Contact GEICO for glass claims at www.geico.com or at 1-800-841-3000
WOODBURY, N.Y., August 2, 2011 – In the wake of the recent hail storms in New York, GEICO's Catastrophe Claims Team (CAT) and claims teams are ready to assist policyholders affected.
GEICO urges policyholders whose cars have been damaged to report their claims as early as possible. To reach GEICO's claims team anytime, 24 hours a day, customers can report the claim on GEICO’s website www.geico.com or call 1-800-841-3000.
"We are aware of the serious damage that hail storms can inflict on vehicles, often making it difficult or impossible to use your car," said Nancy Pierce, GEICO’s vice president of claims. "We have added additional staff to make sure all claims are handled quickly so that we can get our policyholders back on the road as soon as possible."
If your vehicle has been damaged by the recent storms, especially if windows are broken, GEICO recommends covering it with plastic or other material to protect it from further damage.
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.
