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Farm Bureau Insurance in Sandpoint & Ponderay
Your Farm Bureau Office in Ponderay
Marks Insurance Agency is a family-run agency representing Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance, in Suite A at 920 Kootenai Cutoff Rd in Ponderay, five minutes from downtown Sandpoint. Glen Marks founded the agency in 1976, and the Marks family has served Sandpoint, Ponderay, and Bonner County ever since.
Idaho Farm Bureau's county directory also lists Bonner County Farm Bureau at our address and phone number, (208) 263-3161. Farm Bureau's agent directories list the agency as The John Marks Agency; it is the same office and the same team. Another Farm Bureau agency shares our building as a separate business, so look for the Marks name and Suite A.
Farm Bureau insurance is available to members of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and an affiliated county Farm Bureau, and you do not have to farm to join. Our guide explains how Farm Bureau membership and insurance work, including how to choose a local Farm Bureau agent.
About the Company
Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance at a Glance
Founded in 1947
On May 1, 1947, a group of Idaho farmers and ranchers founded Idaho Farm Insurance Company, which began with auto insurance from a Pocatello office. In 2024 it restructured as Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho.
Wholly based in Idaho
The company describes itself as the largest writer of farm and ranch insurance in Idaho and the largest insurance company wholly based in Idaho.
Membership-based
Farm Bureau insurance is available to members of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and an affiliated county Farm Bureau. You do not need to farm to join.
Local agents, 24-hour claims
Policies are sold and serviced by local Farm Bureau agents across Idaho. Claims can be reported 24 hours a day at (888) 432-4527.
Company history and descriptions are from the Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance About Us page, which also reports the company's A.M. Best rating; check ambest.com for the latest.
Farm Bureau Coverage We Can Help With
Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance lists auto, home, renters, umbrella, farm and ranch, business, life, crop, and recreational coverage. Life insurance is offered through Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, and business policies through Western Community Insurance Company. For Sandpoint and Ponderay households, these are the conversations we have most often:
- Home insurance, including lake homes and cabins
- Auto insurance for North Idaho roads
- Farm and ranch insurance in Bonner County
- Business insurance for local owners
- Life insurance for your family
- What a Sandpoint small business needs
When you have a claim, it matters who helps. Josh and John Marks talk about that in why local claims handling matters.
Common Questions
Farm Bureau questions from Sandpoint and Ponderay
Membership, coverage, and finding the right office.
Do I need a Farm Bureau membership to get Farm Bureau insurance in Sandpoint?
Is Marks Insurance Agency the same as The John Marks Agency?
Which Farm Bureau office is Marks Insurance Agency?
What insurance can I get through Farm Bureau in Bonner County?
How do I file a Farm Bureau insurance claim?
Talk With a Local Farm Bureau Agent
Bring your current policies, and one of our team will go through your coverage with you and discuss what's important to you.