State Farm was born in 1922. George Jacob "G.J." Mecherle is the founder, whose philosophy is fair, doing the right thing for the customer. At present, this concept is still driving them. They serve more than 84 million policies and accounts and employ more than 65,000 people in the United States. For customers, there are a range of financial products and services that can help them manage today and prepare for tomorrow. They will help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from accidents and realize their dreams. Whether you are buying a car, saving money for college, getting married or planning for retirement, State Farm can help you take your life every step of the way.