MACON, Ga., April 28, 2011 – GEICO’s Catastrophe Response Team (CAT) and claims staff have been working around the clock since the tornadoes in Alabama touched ground. Additional GEICO claims adjusters from across the country are en route to Alabama to aid customers and to help ensure their safety.
"These were some of the worst weather conditions we’ve seen in a long time," said Nancy Pierce, GEICO’s vice president of claims. "Our top priority right now is to make sure that our customers are safe. We’re ready and willing to help out any way we can to alleviate the burden on our policyholders during this difficult time."
To reach the GEICO claims team 24 hours a day, call 1-800-841-3000 or go to www.geico.com to speak with a claims representative.
GEICO's CAT teams will remain in Alabama until all tornado claims are resolved.
To ensure the safety of its policyholders, GEICO encourages residents to get in touch with their local authorities to find more information regarding temporary housing, school cancellations and other pertinent information.
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