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The Tennessee Farm Bureau got its start in June 1921. Efforts to provide an insurance service to farmers dates to 1926 when [[State Farm Insurance]] contracted with the Tennessee Farm Bureau to become a state agency. In 1925, offices were rented in [[Columbia, Tennessee]] in the upstairs of a building that is now known as the ancestral home of the 11th President of the United States, [[James K. Polk]].<ref>[http://tnfarmbureau.org/index.asp?view=AboutUs Tennessee Farm Bureau History]</ref> |
The Tennessee Farm Bureau got its start in June 1921. Efforts to provide an insurance service to farmers dates to 1926 when [[State Farm Insurance]] contracted with the Tennessee Farm Bureau to become a state agency. In 1925, offices were rented in [[Columbia, Tennessee]] in the upstairs of a building that is now known as the ancestral home of the 11th President of the United States, [[James K. Polk]].<ref>[http://tnfarmbureau.org/index.asp?view=AboutUs Tennessee Farm Bureau History]</ref> |
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Today, the TFB has branched into Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, rooting its corporate headquarters in Columbia, Tennessee in 1968. FBITN |
Today, the TFB has branched into Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, rooting its corporate headquarters in Columbia, Tennessee, in 1968. Its services are offered through agents located in every county in Tennessee. FBITN is currently a leading writer of property insurance in Tennessee, the number one life insurance provider in the state, and the number two provider of auto insurance. <ref>[http://www.fbitn.com/about-us FBITN About Us]</ref> |
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== Presidents == |
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== Products == |
== Products == |
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Revision as of 17:21, 14 May 2009
History
The Tennessee Farm Bureau got its start in June 1921. Efforts to provide an insurance service to farmers dates to 1926 when State Farm Insurance contracted with the Tennessee Farm Bureau to become a state agency. In 1925, offices were rented in Columbia, Tennessee in the upstairs of a building that is now known as the ancestral home of the 11th President of the United States, James K. Polk.[1]
Today, the TFB has branched into Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, rooting its corporate headquarters in Columbia, Tennessee, in 1968. Its services are offered through agents located in every county in Tennessee. FBITN is currently a leading writer of property insurance in Tennessee, the number one life insurance provider in the state, and the number two provider of auto insurance. [2]
Presidents
| President | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Joe Frank Porter | 1921-1946 |
| Tom J. Hitch | 1946-1961 |
| Clyde M. York | 1961-1973 |
| James S. Putnam | 1973-1986 |
| Joe W. Hawkins | 1986-1995 |
| Flavius A. Barker | 1995-2005 |
| Lacy Upchurch | 2006-Present |
Products
Auto Insurance - Includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage.
Home Insurance - Includes coverage for farms, small businesses, renters, boats, and mobile homes.
Life Insurance - Includes term, life, and universal life insurance. Life annuities are also offered.
Ad Campaign
FBITN's motto is “Tennessee Turns to Us”. Its ad campaign features people wearing red and white trucker hats bearing the FBITN logo as they go through their daily routines. The images intend to emphasize that "You don't have to be a farmer to get Farm Bureau Insurance." [3]
Competition
Competitors include State Farm Insurance and Allstate.
References
External Link
- FBITN.com - Official website