GEICO Insurance contributes $10,000 to The I-CAR® Education Foundation to support The Collision Industry

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – November 15, 2007 – GEICO Insurance contributed a total of $10,000 to support the efforts of the I-CAR Education Foundation in October 2007. The $10,000 contribution to the Education Foundation General Fund will support many of the Education Foundation's products and services.

"We would very much like to thank GEICO Insurance for their support of the I-CAR Education Foundation on a national level," said Ron Ray, I-CAR Education Foundation Executive Director. "The successes of the Education Foundation would be far fewer without industry support. Trust me when I say that it does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. It is through companies like GEICO that we have been able to fundamentally change the way collision repair is taught in our school systems."

"I-Car is an Industry leader in auto collision repair training and we at GEICO are proud to support such a worthwhile organization," said William DeGrocco, GEICO assistant vice president.

The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization; its IRS 501(c)(3) status allows it to accept grants and donations from government agencies, individuals, and businesses.

The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to securing donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.

About GEICO

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 ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to www.geico.com.

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