Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index Ranks GEICO Top in Car Insurance Category

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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 8, 2007 - GEICO took the top spot among car insurance companies for its ability to engage consumers and create loyal customers in the 2007 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. The annual study examines consumer relationships with 362 brands in 55 categories to determine category drivers that create loyal customers and increase profits. The study is conducted by Brand Keys Inc., a marketing research company.

"We are very proud to receive the top honors for customer loyalty," said Bill Roberts, GEICO executive vice president. "Our associates work diligently 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve our customers, so it's very rewarding to know that customers feel we are doing a good job."

According to the study, the brand whose drivers come closest to meeting or exceeding those of the category ideal is always the one whose customers will exhibit the highest levels of engagement and loyalty over the next 12 to 18 months.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the fourth-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. It provides auto insurance coverage for more than 7 million policyholders and insures more than 12 million vehicles. As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial stability by A.M. Best Company and ranked top in customer satisfaction among property and casualty insurers according to the 2006 American Customer Satisfaction Index survey. For more information, go to www.geico.com.

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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 handles auto insurance coverage for 11 million private passenger auto policies and insures more than 17.5 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motor homes (RVs). 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.

*A.M. Best