Farmers Insurance Lowers Rates for Illinois Auto Customers

LOS ANGELES--Aug. 2, 20037, 2003--Farmers Insurance Group is pleased to announce they are reducing auto rates in the state of Illinois. Farmers customers in Illinois will see a rate decrease of 4.2% percent effective September 1st. Farmers will also be introducing a brand new Affinity discount for several occupation groups.

"Improved loss results and a favorable regulatory environment have allowed us to pass the savings on to the customer," said Bill Matlock, Farmers' Illinois State Executive Director. "We are pleased we can give something back to our customers," added Matlock.

The Affinity discount will be made available to Educators, Policemen, Firefighters, Engineers, Scientists, Physicians/Surgeons and Nurses. The Affinity discount will give customers the opportunity for an additional 5% discount.

Farmers Insurance is the 4th largest insurer of private passenger autos in Illinois with over 388,706 autos and 212,411 homes insured.

Customers are encouraged to call their agent if they have questions about the rate reduction and new discount.

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies(R) is the nation's third-largest Personal Lines Property & Casualty insurance group. Headquartered in Los Angeles and doing business in 41 states, the insurers comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies provide Homeowners, Auto, Business, Life insurance and financial services to more than 10 million households through 17,000 exclusive and independent agents and district managers. For more information about Farmers, visit our Web site at www.farmers.com. This is Farmers' 75th year serving America's families and businesses.