Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2012 – GEICO’s Tucson office hopes to fill more than 200 job openings in its customer service, claims and sales divisions. The company plans to hire entry-level candidates who possess effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer and multi-tasking skills, and demonstrated job stability.
“At GEICO, we are reaching new heights and providing career opportunities throughout the company,” said Martha Furnas, GEICO’s regional vice president. “We are hiring enthusiastic people who want to grow with GEICO and provide excellent customer service to our policyholders. One of our Tucson associates recently sold GEICO’s record-breaking 11 millionth policy. It’s truly a great time to be here.”
In addition to the entry-level positions, college graduates can apply for GEICO’s Supervisor Leadership Program (SLP), an entry-level, fast-track management training program that develops future business and team leaders. Candidates for this selective program are required to have a bachelor’s degree in business, or significant business coursework, leadership skills, as well as an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.
“We are looking for energetic, customer-focused candidates who are ready to launch a career with our growing and successful company,” said DeLea Moffitt, hiring supervisor in GEICO’s Tucson office. “This program is the perfect opportunity for bright, driven college graduates to learn our business and advance into management.”
GEICO offers a comprehensive total rewards benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid training, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), paid vacation, sick and leave programs, and opportunities for performance-based promotions.
For more information about career opportunities, please visit the GEICO careers website or visit the GEICO career fair on Thursday, June 21, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 930 North Finance Center Drive, in Tucson, Ariz. The office will host a career fair on every third Thursday of each month.
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.
