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      • George Jacob "G.J." Mecherle was the founder of State Farm, headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Mecherle, a farmer who became an insurance agent also, founded State Farm after becoming dissatisfied with the insurance rates charged to farmers, as those rates included the risks of city drivers as well.
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  2. George Jacob "G.J." Mecherle (pronounced "Ma-herl") (June 7, 1877 - March 10, 1951) was the founder of State Farm, headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Mecherle, a farmer who became an insurance agent also, founded State Farm after becoming dissatisfied with the insurance rates charged to farmers, as those rates included the risks of city ...

  3. George J. Mecherle established State Farm in 1922 as a mutual automobile insurance company for farmers. Having spent most of his career as a farmer in rural Illinois, Mecherle recognized the unmet insurance needs of the agricultural community.

  4. George J. Mecherle. State Farm Insurance. 1922–1937. Industry: Finance. Era: 1920. Leaving the family farm in 1918 to tend to his ailing spouse, Mecherle joined an automobile insurance company and quickly discovered that farmers were charged the same auto insurance rates as non-farmers even though they were consistently less accident prone.

  5. May 31, 2018 · Key Takeaways. Mecherle's ancestors were German farmers and immigrated to America, eventually settling down in Bloomington, IN. The rule of George's household was integrity. It was their duty to become trusted members of the community.

  6. 1922 – 1951. G.J. Mecherle launched State Farm in 1922. The State Farm® Good Neighbor Center spotlights G.J., his vision, and offers a unique view from his office. Get to know the farmer from Merna, IL, the people who support him, and how they kick-started one of America’s most iconic brands.

  7. George Jacob "G.J." Mecherle (pronounced "Ma-herl") (June 7, 1877 - March 10, 1951) was the founder of State Farm, headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Mecherle, a farmer who became an insurance agent also, founded State Farm after becoming dissatisfied with the insurance rates charged to farmers, as those rates included the risks of city ...

  8. A bust of State Farm founder George J. Mecherle, left, and a manual Royal typewriter share honored places in the company archives. DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH. Dan Barringer,...

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