As Hurricane Earl heads further north towards New York, Massachusetts
and Connecticut, GEICO is preparing its Catastrophe Response Teams (CAT)
to follow the hurricane up the Eastern Seaboard.
“At GEICO, safety is a top priority and we urge policyholders to take
all necessary steps to protect their families, their homes and
their vehicles prior to the storm”
GEICOs latest online Catastrophe
Center is now carrying preparedness tips, links to additional
hurricane information, weather sites, and immediate claims-handling
procedures. In addition, visit GEICOs
YouTube page for a video on what to do as Earl approaches.
GEICO is urging its policyholders to log onto www.geico.com
or call 1-800-841-3000 as soon as they experience any damage. GEICO is
prepared to dispatch special claims teams to get people back on the road.
At GEICO, safety is a top priority and we urge policyholders to take
all necessary steps to protect their families, their homes and
their vehicles prior to the storm, said Nancy Pierce, vice president of
claims for GEICO. Its also highly recommended that residents heed the
instructions of their local fire and police agencies. Local city and
government Websites are also a great resource when looking for emergency
and evacuation information.
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the third-largest
private passenger auto
insurer in the United States.
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the
Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private
passenger auto
insurer in the United States. GEICO provides auto
insurance coverage for 9 million policyholders and insures more than
16 million vehicles.
In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance
products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and
mobile homes. Coverage for life, boats, homes and apartments is
available through the GEICO Insurance Agency. Commercial auto insurance
and personal umbrella protection are also available.
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated
A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of
several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go
to http://www.geico.com.
Source: Business Wire
