GEICO ready to assist New York policyholders affected by recent hail storms

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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 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

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