt tell me sooner, her response, Farmers is their first priority so they do not tell customers about their cheaper options, unless the customer asks. I wonder what other cost saving options they have that I dont know to ask about??? So, after 36 years, time to say good bye.
Paul Haley