GEICO standing by for Hawaii policyholders

Contact GEICO for storm claims at 1-800-841-3000 or www.geico.com


HONOLULU, Hawaii – March 11, 2011 – With the recent earthquake in Japan causing tsunami-aftereffects across the Pacific, GEICO would like to express its concern for policyholders and residents in Hawaii. GEICO urges all residents to follow evacuation directions and to take all necessary safety precautions.

Policyholders can reach GEICO’s claims team at anytime, 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-841-3000, or reporting the claim on www.geico.com.

“We’ve been following the earthquake and the tsunami all night long and we’ve got our Catastrophe Response Teams (CAT) on standby to assist our policyholders any way we can,” said Nancy Pierce, vice president of claims for GEICO. “GEICO values its customers’ security and peace of mind, and we’ll do everything we can to help get policyholders back on the road as soon as possible.”

Policyholders who have any concerns regarding their insurance with GEICO are welcome to call 1-800-841-3000 at any time.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 11 million private passenger customers and insures more than 18 million vehicles (auto & cycle).


GEICO's online service center helps policyholders take care of policy sales, policy changes, claims reporting and to print insurance ID cards.


GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.


For more information, go to www.geico.com.