If you own a hybrid vehicle and you live in Kansas, then you’re in luck; you now can get a discount on your auto insurance from the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Farmer’s Insurance is the first U.S. insurer to offer an insurance discount to customers who own a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle, and they have annouced that they will offer the discount in Kansas effective September 1, 2006. The discount amount will be 10% for auto customers in Kansas.
“Customers are opting more for vehicles with environmentally friendly hybrid or alternative fuel engines and that trend is expected to continue because of high gas prices and a growing number of hybrid models,” said Frank Soldano, Kansas State Executive Director. “We are happy to offer drivers who are concerned about the environment a discount,” added Soldano.
“In order to make our air clean in Kansas, it’s going to take everyone working together. That means not just individuals, but government and business as well,” said Kansas Commissioner of Insurance Sandy Praeger. “We are proud that Farmers is taking the lead in encouraging the citizens of Kansas to drive environmentally sensitive cars.”
The discount, effective September 1, 2006, is for all customers who own a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle. All new business customers will receive the discount as of the new business date and existing customers will receive the discount upon renewal.
The Farmers Insurance Group(R) companies comprise the nation’s third-largest personal lines property & casualty insurance group – helping to restore the lives of over 15 million customers when the unexpected happens. Headquartered in Los Angeles and doing business in 41 states, these companies provide homeowners, auto, business, recreational products, life insurance and financial services to more than 10 million households through 17,000 exclusive and independent agents and district managers. For an agent near you, call 1-800-FARMERS or visit www.farmers.com.