Farmers Insurance Now Offers Mechanical Breakdown Insurance in Nebraska

Business Wire, Nov 12, 1999

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1999--

Farmers Insurance Group announced that Mechanical Breakdown Insurance is now available for Farmers customers in Nebraska.

If your car has ever broken down unexpectedly, you know how inconvenient and expensive repairs can be. Now, your local Farmers agent can help restore your peace of mind with Farmers Mechanical Breakdown Insurance.

With the addition of Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI), you can protect your new or used car inside and out. This coverage offers several options to better meet your specific needs and can be added to the auto policy at any time. You're covered for parts and labor needed to repair or replace major component parts, as well as wear and tear failures of covered parts.

"We feel our MBI product is an outstanding value and think it will be well-received by the public," said Roy Smith, state executive director for Farmers in Nebraska. "One of the benefits of insurance is the peace of mind it provides. Having mechanical breakdown insurance can help to alleviate the fear of costly auto repairs."

Farmers insures nearly 80,000 autos in Nebraska and is the state's third-largest auto insurer. Farmers is the nation's third-largest home and auto insurer.

With headquarters in Los Angeles and doing business in 38 states, Farmers provides home, auto, business and life insurance to more than 8 million households through 15,000 agents and district managers.