<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Farmers Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
September 30, 2000 and the related consolidated statements of income,
comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the nine
month period ended September 30, 2000 (unaudited) and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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