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Comment on State Farm won’t underwrite social software? by Ben Tremblay

Ben Tremblay — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:44:00 +0000

Not that this addresses the main point, but … how behind the curve is State farm _really_ … look at the last bit of the second paragraph. The “does not meet” bit … see something curious? “… ourunderwriting guidelines”.

That’s the sort of typo that happens on a typewriter. Could it possibly be?
Just imagine someone sitting there, November 9, 2009, banging away at some venerable Selectric.

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Comment on State Farm won’t underwrite social software? by Traian

Traian — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:04:02 +0000

@sam: is there any email I could contact you directly, for a private matter? or you can follow back twitter.com/roigeek and I’ll send you a message. thanks

Comment on State Farm won’t underwrite social software? by Name Chris Nordyke

Name Chris Nordyke — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:28:10 +0000

I’m a State Farm agent, and social media adopter/enthusiast. As a State Farm agent, I’d obviously love it if State Farm was open to writing any and all companies, unfortunately it doesn’t make sense for all involved.

If I had to guess,(and I’m not speaking on behalf of the company) the big concern here is personal injury liability, or the opportunity for slander, libel and defamation of character. You may not think that’s a concern, but it’s a very real reality on social networks, and you as the webmaster are facilitating all of it.

I agree that it would be great if the State Farm PR officer would comment with a first and last name, but frankly I think its pretty cool that he/she was “listening” and responding at all. A lot of corporations are actively broadcasting on facebook and twitter, but not as many actually listening and engaging.

Good job @StateFarm. Keep your ear to the ground. Cheers, Chris Nordyke, Agent.

Comment on State Farm won’t underwrite social software? by Jeremiah Owyang

Jeremiah Owyang — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:26:52 +0000

I meant @statefarm, not @allstate.

Comment on State Farm won’t underwrite social software? by Jeremiah Owyang

Jeremiah Owyang — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:25:08 +0000

It’s interesting, and refreshing to see @allstate respond, given their justification into the conversation. The only thing to make it better? Use a trusted first/last name not just the corporate handle. Having worked with a few financial services firms on social strategy, I can understand why a corporate handle only.

Comment on State Farm won’t underwrite social software? by Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:13:36 +0000

It’s unfortunate that insurance is not in the business of helping anyone other than themselves.