RICHMOND—Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. is again ranked at the top of an esteemed list, named the No. 1 homeowners insurance company in the country.
The company earned the recognition from Forbes for the second year in a row.
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to rank America’s Best Insurance Companies for 2026. VFBMIC is one of 93 U.S. companies with high marks in at least one of five insurance categories evaluated: homeowners, renters, auto, permanent life or term life.
The rankings were derived by surveying more than 18,000 people across the country who reported having an insurance policy in at least one of the five categories. Companies with the highest scores made the Forbes ranking.
Survey respondents were asked whether they were satisfied with their insurance company and if they would recommend it to others. They also rated their insurance providers; agent guidance; and their customer service, cost, company transparency, digital services and claims service.
“As insurers stay laser-focused on the customer experience, they’re also contending with operational risks,” said Bob Brown, executive vice president of VFBMIC and CEO of its subsidiary Countryway Insurance Co. “Weather events, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, are some of the biggest challenges facing the industry today. But Virginia Farm Bureau is continuing to increase its technology investments and research AI capabilities that aim to strike the right balance between efficiency and service.”
Between increased weather impacts, rising costs and changing customer desires, insurance companies and their clients are navigating new territory. But VFBMIC is among the best-in-class companies seizing on the chance to innovate and evolve.
“To again be named the No. 1 homeowners insurance provider by Forbes is not just an honor; it’s a powerful testament to the dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment of every employee on our team to serve our policyholders,” Brown said. “This prestigious ranking was earned by the relentless drive of our field salesforce, the compassion of our claims team, and the meticulous care of our support staff, who together deliver on our promise to protect our policyholders’ most valued assets.”
-Virginia Farm Bureau
