GEICO App Rolls Out New Feature Enhancements [Manufacturing Close – Up]

GEICO has released a multitude of new features for its GEICO App. Based on customer feedback, the new features offers an enhanced mobile experience for GEICO policyholders, customers shopping for insurance and smartphone users searching for useful car tips and information.

"The GEICO App continues to evolve to meet the current needs of our customers," said Steve Smith, GEICO's assistant vice president of information technology. "We've focused on expanding the self- service features of the app, which will offer added convenience and a better customer experience for the user."

In a release, the company noted that one of the most popular highlights among policyholders is a new Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) scanning feature that allows the user's smartphone to scan a vehicle's window sticker to get a quote. The app also has a new password feature that provides access to policy information.

The GEICO Apps self-service features have also been expanded. Customers can now use their mobile device to reschedule a claims appointment, view vehicle coverages and discounts, access their payment schedule and print and email insurance ID cards.

This updated version of the GEICO App can be downloaded from the Apple iTunes Store. Also available through iTunes, the GEICO App for iPad, includes new features for viewing policy and billing documents. For other platforms, GEICO offers an app specifically designed for Android and Windows Phone 7 devices.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is a private passenger auto insurer in the United States.

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