NOTABLEState Farm Mutual began issuing a record $5 billion auto dividend to policyholders, the largest in company history. More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed since payments began July 31, with roughly 3.8 million more going out the week of Aug. 20; payments average about $100 per vehicle and go to customers with an auto policy in force during calendar year 2025.source → https://time.com/article/2026/08/20/state-farm-5-billion-dividend-payments/

NOTABLENewly unsealed internal State Farm documents in Oklahoma litigation allege the insurer's "Hail Focus Initiative" systematically underpaid and denied wind and hail claims. Comanche County District Judge Grant Shepherd de-designated 31 documents State Farm had fought to keep under a protective order; plaintiffs' attorneys say the records show the program cut indemnity payments by $1.4 billion in its first year and more than halved roof-replacement approvals. State Farm disputes the allegations and says it evaluates each claim individually.source → https://kfor.com/news/local/state-farm-secret-documents-revealed-after-judge-lifts-protective-order/

NOTABLEOn Aug. 26 State Farm re-introduced its Personal Price Plan and unveiled its 2026 football campaign, "Every Fan's Game is Personal." The campaign features Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, Cam Skattebo, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and Jake from State Farm, and launches across broadcast in early September plus streaming, digital, audio, social and influencer channels.source → https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/417463/this-football-season-state-farm-is-getting-person.html