GEICO named to USO-Metro's Circle of Stars

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 16, 2012GEICO has been named to the USO of Metropolitan Washington’s (USO-Metro) second annual Circle of Stars. GEICO received the honor for supporting USO-Metro programs and the organization’s mission to lift the spirits of military service members and their families.

“GEICO has been a long-time supporter of USO-Metro, our troops and their families,” said Elaine Rogers, president and CEO of USO-Metro. “Over the years, GEICO has supported many of our signature programs and services including our Annual Awards Dinner, golf tournaments, and most recently by becoming an airport lounge sponsor at Reagan Washington National Airport. We’re so grateful to have them as a member of our USO-Metro family.”

GEICO is a long-time supporter of the United States armed forces and USO-Metro. Tony Nicely, president and CEO of GEICO, is a member of USO-Metro’s Honorary Board Committee.

“GEICO is proud to support USO-Metro and the tremendous contribution it makes providing important programs and services to military service members and their families,” said Mike Baker, GEICO’s director of military marketing. “We’re honored to be named to the Circle of Stars and look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship with USO-Metro.”

USO-Metro recognized GEICO and its other Circle of Stars honorees at its ninth annual Stars and Stripes Night in Arlington, Va., on October 11.

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.