A Company Founded on Idaho Values
Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance was founded in the late 1940s by Idaho farmers who believed insurance should be created by people who truly understood life in Idaho. At a time when many national companies overlooked rural communities, these farmers built an insurance organization focused on protecting Idaho families, farms, and businesses with coverage designed specifically for the risks they faced every day.
From the beginning, the mission was simple: provide reliable, affordable insurance rooted in local knowledge and long-term relationships.
Growing Alongside Idaho Communities
As Idaho’s agricultural and rural communities expanded through the 1950s and 1960s, Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance grew right alongside them. The company established local agents throughout the state, ensuring policyholders could work face-to-face with someone who lived in their community and understood their needs.
This local-agent model became a cornerstone of the company’s success — and remains a defining difference today.
Expanding Coverage While Staying Local
During the 1970s and 1980s, Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance expanded beyond its agricultural roots to offer auto, homeowners, and life insurance. This allowed Idaho families to protect every part of their lives with one trusted, Idaho-based insurer — without sacrificing personal service or local representation.
Even as coverage options grew, the company remained committed to local decision-making and community relationships.
Strength Through Change
As the insurance industry evolved through the 1990s and 2000s, Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance continued to strengthen its financial stability, claims service, and customer support. While many insurance companies moved operations out of state or toward call-center models, Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance remained Idaho-owned and Idaho-operated — preserving the personal service and local accountability its clients valued most
Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance Today
Today, Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance serves tens of thousands of policyholders across the state. With a strong financial foundation, experienced local agents, and a deep understanding of Idaho’s unique risks — from mountain roads and winter weather to farms and lakefront homes — the company continues to honor its original mission: protecting Idaho families and communities for generations
Why This History Matters
Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance isn’t a national corporation headquartered thousands of miles away. It’s an Idaho-born company, built on local values, long-term relationships, and a commitment to serving its neighbors.
That shared philosophy is why Marks Insurance Agency is proud to represent Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance — a partner whose history, values, and dedication align closely with our own.
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