State Farm Earns National Recognition For Extraordinary Support

Bloomington, Ill. (November 8, 2012) – Following State Farm’s Veteran’s Day Breakfast Nov. 8 National ESGR Committee Chairman, Jim Rebholz, will present State Farm with the Extraordinary Employer Support Award. State Farm is only the fourth company to receive this award.

“We’re proud to accept this prestigious award,” said Marie Dillon, State Farm Military Affinity Group President. “State Farm employees who are veterans and those currently serving have experienced the support State Farm provides through its military leave policy, deployment and return resources and Military Affinity Group.”

Today all active and retired military employees will be recognized during our Veteran’s Day Breakfast. It’s a time to honor the courage of those who serve our country. State Farm has a long history of supporting military men and women through a variety of programs and activities. State Farm has been named a top employer for military veterans and is currently, recruiting veterans for agency positions.

What: National ESGR Committee Chairman Jim Rebholz will present State Farm with the Extraordinary Employer Support Award.

Who: Jim Rebholz Chairman of the ESGR (Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve) Committee, a Department of Defense national committee

Why: State Farm has a long history of supporting service men and women.

When: 9:30 a.m., following the Veteran’s Day Breakfast

Where: Corporate South, H-atrium

For more information about why State Farm is a top military employer, visit: http://www.statefarm.com/aboutus/community/sf-recognized-as-top-military-employer.asp

About State Farm®

State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 43 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.