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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_JGeorge J. Mecherle - Wikipedia

    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 ...

  2. www.hbs.edu › detailsGeorge J. Mecherle - Leadership - Harvard Business School

    Learn about the life and achievements of George J. Mecherle, the founder of State Farm Insurance and a pioneer of the insurance industry. He introduced low risk rates, safe driver discounts, and semi-annual payment plans that made his company one of the largest in the US.

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  4. goodneighborcenter.statefarm.com › our-founderOur Founder – Good Neighbor Center

    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.

  5. www.historyoasis.com › post › state-farm-ceo-historyState Farm CEO History: From Mecherle to Tipsord

    Learn about the founders and leaders of State Farm, a mutual insurance company for farmers. George J. Mecherle established State Farm in 1922 and Raymond Mecherle, Adlai Rust, Edward B. Rust Sr. and Jr. followed him as CEOs.

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  7. blas.com › the-farmer-from-mernaThe Farmer From Merna: A Biography of George J. Mecherle and ...

    May 31, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of George J. Mecherle, the founder of State Farm Insurance, a company that revolutionized the auto insurance industry with its innovative methods and philosophy. Discover how he used his farmer mindset, integrity, and leadership to create a successful and differentiated business model.

  8. www.insurancehalloffame.org › george-j-mecherle-simpleGeorge J. Mecherle | Insurance Hall of Fame

    Learn about George Mecherle, the founder of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, who started his own company in 1918 to serve farmers in Central Illinois. He was a pioneer in innovative insurance policies and practices, such as no-drinking and driving and installment payment programs.

  9. jacibhalloffame.com › past-laureates › george-j-mecherleGeorge J. Mecherle | Junior Achievement CIB Hall of Fame

    Learn about George Mecherle, the founder of State Farm Insurance, a mutual company that serves millions of customers across the country. He started the company in 1922 with a vision of fair and reasonable rates for farmers and city dwellers.

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