GEICO Employment Opportunities in Fredericksburg, VA office for 2008

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A New Year, A New Career - GEICO plans to hire for Fredericksburg office in 2008; career fairs begin December 5th

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., December 4, 2007 – Since GEICO's Fredericksburg operations center opened in 1989, the office has grown to become one of the largest employers in Stafford County with over 3,200 associates – and it has no plans of stopping. GEICO is actively recruiting and plans to hire a large number of new associates during 2008.

Because of GEICO's continued growth, the company is hiring for both part-time and full-time positions. The opportunities include service and insurance claims jobs, property sales and service, commercial sales, auto damage, and the national print and mail center. GEICO provides training for entry-level positions. Employment opportunities are available for high school and college graduates, applicants with some college and experienced professionals. Starting salaries for GEICO jobs typically range from $28,000 to $38,500, with additional compensation for candidates who are able to include evening hours in their schedule.

"This is a great time to build a career with GEICO," said Nancy Pierce, the regional vice president in Fredericksburg. "We expect continued growth in 2008 and are looking for well-qualified associates who want to grow with GEICO and be part of our success. Our quality training and our supportive culture provide a positive and successful work environment for our associates."

According to Melissa Houck, employment services supervisor, "If you want a place to build a career, GEICO is it. No insurance experience is required because we provide a 100 percent paid training program. And we offer excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement, 401(k) plans, medical plans and an on-site gym and cafeteria."

Brandon Whittaker, who was recently promoted to a customer service representative, said, "GEICO has a great company culture, a fun and fast-paced environment, and career paths to fit any lifestyle. GEICO has also provided me with all the tools I need to climb the ladder of success."

Recent hire Dawn Darby, a GEICO customer service representative, said, "GEICO offers stable careers and a competitive salary. Plus, our office in Fredericksburg is close to shopping, historical sites, and is centrally located between the nation's capitol and the state capitol."

To submit an application online, go to careers.geico.com. Select Virginia listings and submit an employment application.

Career fairs will be held on the following dates at GEICO's office, located at One GEICO Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va. off Rt. 17, 3 miles north of I-95:

  • Wednesdays: Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Jan. 9, Jan. 16, Jan. 23 and Jan. 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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 10 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.

*A.M. Best