State Farm hiring 2,500 full-time claims and customer service employees

Posted on August 16, 2021
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State Farm says the full-time positions can cover a variety of shifts and start at more than $16/hour with access to full benefits. (WJBC file photo)

By A.J. Harris

BLOOMINGTON – State Farm is hiring more than 2,500 full-time employees — with over 700 of those based at its headquarters in Bloomington.

The claims and customer service openings — a hybrid of in-office and virtual roles — also include their hubs in Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix.

Some of the positions support in-language claims teams to assist Spanish and Asian language speaking customers, according to a release.

Those interested in a position are invited to take part in an online virtual career fair, on Tuesday, August 17 from noon to 2 p.m. Registration is available online.

State Farm says the full-time positions can cover a variety of shifts and start at more than $16/hour with access to full benefits.

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