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State's Largest Insurer Reports More Than 800 Claims

Birmingham, AL, March 29, 2011—The large amount of hail damage across Alabama is prompting the state's largest home and auto insurer to open additional claims locations in the state. As of Tuesday morning, State Farm reports more than 800 home and automobiles damaged across the state as a result of the weekend wind and hail storm. Policyholders are asked to call 1-866-902-2818 to report a claim and make an appointment.

Helpful Information for Consumers who Experience Hail Damage

• Work with your insurance agent or claims adjustor to fully understand the claims process.
• Choose a reputable roofing contractor. Look for a licensed or bonded roofer and request references. Not all jurisdictions require licensing of roofing contractors. Ask to see certificates of insurance to be sure both liability and workers compensation insurance coverage is carried, and are in force during the time the roofing work is being done.
• You may also contact your local Better Business Bureau or the National Roofing Contractors Association for assistance in locating a professional contractor in a specific geographic area.
• If anyone visits your home without an appointment and professes to represent your insurer, or to be there at the request of your insurer, ask for identification and contact your insurer to confirm before allowing access.
• State Farm customers who have reported a loss can expect to be contacted by a claim representative who will review your policy and explain your coverage, outline the claim process, discuss options for damage repair, and answer questions.

State Farm policyholders can also call their agent or 1-(800)-SF-CLAIM (1-800-732-5246) in order to report a claim.

Contact Public Affairs at the number above in order to schedule broadcast media availabilities in your market.

Contact

Roszell Gadson, State Farm Insurance, (770) 418-5940.

David Majors, State Farm Insurance, (205) 916-6098.

About State Farm®

State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. Our 17,800 agents and more than 66,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts - more than 79 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 34 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com® or in Canada statefarm.ca®.