FREDERICKSBURG, Va., October 15, 2007 – Kevin Grenier of Derwood, Md., has been named head of underwriting activities for the company's regional headquarters in Fredericksburg, Va. Grenier, an assistant vice president, previously held management responsibilities in GEICO's underwriting and product management department at its corporate headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md.
In Fredericksburg, he will oversee underwriting, product management and actuarial functions for GEICO's Mid-Atlantic region.
"I am really looking forward to the opportunity to work with our associates in Fredericksburg," Grenier said of his new position.
Bob Miller, senior vice president, noted, "Kevin's expertise and knowledge of GEICO operations prepare him well for this next challenge and we're fortunate to have someone with his background aide the reorganization that will better foster associate development and opportunities."
Grenier began his career with GEICO in 2001, prior to which he had a 20-year career with Hartford Insurance, managing several Hartford offices. He also worked at Harleysville Insurance and served as operations officer of a managing general agency.
He is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University and earned his Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1995.
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 8 million policyholders and insures more than 13 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.
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States based on the latest 12 months written premium. It provides auto insurance coverage for nearly 8.5 million policyholders and insures more than 14.4 million vehicles.
In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial stability by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to www.geico.com.