<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Farmers Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
June 30, 1999 and the related consolidated statements of income,
comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the six
month period ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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