LAKELAND, Fla., Oct., 28, 2010 – Don Robinson has been named assistant vice president of the GEICO companies. He will be responsible for managing underwriting, sales and service for the company’s Lakeland, Fla., regional office. Prior to the announcement, he served as the region’s director of service.
Robinson began his career at GEICO in 1997 as a sales counselor. He has held a number of positions during his 14 year career, including sales supervisor, claims adjuster, underwriting supervisor and customer service manager.
“Don’s breadth of experience makes him the ideal choice to take on the underwriting responsibilities in Lakeland,” said Tony Nicely, GEICO chief executive officer. “We expect him to maintain the excellent performance standard that was established by his predecessor.”
Robinson, a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Saint Leo University and an MBA from the University of Central Florida.
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