CHARLESTON, W.Va., May 19, 2011 – Matt Bischof, GEICO field representative, has opened a new office at 3806 MacCorkle Avenue, SE in Charleston, W.Va., to serve local residents with their insurance needs for auto, motorcycle, home, boat and other insurance coverage.
"We are really excited about being a part of the local community and serving the residents of Charleston," said Bischof. "It’s our goal to provide the best possible service to the community by offering longer hours and Saturday service. A lot of people connect with GEICO through our television commercials and advertising. We also want them to identify us by the great personal customer experience we offer."
With over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, Bischof looks forward to growing this GEICO agency as well as giving back to the Greater Charleston area. His team members are: Chris Chambers, sales representative; Janice Whitman, office manager and Cameron Vance, sales representative.
The GEICO team is actively involved in numerous community activities including the Charleston Area Alliance, the Chambers of Commerce for Beckley, Huntington and Putnam Counties, and the BNI-Power Chapter.
Bischof is also actively involved in fundraising efforts for several local schools and is a participant in The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and the Alzheimer's Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
"We are pleased that Matt will be working with our customers in West Virginia," said Robin Burdick, GEICO vice president. "GEICO has a lot to offer in terms of community outreach and support as well as our professional services."
The new GEICO office plans to host a grand opening on June 8, and invite local residents to come to the celebration. Matt Bischoff and his staff can be reached at 304-344-0555; mbischof@geico.com or online at http://www.geico.com/insurance-agents/west-virginia/charleston-wv/matt-bischof/.
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.
