State Farm Insurance was established in 1922 as a local car insurance company. In the ensuing years it has expanded into, well, let's just way one heck of a big company. I have no doubt that part of their success has been due to their agents.

When I was growing up, my father had a solid relationship with our State Farm agent. I remember him sponsoring one of our football teams when I was very young. My father was a loyal man when it came to those who treated him well. He passed that on to his kids.

When I moved out at the age of 19, it was time for me to handle all my insurance needs on my own. Naturally, I chose the same agent that my father used. So did my two brothers. Throughout the years, even up until his death, my father stayed loyal to this agent.

However, since State Farm agents are local, I had to break my relationship and pick a new agent. So where to find a State Farm agent in Scottsdale, Arizona? It took some asking around, but I found a great agent in Mike Bengson. Like many State Farm agents, he has a solid reputation.

My relationship with State Farm is pushing 25 years now. I think that says a lot.